Jang Yoon-jeong (singer)

For Miss Korea 1988, see Jang Yoon-jeong (Miss Korea).

In this Korean name, the family name is Jang.

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
Jang Yoon-jeong at the Golden Disk Awards 2008
Background information
Born	(1980-02-16) February 16, 1980 (age 45) Chungju, South Korea
Genres	Trot
Occupation(s)	Singer, MC
Years active	1999–present
Labels	IOK Company Bliss Entertainment [1]
Spouse	Do Kyung-wan ​ (m. 2013)​
Website	Official Site
Korean name
Hangul	장윤정
Hanja	張允瀞
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

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions		Sales
		KOR RIAK [17]	KOR Gaon [18]
Eomeona! (어머나!)[19]	Released: October 22, 2004 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, cassette	8	—	KOR: 51,826[20]
Jjanjjara (짠짜라)[21]	Released: May 10, 2005 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, cassette	8		KOR: 91,946[22]
Later, Later (이따, 이따요)[23]	Released: September 28, 2006 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, cassette	—
Twist (트위스트)[24]	Released: June 27, 2008 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, cassette	8		KOR: 11,101[25]
Come (올래)[26]	Released: June 8, 2010 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, digital download	—	4	KOR: 1,782[27]
10th Anniversary (10주년 앨범)[28]	Released: October 17, 2012 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, digital download		—
Girl (女子)[29]	Released: April 22, 2015 Label: Koen Stage Formats: CD, digital download		—
Préparation[30]	Released: March 12, 2019 Label: IOK Company Formats: CD, digital download		—
estrena[31]	Released: April 19, 2022 Label: SKY E&M Formats: CD, digital download		—

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions and sales

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR Gaon [18]
The Encore![32]	Released: September 14, 2007 Label: Manwoldang Formats: CD, digital download	30	KOR: 4,958[33]
Best 2020[34]	Released: September 29, 2020 Label: 2% Entertainment Formats: LP, digital download	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

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

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 [ko] , The Return of Superman	Nominated
	2020	Top Excellence Award in Show/Variety Category	I Like Songs [ko], 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

Name of country, year given, and name of honor

Country Or Organization	Year	Honor Or Award	Ref.
South Korea[note 1]	2017	Prime Minister's Commendation	[88]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement

Publisher	Year	Listicle	Placement	Ref.
Forbes	2020	Korea Power Celebrity 40	15th	[89]
	2021		10th	[90]
	2022		13th	[91]

Notes

1. 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]