Jang Seo-hee

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Jang Seo-hee

Role / Field:

South Korean actress known for roles in popular dramas like Miss Mermaid and Temptation of Wife.

Born:

1972-01-05

Century / Era:

1972s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jang Seo-hee (Korean: 장서희; born January 5, 1972) is a South Korean actress. She has starred in numerous television dramas, including Miss Mermaid (2002) and Temptation of Wife (2008), which were both extremely successful in the ratings and earned Jang the highest acting prize from the MBC Drama Awards and SBS Drama Awards.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In a 2007 Chinese survey of the most influential Korean actors, Jang was the highest ranking actress and placed seventh overall. Jang made her entertainment debut when she won in a 1981 children's beauty pageant, and began her acting career as a child actress and model.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She was later appointed as goodwill ambassador for the 2009 Gwangju Design Biennale.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1972 (1972-01-05): Birth of Jang Seo-hee — South Korean actress known for roles in popular dramas like Miss Mermaid and Temptation of Wife.
2. 1981: 1981 Milestone — Jang made her entertainment debut when she won in a 1981 children's beauty pageant, and began her acting career as a child actress and model.
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — She has starred in numerous television dramas, including Miss Mermaid (2002) and Temptation of Wife (2008), which were both extremely successful in the ratings and earned Jang the highest acting prize from the MBC Drama Awards and SBS Drama Awards.
4. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In a 2007 Chinese survey of the most influential Korean actors, Jang was the highest ranking actress and placed seventh overall.
5. 2009: 2009 Milestone — She was later appointed as goodwill ambassador for the 2009 Gwangju Design Biennale.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Seo-hee

True or False: “Jang Seo-hee's initial foray into the entertainment industry was through a major film role.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She actually began her career by winning a children's beauty pageant in 1981 before pursuing acting and modeling.

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