Well, Kang-ah got to celebrate his birthday onscreen with some birthday soup, so now it’s actor Jo Hyun-jae‘s turn; the 49 Days star celebrated his 31st birthday while on set this past weekend (the day fell on May 9), pictured here with some birthday cake (and co-star Lee Yo-won).
Jo uploaded the above photo to his me2day account (a Korean Twitter-like service) with the simple note: “I’m celebrating this birthday on the set…Thank you for your birthday wishes.”
He also turned around the whole give-me-presents-it’s-my-birthday tradition by gifting the drama’s crew with jackets, pictured below. He said, “I wanted to give our hard-working staff a special present. It’s so great to have a birthday on set, and I’m so thankful to the fans who threw me a birthday party.” (Members from Jo’s fan club sought out the drama filming set to celebrate the occasion.)
I’m not usually one to confuse actors with the characters they play, but I just can’t help it: KANG-AH! Why so adorable?
Via Osen
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Oh my god! He’s only 31!? No wonder he’s got such a fresh face. Happy Birthday ‘Kang-ah’!
KANG AHHHHHHHH! SARANGHAMIDA! SARANGHEYO! SARANGHAE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KANG AH! I LOVE YOU! LOVE YOU! LOVE YOU!
Jo Hyun Jae you look even better as you aged!
LOVE YOU! LOVE YOU! LOVE YOU!
KANG AHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Hey pipit I just can’t help but love your enthusiasm. It reminds me of myself! kekekeke
I guess we’re both just under the infuence now ^-^
MY KANG-AH!
HERE’S MY SEAWEED SOUP BREWED WITH MY LOVEEEEEEE! KANG-AH I LOVE YOU MORE MORE MORE THAN PIPIT I LOVE YOUUUU THE MOSTER MOSTEST MOSTETEST!!!!!!
Happy Birthday, Jo Hyun-jae!
Regarding the character of Kang-ah: MINE!
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**WARNING: THIS IS A “MINE!” FIELD**
Oh sweet MJP… you’re so delusional, it’s endearing….
And, you sound like the seagulls from Finding Nemo ahahahahahahaha
MJP, i love the way you love KANG AHHHHHHHHHH.
So sweet!
MJP, i counted your comments – 47 in all!
I am in awe of your love for our KANG AHHHHHHHHHHHH!
this is so random, I took meditation class once (which I failed miserably) with a well-known Bali meditation Guru, this guru said there’s some kind of Bali-ancient-papyrus-whatever- found which teach about how sound influence human health, and he said that the sound of “ah” is bad for your health, if you say too many “ah” you gonna end up with a backache..but then the way you guys saying it sure like fun…Kang-aaahhh..Kang-aaahhhhh…ahhh..
How’s your back ladies?
Now that I think of it. My back does feel rather strange. I think I need to lay back flat on my back on his bed.
Kang Ahhhhhhhhh………
tsk…tsk..tsk…
He looks much older than 31 though!
HE’S MY KANG-AH!
He looks older than his 31 years! But V CUTE nonetheless!
OH YES, HE IIIIIIISSSSSSSSS MY KANG-AH!
Want more ‘Kang-ah’? Go to the link below for photos:
http://siderisnevassar.blogspot.com/2010/06/jo-hyun-jae.html
YUM YUM YUM KANG-AH IS MINE!
KANG AH IS THE BEST KDRAMA CHARACTER OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
true! true! true!
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Oh My God.. He is 31? that’s what I wanna say. When you said,” he’s only 31?” then you think he looks older than 31 yes?
Anyway. Happy Birthday Kangling. (Kang ah Darling )
I’m watching the 17. and omo omo.. unpredicatble.!
Oh My God.. He is 31? that’s what I wanna say. When you said,” he’s only 31?” then you think he looks older than 31 yes?
Anyway. Happy Birthday Kangling. (Kang ah Darling )
I’m watching the 17. and omo omo.. unpredictable.!
Gosh, I am late!
Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JO HYUN JAE!
KANG AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE YOU!!!!
dammit it all
where’s my jacket?
dammit it all
where’s my Kang-ah?
MINE!
Kangaaaaaaaah <3
Happy B'day JHJ!!!!
YO! MY KANG-AH!
RAWR *bares claws
Awww. He is adorable and sweet. Happy Birthday Kang-ah~!! <3
YEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! MY KANG-AH!!!!!
Where’s the seaweed soup with mussels?
DOESN’T MATTER, HE’S MY KANG-AH!!!
How cute~ ^^
Kang-ah is taking over dramabeans hehe
He is so much older than I thought =.=
JHJ sshi… why 31?
should i call him uncle? *.*
JOKE
Don’t worry about it!!! He’s MY Kang-ah!
Kang Ahhhhh!! Where’s my jacket? LOL XD
You get the jacket, I’ve got the Kang-ah!!!! MINE!
I can’t help it.
KANG- AH…So adorable.
Yes he is, and he’s MY Kang-ah!!!!
some people look better as they age. jo hyun jae is one of them, dude is looking fantastic these days. happy birthday, kang-ah!
He is a handsome one, MINE Kang-ah!!!
could it be he’s in love?
Kang Ah!!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Your last comment was spot on! I totally agree!! Sweet~~
Thanks JB!!!!!
Kang-ah is MINE!!!
I love these Korean acotrs for appreciating their hard working crew. I know Lee Yo-won did the same thing with the QSD crew. I’m kind of use to the stars here in the States and their diva attitude. So this is awesome and the way it should be.
saeng il chu ka ham ni da, saeng il chu ka ham ni da
ji gu e seo u ju e seo, je il sa rang ham ni da
Happy Birthday Jo Hyun-jae
<3.
if one person does it, than the rest will hv to follow to be deem as equally generous. Nowadays its seems more like a must do at the set.
It’s all right, he’s my Kang-ah!!!
Jut had to know this pic even though it doesn’t have to do with KANG AH!!!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BQ2dUn0U0Q/Tb5pShGwCfI/AAAAAAAACds/4RfyiwLzlEE/s400/9.jpg
Nerd Alert……..Bae Soo Bin lol. Cute <3.
No time for that… Let’s celebrate!
MINE Kang-ah!
So cute… I still love bae soo bin… i hope he gets the girl one day…
Focus, focus. Today is all about the birthday!
MINE Kang-ah!!!
omg it’s so funny thinking about his minho character and then looking at this pic xD
Only one comment:
MINE Kang-ah!
ever since 49 days started, I’ve had random urges to just shout out “Kang-ah!” At least today I have an excuse
I’ve been doing this lately (I blame stress!) and it’s absolutely great! It makes me smile every time =)
Happy Birthday Kang-Ah! 祝你生日快乐！！！
LET’S DO IT!
KANG-AH! MINE, KANG-AH!!!
hahah OMG i thought i was the only one…
KANG AHHHH~!
That’s so weird… why do a couple of the actors in 49 days have the same birthdays as my family members…
Lee Yo Won (Song Yi Kyung) – April 9th (my brother)
Jo Hyun Jae (Han Kang) – May 9th (my mom)
Same here oO
April 9th is my sister’s birthday
May 9th, my mom’s too ….
Happy Birthday, Everyone!!!!!
MINE Kang-ah!
KANG AHHHHHHH………. Saranghe!
Happy Birthday Jo Hyun Jae! May you have continued joy, good health, success, and happiness.
Yes! Yes! Happy Birthday!!! We celebrate your day of birth!!!
MINE, Kang-ah!
saengilchukkahamnidaaa kang-aah! errr…. jo hyun jae…
Translation: MINE, Kang-ah!
KANG AH FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
happy bday hunjae shi :p
Happy, Happy! MINE, Kang-ah!
HAPPY B-DAY JHJ. So many hot 30 something year old men in kdrama land…i need to book a flight to Korea ASAP
Be sure to take lots of pictures to share!
MINE, Kang-ah!
Happy Birthday JHJ. Wow 31 he isn’t that old. He is only 6 yrs older than me if they are going by western age bt if its Krn age then he is 5 yrs older which isn’t bad. That’s my age group &i’ll still date someone that age xD
Oh, you are sooooooo young!!!!!
MINE, Kang-ah!
생일 축하 해요!
tildy. 당신은 훌륭합니다! 귀하의 한국 사랑 해요! 내. 강-아!
31? thought he’s older than that..
That’s real young, isn’t it!
MINE, Kang-ah!
Oh wow, i thought he was older than that lol. When I look at some of the hallyu stars like Kwong Sang Woo or Song Seung Hoon, they both look younger than him and are actually a few years older!
They are all handsome, getting better with age!
MINE, Kang-ah!
I beg to disagree!!!!
JHJ looks young for his age.
Can you imagine a Kwong Sang Woo acting as an 18 y.o. student? Nothing against KSW coz I do admire him as an actor too. Just used him as an example.
Kang Ahhh…..Saranghe!
What? He’s… my age? *stares* He looks a lot younger!
Happy birthday, Kang-ah!!!
What! You are so young, then!
MINE, Kang-ah!
Haha i just rmb-ed that jb didn’t used to love jo hyun jae in Three dads One mom. It’s amusing.
Jo Hyun Jae is like a fine wine, he gets better with age!
MINE, Kang-ah!
Happy birthday Kang-ah! You’re soo cute!!
Great minds think alike!
MINE, Kang-ah!
Happy birthday, Kang-ah/ Jo Hyun Jae!
Yeah, MINE, Kang-ah!
Happy Birthday Hyun Jae!!!
Kang ahhh why so adorable?
MINE, KANG-AH!!!!! ADORA—-BAAAABYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay! Another age appropriate crush!! I was starting to freak myself out with my adoration of the younger stars but I can love JHJ freely! WOOT!
Happy Bday JHJ! <3
WOOT! MINE, KANG-AH!
KANG AHHHHHHH~ *waves madly*
*Waves madly* MINE, Kang-ah!
Happy Birthday Jo Hyun Jae!!
I think he looked a lot younger when he was just discharged from the military. He’s aged a bit since.
Aging is a GOOD thing. MINE, Kang-ah!
Kang Ahhhhh, happy birthday darling!
Why soooo cute? Wanna pinch your cheeks!
P.S. It’s LYW dressed as YK in his pad!! Does it mean he’s taking her in and she got off the train?? Haha, sorry, can’t wait for tonight’s ep!
Oh, don’t make me think too much about it in advance! Now, I am excited too!!!!!! Yes, I think you are right about the clothes.
p.s. MINE, Kang-ah!
Holy crap, MJP!! I’m Nostradamus!! Gaaaah, softy’s live transcaps made me fall out of my chair. Seriously.
I know, I know!!!!!! I just finished watching the RAW!!!!!
I was on edge the whole time and had to keep stopping because I was way to excited!!!!!!
I already told him this, but:
Saengil chukha hae Kang ah!!!!
Feliz cumpleaños JHJ!!!
Ooh, Spanish! MINE, Kang-ah!
happpyyy birthday kang
dawwwww
No, never!!! MINE, KANG-AH!
Kang-ah why you so cute????? Happy birthday!!!!!! mwah mwah I love you love you love you love you
Yes, he is so cute… MINE, KANG-AH!
This was my mature reaction to your nickname:
Pppffffffffffftttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You! You don’t fool me. I know who you are, and I know where you live…
bwwaaahahahha
KANG-AHHHHHH!!
Gah, so cute. Can’t wait for tomorrow because it’s KANG-AHHHH day!!!!
Cutie Pie! MINE, Kang-ah!
kang ah!
Kang-ah! MINE, Kang-ah!
OMG he’s so cute… I want to bite his cheeks!
Rawr! MINE, Kang-ah!
i want to bite his luscious lips!!!
KANG AHHHHHHHHHHHHH HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
happy bithday Kang ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
Yippee, MINE, Kang-ah!
I hope no one is offended with my fun! Please take my comments as having fun and spreading a little “Kang-ah” love in celebration of Jo Hyun-jae’s Birthday!
p.s. Sorry if you didn’t get a “MINE, Kang-ah!” reply comment. I’m tired now.
*Old lady with crazy ramen hair waving in the wind (even when there is no wind) slowly walks down empty street, muttering.*
MINE…KANG-AH!
MJP your apology ruin it!
I was just about to warn every one that MJP runs amok and that we should declare you to be *well, what ever the medical term is* therefore clearly unsuited to have Kang Ah.
It was my best chance to eliminate at least one great contender.
OUR KANG-AH!!!
I was laughing away at all your ‘MINE…. Kang-AH’ comments and did seriously thought at one point that you were going just a bit… well.. crazy there… but it really brightened up my afternoon.
Awww…. no apologies necessary! We all go a little crazy when it come to (MY!) Kang-ahh!
when yo won onnie celebrated her birthday the picture was about she held birthday cake and hyun jae oppa stood out next to her, and now hyun jae oppa’s turn, how glad that the picture is also about two of them with the cake!! how cute
okay….im freaking dying right now..
wait his birthday is on may 9th right
cause OH MY GOD!!
THATS MY BIRTHDAAY!!!!!
IM ALSO BORN ON THE 9th OF MAY!!!!!! OH GOD FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE ONE OF THE ACTORS THAT I ACTUALLY LOVE AND APPRECIATE HAS THE SAME BIRTHDAY AS ME!!!!!
okay this and the fact that Min Hwan (from Ft Island) has the same hat as me (EXACTLY THE SAME) has actually become the highlight of my life
i have never been this happy
and happy birthday to my other friend who ALSO HAS THEIR BDAY ON THE 9th OF MAY!!!! oh and me as well 
(gosh im lame…saying happy birthday to myself 
oh wel…im cool like that :p)
Kang-ahh happy birthday
LOLOLOLOLOLOL Happy birthday to you and Kang-ah! ….And yay for Minhwan’s hat?! That reminds me, FT Island comes back w/ a Korean mini-album on May 20th! MORE JOY!
Happy birthday to you too then.
But it doesn’t mean you and Kang Ah are meant to be.
MJP and I are best friends but Kang Ah is Kang Ah. And he’s mine.
So, happy birthday once again ^-^
OMG OMG OMG!! REALLY <3
YAY FT ISLANDDD!!!! they are awesome <3
and thnx for the bday wishes 
May is SUCH an awesome month!!!!!
heh heh …so much awesome stuff happening
its great
I’m born on May 9th too!! Happy Belated Birthday, and people born on that day are automatically cool
*hi five!!*
lol GO PEOPLE WHO ARE BORN ON THE 9th OF MAY!!! <3
Happy Birthday Kang Ah!!!saranghae
Kang Ahhhh ! Happy Birthdayyyy :>
OMG WE SHARE THE SAME BIRTHDAYYY XDDDDD
I LOVE YOU, KANG-AH/JO HYEON-JAE <3<3<3
seriously, his character makes my day EVERY EPISODE (and also javabeans/girlfriday recaps XDD love you guys so much for recapping ^^)
Huh, I thought he was older. He is very good looking, but he has really sharp features that make him look like he’s 35-37.
Hum Hum, another korean actor who lie on his real age ^^. Happy Birthday Kang Ah
I’m so happy that you have a post for Kang ah, JB!!! love the title of your post=)))))))))
So happy that everyone loves kang ah so much, yoo hoo!
Kang ahhhhhhhhhh seung il chu ka e, saranghe!!!!!
saeng il chuka hamnida, happy birthday JHJ! you’re one of my fave K actors of all time! so cute! he reminds me of my ex he looks like him! sarang hae!
OMO!!!
SPOILER!!!!!!
Back hug on 49 days, episode 17
Kyaaaah. Question is, is it YK or did JH pop in at the last moment?
))
Me too, me too… Kyaaaaaaaaaahh!!!
I don’t know who hugs him, but kyaaaaaaaaaahh!!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=145417158863875&set=a.128058387266419.25078.128043190601272&type=1&theater
and
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=145417562197168&set=a.128058387266419.25078.128043190601272&type=1&theater
La multi ani! This means Happy birthday in my language, so, Kang-ah, I’m wishing you all the best.