Jeong Ga-eun

Quick Facts: Who was Jeong Ga-eun?

Subject:

Jeong Ga-eun

Known for:

South Korean actress known for variety shows and her entrepreneurial ventures.

Born:

1978-06-20

Century / Era:

1978s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Baek Ra-hee (Korean: 백라희; born May 21, 1978), better known by her stage name Jeong Ga-eun (정가은), is a South Korean actress, taxi driver, and clothing retailer who has appeared in several Korean television series such as Rollercoaster and Sunday Sunday Night. Debuting as a beauty contestant for Miss Gyeongnam Seon of 2001, Jeong began a career in the entertainment industry by serving as the fitting model and face of CJ O Shopping's clothing merchandise. Debuting as a beauty contestant for Miss South Gyeongsang Province Seon of 2001, Jeong began a career in the entertainment industry by serving as the fitting model and face of CJ O Shopping's clothing merchandise. Soon after, Jeong rose to fame as a TV personality, joining variety show casts such as Sponge 2.0, BEAST Idol Maid, Infinite Girls and Heroes.

Career & Major Achievements

She concurrently made several Korean soap operas and commercials including LG's TNGT in 2006 and SK Telecom in 2007. In July 2009, she joined a situation comedy programme called Rollercoaster of South Korean cable channel tvN, and it boosted her popularity. Since creating it in 2009, Jeong co-operates an online dress mall called Jungganda (정간다; Korean, "Jeong is coming"). Jeong married a businessman on January 30, 2016, in Gangnam, Seoul.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She gave birth to a daughter on July 20. On January 26, 2018, her agency announced their divorce. In 2025, Jeong revealed that she had been defrauded by her ex-husband and became a taxi driver to support herself and their daughter, whom she has custody of.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1978 (1978-06-20): Birth of Jeong Ga-eun — South Korean actress known for variety shows and her entrepreneurial ventures.
2. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Debuting as a beauty contestant for Miss Gyeongnam Seon of 2001, Jeong began a career in the entertainment industry by serving as the fitting model and face of CJ O Shopping's clothing merchandise.
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — She concurrently made several Korean soap operas and commercials including LG's TNGT in 2006 and SK Telecom in 2007.
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In July 2009, she joined a situation comedy programme called Rollercoaster of South Korean cable channel tvN, and it boosted her popularity.
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Jeong married a businessman on January 30, 2016, in Gangnam, Seoul.
6. 2018: 2018 Milestone — On January 26, 2018, her agency announced their divorce.
7. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025, Jeong revealed that she had been defrauded by her ex-husband and became a taxi driver to support herself and their daughter, whom she has custody of.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jeong Ga-eun

True or False: “Jeong Ga-eun debuted in the entertainment industry by winning a major national beauty pageant.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She actually began her career by serving as a fitting model and face for CJ O Shopping's clothing merchandise after competing in a regional beauty contest.

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