Happy birthday! Bae Doona turns 45 today

By Lori Macatee
Seoul
Last updated on October 11, 2024

The iconic and legendary actress turns 45 on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

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Bae Doona is celebrating her 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-photographer Bae Doona (Cloud Atlas, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sense8, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Bae, a cultural icon

Born in Seoul on October 11, 1979, Bae Doona's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Bae's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Doona hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bae Doona as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Doona, you're the best!