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Jang Yoon-ju
South Korean model
Summary
South Korean model
| Field | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Jang Yoon-ju | ||
| image | Jang Yoon-ju 장윤주 in 2022.png | ||
| caption | Jang in September 2022 | ||
| birth_date | |||
| birth_place | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| alma_mater | Seoul Institute of the Arts | ||
| occupation | Model, television personality, singer-songwriter, actress | ||
| height | |||
| years_active | 1997–present | ||
| spouse | Jung Seung-min (m. 2015) | ||
| children | 1 | ||
| agent | {{plainlist | ||
| website | http://www.jangyoonju.com | ||
| signature | Jang Yoon-ju signature.svg | ||
| module | {{Infobox Korean name/auto | child=yes | headercolor=transparent |
| hangul | %장윤주 |
- ESteem Entertainment (Model)
- XYZ Studio (Acting) 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. 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). She made her acting debut in 2015, playing a detective in Ryoo Seung-wan's crime thriller Veteran.
Jang is currently represented by ESteem Entertainment (SM Entertainment) as a model and by XYZ Studio () as an actress.
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.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. | 2015 | 2021 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran | Miss Bong | |||||
| Three Sisters | Miok | |||||
| Citizen of a Kind | Sook-ja | |||||
| I, the Executioner | Detective Bong | |||||
| One Win | Bang Soo-ji |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen of Tears | Baek Mi-seon | ||||
| Ms. Incognito | Ga Seon-yeong |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area | Nairobi | Part 1–2 | |||
| Bargain | Shotgun girl | Special appearance |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018–2019 | 2018–present | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Am a Model 1 | Host and judge | |||||||||||||||||
| Jang Yoon-ju's 29 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Music Travel Lalala | ||||||||||||||||||
| Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 | Host and judge | |||||||||||||||||
| Infinite Challenge | Host, mentor, judge and actress | "2011 Calendar Project" | ||||||||||||||||
| Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 | Host and judge | |||||||||||||||||
| Jang Yoon-ju's Magic Recipe | ||||||||||||||||||
| Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 | Host and judge | |||||||||||||||||
| Springtime with Yoon-ju | ||||||||||||||||||
| Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 | Host and judge | |||||||||||||||||
| Korea's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls | ||||||||||||||||||
| SBS Special: Jang Yoon-ju's Story of the Heart | ||||||||||||||||||
| The Lovebirds 2 | Main cast | |||||||||||||||||
| Pajama Friends | Host | |||||||||||||||||
| Weekend Playlist | ||||||||||||||||||
| Get It Beauty | Host | |||||||||||||||||
| Running Girls | voice assistant | |||||||||||||||||
| Baby Singer | Teacher | |||||||||||||||||
| Saturday Night Live Korea | Host | Episode 5 – Season 3 |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. | 2001 | 2013 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Good Person" | Toy | |||||
| "Bad Girls" | Lee Hyori | |||||
| "Black Mamba" | Aespa |
Discography
- Dream (2008)
- I'm Fine (2012)
- Lisa (2017)
- Umbrella (2023) (with Lee Chan-hyuk)
- Sunlight Everywhere (2023)(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)
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. | Asian Film Awards | Baeksang Arts Awards | Blue Dragon Film Awards | Chunsa Film Art Awards | Golden Cinematography Awards | Grand Bell Awards | Korea First Brand Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Three Sisters | ||||||||||
| 2021 | Best New Actress – Film | |||||||||||
| 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | |||||||||||
| 2021 | Best New Actress | |||||||||||
| 2021 | Jury's Special Award | |||||||||||
| 2015 | Best Supporting Actress | Veteran | ||||||||||
| Best New Actress | ||||||||||||
| 2026 | Actress – Scene Stealer | Jang Yoon-ju |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Film Council | 2021 | Korean Actors 200 |
Notes
References
References
- (March 23, 2015). "Model Jang Yoon-ju to have May wedding".
- (March 23, 2015). "Supermodel Jang Yoon-ju to marry in May".
- (May 29, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju is getting married today".
- (December 3, 2008). "Model Jang Yoon-ju Shifts Career Toward True Passion, Music".
- (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in ''Veteran''".
- (May 12, 2011). "Models Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets in New Book". [[The Chosun Ilbo]].
- (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in ''Veteran''".
- "세자매(2020)".
- Kim So-mi. (January 12, 2023). "[2023 기대작⑦] 박영주 감독 '시민 덕희', "산뜻하고 힘차게 나아가는 범죄 타도극"".
- 김, 보영. "라미란·공명 내돈내찾 사이다 추적극...'시민덕희' 1차 포스터".
- Kang, Min-kyung. (December 2, 2022). "[공식] 류승완 '베테랑2', 12월 크랭크인...황정민→정해인 출연 확정". Ten Asia.
- Jeon Hyo-jin. (December 29, 2020). "장윤주 출연확정, '1승' 송강호와 연기 호흡".
- Kang Hyo-jin. (August 19, 2023). "[단독]장윤주, 기대작 '눈물의 여왕' 합류...김수현·김지원과 호흡". SPOTV News.
- (2025-02-07). "[단독] 잘나가는 장윤주, 새 드라마 '착한여자 부세미' 주연 합류".
- Kim Na-young. (March 31, 2021). "한국판 '종이의 집', 유지태·김윤진→박해수·전종서·김지훈 출연 확정 (공식)".
- Lee Min-ji. (April 29, 2022). "'종이의 집:공동경제구역' 6월 24일 파트1 공개, 하회탈 선택[공식]". Newsen.
- (November 8, 2022). "장윤주, '몸값' 특별 출연...강렬한 임팩트 선사". MBC Entertainment.
- (January 24, 2019). "레드벨벳 조이, '겟잇뷰티 2019' 새MC 합류...장윤주와 호흡 [공식입장]".
- Jung Ji-hyun. (February 21, 2022). "정재형·장윤주·이석훈, '아기싱어' 출연 확정...음악 선생님 변신 [공식]". My Daily.
- Jeong, Seo-hee. (December 12, 2022). "팔색조 매력 장윤주, 'SNL 코리아3' 뜬다...예능감 대방출 예고[공식]". SpoTV News.
- Ryu, Jung-min. (July 10, 2023). "장윤주, 이토록 청아한 목소리였나...장필순X진보와 싱글 앨범 발매". Ten Asia.
- Lee Seung-mi. (September 9, 2021). "[공식]'소리도없이' 유아인X'콜' 전종서, 亞필름어워즈 男女주연상 노미네이트". [[Sports Chosun]].
- Kim Jin-seok and Jo Yeon-kyung. (April 12, 2021). "57회 백상예술대상, TV·영화·연극 부문 최종 후보 공개".
- Kim Na-ra. (November 1, 2021). "제42회 청룡영화상, 후보 발표...류승완 '모가디슈' 최다 부문 노미네이트 [공식]". My Daily.
- Park Kyung-hee. (July 5, 2021). "유아인 vs 송중기 남주상 주인공은?...제26회 춘사국제영화제 후보 발표". Slist.
- Kim Cheol-gwan. (November 21, 2021). "영화 <자산어보> 황금촬영상 5관왕". [[OhmyNews]].
- link. JoyNews24. Park. Jin-young. (January 6, 2026)
- 조선일보. (2021-01-18). "[공식] 영화진흥위원회, 韓배우 200인 선정..'Korean Actors 200' 해외 홍보 나선다".
- "KOREAN ACTORS 200".
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