Jang Jin-young, 1972
Actors · June 14, 1972
Jang Jin-young
★ HOW OLD IS JANG JIN-YOUNG?
Jang Jin-young is 54 years old, born June 14, 1972 in South Korea · Gemini.
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★ LEDE
About
Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress whose breakthrough in Sorum (2001) made her one of the country's highest-paid stars. Born June 14, 1972, she transitioned from modeling and the 1992 Miss Korea pageant to television drama before her film debut in Ghost in Love (1999). She won two Blue Dragon Film Awards for Best Actress—for Sorum (2001) and Singles (2003)—becoming only the second performer to achieve that feat. A Gemini by birth, Jang died on September 1, 2009, at 37, after battling stomach cancer.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jang Jin-young was a South Korean actress whose breakout role in the 2001 film Sorum launched her to stardom. Born on June 14, 1972, she initially worked as a model and competed in the 1992 Miss Korea beauty contest before shifting to acting. She made her television debut in the drama Angel in My Heart (1997), then her film debut in Ghost in Love (1999). Following Sorum, Jang appeared in romantic films including Over the Rainbow (2002), Scent of Love (2003), and Singles (2003), as well as the biographical film Blue Swallow (2005) and the drama series Lobbyist (2007). Her critical and commercial success was substantial: she won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress twice, in 2001 for Sorum and 2003 for Singles, becoming only the second performer in the award's history to win that category twice. By 2008, she was among the Korean film industry's highest-paid stars, earning approximately ₩400 million per film. As an actor, Jang worked across multiple film genres and television, taking on roles that ranged from romantic leads to dramatic performances. She was born in South Korea and remained a central figure in its entertainment industry throughout her career. Jang's life path number is 3, reflecting creative expression and communication—traits evident in her diverse acting work [birth]. A Gemini, she embodied the sign's adaptability, moving fluidly between genres and mediums [birth]. On September 1, 2009, at age 37, Jang died following a year-long battle with stomach cancer.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jang Jin-young began her career in entertainment as a model before competing in the 1992 Miss Korea beauty pageant. She then transitioned to acting, making her television debut in the drama Angel in My Heart (1997), followed by her film debut in Ghost in Love (1999). These early roles established her as an actress, though her career did not achieve significant prominence until her breakthrough performance in Sorum (2001).
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Jang won two Blue Dragon Film Awards for Best Actress—in 2001 for Sorum and 2003 for Singles—making her only the second performer ever to win that award twice.
- By 2008, she was earning approximately ₩400 million per film, placing her among the highest-paid stars in the South Korean film industry.
- She starred in a variety of genres, from romantic films like Scent of Love (2003) to the biographical drama Blue Swallow (2005) and the political thriller series Lobbyist (2007).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Jang Jin-young gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
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- Jang Jin-young is a Gemini, born June 14, 1972.
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- Jang Jin-young was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
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