Let's make this birthday one to remember.

36 years old (Born on September 11, 1988)

Happy Birthday, Lee Yong-dae! You're officially another year older—but your reflexes? They're still lightning-fast enough to leave opponents staring in disbelief. With over forty doubles titles under your belt and dazzling victories at events like the Hong Kong Super Series, you've definitely mastered smashing shuttlecocks faster than candles blow out!

Your legendary badminton skills have inspired countless fans around the globe—and terrified almost as many rivals on court. May this coming year bring even more amazing wins to make us cheer louder—we'll pretend you're aging gracefully if you promise not to slow down anytime soon! Happy birthday champ—keep those rackets flying high!