Happy birthday! Jang Dong-gun turns 53 today

By Lori Macatee
Seoul
Last updated on March 7, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 53 on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025.

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Jang Dong-gun is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-singer Jang Dong-gun (Taegukgi, Friend, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jang, a cultural icon

Born Jang Dong-gun in Seoul on March 7, 1972, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Jang'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 Dong-gun hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jang Dong-gun as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Dong-gun, you're the best!