Jang Yun-jeong

Jang Yun-jeong

Jang Yun-jeong at the Golden Disk Awards 2008
Background information
Born (1980-02-16) February 16, 1980
Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop, Trot
Occupation(s) Singer, MC
Years active 1999–present
Labels Inwoo Production
(2003-2014)
Belief Entertainment
(2017-present)
Website Official Site
Korean name
Hangul 장윤정
Hanja 張允瀞
Revised Romanization Jang Yun-jeong
McCune–Reischauer Chang Yunjŏng

Jang Yun-jeong (Korean: 장윤정, born February 16, 1980) is a semi-trot singer. Debuting in 1999,[1] she exploded into fame at the beginning of 2005 with her single "Eomeona!" ("어머나!", an exclamation close in meaning to "Oh my goodness!"). Although in her 20s, she has decided to stick with a genre mainly appealing to older Koreans and has parlayed that into continued success, with five full albums (the latest one in June 2010) and two "half" albums. Because of her age and her popularity, she has been able to play in both the younger K-Pop shows and the older trot shows. She is currently one of the MCs on SBS's Challenge 1000 Songs.

Career

In April 2005, Jang debuted in Japan with the release of "Oh, My Goodness."[2]

On April 5, she became new MC of KBS program Escaping Danger Number One.[3] Her interview was spilled before the broadcast of Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy.[4]

In August 2014, Jang signed with agency KOEN Stars, home to MCs Lee Hwi-jae and Lee Kyung-kyu, after her former agency Inwoo Production closed down.[5][6]

Personal life

On June 29, 2013, she married news announcer Do Kyung-wan in Yeouido, Western Seoul.[7] Their baby boy was born on June 13, 2014 and was once one of the babies featured on the popular reality show The Return of Superman.[8][9].
She was also famous for a while for dating popular comedian Noh Hong Chul, but the couple - who started dating in 2009 - broke up only 9 months later in 2010 citing busy schedules as the reason.

Discography

Albums and compilations

Album # Album Information Track listing
1st Volume 1
  • Title: 어머나! (Oh My Goodness)
  • Format: CD
  • Release Date: October 22, 2004
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Sony
2nd Volume 2
  • Title: 짠짜라
  • Format: CD
  • Release Date: May 10, 2005
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Yejeon Media
2.5 Volume 2.5
  • Title: 트로트 리메이크 앨범 (Trot Remake Album)
  • Format: CD
  • Release Date: April 7, 2006
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Manine Media
3rd Volume 3
  • Title: 이따, 이따요 (Later, Later)
  • Format: CD
  • Release Date: September 28, 2006
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Manine Media
Best Of Compilation
  • Title: Best Album - The Encore
  • Format: CD
  • Release Date: September 17, 2007
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Vitamin Entertainment
4th Volume 4
  • Title: 장윤정 트위스트 (Jang Yoon Jeong Twist)
  • Format: CD
  • Release Date: June 27, 2008
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Mnet Media
5th Volume 5
  • Title: 올래 (Ollae)
  • Format: CD
  • Release Date: June 8, 2010
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Neowiz Internet
6th Volume 6
  • Title: 장윤정 6집 10주년 앨범 ("Jang Yoon Jeong Vol 6. 10th Anniversary")
  • Format: CD
  • Release Date: October 17, 2012
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Neowiz Internet

Awards

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2005 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Female Artist "Really!" (짠짜라)[10] Nominated

References

Media related to Jang Yoon-Jung at Wikimedia Commons

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