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)
KeyEast (Acting)[1]
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

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.[2][3][4] 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).[5] She made her acting debut in 2015, playing a detective in Ryoo Seung-wan's crime thriller Veteran.[6]

Career

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.[7]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Veteran Miss Bong [8]
2021 Three Sisters Miok [9]
2024 Citizen of a Kind Sook-ja [10][11]
TBA One Win Bang Soo-ji [12]
Veteran 2 Detective Bong [13]

Television series

Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Queen of Tears [14]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area Nairobi Part 1–2 [15][16]
Bargain Shotgun girl Special appearance [17]

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes
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
Infinite Challenge Guest Episodes 304–305
2013 Springtime with Yoon-ju
Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 Host and judge
2014 Korea's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls
Infinite Challenge Noh Hong-chul's pretend wife "What If?" (Episodes 363–365)
Guest "We're Hungry" (Episode 382)
2015 SBS Special: Jang Yoon-ju's Story of the Heart
Running Man Guest "Police vs. Mafia" (Episode 258)
2017 Knowing Bros Episode 104
The Lovebirds 2 Main cast
2018 Pajama Friends Host
2018–2019 Weekend Playlist
2018–present Get It Beauty Host[18]
2019 Knowing Bros Guest Episode 196
2020 Running Girls voice assistant
2021 Knowing Bros Guest Episode 263
2022 Baby Singer Teacher [19]
Saturday Night Live Korea Host Episode 5 – Season 3 [20]

Music videos

Discography

Radio

Books

Awards and nominations

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 [22]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2021 Best New Actress – Film Nominated [23]
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021 Best Supporting Actress Nominated [24]
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2021 Best New Actress Nominated [25]
Golden Cinematography Awards 2021 Jury’s Special Award Won [26]
Grand Bell Awards 2015 Best Supporting Actress Veteran Nominated
Best New Actress Nominated

References

  1. ^ Kim Bo-young (June 30, 2022). "키이스트 측 "장윤주 배우 활동 매니지먼트 전담" [공식]" [Keyeast side "Jang Yoon-joo actor activity management" [Official]] (in Korean). Edaily. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Naver.
  2. ^ "Model Jang Yoon-ju to have May wedding". The Korea Times. March 23, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Yoon, Sarah (March 23, 2015). "Supermodel Jang Yoon-ju to marry in May". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  4. ^ Ahn, Sung-mi (May 29, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju is getting married today". Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  5. ^ "Model Jang Yoon-ju Shifts Career Toward True Passion, Music". The Chosun Ilbo. December 3, 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  6. ^ Yoon, Sarah (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in Veteran". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  7. ^ "Models Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets in New Book". The Chosun Ilbo. May 12, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  8. ^ Yoon, Sarah (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in Veteran". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  9. ^ "세자매(2020)" [Three sisters (2020)]. movie.daum (in Korean).
  10. ^ 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). Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  11. ^ 김, 보영. "라미란·공명 내돈내찾 사이다 추적극…'시민덕희' 1차 포스터". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  12. ^ 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). Retrieved March 20, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ^ 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. Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Naver.
  14. ^ 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. Retrieved August 19, 2023 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Kim Na-young (March 31, 2021). "한국판 '종이의 집', 유지태·김윤진→박해수·전종서·김지훈 출연 확정 (공식)". MKSports (in Korean). Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  16. ^ 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. Retrieved April 29, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ^ 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. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. ^ "레드벨벳 조이, '겟잇뷰티 2019' 새MC 합류…장윤주와 호흡 [공식입장]". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). January 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  19. ^ 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. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Naver.
  20. ^ 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). Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ^ 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. Retrieved July 10, 2023 – via Naver.
  22. ^ 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). Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Kim Jin-seok and Jo Yeon-kyung (April 12, 2021). "57회 백상예술대상, TV·영화·연극 부문 최종 후보 공개". isplus.joins (in Korean). Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  24. ^ 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. Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ Kim Cheol-gwan (November 21, 2021). "영화 <자산어보> 황금촬영상 5관왕" [Film <Jasaneobo> 5 Golden Cinematography Awards] (in Korean). OhmyNews. Retrieved November 21, 2021.

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