Cha Tae Hyun

Cha Tae Hyun is a South Korean actor, singer, radio DJ, and director.

He rose to stardom by starring in various Korean movies such as My Sassy Girl (2001), Scandal Makers (2008), Hello Ghost (2010), The Grand Heist (2012) andAlong with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017)

Career

The career journey of Cha Tae Hyun began after he got a silver medal for the 1995 KBS Talent Contest, which later was continued by his lead roles in Sunflower and Happy Together.

Not only in dramas, but right after he debuted, he also appeared in various TV commercials and became the radio DJ for KBS Cool FM starting from 1999 to 2000.

One year later, in 2001, his career breakthrough began after he acted in a romantic-comedy movie, My Sassy Girl with actress Jun Ji Hyun.

Didn’t stop there, he later continued his popularity by acting in Lovers’ Concerto (2002), Two Guys (2003), Sad Movie (2005), and My Girl and I (2005), but sadly the ratings weren’t good.

Later on, he came back shinier in 2008 after starring in Scandal Makers, which was admitted as one of the biggest Korean hits of all time.

That huge success later was followed by his roles in Hello Ghost (2010), Champ (2011), The Producers (2015), and The Grand Heist (2018).

He came back to the entertainment industry by acting in Team Bulldog: Off Duty Investigation (2020) which later was followed by his role in Police University (2021).

Profile

Real Name: Cha Tae Hyun (차태현)
Stage Name: Cha Tae Hyun (차태현)
Nickname: Taehyun
Birthday: March 25, 1976
Birthplace: Seoul, Korea Selatan
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: Korean
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Profession: Actor, Singer, TV Personality, Director, Radio DJ
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: Cha Jae Wan
Mother: Choi Soo Min
Sister: –
Brother: Cha Ji Hyeon
Children: Cha Soo Chan, Cha Tae Eun, Cha Sujin

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Choi Seok Eun

Cha Tae Hyun is known for his loyalty to his romantic partner, Choi Seok Eun. The couple first met in high school.

They had already dated for 13 years before they finally announced the wedding in 2006. After the marriage, later, they were given 3 children, a son and two daughters.

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Cha Tae Hyun is approximately $5 million to $10 million, which can be derived from a lot of career jobs that he has been working in.

He mainly got income from her main job as an actor, but he also got huge amounts of income by doing his job as a TV personality, radio DJ, and director as well.

Besides, throughout his career journey, he also has worked well with various brands.

Facts

His father once worked as an assistant director at KBS.
His mother once worked as a voice-over artist.
Taehyun was raised in a family who is very passionate about the entertainment and broadcasting industry.
Taehyun once revealed that he has a panic disorder.
That statement was made on the 2011 SBS talk show titled Healing Camp, Aren’t You Happy.
His wife was also his first and only girlfriend.
His ideal type is…

Movies

My Puppy (2023), as Jin Kook
The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves To Die (2022), as cleaning team leader
Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017), as Kim Ja Hong
Because I Love You (2017), as Jin Lee Hyung
My New Sassy Girl (2016), as Gyun Woo
The Con Artists (2014), as new technician (cameo)
Slow Video (2014), as Yeo Jang Boo
Steal My Heart (2013), as Ho Tae’s neighbor (cameo)
The Grand Heist (2012), as Duk Moo
Never Ending Story (2012), as Song Kyung’s friend (cameo)
Champ (2011), as Seung Ho
Hello Ghost (2010), as Sang Man
Maybe (2009), as Young Nam (cameo)
Scandal Makers (2008), as Nam Hyun Soo
My Mighty Princess (2008), as guy feeding pigeons (cameo)
BA:BO (2008), as Seung Ryong
Highway Star (2007), as Bong Dal Ho / Bong Pil
My Girl and I Parangjuuibo (2005), as Kim Soo Ho
Sad Movie (2005), as Jung Ha Suk
Two Guys (2004), as Hoon
Who’s Got the Tape (2004)
Windstruck (2004), as guy on platform
Happy Erotic Christmas (2003), as Sung Byung Ki
Crazy First Love (2003), as Taeil Son
Lover’s Concerto (2002), as Ji Hwan
My Sassy Girl (2001), as Gyun Woo
Hallelujah (1997)

Drama Series

Family: The Unbreakable Bond (tvN | 2023), as Mr. Cha (ep.1)
Cafe Minamdang (KBS2 | 2022), as priest (ep.10)
Moving (Disney+ | 2022), as Jeon Gye Do
Police University (KBS2 | 2021), as Yoo Dong Man
Birthcare Center (tvN | 2020), as An Hee Nam’s son (ep.8)
Team Bulldog: Off-duty Investigation (OCN | 2020, as Jin Kang Ho
Matrimonial Chaos (KBS2 | 2018), as Jo Seok Moo
Hit the Top (KBS2 | 2017), as Lee Gwang Jae
The Legend of the Blue Sea (SBS | 2016-2017), as fake shaman (ep.4)
Love in the Moonlight (KBS2 | 2016), as servant (ep.1)
The Producers (KBS2 | 2015), as Ra Joon Mo (PD of Entertainment Division)
Jeon Woo-Chi (KBS2 | 2012-2013), as Jeon Woo Chi / Lee Chi
My Husband Got a Family (KBS2 | 2012), as Tae Bong (cameo)
Lights and Shadows (MBC | 2011-2012), as drunken man (cameo)
General Hospital 2 (MBC | 2008-2009), as Choi Jin Sang
Flowers for My Life (KBS2 | 2007), as Yoon Ho Sang
First Love of a Royal Prince (2004)
Juliet’s Man (SBS | 2000)
Happy Together (SBS | 1999), as Ha Shin Yeob
Loving You (MBC | 1999)
Into the Sunlight (MBC | 1999), as Kang In Ha
Sunflower (MBC | 1998)
Ready, Go! (MBC | 1997)
Papa (KBS | 1995)
A Place in the Sun (KBS2 | 1995)

Quotes

“I had only one reason for choosing ‘2 Days And 1 Night.’ While they were growing up, I wanted to show them that I was the Cha Tae Hyun who was constantly active and promoting, not the one thinking about bygone days in the past.”

“If there’s a project that I really like, I’d like to do it for a long time. Since I’m not in my 40s, a lot of projects regarding family and children come in. It’s fascinating, but it’s a genre that I can empathize with.”