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.[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 this Korean name, the family name is Jang.
Jang Yoon-ju
Jang Yoon-ju in November 2009
Born (1980-11-07) November 7, 1980
Seoul, South Korea
Alma materSeoul Institute of the Arts
OccupationModel, television personality, singer-songwriter, actress
Years active1997–present
AgentESteem Models
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Spouse(s)Jung Seung-min (m. 2015)
Children1
Korean name
Hangul
장윤주
Hanja
張允朱
Revised RomanizationJang Yun-ju
McCune–ReischauerChang Yunju
Websitehttp://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.[6]

Filmography

Television

Film

Television series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic AreaNairobi[10][11]

Music videos

Discography
  • Dream (2008)
  • I'm Fine (2012)
  • Lisa (2017)

Radio

Books
  • CmKm (2005)
  • Style Book (2006)
  • Top Model (2011)

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asian Film Awards 2021 Best Supporting Actress Three Sisters Nominated [12]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2021 Best New Actress – Film Nominated [13]
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021 Best Supporting Actress Nominated [14]
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2021 Best New Actress Nominated [15]
Golden Cinematography Awards 2021 Jury’s Special Award Won [16]
Grand Bell Awards 2015 Best Supporting Actress Veteran Nominated
Best New Actress Nominated

References
  1. "Model Jang Yoon-ju to have May wedding". The Korea Times. March 23, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  2. Yoon, Sarah (March 23, 2015). "Supermodel Jang Yoon-ju to marry in May". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  3. Ahn, Sung-mi (May 29, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju is getting married today". Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  4. "Model Jang Yoon-ju Shifts Career Toward True Passion, Music". The Chosun Ilbo. December 3, 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  5. Yoon, Sarah (June 24, 2015). "Jang Yoon-ju makes acting debut in Veteran". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  6. "Models Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets in New Book". The Chosun Ilbo. May 12, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  7. "레드벨벳 조이, '겟잇뷰티 2019' 새MC 합류…장윤주와 호흡 [공식입장]". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). January 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  8. 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.
  9. "세자매(2020)". movie.daum (in Korean).
  10. Kim Na-young (March 31, 2021). "한국판 '종이의 집', 유지태·김윤진→박해수·전종서·김지훈 출연 확정 (공식)". MKSports (in Korean). Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Park Kyung-hee (July 5, 2021). "유아인 vs 송중기 남주상 주인공은?...제26회 춘사국제영화제 후보 발표" [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. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  16. 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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