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]

This is a Korean name; the family name is Jang.
Jang Yoon-ju
Jang Yoon-ju in 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
Spouse(s)(m. 2015)
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
  • 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) (Episode 104, 196)
  • 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]

Film

Music videos

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

Radio

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

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result
201552nd Grand Bell AwardsBest Supporting ActressVeteranNominated
Best New ActressNominated

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.
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