When is Ji Chang-wook's birthday?

Ji Chang-wook's birthday is July 5. He was born on July 5, 1987 in Anyang, South Korea.

Who shares a birthday with Ji Chang-wook?

Famous people who share Ji Chang-wook's July 5 birthday include Georges Pompidou, Jean Cocteau, Clara Zetkin, Cecil John Rhodes and P. T. Barnum.

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Ji Chang-wook — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 5 July 1987 · Age: 39

How old is Ji Chang-wook?

Ji Chang-wook is 39 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 5 July 1987.

South Korean action star who does many of his own stunts, known for the dramas Healer, Empress Ki and The K2

Did you know?He played Emperor Togon in Empress Ki, a character based on the last Yuan emperor.

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Date of birth5 July 1987
Age39
NationalitySouth Korean
BirthplaceAnyang, South Korea

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Ji Chang-wook is known as one of Korea's best action leads, often performing his own fight scenes. His role as an emperor in Empress Ki made him widely known. Healer cast him as a mysterious courier and became a cult favourite. The K2 showed him as a bodyguard and former soldier. He moves easily between television and the musical stage. He has a large fan base in China and South East Asia.

Key Milestones

2013: Appears in Empress Ki
2014: Stars in Healer
2016: Leads The K2

Ji Chang-wook (Korean: 지창욱; born 5 July 1987) is a South Korean actor and singer.

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Ji Chang-wook: Star of Healer and The K2

South Korean actor, born 1987

Ji Chang-wook was born in Anyang on 5 July 1987.

He was born in Anyang, South Korea.

He played the title role in the drama Healer in 2014.

He also performs in musicals on the Korean stage.

Career highlights

2011Smile, Dong-hae: first lead role
2013Empress Ki: plays Emperor Togon
2014Healer: title role
2016The K2: action drama lead
2019Military discharge: returns after service

Age: 39
Status: Living

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When is Ji Chang-wook's birthday?: Ji Chang-wook's birthday is July 5. He was born on July 5, 1987 in Anyang, South Korea.
How old is Ji Chang-wook?: Ji Chang-wook is 39 years old, and turns 40 on his next birthday, July 5.
Who shares a birthday with Ji Chang-wook?: Famous people who share Ji Chang-wook's July 5 birthday include Georges Pompidou, Jean Cocteau, Clara Zetkin, Cecil John Rhodes and P. T. Barnum.

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