Happy birthday! Yoo Ji-tae turns 49 today

By Lori Macatee
Seoul
Last updated on April 13, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 49 on Sunday, Apr. 13, 2025.

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Yoo Ji-tae is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director Yoo Ji-tae (Oldboy, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Yoo, a cultural icon

Born in Seoul on April 13, 1976, Yoo Ji-tae's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Yoo'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 Ji-tae hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Yoo Ji-tae as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Ji-tae, you're the best!