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]
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Jang Yoon-ju in 2009. | |
Born | Seoul, South Korea | November 7, 1980
Alma mater | Seoul Institute of the Arts |
Occupation | Model, television personality, singer-songwriter, actress |
Years active | 1997–present |
Agent | ESteem Models |
Spouse(s) | 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.[6]
Filmography
Television
- I Am a Model 1 (Mnet), 2006) – Host and judge
- Jang Yoon-ju's 29 (Mnet, 2008)
- Music Travel Lalala (MBC, 2009)
- Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 (On Style, 2010) – Host and judge
- Infinite Challenge "2011 Calendar Project" (MBC, 2010) – Host, mentor, judge and actress
- Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 (On Style, 2011) – Host and judge
- Jang Yoon-ju's Magic Recipe (O'live, 2012)
- Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 (On Style, 2012) – Host and judge
- Infinite Challenge "Ugly Friend Festival" (MBC, 2012) – Guest, festival lady (Episodes 304–305)
- Springtime with Yoon-ju (On Style, 2013)
- Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 (On Style, 2013) – Host and judge
- "Korea's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls" (On Style, 2014) – Host and judge
- Infinite Challenge "What If?" (MBC, 2014) – Noh Hong-chul's pretend wife (Episodes 363–365)
- Infinite Challenge "We're Hungry" (MBC, 2014) (Episode 382)
- SBS Special: Jang Yoon-ju's Story of the Heart (SBS, 2015)
- Running Man "Police vs. Mafia" (SBS, 2015) (Episode 258)
- Knowing Bros (JTBC, 2017, 2019, 2021) (Episode 104, 196, 263)
- The Lovebirds 2 (tvN, 2017) – Main cast
- Pajama Friends (Lifetime, 2018) – Host
- Weekend Playlist (tvN, 2018 – 2019)
- Get It Beauty (OnStyle, O'live, 2018–present)[7]
- Running Girls (Mnet, 2020, as voice assistant for the members along the running routes)
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
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2015 | 52nd Grand Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Veteran | Nominated |
Best New Actress | Nominated |
References
- "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.
- "세자매(2020)". movie.daum (in Korean).
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jang Yoon-Ju. |
- Official website (in Korean)
- Jang Yoon-ju on Twitter (in Korean)
- Jang Yoon-ju on Facebook (in Korean)