Hyuk Jang Birthday & Fun Facts

Hyuk Jang Birthday Highlights

Birth Name

Yong-jun Jang

Place Of Birth

Busan, South Korea

Age

47 years old

Birth Date

December 20 1976

Hyuk Jang Facts

Child Star?

no

Occupation

Actor, Rapper

Education & Qualifications

Dankook University

Net Worth

$6,000,000

Current Partner

Kim Yeo-jin

Jeong Yong-jun, or Jang Hyuk, is a talented, award-winning South Korean actor.

Jang Hyuk has worked in films such as 'Windstruck' and 'Volcano High.' He has acted in TV shows such as 'The Slave Hunters' and 'Successful Story Of A Bright Girl.'

Jang made his acting debut in the South Korean television series 'Model.' His major success came with the South Korean film 'Volcano High,' which gained him plaudits from both critics and the public, establishing him as a household figure in the country. His career took off after he portrayed Go Myung-woo in the South Korean film 'Windstruck,'

In Japan, the film was one of the highest-grossing Korean films of all time. With the film 'Dance Of The Dragon,' he made his Hollywood debut. Jang has also created a name for himself on television, with award-winning performances in the shows 'Tazza,' 'Successful Story Of A Bright Girl,' 'Money Flower,' 'Fated To Love You,' and 'The Slave Hunters.' Jang's album, 'TJ Project,' was also included on shows like 'Real Men.' He also appeared in music videos like 'To Mother.' He also published an essay collection titled Jang Hyuk, Hot-Blooded Man.

What is Jang Hyuk’s net worth?

Jang Hyuk is a South Korean actor with a $6 million net worth.

How much does Jang Hyuk earn per year?

Jang Hyuk earns a huge amount as an actor from South Korea. However, Hyuk's exact earnings are not made public.

How tall is Jang Hyuk?

Jang Hyuk is 5 ft 8 in (174 cm) in height.

How old is Jang Hyuk?

Jang Hyuk is a television star of the k-drama series and is 45 years old as of 2021.

Jeong Yong-jun was born in Busan, South Korea, on December 20, 1976. Jeong Yong-jun was raised in his hometown of Busan. Hyuk studied theater and film at Dankook University after attending The Seoul Institute of the Arts.

In 1997, Hyuk made his acting debut as Jang Hyuk in the television drama 'Model.' Jang starred in the music video for 'To Mother' in addition to the adolescent series 'School' and a brief role in the underappreciated film 'Zzang' (The Best).

Who is Jang Hyuk’s partner?

In 2002, Jang Hyuk began seeing his girlfriend, Kim Yeo-jin. They met at a fitness center where Kim Yeo-jin was teaching pilates. The pair married in January 2008, and the wedding ceremony took place in June. His close pals, musician Kim Jong-kook and actor Cha Tae-hyun, were present at the wedding. They have two sons and one daughter.

Best Known For…

The music video 'To Mother,' 1999 was the debut single of the boyband g.o.d. In 1999, he portrayed Myung-ha in the tv series 'Into The Sunlight,' who was good-hearted yet aggressive. For a little period in his career, Jang hyuk had worked as a rapper too under the stage name 'TJ.' He appeared in various music videos for his rap album 'TJ Project,' which was published in 2000.

Hyuk's acting career was launched in 2001 when he played the lead role in 'Volcano High.' He worked alongside actress Shin Min-a. Fans and critics praised his performance in the unusual part.

In 2002, he earned a reputation for himself by appearing in the sleeper smash 'Jungle Juice,' which topped the weekly box office. When he co-starred with actress Jang Na-ra, in the extremely successful TV drama 'Successful Story Of A Bright Girl,' his reputation skyrocketed. He also appeared in 'Public Toilet,' an HK-Korea co-production directed by famed Hong Kong filmmaker Fruit Chan that received a Special Mention in the upstream section of the 2002 Venice Film Festival.

He starred in several TV dramas, including 'Robber' (2008) and 'Tazza' (2008), both based on gambling manhwa. In 2009, he participated in the omnibus 'Five Senses Of Eros,' short film 'His Concern,' the risqué thriller 'Searching For The Elephant,' and the melodrama 'Maybe.'

In 2019, he appeared in the reality TV show 'Urban Cops,' in which celebrities collaborate with real-life cops to solve crimes in the city. The same year, he was cast as Yi Bang-won in the historical drama 'My Country.'

Jang returns to KBS2's historical drama 'Bloody Heart' in 2022, playing the first vice-premier and a living embodiment of authority and a person that everyone obeys. His film 'The Killer_A Girl Who Deserves To Die,' based on the popular novel 'The Kid Deserves To Die,' had its international premiere in April 2022 at the Udine Far East Film Festival.

What awards has Jang Hyuk won?

Hyuk earned multiple acting accolades, including the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the KBS Drama Awards and a nomination for Best Actor at the 2011 International Emmy Awards.

Hyuk was featured in the worldwide film 'Dance Of The Dragon' (2008), a love story that combined ballroom dance and martial arts action. He acted along with Singaporean actress Fann Wong. For his performance, he received the Best Actor award at the first West Hollywood International Film Festival.

He also appeared in the weekend drama 'Money Flower.' He received critical acclaim along with a Baeksang Arts Awards' Best Actor nomination for the portrayal of a vengeful lawyer.

Jang Hyuk’s Hobbies And Interests

Jang has been practicing Jeet Kune Do for almost 10 years and was once a professional Taekwondo athlete.

• Jang Hyuk is mostly known to be playing the lead role and is seldom seen in the supporting actor role.
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