Jang Dong-gun to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from South Korea?
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Is Jang set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jang Dong-gun.

UPDATE 02/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Seoul wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jang Dong-gun become the Seventh James Bond?

Jang’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Taegukgi (2004) and Friend (2001). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Jang now is – what next?

Three reasons Jang Dong-gun would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 53-year-old Korean?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Jang.
  3. It would give Jang Dong-gun a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Jang To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Sunday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Jang Dong-gun for James Bond.

“His name is Jang. Jang Dong-gun!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 1, 2026
“He was perfect as Lee Jin-tae in Taegukgi, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 1, 2026
“A Korean James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 1, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Jang has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 1, 2026

Rumors about Jang Dong-gun stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Jang Dong-gun should be the next James Bond?

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