Jeong Da-bin

Quick Facts: Who was Jeong Da-bin?

Subject:

Jeong Da-bin

Known for:

South Korean actress known for 'Cats on the Roof' (2003), active from 2000 to 2007.

Born:

1980-03-04

Died:

2007-02-10

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jeong Da-bin (Korean: 정다빈; March 4, 1980 – February 10, 2007) was a South Korean actress. Best known for the popular television series Cats on the Roof (2003), she died from suicide in 2007 at the age of 26. Born Jeong Hye-seon in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, she studied Theater and Film at Dongguk University. Using the stage name Jeong Da-bin, she made her acting debut in 2000 in The Legend of Gingko. This was followed by minor and supporting roles in television dramas, and as part of the ensemble cast in the sitcom Nonstop.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2003, Jeong's acting breakthrough would come in Cats on the Roof. Depicting a boy and a girl platonically living together then falling in love (with cohabitation at the time a taboo topic in the South Korean mainstream), the series was a success, especially popular among teenagers and those in their early to mid 20s. Jeong became known for her cheerful and positive image, and in 2004 having starred in her first film, the romantic comedy He Was Cool alongside Song Seung-heon, based on the internet novel by Guiyeoni. She then returned to television, starring with Yoon Kye-sang in My 19 Year Old Sister-in-Law. In 2005, That Summer's Typhoon, which co-starred Han Ye-seul, would be her final acting role, although it did not perform well.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On February 10, 2007, Jeong was found hanged with a bath towel in the bathroom of her boyfriend's house in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, southern Seoul. Her boyfriend, identified by his surname Lee, said he took Jeong back to his house because she got drunk while socializing with friends at a nearby bar in Cheongdam-dong. Lee, who discovered her body at 7:50 a.m. and called the police, said the actress had been recently depressed due to a lack of work, the imprisonment of her previous manager, and malicious attacks on the Internet about her physical appearance. Lee also said Jeong first attempted suicide by slitting her wrist between September and October 2006.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1980 (1980-03-04): Birth of Jeong Da-bin — South Korean actress known for 'Cats on the Roof' (2003), active from 2000 to 2007.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — Using the stage name Jeong Da-bin, she made her acting debut in 2000 in The Legend of Gingko.
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — Best known for the popular television series Cats on the Roof (2003), she died from suicide in 2007 at the age of 26.
4. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Jeong became known for her cheerful and positive image, and in 2004 having starred in her first film, the romantic comedy He Was Cool alongside Song Seung-heon, based on the internet novel by Guiyeoni.
5. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, That Summer's Typhoon, which co-starred Han Ye-seul, would be her final acting role, although it did not perform well.
6. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Lee also said Jeong first attempted suicide by slitting her wrist between September and October 2006.
7. 2007 (2007-02-10): Passing & Historical Legacy — Jeong Da-bin passed away on 2007-02-10, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Notable Quotes by Jeong Da-bin

“Everything is so complicated. I get angry for no reason and I feel like I'm going crazy.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jeong Da-bin

True or False: “Jeong Da-bin was primarily known for her roles in historical period dramas rather than contemporary sitcoms.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She gained significant recognition for her role in the popular 2003 sitcom, Cats on the Roof.

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