Jang Yoon-ju (Korean: 장윤주; 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 Yoon-ju | |
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Born | Seoul, South Korea | November 7, 1980
Alma mater | Seoul Institute of the Arts |
Occupation(s) | Model, television personality, singer-songwriter, actress |
Years active | 1997–present |
Agent(s) | ESteem Entertainment (Model) XYZ Studio (Acting) |
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 |
Signature | |
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.
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2015 | Veteran | Miss Bong | |
2021 | Three Sisters | Miok | [unreliable source?] |
2024 | Citizen of a Kind | Sook-ja | |
TBA | One Win | Bang Soo-ji | |
Veteran 2 | Detective Bong |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2024 | Queen of Tears |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2022 | Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area | Nairobi | Part 1–2 | |
Bargain | Shotgun girl | Special appearance |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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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 | |||
2013 | Springtime with Yoon-ju | |||
Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 | Host and judge | |||
2014 | Korea's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls | |||
2015 | SBS Special: Jang Yoon-ju's Story of the Heart | |||
The Lovebirds 2 | Main cast | |||
2018 | Pajama Friends | Host | ||
2018–2019 | Weekend Playlist | |||
2018–present | Get It Beauty | Host | ||
2020 | Running Girls | voice assistant | ||
2022 | Baby Singer | Teacher | ||
Saturday Night Live Korea | Host | Episode 5 – Season 3 |
Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. |
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2001 | "Good Person" | Toy | |
2013 | "Bad Girls" | Lee Hyori | |
2020 | "Black Mamba" | Aespa |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Asian Film Awards | 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Three Sisters | Nominated | |
Baeksang Arts Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress – Film | Nominated | ||
Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress | Nominated | ||
Golden Cinematography Awards | 2021 | Jury's Special Award | Won | ||
Grand Bell Awards | 2015 | Best Supporting Actress | Veteran | Nominated | |
Best New Actress | Nominated |
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