Jung Jin-young

For the singer, see Jinyoung (singer).
This is a Korean name; the family name is Jung.
Jung Jin-young
Born November 19, 1964
Seoul, South Korea
Education Seoul National University - Korean Language and Literature
Occupation Actor
Years active 1999–present
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised Romanization Jeong Jinyeong
McCune–Reischauer Chŏng Chinyŏng

Jung Jin-young (Hangul: 정진영; born November 19, 1964) is a South Korean actor.[1] He has starred in numerous films, including Hi! Dharma!, Bunt,[2] and The Case of Itaewon Homicide. But Jung is best known for his frequent collaborations with director Lee Joon-ik, namely Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield and its sequel Battlefield Heroes, The Happy Life,[3] Sunny,[4] and particularly for his role as King Yeonsan in the hugely successful King and the Clown.[5][6][7][8]

Jung also appeared in the television series The Kingdom of The Winds, Dong Yi,[9][10] Brain,[11] and Love Rain.

Personal life

He is married and has one son.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety show

Book

Awards

References

  1. "JUNG Jin-young". Korean Film Council. 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  2. Kim, Tae-jong (24 April 2007). "Movies Reflect on Contemporary Fathers". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  3. Lee, Hyo-won (11 September 2007). "Middle-Aged Men Escape, Onscreen". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  4. Lee, Hyo-won (1 July 2008). "Sunny to Bring New Light to Vietnam War". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  5. Lee, Seung-jae (22 December 2005). "The King and the Clown Is Story of Everyman". The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  6. "The King and the Clown Bursts with Sheer Energy". The Chosun Ilbo. 3 January 2006. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  7. Lee, Jun-ho (9 January 2006). "What Drove the King Crazy?". OhmyNews International. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  8. Paquet, Darcy (21 March 2006). "King and the Clown". OhmyNews International. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  9. Han, Sang-hee (21 March 2010). "Will Dong-yi Become Next Jewel in the Palace?". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  10. Lee, Ji-hye (7 May 2010). "Han Hyo-joo says she "hold fast" to her role in Dong Yi". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  11. Noh, Hyun-gi (9 November 2011). "Medical dramas making comeback to small screen". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-05-21.

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