Jang Yoon-ju

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 Korea's Next Top Model, and won Best Radio DJ at the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for KBS Cool FM's Rooftop Radio. As a singer-songwriter, Jang has released two albums, Dream and I'm Fine (2012). She made her acting debut in 2015, playing a detective in Ryoo Seung-wan's crime thriller Veteran.

Jang is currently represented by ESteem Entertainment (SM Entertainment) as a model and by XYZ Studio as an actress.

Career In May 2011, Jang along with fellow models Kim Jae-wook, 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 Year Title Role 2015 Veteran Miss Bong 2021 Three Sisters Miok 2024 Citizen of a Kind Sook-ja I, the Executioner Detective Bong One Win Bang Soo-ji

Television series Year Title Role 2024 Queen of Tears Baek Mi-seon 2025Ms. IncognitoGa Seon-yeong

Web series Year Title Role Notes 2022 Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area Nairobi Part 1–2 Bargain Shotgun girl Special appearance

Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2006 I Am a Model 1 Host and judge 2008 Jang Yoon-ju's 29 2009 Music Travel Lalala 2010 Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 Host and judge Infinite Challenge Host, mentor, judge and actress "2011 Calendar Project" 2011 Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 Host and judge 2012 Jang Yoon-ju's Magic Recipe Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 Host and judge 2013 Springtime with Yoon-ju Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 Host and judge 2014 Korea's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls 2015 SBS Special: Jang Yoon-ju's Story of the Heart The Lovebirds 2 Main cast 2018 Pajama Friends Host 2018–2019 Weekend Playlist 2018–present Get It Beauty Host 2020 Running Girls voice assistant 2022 Baby Singer Teacher Saturday Night Live Korea Host Episode 5 – Season 3

Music video appearances Year Song title Artist 2001 "Good Person" Toy 2013 "Bad Girls" Lee Hyori 2020 "Black Mamba" Aespa

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

Best New Actress – Film

Best Supporting Actress

Best New Actress

Jury's Special Award

Best Supporting Actress

Best New Actress

Actress – Scene Stealer Jang Yoon-ju

Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Korean Film Council 2021 Korean Actors 200