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My Take
Jang Dong-geon was, for many, a gateway into Korean cinema, and I rate him as far more than a handsome face. Born in Seoul in 1972, he delivered soulful, muscular performances in Friend and Taegukgi that proved real dramatic weight. His Blue Dragon Best Actor win was well deserved. Singing, stage work, and years atop the bankable-star surveys show range and staying power. What I respect is that he never coasted on looks; he held his place at the summit through genuine skill. He's one of the pillars of Korean film's golden era.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jang Dong-geon
- Name (Japanese)
- チャン・ドンゴン
- Reading
- ちゃん・どんごん
- Born
- March 7, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Yongsan District, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / singer / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Korea National University of Arts
Awards & achievements
- Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://jangdonggun.co.kr/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%89%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B4%E3%83%B3
Frequently asked questions
When was Jang Dong-geon born?
Born March 7, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Jang Dong-geon from?
Jang Dong-geon is from Yongsan District, South Korea.
What does Jang Dong-geon do?
Jang Dong-geon works as actor, film actor, singer, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.