Jang Jin-young

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Jang Jin-young

Role / Field:

Acclaimed South Korean actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

Born:

1972-06-14

Died:

2009-09-01

Century / Era:

1972s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jang Jin-young (Korean: 장진영; June 14, 1972 – September 1, 2009) was a South Korean actress. Following Jang's time as a model and participation in the 1992 Miss Korea beauty contest, she began her acting career on television, in the drama Angel in My Heart (1997). She made her film debut in Ghost in Love (1999). Jang's acting career took off following her breakthrough performance, in Sorum (2001). She starred in a variety of film genres, among them romantic films such as Over the Rainbow (2002), Scent of Love (2003), Singles (2003), and Between Love and Hate (2006), biographical film Blue Swallow (2005), and drama series Lobbyist (2007).

Career & Major Achievements

Jang received critical praise and won a number of awards for her work. She became only the second winner of two Blue Dragon Film Awards for Best Actress, having won in 2001 for Sorum, and again in 2003 for Singles. As of 2008, Jang was one of the highest paid stars in the Korean film industry, earning in the region of ₩400 million per film. On September 1, 2009, Jang died at the age of 37 after a year-long battle with stomach cancer. Jang Jin-young was born on June 14, 1972, in Imsil, North Jeolla Province, South Korea.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She attended Jeonju Jungang Girls' High School. As a third-year high school student, she began to be interested in fashion and decided to change her career plans. She had originally intended to go to music school to major in piano. She was enrolled in the Department of Costume Design at Sangmyung University. Jang Jin-young began her career as a model, and represented the South Chungcheong Province at the 1992 Miss Korea beauty contest.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1972 (1972-06-14): Birth of Jang Jin-young — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
2. 1992: 1992 Milestone — Following Jang's time as a model and participation in the 1992 Miss Korea beauty contest, she began her acting career on television, in the drama Angel in My Heart (1997).
3. 1999: 1999 Milestone — She made her film debut in Ghost in Love (1999).
4. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Jang's acting career took off following her breakthrough performance, in Sorum (2001).
5. 2002: 2002 Milestone — She starred in a variety of film genres, among them romantic films such as Over the Rainbow (2002), Scent of Love (2003), Singles (2003), and Between Love and Hate (2006), biographical film Blue Swallow (2005), and drama series Lobbyist (2007).
6. 2008: 2008 Milestone — As of 2008, Jang was one of the highest paid stars in the Korean film industry, earning in the region of ₩400 million per film.
7. 2009 (2009-09-01): Passing & Historical Legacy — Jang Jin-young passed away on 2009-09-01, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Notable Quotes by Jang Jin-young

“At every moment, I was pushing my limits. My experiences as [Park Kyung-won] taught me a lot and made me work even harder to live my life to the fullest.” (2005)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Jin-young

True or False: “Jang Jin-young won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress in both 2001 and 2003, making her a unique recipient of that honor.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): She was only the second actress to win the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress twice.

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