Hwang Soo-jung

Quick Facts: Who was Hwang Soo-jung?

Subject:

Hwang Soo-jung

Known for:

South Korean actress known for her early success in period dramas and subsequent career comeback.

Born:

1972-12-24

Century / Era:

1972s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Hwang Soo-jung (Korean: 황수정; born December 24, 1972) is a South Korean actress. After her acting debut in 1994, Hwang became famous for her role as the quiet and classic beauty Lady Ye-jin in the tremendously popular period drama series Hur Jun in 1999, which reached average ratings of 54%, and a peak rating of 63.7%. She claimed the two top honors at the MBC Drama Awards in 2000 for best actress and favorite actress.

Career & Major Achievements

However, in 2001, she was arrested on charges of taking methamphetamine (a stimulant also known as "philopon" or "ice"), with her live-in lover, a married man. She was sentenced to one year and six months in jail, but was released on bail after serving 78 days in 2002. The drug scandal tarnished her "pure" image; broadcasters and advertisers were quick to scrap contracts, and to dodge a public lynching in the media, Hwang withdrew from the public eye for five years.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2006, Hwang made her comeback by appearing in the music video "Because Love is Always Like That" by WAX, then resumed her acting career with a leading role in the 2007 TV drama Salt Doll. Though she never recovered the popularity she had once enjoyed, Hwang has since starred in the Hong Sang-soo film Night and Day (2008), the four-episode Drama Special For My Son (2011), and the omnibus movie In Between (2012).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1972 (1972-12-24): Birth of Hwang Soo-jung — South Korean actress known for her early success in period dramas and subsequent career comeback.
2. 1994: 1994 Milestone — After her acting debut in 1994, Hwang became famous for her role as the quiet and classic beauty Lady Ye-jin in the tremendously popular period drama series Hur Jun in 1999, which reached average ratings of 54%, and a peak rating of 63.
3. 2000: 2000 Milestone — She claimed the two top honors at the MBC Drama Awards in 2000 for best actress and favorite actress.
4. 2001: 2001 Milestone — However, in 2001, she was arrested on charges of taking methamphetamine (a stimulant also known as "philopon" or "ice"), with her live-in lover, a married man.
5. 2002: 2002 Milestone — She was sentenced to one year and six months in jail, but was released on bail after serving 78 days in 2002.
6. 2006: 2006 Milestone — In 2006, Hwang made her comeback by appearing in the music video "Because Love is Always Like That" by WAX, then resumed her acting career with a leading role in the 2007 TV drama Salt Doll.
7. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Though she never recovered the popularity she had once enjoyed, Hwang has since starred in the Hong Sang-soo film Night and Day (2008), the four-episode Drama Special For My Son (2011), and the omnibus movie In Between (2012).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hwang Soo-jung

True or False: “Hwang Soo-jung's initial fame was significantly boosted by the role of Lady Ye-jin in the drama Hur Jun, which aired around 1999.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Her role as Lady Ye-jin in *Hur Jun* (1999) was pivotal to her early recognition, leading to major awards shortly thereafter.

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