Happy birthday! Hwang Dong-hyuk turns 54 today

Hwang Dong-hyuk is celebrating his 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Hwang Dong-hyuk (Squid Game, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Dong-hyuk, a cultural icon

Born in Seoul on September 17, 1971, Hwang Dong-hyuk's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Dong-hyuk's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Hwang hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hwang Dong-hyuk as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Hwang, you're the best!

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