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]
Jang Yoon-ju | |
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 Jang in September 2022 | |
| Born | November 7, 1980 Seoul, South Korea |
| Alma mater | Seoul Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Model, television personality, singer-songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Agent(s) | ESteem Entertainment (Model) XYZ Studio (Acting) |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Spouse | Jung Seung-min (m. 2015) |
| Children | 1 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 장윤주 |
| Hanja | 張允朱 |
| Revised Romanization | Jang Yun-ju |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Yunju |
| Website | http://www.jangyoonju.com |
| Signature | |
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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.[6]
Filmography
Film
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Queen of Tears | [13] |
Web series
| 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
| 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
| Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Good Person" | Toy | |
| 2013 | "Bad Girls" | Lee Hyori | |
| 2020 | "Black Mamba" | Aespa |
Discography
- 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
- Today Morning (MBC FM4U, 2011)
- Rooftop Radio (KBS Cool FM, 2012)
Books
- CmKm (2005)
- Style Book (2006)
- Top Model (2011)
Awards and nominations
| 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
External links
- Official website (in Korean)