Ju Ji-hoon is 44 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 16 May 1982.
South Korean actor who rose to fame in Princess Hours and led the period zombie thriller Kingdom on Netflix
Did you know?Kingdom was one of the first Korean series made for Netflix.
Quick facts
Date of birth16 May 1982
Age44
NationalitySouth Korean
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
Editor's Take:
Ju Ji-hoon began as a model before Princess Hours made him a star. His career stalled after a drug conviction in 2009. He rebuilt it through film roles, notably in the box-office hit Along with the Gods. Kingdom, a period zombie thriller, introduced him to global audiences. He played a crown prince fighting a plague and a corrupt court. The series helped open Netflix's door to Korean drama. He moves between film and television with ease.
Key Milestones
2006: Breaks through in Princess Hours
2017: Appears in Along with the Gods
2019: Stars in Kingdom
Ju Ji-hoon (Korean: 주지훈; born May 16, 1982) is a South Korean actor and model.