Jang Yoon-ju (; 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 ''

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'', and won Best Radio DJ at the 2013

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for

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's ''Rooftop Radio''. 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 Ryoo Seung-wan (; born December 15, 1973) is a South Korean filmmaker. He made his debut in 1996 with the short film ''Dangerous Head'', then worked as a director under director Park Chan-wook, took film lessons, and made his feature film debut ...

's crime thriller ''

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''. Jang is currently represented by ESteem Entertainment (

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) as a model and by XYZ Studio () as an actress.

Career

In May 2011, Jang along with fellow models

Kim Jae-wook Kim Jae-wook (; born April 2, 1983) is a South Korean model and actor. He is best known for his roles in the hit series '' Coffee Prince'' (2007), comedy film ''Antique'' (2008), mystery drama '' Who Are You?'' (2013), ''Voice'' (2017), '' The ...

, 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.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Television shows

Music video appearances

Discography

* ''Dream'' (2008) * ''I'm Fine'' (2012) * ''Lisa'' (2017) * ''Umbrella'' (2023) * ''Sunlight Everywhere'' (2023)

Radio

* ''Today Morning'' (

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, 2011) * ''Rooftop Radio'' (

, 2012)

Books

* ''CmKm'' (2005) * ''Style Book'' (2006) * ''Top Model'' (2011)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jang, Yoon-ju South Korean female models South Korean television presenters South Korean women television presenters South Korean radio presenters South Korean women radio presenters Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Models from Seoul 1980 births Living people