Jang Yoon-ju
Jang Yoon-ju | |
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.jpg) Jang Yoon-ju in 2009. | |
| 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 | ESteem Models |
| 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 |
Jang Yoon-ju (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
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
- I Am a Model 1 (Mnet), 2006) – Host and judge
- Jang Yoon-ju's 29 (Mnet, 2008)
- Music Travel Lalala (MBC, 2009)
- Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 (On Style, 2010) – Host and judge
- Infinite Challenge "2011 Calendar Project" (MBC, 2010) – Host, mentor, judge and actress
- Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 (On Style, 2011) – Host and judge
- Jang Yoon-ju's Magic Recipe (O'live, 2012)
- Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 (On Style, 2012) – Host and judge
- Infinite Challenge "Ugly Friend Festival" (MBC, 2012) – Guest, festival lady (Episodes 304–305)
- Springtime with Yoon-ju (On Style, 2013)
- Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 (On Style, 2013) – Host and judge
- "Korea's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls" (On Style, 2014) – Host and judge
- Infinite Challenge "What If?" (MBC, 2014) – Noh Hong-chul's pretend wife (Episodes 363–365)
- Infinite Challenge "We're Hungry" (MBC, 2014) (Episode 382)
- SBS Special: Jang Yoon-ju's Story of the Heart (SBS, 2015)
- Running Man "Police vs. Mafia" (SBS, 2015) (Episode 258)
- Knowing Bros (JTBC, 2017, 2019, 2021) (Episode 104, 196, 263)
- The Lovebirds 2 (tvN, 2017) – Main cast
- Pajama Friends (Lifetime, 2018) – Host
- Weekend Playlist (tvN, 2018 – 2019)
- Get It Beauty (OnStyle, O'live, 2018–present)[7]
- Running Girls (Mnet, 2020, as voice assistant for the members along the running routes)
Film
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Money Heist | Nairobi | Netflix | [9] |
Music videos
Discography
- Dream (2008)
- I'm Fine (2012)
- Lisa (2017)
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 | Pending | [10] |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress – Film | Three Sisters | Nominated | [11] |
| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress | Pending | [12] | |
| Grand Bell Awards | 2015 | Best Supporting Actress | Veteran | Nominated | |
| Best New Actress | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Model Jang Yoon-ju to have May wedding". The Korea Times. March 23, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Yoon, Sarah (March 23, 2015). "Supermodel Jang Yoon-ju to marry in May". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Ahn, Sung-mi (May 29, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju is getting married today". Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "Model Jang Yoon-ju Shifts Career Toward True Passion, Music". The Chosun Ilbo. December 3, 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Yoon, Sarah (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in Veteran". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "Models Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets in New Book". The Chosun Ilbo. May 12, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ^ "레드벨벳 조이, '겟잇뷰티 2019' 새MC 합류…장윤주와 호흡 [공식입장]". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). January 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ "세자매(2020)". movie.daum (in Korean).
- ^ Kim Na-young (March 31, 2021). "한국판 '종이의 집', 유지태·김윤진→박해수·전종서·김지훈 출연 확정 (공식)". MKSports (in Korean). Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Park Kyung-hee (July 5, 2021). "유아인 vs 송중기 남주상 주인공은?...제26회 춘사국제영화제 후보 발표". m.slist (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jang Yoon-Ju.
- Official website (in Korean)
- Jang Yoon-ju on Twitter (in Korean)
- Jang Yoon-ju on Facebook (in Korean)
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