Happy birthday! Cha Tae-hyun turns 49 today

Cha Tae-hyun is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Cha Tae-hyun (My Sassy Girl, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cha, a cultural icon

Born in Seoul on March 25, 1976, Cha Tae-hyun's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Cha's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tae-hyun hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cha Tae-hyun as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Tae-hyun, you're the best!

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