Jang Shin-young

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Jang Shin-young

Role / Field:

South Korean actress known for roles in dramas like The Empress and Flower of Revenge.

Born:

1984-01-17

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jang Shin-young (Korean: 장신영; born January 17, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut through a local beauty contest in 2001, and is best known for her portrayal of the femme fatale lead in the E Channel drama The Empress (2011).

Career & Major Achievements

She was cast in the leading role in Flower of Revenge (2013), the first daily drama by cable station JTBC. She married Wi Seung-cheol, a marketing director at Bae Yong-joon's management agency BOF, on November 18, 2006.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The couple divorced in 2009; they have a son. In 2018, Jang announced she will marry for the second time to her Flower of Revenge co-star Kang Kyung-joon.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-01-17): Birth of Jang Shin-young — South Korean actress known for roles in dramas like The Empress and Flower of Revenge.
2. 2001: 2001 Milestone — She made her entertainment debut through a local beauty contest in 2001, and is best known for her portrayal of the femme fatale lead in the E Channel drama The Empress (2011).
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — She married Wi Seung-cheol, a marketing director at Bae Yong-joon's management agency BOF, on November 18, 2006.
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — The couple divorced in 2009; they have a son.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She was cast in the leading role in Flower of Revenge (2013), the first daily drama by cable station JTBC.
6. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, Jang announced she will marry for the second time to her Flower of Revenge co-star Kang Kyung-joon.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Shin-young

True or False: “Jang Shin-young won the Golden Acting Award at the 2017 MBC Drama Awards for her role in Radiant Office.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She won the Golden Acting Award at the 2017 MBC Drama Awards for Actress in a Miniseries, but the text does not specify the drama title associated with that award.

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