| Name: | Cha Tae-Hyun |
| Hangul: | 차태현 |
| Occupation: | Theater Personalities |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 175 cm (5′ 9”) |
| Birth Day: | March 25, 1976 |
| Age: | 44 |
| Birth Place: | Seoul, South Korea, South Korea |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aries |
Cha Tae-Hyun
Family Members
| # | Name | Relationship | Net Worth | Salary | Age | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cha Soo-chan | Children | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| #2 | Cha Tae-eun | Children | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| #3 | Cha Su-jin | Children | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| #4 | Cha Ji-hyeon | Siblings | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| #5 | Choi Suk-eun | Spouse | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Physique
| Height | Weight | Hair Colour | Eye Colour | Blood Type | Tattoo(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 cm (5′ 9”) | N/A | N/A | N/A | A | N/A |
Biography
Notes
- Cha Tae-Hyun married songwriter Choi Seok-Eun on June 1, 2006 in Sheraton Grand Walkerhill Hotel. He has a son and a daughter.
- Performed theme song “Happiness” (“Hangbok”) for movie “Champ“.
- Performed theme song “Only You” (“Neowa Hamgge”) for movie “Hello Ghost“.
- Performed song “Because I Love You” for movie “Scandal Makers.”
Actor
Movies
- Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds | Singwa Hamgge- Joewa Beol (2017) – Kim Ja-Hong
- Because I Love You | Saranghagi Ttaemoone (2017) – Jin Lee-Hyung
- My New Sassy Girl | Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo 2 (2016) – Gyun-Woo
- The Con Artists | Gisooljadeul (2014) – new technician (cameo)
- Slow Video (2014) – Yeo Jang-Boo
- Steal My Heart | Kaechimi (2013) – Ho-Tae’s neighbor (cameo)
- The Grand Heist | Baramgwa Hamjje Sarajida (2012) – Duk-Moo
- Never Ending Story | Nebeoending seutoli (2012) – Song-Kyung’s friend (cameo)
- Champ | Champeu (2011) – Seung-Ho
- Hello Ghost (2010) – Sang-Man
- Maybe | Tokkiwa Rijeodeu (2009) – Young-Nam (cameo)
- Scandal Makers | Gwasok Seukaendeul (2008) – Nam Hyun-Soo
- My Mighty Princess | Murim Yeodaesaeng (2008) – guy feeding pigeons (cameo)
- BA:BO (2008) – Seung-Ryong
- Highway Star | Bokmyeon Dalho (2007) – Bong Dal-Ho / Bong-Pil
- My Girl and I Parangjuuibo (2005) – Kim Soo-Ho
- Sad Movie | Saedu Mubi (2005) – Jung Ha-Suk
- Two Guys (2004) – Hoon
- Who’s Got the Tape | Eoggaedongmu (2004)
- Windstruck | Nae yeojachingureul sogae habnida (2004) – Guy on platform
- Happy Erotic Christmas | Haepi Ero Keurisemaseu (2003) – Sung Byung-Ki
- Crazy First Love | Cheotsarang sasu gwolgidaehoe (2003) – Tae-il Son
- Lover’s Concerto | Yeonae soseol (2002) – Ji-Hwan
- My Sassy Girl | Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo (2001) – Gyun-Woo
- Hallelujah (1997)
Drama Series
- Team Bulldog: Off-duty Investigation | Beonoisoosa (OCN / 2020) – Jin Kang-Ho
- Matrimonial Chaos | Choigoui Ihon (KBS2 / 2018) – Jo Seok-Moo
- Hit the Top | Choigoui Hanbang (KBS2 / 2017) – Lee Gwang-Jae
- The Legend of the Blue Sea | Pooreun Badaui Junsul (SBS / 2016-2017) – fake shaman (ep.4)
- Love in the Moonlight | Gooreumi Geurin Dalbit (KBS2 / 2016) – servant (ep.1)
- The Producers | Peurodyusa (KBS2 / 2015) – Ra Joon-Mo (PD of Entertainment Division)
- Jeon Woo-Chi | Jeonwoochi (KBS2 / 2012-2013) – Jeon Woo-Chi / Lee Chi
- My Husband Got a Family | Neongkuljjae Gulleoon Dangsin (KBS2 / 2012) – Tae-Bong (cameo)
- Lights and Shadows | Bichgwa Geulimja (MBC / 2011-2012) – drunken man (cameo)
- General Hospital 2 | Jonghab Byeongwon 2 (MBC / 2008-2009) – Choi Jin-Sang
- Flowers for My Life | Ggot Chateureo Wattdanda (KBS2 / 2007) – Yoon Ho-Sang
- First Love of a Royal Prince (2004)
- Juliet’s Man | Julrietui Namja (SBS / 2000)
- Happy Together (SBS / 1999) – Ha Shin-Yeob
- Loving You | Saranghae Dangsineul (MBC / 1999)
- Into the Sunlight | Haetbit Sokeuro (MBC / 1999) – Kang In-Ha
- Sunflower (MBC / 1998)
- Ready, Go! (MBC / 1997)
- Papa (KBS / 1995)
- A Place in the Sun | Jeolmeunyiui Yangji (KBS2 / 1995)
TV Movies
- Drama Festival 2014: 4teen (MBC / 2014) – Yoon-Hoon (30’s)
Director
Drama Series
- Hit the Top | Choigoui Hanbang (KBS2 / 2017)
Awards
- 2018 KBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2018
- Best Actor (“Matrimonial Chaos”)
- Best Couple Award (“Matrimonial Chaos”)
- 2015 KBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2015
- Excellent Actor (mini series) (“The Producers“)
- Best Couple Award (“The Producers“)
- 2008 (45th) Daejong Film Awards – June 27, 2008
- Overseas Popularity Award (“BA:BO“)
Biography Timeline
Cha Tae-hyun started his career as a silver medalist in a 1995 KBS Talent Contest. Over the next several years he would star in a large number of TV dramas such as Sunflower and Happy Together, while also appearing in numerous TV commercials. He was the radio DJ for KBS Cool FM’s FM Popular Music with Cha Tae-hyun from 1999–2000, and made a minor film debut in the comedy Hallelujah.
In 2001, he rose to fame through the hugely successful romantic comedy My Sassy Girl where he acted alongside Jun Ji-hyun. Cha’s expressive acting established him as a recognized star in Korea as well as the Asian region at large, and he extended his fame by releasing his debut album Accident. His next film Lovers’ Concerto (2002), a tragic melodrama with actresses Son Ye-jin and Lee Eun-ju, also proved to be a popular success.
From 2003, however, Cha’s casting choices proved to be less inspired. He appeared in three comedies — Crazy First Love, Happy Ero Christmas and Two Guys —that were widely criticized by audiences for their weak scripts and lack of creativity. He released his second album The Book later that year.
His 2005 films—the relationship film Sad Movie with an all-star ensemble cast, and melodrama My Girl and I opposite Song Hye-kyo, the remake of Japanese hit film Crying Out Love in the Center of the World —were box office disappointments. 2007’s Highway Star, in which he played a masked trot singer, was a moderate success.
On June 1, 2006, Cha married his high school sweetheart, pop lyricist Choi Suk-eun. They dated for 13 years; she was his first and only girlfriend. They have three children, a son (Cha Soo-chan) and two daughters (Cha Tae-eun, Cha Su-jin).
In 2011, Cha revealed on SBS talk show Healing Camp, Aren’t You Happy that he has a panic disorder.
In 2012, he became a regular cast member of the second season of popular variety program 2 Days & 1 Night, and remained as a member until 2019. The show, which focuses on introducing various places in Korea to the viewers while the cast takes on different missions, has consistently scored high viewership ratings.
In 2014, he starred as an introverted man with dynamic visual acuity who works at a CCTV control center in the comedy film Slow Video, his third collaboration with director Kim Young-tak. This was followed by The Producers in 2015, in which Cha played a hot-headed but soft-hearted television producer.
In 2016, Cha reprised his role in My New Sassy Girl, a sequel to the 2001 hit film. However, the film did not live up to its predecessor and was a failure at the box office. The same year, he reunited with My Sassy Girl co-star Jun Ji-hyun in a cameo appearance in SBS’s fantasy drama The Legend of the Blue Sea.
In 2017, Cha starred in the romantic comedy Because I Love You, playing a gifted composer who connects people in love; the film was again produced by his brother Cha Ji-hyun. He next starred in KBS2’s variety-drama Hit the Top, which he also directs. The same year, Cha starred in the fantasy blockbuster Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds, based on the webtoon of the same name by Joo Ho-min.
In 2018, Cha starred in the romance drama Matrimonial Chaos, a remake of the Japanese television series of the same title.
In March 2019, Cha was reported to have engaged in gambling, which was discovered through Jung Joon-young’s phone’s text messages during the police’s investigation of the latter for illicit sex video crimes. Cha subsequently issued a formal statement of apology and withdrew from all his shows.
In 2020, Cha was cast in the crime detective drama Team Bulldog: Off-Duty Investigation.
Upcoming Birthday
Currently, Cha Tae-Hyun is 46 years, 6 months and 4 days old. Cha Tae-Hyun will celebrate 47th birthday on a Saturday 25th of March 2023.
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