Happy birthday! Lee Byung-hun turns 54 today

By Lori Macatee
Seoul
Last updated on July 12, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 54 on Friday, Jul. 12, 2024.

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Lee Byung-hun is celebrating his 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Lee Byung-hun (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Joint Security Area, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lee, a cultural icon

Born Lee Byung-hun in Seoul on July 12, 1970, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Lee'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 Byung-hun hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Byung-hun, you're the best!