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Yook Sung-jae is a singer and actor. Yook Sung-jae was born on May 2, 1995 in Yongin, South Korea. That works out to 31 years old in 2026.
My Take
Yook Sung-jae is one of those rare idols who genuinely pulls off both lanes — he can stand on a stage with BTOB and hold his own vocally against some seriously strong singers, then turn around and carry a drama scene with real emotional weight. His role in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God opposite Gong Yoo was a breakout moment that showed he wasn't just "the maknae actor trying his luck" — he had actual screen presence. What I appreciate most is that he never felt like he was coasting on group fame; the acting work felt like a real pursuit, not a side hustle. Born in 1995, he's still well within the window where his best work is likely ahead of him, and that's genuinely exciting to think about.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yook Sung-jae
- Name (Japanese)
- ソンジェ (BTOB)
- Reading
- そんじぇ (BTOB)
- Born
- May 2, 1995 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Yongin, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / actor
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yook Sung-jae born?
Born May 2, 1995 (age 31).
Where is Yook Sung-jae from?
Yook Sung-jae is from Yongin, South Korea.
What does Yook Sung-jae do?
Yook Sung-jae works as singer, actor.
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