Jo Jung Suk, Lee Se Young and More: These Popular K-Drama Actors are Born in the Glorious Month of December

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December is finally here, packed with amazing new dramas in various different genres to choose from. Besides that, we are also focusing the spotlight on the actors and actresses who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

Here are the popular K-Drama stars who were born in December and their new projects to anticipate!

Lee Jung Jae

The "Squid Game" actor Lee Jung Jae is turning 50 this year! Truly, this year has been golden for the worldwide acclaimed actor, after his drama's success in both domestic and international scenes.

Lee Jung Jae for GQ Korea
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Lee Jung Jae first stole the spotlight with his appearances in the award-winning films "An Affair" and "City of the Rising Sun."

He also starred in many popular blockbuster movies like "Il Mare," "Over the Rainbow" and "The Last Witness," which dominated the silver screens in the early 2000s.

Lee Jung Jae
(Photo : Lee Jung Jae Official Instagram)

Lee Jung Jae also participated in the huge film series "Along With the Gods."

In the year 2021, he, alongside Park Hae Soo, Wi Ha Joon and Jung Ho Yeon, dominated the global charts with their successful spine-chilling Netflix series "Squid Game."

Squid Game
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The series was a massive hit, which even became a trend in every part of the world. Not only that, but it also earned a nomination in the 2021 Gotham Awards.

Lee Se Young

Popular actress and beauty Lee Se Young is also born in the glorious month of December! Turning 30 this year, the actress surely reached a new milestone in diversifying her acting career.

Lee Se Young
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The actress made her television debut in 1998 with a sageuk drama, "The Path of the Great Dynasty."

Lee Se Young then continued to portray the younger versions of the female lead in television dramas "Did We Really Love?," "Land of Wine," Dae Jang Geum" and "Sisters of the Sea."

Lee Se Young
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The Red Sleeve Cuff - Lee Junho and Lee Se Young
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Currently, Lee Se Young is starring in MBC's newest Friday and Saturday historical romantic comedy series, "The Red Sleeve," with Lee Jun Ho and Kang Hoon.

Jo Jung Suk

They say life begins at 40, but for Jo Jung Suk, he has lived his life to the fullest and is continuing living it!

Jo Jung Suk
(Photo : Hospital Playlist Official Instagram)

The "Hit-and-Run Squad" actor generated a lot of buzz in the year 2021 for "Hospital Playlist," his medical drama's huge hit, alongside Jeon Mi Do, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho and Kim Dae Myung.

Jo Jung Suk of Hospital Playlist 2 Still
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Fans and viewers loved the second season of the drama, even anticipating a third season. Apart from that, the 41-year-old actor is currently preparing for his upcoming film "Nation of Happiness" that is scheduled to be released earlier in 2022.

Park Bo Young, Jo Jung Suk
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Jo Jung Suk first appeared in famous K-Dramas "Oh My Ghost," "Two Cops," "Nokdu Flower," and films "My Annoying Brother," "Time Renegade," and "Exit."

Kim Sung Cheol

Born on the last day of December, Kim Sung Cheol proves that he also belongs to the bunch of talented people born in the most glorious and prosperous month.

KIm Sung Cheol
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Kim Sung Cheol is the youngest on the list, who will turn 32 this year. However, despite being young, he also had his fair share of achievements and awards under his belt.

The actor received his breakthrough role in the 2017 action drama series "Prison Playbook" with Park Hae Soo and Jung Kyung Ho.

Kim Sung Cheol in
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This opportunity kick started his career, and was immediately cast in the OCN series "Player" in the following years.

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Kim Sung Cheol also starred in several top rating dramas like "The Wind Blows," "Arthdal Chronicles," "Do You Like Brahms?" and "Sweet Home."

'Our Beloved Summer' Poster
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"Anarchist from Colony," "Too Hot to Die," and "Kim Ji Young: Born 1982" are his most notable films.

In the year 2021, Kim Sung Cheol graces the small screen with his holiday rom-com drama "Our Beloved Summer" with Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi. The drama is slated to air on December 6 on SBS.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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