Happy birthday! Kang Hye-jung turns 44 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 44 on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

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Kang Hye-jung is celebrating her 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Kang Hye-jung (Rules of Dating, Oldboy, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Kang, a cultural icon

Born in Incheon on January 4, 1982, Kang Hye-jung's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Kang'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 Hye-jung hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kang Hye-jung as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Hye-jung, you're the best!

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