Jeong Sun-ah

Quick Facts: Who was Jeong Sun-ah?

Subject:

Jeong Sun-ah

Known for:

South Korean musical theatre actress known for roles in Wicked, Aida, and Chicago.

Born:

1984-10-12

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Jeong Sun-ah (Korean: 정선아; born October 12, 1984) is a South Korean musical theatre actress. She is best known for starring in the Korean productions of Wicked, Aida, and Chicago. Jeong was born in Seoul, South Korea, as the eldest of two children. She spent her childhood in Saudi Arabia for 5 years due to her father's occupation as a construction engineer. Her mother was a vocal music major.

Career & Major Achievements

Jeong became interested in musicals after seeing 42nd Street in her second year of middle school. She took lessons from musical actress Kolleen Park, who suggested to audition for the musical Rent during her third year of high school. She debuted at the age of 18 in Rent (2002) as Mimi Marquez, becoming one of the youngest leading actors at the time. After taking a break from stage due to pregnancy and childbirth, Jeong made her long-awaited comeback with the musical If/Then. If/Then provided her the chance to satiate her longstanding desire to try a piece with more drama.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Her performance as Elizabeth Vaughn was widely acclaimed, and she received the Best Actress Award at the 8th Korea Musical Awards. In 2024, Jeong reprised her association with Wicked by voicing Glinda in the Korean-dubbed release of the film adaptation. The film was released in South Korea on November 20, 2024, and Jeong promoted the opening with a stage greeting event where she performed the Korean version of "Popular" live for audiences. In October 2025, it was announced that she would reprise her role as Glinda in the sequel, Wicked: For Good.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-10-12): Birth of Jeong Sun-ah — South Korean musical theatre actress known for roles in Wicked, Aida, and Chicago.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — She debuted at the age of 18 in Rent (2002) as Mimi Marquez, becoming one of the youngest leading actors at the time.
3. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, Jeong reprised her association with Wicked by voicing Glinda in the Korean-dubbed release of the film adaptation.
4. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In October 2025, it was announced that she would reprise her role as Glinda in the sequel, Wicked: For Good.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jeong Sun-ah

True or False: “Jeong Sun-ah debuted in the musical Rent when she was 18 years old.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): She debuted in Rent (2002) at the age of 18, making her one of the youngest leading actors at that time.

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