Boyfriend, surname Kim, 42 years old, son of politician, majored in photography, working in real estate, met in 2008 prior to her being diagnosed with cancer
Left for Los Angeles two weeks previously for a short trip, denied speculation about marriage
Critical condition, at hospital in Seoul, condition worse in recent days, relying on morphine to kill the pain
Diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2008 after going to receive treatment for what was believed to be an ulcer, after diagnosis suspended all activities to focus on getting better
Was thought to have been getting better, talked on phone with reporter for TV news program November 2008, attended concert by Kim Gun-mo with friends in May
Had been in US until early August to receive cancer treatment
Died Tuesday age 35 after losing battle with stomach cancer
Hospitilised in Seoul after condition worsened and given morphine for the pain
Was thought to be recovering after resting for a month in Los Angeles
Diagnosed in September 2008 after hospital checkup for what was though to be a stomach ulcer, out of the public eye since
"Actress Jang Jin-young passed away today at the Seoul St. Mary's Hospital at Catholic University of Korea. Even after she was diagnosed with cancer, she was always positive and tried to pay back the love and support her fans sent her. We will remember her passion toward films and we hope she stays in our hearts forever", Yedang press release
Won Miss South Chungcheong Province beauty pageant in 1992, started career as model
Debut as actress in 1997 in TV miniseries The Angel In Me (KBS), appeared reguarly on TV until big screen debut in Ghost In Love (1999), first hit film was The Foul King (2000)
Sorum, won Best Actress at Blue Dragon Film Awards, also for Singles in 2003, character in Singles was a big hit with yoiung women who emulated her style
Best Actress at Korean Film Awards in 2006 for Between Love and Hate
Returned to TV in 2007 for the Lobbyist, was diagnosed with cancer after completion
Various commercials from cosmetics to electrical goods
Ceremonial funeral hall set up at ASAN Medical Center in southern Seoul
Passed away Tuesday afternoon, one day after being admitted to hospital, death due to due to kidney and respiratory failure, battling stomach cancer since summer 2008
Memorial set up at Asan Hospital in southeastern Seoul, visited by co-stars including Park Hae-il, Kim Joo-hyuk, Song Il-gook, online tributes from fans
Married boyfriend Kim in Las Vegas summer 2009, also obtained marriage license in Korea
Jang tried to end relationship, but Kim stayed with her
Died 1 September 2009 age 37 after struggling with stomach cancer, passed away 4:04 pm at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul
Diagnosed in September 2008 after health checkup, since then underwent treatment in Seoul, condition improved, attended Kim Gun-mo concert in May, received treatment in US in July and shortly afterwards disclosed that she had a boyfriend
Received acupuncture treatment and talked about it on TV, hospitalised after condition deteriorated in August, was told that cancer had spread all over her body and was impossible to cure, suspended treatment and spent time with family to prepare for death
August, transferred from Seoul National University Hospital to St. Mary's Hospital, was already unconcious when she was transferred
Born 1973 in North Jeolla Province, debut as entertainer when she won Miss South Chungcheong Province title in 1992, many TV commercials, debuat as actress in 1997 in TV drama "Angel In Me", later appeared in "Three Guys, Three Girls", "Good Heart", "Soonpoong Clinic" and others, only supporting roles on TV but after big screen debut became a highly recognised movie actress
Best Actress for Sorum, Singles, Blue Swallow and Between Love and Hate, also Best New Actress, Popular Star and Best Actress in a Miniseries, Best Leading Actress award for Sorum at 2002 Portugal Fantas Porto Festival
Numerous TV commercials, Hyundai Card, air conditioner and cosmetics brands
Comeback to TV in Lobbyist, 2007, last production
Survived by parents and older sister, memorial at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul, funeral set for 4 September
Died at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, age 37
Diagnosed with stomach cancer in September 2008, received medical treatment in USA, traditional acupuncture and oriental medicine
Hospitalised in Seoul after her condition worsened, morphine and drugs to ease the pain
Seen at concert in May when her condition had improved, announced that she had boyfriend after returning from the US, heelth deteriorated in August and was hospitalised, told cancer had spread all over her body and was impossible to cure
Born in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, made debut after winning a regional division of the 1993 Miss Korea beauty pageant, worked as a model in her early career, TV debut in 1997, film awards, active as advertising model
Died of stomach cancer age 37, a year after being diagnosed, had returned from US early August after undergoing therapy and had been recuperating from treatment since July
Condition worsened after relapse and checked into Seoul St. Mary's hospital where she died, treatment ended after her condition became incurable
Family, boyfriend and members of management team at her side when she died
"Until the last moment, she held onto the passion she had as an actress and that passion continued to burn without losing that beautiful smile... the smile that she showed through her movies will never be forgotten and her passion for movies will always be remembered", management statement
Diagnosed by doctors at the Seoul National University Medical Center after checkup, since then extensive chemotherapy and acupuncture
With condition improving early 2009, was seen at Kim Gun-mo concert with boyfriend in hometown of Jeonju
Boyfriend, son of former lawmaker, dating since early 2008, Jang wanted to end relationship after beingdiagnosed with cancer, but he stayed with her until the end
Jang and boyfriend Kim registered their marriage just four days before her death
Registered marriage on 28 August, Seongbuk-gu district office, "On Aug. 28, Kim brought Jang's ID card and submitted a report of their marriage and U.S-issued marriage report that he brought."
Secret marriage in Las Vegas in July, when she was in the US as part of a recuperation program
Kim, real estate buisnessman, met Jang in July 2008, Jang suggested breaking off their relationship after being diagnosed but ended up staying together
Died age 37 after battling stomach cancer for a year, undergoing treatment at Seoul National University Hospital since diagnosis
Thought to be recovering, seen at Kim Gun-mo concert in May and signed two-year deal with Yedang
Condition worsened in August, announced that she was daing Kim in July, photographer-turned-buisnessman in his mid 40s, Jang had wanted to end their relationship but he stayed with her
Marriage registered at Sungbuk District Office four days before her death
Acting debut in 1997 in TV drama "Angel Within Me", Best Actress award at the Fantasporto Oporto film festival in 2002 for Sorum, last appearance in Lobbyist, 2007
Jang and Kim married in Las Vegas in July, Kim submitted their marriage registration to the Seongbok-gu Office on August 28
"the couple leaned on each other even through the taxing battle against cancer, and never let go of each other's hands until the very end", quote from management
"I was her (Jang) and she was me. My heart breaks that I had to let her go alone on this painful journey, and I cannot contain my sadness. I wish to, at the very least, cherish her forever in my heart. I hope to realize our love in heaven that we were unable to in reality", quote from Kim
Met through mutual friends in January shortly after being diagnosed with cancer
Kim proposed on Jang's birthday June 14 and married in Las Vegas July 26, marriage registration submitted in Korea on August 28
Kim stayed with Jang until the end, inheritance entrusted to Jang's parents, documentation finalised, no chance of legal dispute
Funeral to be held Friday morning, body to be cremated and buried in Gyeonggi Province
Died of stomach cancer on Tuesday afternoon, married boyfriend in a secret ceremony in the USA in July
Husband known only as Kim, proposed on Jang's birthday June 14, married in Las Vegas July 26, marriage registered in Korea on August 28, four days before her death
First met on January 23 2008 when an aquaintance introduced them, remained at her side until her death, marriage secret to "protect their love"
Jang's inheritance to go to her parents
Kim, son of former lawmaker Kim Bong-ho, majored in photography at university, worked for a company before becoming a buisnessman
Jang wanted to break up when she found she had cancer, but Kim insisted on staying with her
Died September 1 age 35, diagnosed with stomach cancer previous September after routine check up, was thought to be recovering when condition took a turn for the worse
Career took off with boom in Korean film industry, debut in Ghost in Love, first drew attention in The Foul King, awards for Sorum and later Singles, Blue Swallow and Between Love and Hate, last appearance in Lobbyist
"Among the cast, Jang is the standout performer. As the character Hui-je grows from a sassy sophomore to a mature woman with a heavy heart, Jang is believable, even if the material is not."
"Jang, heretofore mostly in rom-com roles, brings her character charmingly alive and handles her copious Japanese dialogue naturally, but she lacks the dramatic heft to make the third act as powerful as it should be."
"performances are good, especially by Jang (unrecognizable as the cutie from "The Foul King") as the blank-looking, listless Sun-yeong"
Leong, Siren
"As Joon-woo's girlfriend, Chang is okay, though she isn't given much to do, other than to act as a sounding board for Joon-woo and Hang-kyun, as well as (you guessed it) ending up in dire need of rescuing in the last act-- a disappointing turn for those moviegoers who recall her memorable work in 'The Foul King'".
