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My Take
What draws me to Chae Jong-hyeop isn't his model good looks, though those are undeniable, but the quiet precision he brings to roles in The Witch's Diner and Castaway Diva. He's not a showy actor; his strength lies in restraint, in the small flicker of expression that signals something shifting underneath. Born in 1993 and trained at Seoul Arts College, he feels like a performer still climbing toward his ceiling. I enjoy following actors at exactly this stage, before the wider world catches on, when each new lead role tells you a little more about the range he's quietly building.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chae Jong-hyeop
- Name (Japanese)
- チェ・ジョンヒョプ
- Reading
- ちぇ・じょんひょぷ
- Born
- May 19, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- model / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Seoul Arts College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Chae Jong-hyeop born?
Born May 19, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Chae Jong-hyeop from?
Chae Jong-hyeop is from South Korea.
What does Chae Jong-hyeop do?
Chae Jong-hyeop works as model, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.