Jang Yoon-jeong (singer)
South Korean trot singer (born 1980) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jang Yoon-jeong (Korean: 장윤정, born February 16, 1980) is a South Korean trot singer, commonly referred to as "The Queen of Trot".[2] Jang debuted in 1999 and became well-known in 2004 when her single "Eomeona!" ("Oh My Goodness!") topped the charts.[3] The song is often credited with helping re-popularize trot music in South Korea.[4] In 2017, a Gallup poll found that Jang was the third-most popular singer in the country.[5] She often appears on the KBS 1TV 'Golden Oldies (Korean: 가요무대)', as well as other singing programmes.[6]
Jang Yoon-jeong | |
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Jang Yoon-jeong at the Golden Disk Awards 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 16, 1980 Chungju, South Korea |
| Genres | Trot |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, MC |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels |
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| Spouse |
Do Kyung-wan (m. 2013) |
| Website | Official Site |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 장윤정 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jang Yun-jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Yunjŏng |
Career
In April 2005, Jang debuted in Japan with the release of "Oh, My Goodness".[7]
On April 5, she became new MC of KBS program Escaping Danger Number One.[8] Her interview was spilled before the broadcast of Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy.[9]
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.[10][11]
Personal life
On June 29, 2013, Jang married news announcer Do Kyung-wan in Yeouido, Western Seoul.[12] The couple welcomed son Yeon-woo on June 13, 2014, and later daughter Ha-young on November 8, 2018.[13][14][15] From 2019 to 2022, the family was featured on popular reality series The Return of Superman.
Philanthropy
On her birthday in February 2023, Jang donated 100 million won to families of vulnerable children with disabilities.[16]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR RIAK [17] |
KOR Gaon [18] | |||
| Eomeona! (어머나!)[19] |
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8 | — |
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| Jjanjjara (짠짜라)[21] |
|
8 |
| |
| Later, Later (이따, 이따요)[23] |
|
— | ||
| Twist (트위스트)[24] |
|
8 |
| |
| Come (올래)[26] |
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— | 4 |
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| 10th Anniversary (10주년 앨범)[28] |
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— | ||
| Girl (女子)[29] |
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— | ||
| Préparation[30] |
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— | ||
| estrena[31] |
|
— | ||
Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon [18] | |||
| The Encore![32] |
|
30 |
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| Best 2020[34] |
|
35 | |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | TV series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon |
KOR Hot 100 | |||
| "Promise (약속)" | 2007 | — | — | Lee San, Wind of the Palace OST |
| "Aewolrang" | 2010 | — | — | Dong Yi OST Part 3 |
| "Oh Happy (살만합니다)" | 2016 | — | — | Blow Breeze OST Part 4 |
| "One Tree (나 홀로 나무)" (with 나무) |
2017 | — | — | — |
| "Playing with Fire (불장난)" | — | — | Band of Sisters OST Part 4 | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War | [35] | ||
| 2005 | Nonstop 5 | Cameo | [36] | |
| 2016 | Entertainer | Dj radio show | Cameo | [37] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | 1000 Song Challenge | Host | ||
| 2009–2014 | ||||
| 2009–2012 | Top 10 music shows nationwide | |||
| 2013–2014 | Crisis Escape No. 1 | |||
| 2014 | 100 People, 100 Songs | |||
| 2016 | Global Husband White Paper My Side, Husband | Episode 1–28 | ||
| 2016–2017 | Star Show Wonderful Day | with Kim Gu-ra | ||
| 2016–present | I Like Songs | [38] | ||
| 2017–2018 | Jang star show | |||
| 2017 | Fantastic Duo Season 2 | Panelist | ||
| 2018 | The Return of Superman | Narrator | Episode 234–249 | [39] |
| 2019 | Miss Trot | Master | ||
| 2019 | Super Hearer | Hearer | [40] | |
| 2020 | Travelling Market | Cast | [41] | |
| Favorite Entertainment | Main Host (CEO) | |||
| K-Trot in Town | Cast Member | [42] | ||
| 2020–2022 | Mr Trot | Master | Season 1–2 | [43] |
| 2020–2021 | Miss Trot 2 | |||
| 2021 | Mysterious Record Shop | Host | Episode 1–10 | [44] |
| Comfortable Café | Episode 1–8 | [45] | ||
| Wasup K-Grandma | with Jang Do-yeon | [46] | ||
| Comfortable Café 2 | Episode 1–8 | [47] | ||
| Lanson Marketplace | [48] | |||
| Jang Yun-jeong's Seal Breaking | Main Cast | with Do Kyung-wan | [49][50] | |
| The Grasshopper Playing with Ants | Cast Member | [51] | ||
| 2021–2022 | Liberation Town | Host | Episode 1–34 | [52] |
| 2022 | Jang Yun-jeong's Seal Breaking | Main Cast | Season 2 | [53][54] |
| Again, Sister | Host | [55] | ||
| Boss in the Mirror | Boss | [56] | ||
| Rather good | Host | with Lee Chan-won | [57][58] | |
| 2022–present | Dads from across the water | with In Gyo-jin and Kim Na-young | [59][60] | |
| 2023 | Couple Athlete's Village | Host | with Do Kyung-wan | [61] |
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jang Yun-jeong's Wine Bar | Host | YouTube KBS | [62] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APAN Music Awards | 2021 | Best Solo – Female (Global) | Jang Yoon-jeong | Nominated | |
| Brand Consumer Loyalty Awards | 2020 | Best Couple Award | Jang Yoon-jeong (with Do Kyung-Wan) | Won | [63] |
| Cheongju Broadcasting | 2004 | ranked 1st the nation's top 10 songs | Oh, My Goodness | Won | [64] |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2005 | Trot Award | "Really!" (짠짜라) | Won | [65] |
| 2006 | "Later, Later" (이따 이따요) | Won | |||
| 2007 | "First Love" (첫사랑) | Won | |||
| 2008 | "Jang Yoon-jeong Twist" (장윤정 트위스트) | Won | |||
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2019 | Best Couple Award | Jang Yoo-jeong with Do Kyung-wan I Like Songs , The Return of Superman |
Nominated | |
| 2020 | Top Excellence Award in Show/Variety Category | I Like Songs, The Return of Superman | Nominated | [66] | |
| 2021 | I Like to Sing, LAN Marketplace, The Return of Superman | Won | [67] | ||
| 2022 | I Like Songs | Nominated | [68] | ||
| Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards | 2009 | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Jang Yoon-jeong | Won | |
| Korea Entertainment Arts Awards | 2008 | Female Singer Award | Won | ||
| 2010 | Won | ||||
| Korea Local Food Culture Exhibition Korean Food | 2011 | Culture Award | Won | ||
| Korean Traditional Music Awards | 2008 | Female Singer | Won | ||
| 2012 | Grand Prize (Daesang) (female) | Won | [69] | ||
| 7th Female Singer Award | Won | ||||
| MBC Riverside Music Festival | 1999 | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Won | [70] | |
| MBC Top 10 Singer Song Festival | 2004 | Female Rookie Award | Won | [71] | |
| Melon Music Awards | 2010 | Trot Award | Come (올래) | Won | [72] |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2005 | Best Female Artist | Really!(짠짜라) | Nominated | [73] |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2008 | Producer's Choice Award (TV Star category) | 1000 Song Challenge | Won | |
| 2009 | Excellence Variety Award | Won | |||
| 2010 | Producer's Choice Award (MC category) | Won | [74] | ||
| 2011 | Netizen Popularity Award | Nominated | [75] | ||
| 2013 | Best Couple Award | Jang Yoon-jeong (with Lee Hwi-jae) 1000 Song Challenge |
Won | [76] | |
| 2020 | Top Excellence Award in Show/Variety Category | K-Trot in Town | Won | [77] | |
| SBS Gayo Daejeon | 2004 | Trot Award | — | Won | [78] |
| 2005 | Won | [79] | |||
| 2006 | Won | [80] | |||
| Seoul Music Awards | 2006 | Bonsang (Main Award) | Won | [81] | |
| 2008 | Won | ||||
| 2009 | Won | ||||
| 2011 | Trot Award | Won | |||
| 2021 | To Destiny | Nominated | [82] | ||
| Trot Awards | 2020 | Jury Special Award | Jang Yoon-jeong | Won | [83] |
| 10th Trot Singer Awards | Won | [84] | |||
State honors
Listicles
Notes
- Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[85][86] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[87]
References
External links
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