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Jang Yoon-ju
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.[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]
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) KeyEast (Acting)[1] |
| 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 |
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
Television
| 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[8] | |
| 2019 | Knowing Bros | Guest | Episode 196 |
| 2020 | Running Girls | voice assistant | |
| 2021 | Knowing Bros | Guest | Episode 263 |
| 2022 | Baby Singer | Teacher | [9] |
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Saturday Night Live Korea | Host | Episode 5 – Season 3 | [10] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Veteran | Miss Bong | [11] | |
| 2021 | Three Sisters | Miok | [12] | |
| 2023 | One Win | Bang Soo-ji | [13] | |
| Citizen Deok-hee | Sook-ja | [14] | ||
| TBA | Veteran 2 | Detective Bong | [15] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area | Nairobi | Part 1–2 | [16][17] |
| Ransom | [18] |
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 | Nominated | [19] |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress – Film | Nominated | [20] | |
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [21] | |
| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress | Nominated | [22] | |
| Golden Cinematography Awards | 2021 | Jury’s Special Award | Won | [23] | |
| Grand Bell Awards | 2015 | Best Supporting Actress | Veteran | Nominated | |
| Best New Actress | Nominated |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Yoon, Sarah (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in Veteran". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "세자매(2020)" [Three sisters (2020)]. movie.daum (in Korean).
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 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.
- ^ 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]. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Park Kyung-hee (July 5, 2021). [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.
- ^ 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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