Korean Celebrities Celebrating Their Birthday On November 6

Lee Dong Wook (Born 6 November 1981)

Lee Dong-wook (born November 6, 1981) is a South Korean actor, host, and model best known for leading roles in My Girl, Goblin, Life, Strangers from Hell, Tale of the Nine Tailed, and A Shop for Killers.

He debuted in 1999, rose to pan-Asian fame with My Girl (2005–2006), and saw a major resurgence playing the Grim Reaper in Goblin (2016–2017).

His later lead projects span genres, including Life (2018), Bad and Crazy (2021), Tale of the Nine Tailed and its 1938 prequel, and the 2024 thriller A Shop for Killers.

Beyond acting, he has been a prominent presenter, co-hosting Strong Heart (2012–2013), representing Produce X 101 (2019), and headlining the SBS talk show Wook Talk.

Educated in Broadcasting and Media Arts at Joongbu University, he is managed by King Kong by Starship.

Yura (Born November 6, 1992)

Kim Ah-young (born November 6, 1992), known professionally as Yura, is a South Korean singer and actress best known as a member of the K-pop group Girl’s Day and for acting roles in Radio Romance (2018), Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021–2022), and Forecasting Love and Weather (2022).

Born in Ulsan, she studied dance at Ulsan Arts High School and later earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment from Dongduk Women’s University.

Yura joined Girl’s Day in 2010 as main rapper and lead dancer, helping the group become one of the most commercially successful girl groups of the 2010s.

She began on-screen work in 2012 with the Chinese drama Secret Angel and has continued with variety and hosting, including K-pop Star (Season 4) co-MC and Olive’s Tasty Road.

After her contract with Dream T ended in 2019, she signed with Awesome ENT, expanding solo activities across acting, variety, and publishing a poetry collection in 2021.

Yeon Jung Hoon (Born November 6, 1978)

Yeon Jung-hoon (born November 6, 1978) is a South Korean actor known for East of Eden (2008), Vampire Prosecutor (2011–2012), Pots of Gold (2013), and variety work including 2 Days & 1 Night (cast member, 2019–2024).

He debuted in 1999’s drama Wave, first drew wide notice in Yellow Handkerchief (2003), and completed mandatory military service before a high-profile comeback with East of Eden.

A noted car enthusiast and former Formula 4 driver, he hosted the first three seasons of Top Gear Korea, expanding his public profile beyond scripted television.

His range spans protagonists and antagonists, highlighted by the cult hit Vampire Prosecutor and acclaimed villain turns in Mask and Man to Man.

Awards include the Top Excellence Award at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards for My Healing Love, underscoring a steady leading-man presence.

Kwon Hae Hyo (Born November 6, 1965)

Kwon Hae-hyo (born November 6, 1965) is a South Korean actor and activist recognized for prolific work across film, television, and stage since his 1990 debut in theatre.

A Hanyang University Theatre & Film graduate, he first built his career on stage before moving prominently into screen roles, maintaining steady character and supporting performances.
He is widely noted for collaborations with auteur Hong Sang-soo, including The Day After (2017), as well as mainstream credits like the blockbuster Peninsula (2020).

Recent screen appearances span dramas and streaming titles such as Parasyte: The Grey (2024), Under the Queen’s Umbrella, and Flex x Cop, underscoring his ongoing versatility.

Beyond acting, he is known for social and political engagement, participating in organizations advocating peace, human rights, and family equality in Korea.

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