Jang Yoon-ju

Versatile South Korean celebrity known for modeling, singing, and acting.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Jang Yoon-ju
Role / Field:
Versatile South Korean celebrity known for modeling, singing, and acting.
Born:
1980-11-07
Century / Era:
1980s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Jang Yoon-ju (Korean: 장윤주; born November 7, 1980) is a South Korean model, television personality, singer-songwriter and actress. Yoon-ju began modeling in 1997 when she was 17 years old, and became one of the most successful Korean fashion models, with a career spanning almost two decades. She also hosts Korea's Next Top Model, and won Best Radio DJ at the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for KBS Cool FM's Rooftop Radio.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

As a singer-songwriter, Jang has released two albums, Dream (2008) and I'm Fine (2012). She made her acting debut in 2015, playing a detective in Ryoo Seung-wan's crime thriller Veteran. Jang is currently represented by ESteem Entertainment (SM Entertainment) as a model and by XYZ Studio as an actress.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In May 2011, Jang along with fellow models Kim Jae-wook, Ji Hyun-jung, Han Hye-jin and Song Kyung-ah, co-authored a book titled Top Model. It is based on their experiences in the industry and includes beauty, makeup and styling tips.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1980 (1980-11-07): Birth of Jang Yoon-ju — Versatile South Korean celebrity known for modeling, singing, and acting.
  2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — Yoon-ju began modeling in 1997 when she was 17 years old, and became one of the most successful Korean fashion models, with a career spanning almost two decades.
  3. 2008: 2008 Milestone — As a singer-songwriter, Jang has released two albums, Dream (2008) and I'm Fine (2012).
  4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In May 2011, Jang along with fellow models Kim Jae-wook, Ji Hyun-jung, Han Hye-jin and Song Kyung-ah, co-authored a book titled Top Model.
  5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She also hosts Korea's Next Top Model, and won Best Radio DJ at the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for KBS Cool FM's Rooftop Radio.
  6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — She made her acting debut in 2015, playing a detective in Ryoo Seung-wan's crime thriller Veteran.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Yoon-ju

True or False: “Jang Yoon-ju debuted as a model in the year 2015.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She actually began her modeling career much earlier, starting in 1997 when she was seventeen years old.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jang Yoon-ju

Who was Jang Yoon-ju and what are their primary contributions?

Versatile South Korean celebrity known for modeling, singing, and acting. Origins & Early Life: Jang Yoon-ju (Korean: 장윤주; born November 7, 1980) is a South Korean model, television personality, singer-songwriter and actress. Yoon-ju began modeling in 1997 when she was 17 years old, and became one of the most successful Korean fashion models, with a career spanning almost two decades. She also hosts Korea's Next Top Model, and won Best Radio DJ at the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for KBS Cool FM's Rooftop Radio.

When was Jang Yoon-ju born and during which historical era did they live?

Jang Yoon-ju was born on 1980-11-07. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1980 Chrono-Archive.

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