Cover Uncover the Korean entertainment stars turning another year older this month, from chart-topping idols to leading screen actors. Check out our calendar of August birthdays to see when your favourite stars are celebrating (Photo: wi__wi__wi/Instagram)
Uncover the Korean entertainment stars turning another year older this month, from chart-topping idols to leading screen actors. Check out our calendar of August birthdays to see when your favourite stars are celebrating (Photo: wi__wi__wi/Instagram)
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From screen stars to top musicians, discover which Korean celebrities are celebrating August birthdays this month
The late summer calendar in South Korea brings a high density of notable figures across music and screen. Fans around the world mark these dates to track industry milestones, group debuts and personal developments of prominent figures. August stands out in the Korean entertainment calendar due to the concentration of active performers sharing birth dates in this single calendar month.
From multi-generational girl group leaders to global chart-topping rappers and award-winning actors, these artists remain central to current media schedules. Tracking August birthdays provides a clear view into the operational timelines of agencies and production houses during peak summer activity. Here is a curated selection of prominent K-pop idols and Korean actors celebrating their August birthdays this month.
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1. Kim Chaewon (August 1)
Born 1st August 2000, Kim Chaewon serves as the leader and vocalist of LE SSERAFIM under Source Music. She previously debuted as a member of the temporary project group IZ*ONE after competing on Produce 48.
2. Tiffany Young (August 1)
Born 1st August 1989, Tiffany debuted in Girls’ Generation in 2007 under SM Entertainment. She has since expanded her career into solo musical releases and television acting roles, including a performance in Uncle Samsik.
3. Mark Lee (August 2)
Born 2nd August 1999, Mark is a Canadian rapper and songwriter active across multiple sub-units of SM Entertainment’s NCT, including NCT 127 and NCT Dream.
4. Wi Ha-jun (August 5)
Born 5th August 1991, Wi Ha-jun gained global public recognition through his performance as a police officer in the Netflix series Squid Game. He has since taken lead roles in action dramas such as The Worst of Evil.
5. Rowoon (August 7)
Born 7th August 1996, Kim Seok-woo debuted as an idol in the boy group SF9 before shifting his professional focus entirely to acting in series like Extraordinary You and The Matchmakers.
6. S.Coups (August 8)
Born 8th August 1995, Choi Seung-cheol serves as the overall leader and leader of the hip-hop unit in SEVENTEEN under Pledis Entertainment.
7. Younghoon (August 8)
Born 8th August 1997, Kim Young-hoon is a vocalist in IST Entertainment’s boy group THE BOYZ who also works as a television actor in series such as Love Revolution.
8. Hwang Min-hyun (August 9)
Born 9th August 1995, Hwang Min-hyun gained prominence in music with NU’EST and Wanna One before starring in the fantasy series Alchemy of Souls.
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9. Kazuha (August 9)
Born 9th August 2003 in Japan, Kazuha trained as a professional ballerina in Europe before joining LE SSERAFIM as a rapper and dancer.
10. Mingi (August 9)
Born 9th August 1999, Song Mingi functions as a main rapper and main dancer for KQ Entertainment’s boy group ATEEZ.
11. Lee Sung-kyung (August 10)
Born 10th August 1990, Lee Sung-kyung transitioned from runway modeling to leading acting roles in broadcast television series such as Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo and Dr. Romantic.
12. Go Yoon-jung (August 10)
Born 10th August 1996, Go Yoon-jung established her career through performances in high-budget streaming and television projects including Moving and Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow.
13. Changbin (August 11)
Born 11th August 1999, Seo Chang-bin is a main rapper and in-house producer for Stray Kids under JYP Entertainment, operating as part of the production trio 3RACHA.
14. Jaemin (August 13)
Born 13th August 2000, Na Jae-min debuted as a member of NCT Dream in 2016 under SM Entertainment, operating as a main dancer and rapper.
15. Yeo Jin-goo (August 13)
Born 13th August 1997, Yeo Jin-goo began working as a child actor before transitioning to adult lead roles in television dramas including Hotel Del Luna and Beyond Evil.
16. Huening Kai (August 14)
Born 14th August 2002, Kai Kamal Huening is a vocalist and the youngest member of TOMORROW X TOGETHER under Big Hit Music.
17. G-Dragon (August 18)
Born 18th August 1988, Kwon Ji-yong debuted as the leader of BIGBANG and remains an influential producer, songwriter and solo artist.
18. Eunji (August 18)
Born 18th August 1993, Jung Eun-ji serves as the main vocalist of Apink alongside her career in screen acting, featuring in series like Reply 1997 and Work Later, Drink Now.
19. Bona (August 19)
Born 19th August 1995, Kim Ji-yeon maintains dual activities as a member of WJSN and a lead drama actress in series like Twenty-Five Twenty-One and Pyramid Game.
20. Yesung (August 24)
Born 24th August 1984, Kim Kang-hoon is one of the main vocalists of SM Entertainment’s Super Junior, having debuted with the group in 2005.
21. Dowoon (August 25)
Born 25th August 1995, Yoon Do-woon joined the band DAY6 as its drummer and vocalist under JYP Entertainment in 2015.
22. Soyeon (August 26)
Born 26th August 1998, Jeon So-yeon is the leader and main producer of (G)I-DLE under Cube Entertainment, responsible for writing the group’s title tracks.
23. Kim Se-jeong (August 28)
Born 28th August 1996, Kim Se-jeong transitioned from project idol groups I.O.I and Gugudan to a solo music and drama career, starring in Business Proposal and The Uncanny Counter.
24. Hui (August 28)
Born 28th August 1993, Lee Hoe-taek serves as the leader of PENTAGON and has composed tracks for various Korean survival programs and external idol groups.
25. Jang Wonyoung (August 31)
Born 31st August 2004, Jang Won-young placed first on the competition show Produce 48 before debuting in IZ*ONE and later serving as a vocalist in IVE.
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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
