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My Take
The nickname alone tells you everything about Jung Chan-sung. The Korean Zombie fought like a man who simply would not stay down, absorbing punishment and marching forward, and that relentless spirit is what made him a fan favorite in the UFC featherweight division. With a background in judo, kickboxing, and taekwondo, he was a complete martial artist, yet what I admire most is his heart. In combat sports, the deciding factor is rarely talent; it is whether the will breaks. By that measure, this Pohang fighter belongs among the toughest. I have always been drawn to athletes defined by resilience over flash.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- The Korean Zombie
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・チャンソン
- Reading
- じょん・ちゃんそん
- Born
- March 17, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- judoka / kickboxer / taekwondo athlete / mixed martial arts fighter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Kyungwoon University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was The Korean Zombie born?
Born March 17, 1987 (age 39).
Where is The Korean Zombie from?
The Korean Zombie is from Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does The Korean Zombie do?
The Korean Zombie works as judoka, kickboxer, taekwondo athlete, mixed martial arts fighter.
How tall is The Korean Zombie?
The Korean Zombie is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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.