Jang Yoon-ju

This is a Korean name; the family name is Jang.
Jang Yoon-ju
Born (1980-11-07) 7 November 1980
Seoul, South Korea
Alma mater Seoul Institute of the Arts
Occupation Model, television personality, singer-songwriter, actress
Years active 1997–present
Agent Esteem Models
Spouse(s) (m. 2015)
Website http://www.jangyoonju.com
Korean name
Hangul 장윤주
Hanja 張允朱
Revised Romanization Jang Yun-ju
McCune–Reischauer Chang Yunju

Jang Yoon-ju (born November 7, 1980) is a South Korean model, television personality, singer-songwriter and actress. Jang 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]

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

Television

Film

Music videos

Discography

Radio

Books

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2015 52nd Grand Bell Awards Best Supporting Actress Veteran Nominated
Best New Actress Nominated

References

  1. "Model Jang Yoon-ju to have May wedding". The Korea Times. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  2. Yoon, Sarah (23 March 2015). "Supermodel Jang Yoon-ju to marry in May". K-pop Herald. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  3. Ahn, Sung-mi (29 May 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju is getting married today". Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  4. "Model Jang Yoon-ju Shifts Career Toward True Passion, Music". The Chosun Ilbo. 3 December 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  5. Yoon, Sarah (24 June 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in Veteran". K-pop Herald. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  6. "Models Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets in New Book". The Chosun Ilbo. 12 May 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
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