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 ''Korea's Next Top Model'' (abbreviated as KNTM; also known as ''Do-jeon! Supermodel Korea'' (도전! 수퍼모델 코리아; en, Challenge! Supermodel Korea) is a South Korean reality television show in which a number of women compete for the t ...

'', 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

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's crime thriller ''

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''.

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), thriller ''Voice'' (2017), ...

, 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

Television

Web shows

Film

Television series

Music videos

* "Good Person" –

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(2001) * " Bad Girls" –

Lee Hyori Lee Hyo-ri (; born May 10, 1979) is a South Korean singer, record producer, activist, actress and television presenter. Dubbed as the "Nation's Fairy" during her ''Family Outing'' days, she debuted as a member of South Korean girl group Fin.K.L ...

(2013) * "Black Mamba" - Aespa (2020)

Discography

*''Dream'' (2008) *''I'm Fine'' (2012) *''Lisa'' (2017)

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

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