Jang Da-ah

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Jang Da-ah

Role / Field:

South Korean actress and model known for her role in Pyramid Game.

Born:

2001-05-05

Century / Era:

2001s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jang Jin-young (Korean: 장진영), known professionally as Jang Da-ah (Korean: 장다아; born May 5, 2001), is a South Korean actress and model under King Kong by Starship. She is best known for her role as Baek Ha-rin in Pyramid Game. Jang Da-ah was born in Ichon-dong, Seoul, South Korea, on May 5, 2001. She has a younger sister, Jang Won-young, who is a member of the South Korean girl group Ive. On April 7, 2023, Jang signed with King Kong by Starship.

Career & Major Achievements

The report stated that she would debut as an actress and go by the stage name Jang Da-ah. Her profile was revealed along with her first appearance in public as a model for Acuvue. On May 26, the agency confirmed that Jang would make her acting debut in the TVING original drama Pyramid Game (2024) based on the Naver webtoon of the same name. The series aired in February 2024 with Jang playing the lead role of Baek Ha-rin, a mysterious and popular student whose elegant appearance belied a sociopathic personality. Jang came to international attention for her role, which was positively received by critics, with NME praising Jang for her authentic characterization of the cold-blooded, narcissistic Baek Ha-rin.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

For her performance, she was nominated for Best New Actress at the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards and the 10th APAN Star Awards, and won Rookie of the Year at the 9th Asia Artist Awards. For her sophomore effort, Jang starred in the 2025 ENA series My Troublesome Star as the young version of Uhm Jung-hwa's character, Im Se-ra. In 2026, Jang made her film debut with the horror film Salmokji: Whispering Water, playing Moon Se-jeong, a young PD who runs a horror vlog channel. In April 2023, Jang made her modeling debut in an advertisement for Acuvue. In May, she became the new muse of beauty brand Suiskin.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2001 (2001-05-05): Birth of Jang Da-ah — South Korean actress and model known for her role in Pyramid Game.
2. 2023: 2023 Milestone — On April 7, 2023, Jang signed with King Kong by Starship.
3. 2024: 2024 Milestone — On May 26, the agency confirmed that Jang would make her acting debut in the TVING original drama Pyramid Game (2024) based on the Naver webtoon of the same name.
4. 2025: 2025 Milestone — For her sophomore effort, Jang starred in the 2025 ENA series My Troublesome Star as the young version of Uhm Jung-hwa's character, Im Se-ra.
5. 2026: 2026 Milestone — In 2026, Jang made her film debut with the horror film Salmokji: Whispering Water, playing Moon Se-jeong, a young PD who runs a horror vlog channel.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Da-ah

True or False: “Jang Da-ah's acting debut was in the 2024 drama, Pyramid Game.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): She confirmed her acting debut for the TVING original drama Pyramid Game in May 2023, with the series airing in February 2024.

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