People born in 1984 are Gapjanyeon, which means Blue Rat. Heavenly Stem Yang Wood corresponds to Five Elements and Wood, and is called a blue rat.
As of 2026, those born in 1984 will be 42 years old if their birthday has passed, or 43 years old.
People born in the year of the Rat are like this. Clever, witty and quick to spot opportunities. They are sociable and have a good sense of reality.
However, there is one thing to note. In Myungri, the standard for the Chinese Zodiac sign is not January 1st but Ipchun (立春, around February 4th every year) . So, people born in January 1984 and early February may actually be from the previous year, 1983, under the Year of the Pig. It is safe to check your exact zodiac sign by your date of birth.