Jeong Yu-mi (actress, born 1984)

Quick Facts: Who was Jeong Yu-mi (actress, born 1984)?

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Jeong Yu-mi (actress, born 1984)

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South Korean actress known for roles in Rooftop Prince, Six Flying Dragons, and Partners for Justice.

Born:

1984-02-23

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Jeong Yu-mi (Korean: 정유미; born February 23, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in Rooftop Prince, Six Flying Dragons, and Partners for Justice. Jeong Yu-mi made her entertainment debut in a Lotte Xylitol chewing gum commercial in 2003. After playing minor roles in several TV series and movies, she became a household name when she portrayed a gentle girlfriend in A Thousand Days' Promise (2011) and a scheming secretary in Rooftop Prince (2012). Having previously appeared in the Chinese drama Five Star Hotel (2007), Jeong starred opposite Leon Lai and Gao Yuanyuan in the Chinese film Nobleman's Path (2012).

Career & Major Achievements

She was cast in the revenge manhwa-turned-TV series City Conquest, but the project was eventually cancelled after it couldn't secure a timeslot. Instead, Jeong starred in the family drama Wonderful Mama (2013) in her first leading role. In September 2013, she joined the season 4 cast of dating reality show We Got Married, where she was paired with singer Jung Joon-young. She later appeared in the music video for Jung's single "The Sense of an Ending". The same year, she was cast in her first big screen leading role for the horror film Tunnel 3D.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Jeong next headlined the daily drama Mother's Garden (2014) and period drama More Than a Maid (2015). She then took on a supporting role in the historical drama Six Flying Dragons. In 2016, Jung was cast as the female lead in revenge drama The Master of Revenge. In 2017, she headlined the weekend drama Bravo My Life. In 2018, Jung was cast in the crime drama Partners for Justice as a rookie prosecutor.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-02-23): Birth of Jeong Yu-mi (actress, born 1984) — South Korean actress known for roles in Rooftop Prince, Six Flying Dragons, and Partners for Justice.
2. 2003: 2003 Milestone — Jeong Yu-mi made her entertainment debut in a Lotte Xylitol chewing gum commercial in 2003.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Having previously appeared in the Chinese drama Five Star Hotel (2007), Jeong starred opposite Leon Lai and Gao Yuanyuan in the Chinese film Nobleman's Path (2012).
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — After playing minor roles in several TV series and movies, she became a household name when she portrayed a gentle girlfriend in A Thousand Days' Promise (2011) and a scheming secretary in Rooftop Prince (2012).
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Instead, Jeong starred in the family drama Wonderful Mama (2013) in her first leading role.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Jeong next headlined the daily drama Mother's Garden (2014) and period drama More Than a Maid (2015).
7. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, Jung was cast as the female lead in revenge drama The Master of Revenge.
8. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, she headlined the weekend drama Bravo My Life.
9. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, Jung was cast in the crime drama Partners for Justice as a rookie prosecutor.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jeong Yu-mi (actress, born 1984)

True or False: “Did Jeong Yu-mi make her professional entertainment debut in a film role?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She made her initial entertainment appearance in a Lotte Xylitol chewing gum commercial in 2003.

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