Jang Yoon-ju

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In this Korean name, the family name is Jang.

Jang Yoon-ju
Jang in September 2022
Born (1980-11-07) November 7, 1980 (age 43)
Seoul, South Korea
Alma materSeoul Institute of the Arts
Occupation(s)Model, television personality, singer-songwriter, actress
Years active1997–present
Agent(s)ESteem Entertainment (Model)
XYZ Studio (Acting)
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
SpouseJung Seung-min (m. 2015)
Children1
Korean name
Hangul
장윤주
Hanja
張允朱
Revised RomanizationJang Yun-ju
McCune–ReischauerChang Yunju
Websitehttp://www.jangyoonju.com
Signature

Jang Yoon-ju (Korean: 장윤주; born November 7, 1980) is a South Korean model, television personality, singer-songwriter and actress. Yoon-ju began modeling in 1997 when she was 17 years old, and became one of the most successful Korean fashion models, with a career spanning almost two decades.[1][2][3] She also hosts Korea's Next Top Model, and won Best Radio DJ at the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for KBS Cool FM's Rooftop Radio. As a singer-songwriter, Jang has released two albums, Dream (2008) and I'm Fine (2012).[4] She made her acting debut in 2015, playing a detective in Ryoo Seung-wan's crime thriller Veteran.[5]

Career[edit]

In May 2011, Jang along with fellow models Kim Jae-wook, Ji Hyun-jung, Han Hye-jin and Song Kyung-ah, co-authored a book titled Top Model. It is based on their experiences in the industry and includes beauty, makeup and styling tips.[6]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Veteran Miss Bong [7]
2021 Three Sisters Miok [8][unreliable source?]
2024 Citizen of a Kind Sook-ja [9][10]
TBA One Win Bang Soo-ji [11]
Veteran 2 Detective Bong [12]

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Queen of Tears [13]

Web series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area Nairobi Part 1–2 [14][15]
Bargain Shotgun girl Special appearance [16]

Television shows[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006 I Am a Model 1 Host and judge
2008 Jang Yoon-ju's 29
2009 Music Travel Lalala
2010 Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 Host and judge
Infinite Challenge Host, mentor, judge and actress "2011 Calendar Project"
2011 Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 Host and judge
2012 Jang Yoon-ju's Magic Recipe
Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 Host and judge
2013 Springtime with Yoon-ju
Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 Host and judge
2014 Korea's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls
2015 SBS Special: Jang Yoon-ju's Story of the Heart
The Lovebirds 2 Main cast
2018 Pajama Friends Host
2018–2019 Weekend Playlist
2018–present Get It Beauty Host [17]
2020 Running Girls voice assistant
2022 Baby Singer Teacher [18]
Saturday Night Live Korea Host Episode 5 – Season 3 [19]

Music videos appearances[edit]

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2001 "Good Person" Toy
2013 "Bad Girls" Lee Hyori
2020 "Black Mamba" Aespa

Discography[edit]

  • Dream (2008)
  • I'm Fine (2012)
  • Lisa (2017)
  • Umbrella (2023) (with Lee Chan-hyuk)[20]
  • Sunlight Everywhere (2023)[20](with Jang Pil-soon and Jinbo)

Radio[edit]

Books[edit]

  • CmKm (2005)
  • Style Book (2006)
  • Top Model (2011)

Awards and nominations[edit]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asian Film Awards 2021 Best Supporting Actress Three Sisters Nominated [21]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2021 Best New Actress – Film Nominated [22]
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021 Best Supporting Actress Nominated [23]
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2021 Best New Actress Nominated [24]
Golden Cinematography Awards 2021 Jury's Special Award Won [25]
Grand Bell Awards 2015 Best Supporting Actress Veteran Nominated
Best New Actress Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Model Jang Yoon-ju to have May wedding". The Korea Times. March 23, 2015. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  2. ^ Yoon, Sarah (March 23, 2015). "Supermodel Jang Yoon-ju to marry in May". K-pop Herald. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Ahn, Sung-mi (May 29, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju is getting married today". Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  4. ^ "Model Jang Yoon-ju Shifts Career Toward True Passion, Music". The Chosun Ilbo. December 3, 2008. Archived from the original on March 4, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  5. ^ Yoon, Sarah (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in Veteran". K-pop Herald. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  6. ^ "Models Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets in New Book". The Chosun Ilbo. May 12, 2011. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  7. ^ Yoon, Sarah (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in Veteran". K-pop Herald. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  8. ^ "세자매(2020)" [Three sisters (2020)]. movie.daum (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  9. ^ Kim So-mi (January 12, 2023). "[2023 기대작⑦] 박영주 감독 '시민 덕희', "산뜻하고 힘차게 나아가는 범죄 타도극"" [[Expected work of 2023⑦] Director Park Young-joo's 'Citizen Deok-hee', "a refreshing and energetic crime-fighting drama"]. Cine21 (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  10. ^ 김, 보영. "라미란·공명 내돈내찾 사이다 추적극...'시민덕희' 1차 포스터". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  11. ^ Jeon Hyo-jin (December 29, 2020). "장윤주 출연확정, '1승' 송강호와 연기 호흡" [Jang Yoon-joo confirmed to appear, 'One Win' Song Kang-ho and acting breath] (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Kang, Min-kyung (December 2, 2022). "[공식] 류승완 '베테랑2', 12월 크랭크인...황정민→정해인 출연 확정" [[Official] Ryoo Seung-wan's 'Veteran 2', crank-in in December... Hwang Jung-min → Jung Hae-in Confirmed] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Kang Hyo-jin (August 19, 2023). "[단독]장윤주, 기대작 '눈물의 여왕' 합류...김수현·김지원과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Jang Yoon-joo joins the anticipated work 'Queen of Tears'... Breathing with Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Archived from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Kim Na-young (March 31, 2021). "한국판 '종이의 집', 유지태·김윤진→박해수·전종서·김지훈 출연 확정 (공식)". MKSports (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  15. ^ Lee Min-ji (April 29, 2022). "'종이의 집:공동경제구역' 6월 24일 파트1 공개, 하회탈 선택[공식]" [House of Paper: Common Economic Zone' Part 1 released on June 24, Hahoe Mask Selection [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 29, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Yoo, Jung-min (November 8, 2022). "장윤주, '몸값' 특별 출연...강렬한 임팩트 선사" [Jang Yoon-joo to make a special appearance in 'Ransom'... Delivering a strong impact] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ^ "레드벨벳 조이, '겟잇뷰티 2019' 새MC 합류...장윤주와 호흡 [공식입장]". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). January 24, 2019. Archived from the original on January 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  18. ^ Jung Ji-hyun (February 21, 2022). "정재형·장윤주·이석훈, '아기싱어' 출연 확정...음악 선생님 변신 [공식]" [Jung Jae-hyung, Jang Yoon-ju, and Lee Seok-hoon confirmed to appear in 'Baby Singer'... Music Teacher Transformation [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Jeong, Seo-hee (December 12, 2022). "팔색조 매력 장윤주, 'SNL 코리아3' 뜬다...예능감 대방출 예고[공식]" [Jang Yoon-joo, the charm of eight colors, is on the rise of 'SNL Korea 3'... Great release of sense of entertainment [Official]]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Naver.
  20. ^ a b Ryu, Jung-min (July 10, 2023). "장윤주, 이토록 청아한 목소리였나...장필순X진보와 싱글 앨범 발매" [Jang Yoon-joo, was her voice so innocent...Jang Pil Soon X releases a single album with Jinbo] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Lee Seung-mi (September 9, 2021). "[공식]'소리도없이' 유아인X'콜' 전종서, 亞필름어워즈 男女주연상 노미네이트" [[Official] 'Silent' Yoo Ah-in X 'Call' Jeon Jong-seo, 亞Film Awards Nominee for Best Leading Actress]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Naver.
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  23. ^ Kim Na-ra (November 1, 2021). "제42회 청룡영화상, 후보 발표...류승완 '모가디슈' 최다 부문 노미네이트 [공식]" [42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards, nominations announced... Ryoo Seung-wan 'Mogadishu' Nominated for Most Category [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  24. ^ Park Kyung-hee (July 5, 2021). "유아인 vs 송중기 남주상 주인공은?...제26회 춘사국제영화제 후보 발표" [Yoo Ah-in vs Song Joong-ki, who will be the main male lead?...Announced nominees for the 26th Chunsa International Film Festival]. m.slist (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  25. ^ Kim Cheol-gwan (November 21, 2021). "영화 <자산어보> 황금촬영상 5관왕" [Film <Jasaneobo> 5 Golden Cinematography Awards] (in Korean). OhmyNews. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.

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