Jung Jin Young is a renowned South Korean actor born in 1964, hailing from Seoul, where he spent his formative years and later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Korean Language and Literature from the prestigious Seoul National University.
As a young adult, Jung Jin Young's passion for the arts led him to explore college theatre during his time at Seoul National University, laying the groundwork for his future career.
Against the backdrop of South Korea's tumultuous 1980s, characterized by military dictatorship and intense government-resistance tensions, Jung Jin Young participated in a left-wing play and made his film debut in the banned movie "Opening the Closed School Door," which told the story of the Korean Teachers & Educational Worker's Union's foundation.
The 1998 hit film "A Promise" marked a significant milestone in Jung Jin Young's career, earning him the award for Best Male Supporting Actor at both the 19th Blue Dragon Awards and the 36th Daejong Film Festival.
His breakthrough role came in the 2005 award-winning film "The King and the Clown," where he portrayed the deranged king Yeonsan-gun of Korea's Joseon Dynasty, offering audiences a fresh perspective on the historical figure. The film's massive success, with an audience of 10 million, cemented Jung Jin Young's status as a leading actor.
Throughout his career, Jung Jin Young has also made a name for himself in television, starring in numerous dramas such as "Country of Winds," "Brain," "The Glamorous Temptation," and more. His notable performances have earned him numerous nominations and awards.
In addition to acting, Jung Jin Young has also hosted various TV programs, including the educational/cultural show "Unsolved Mysteries" for four years, starting from 2002, as well as "Challenger" in 2011 and the final stage of the popular variety show "I am a Singer 2" in 2012.
Some of Jung Jin Young's most notable film appearances include "A Promise (1998)," "Let's Play Dharma (2001)," "Wildcard (2003)," "The King and the Clown (2005)," "Bunt (2007)," "Battlefield Heroes (2010)," "Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2012)," "Ode to My Father (2014)," and more. For television, he has earned numerous awards for his performances in "Country of Winds (2008)," "Brain (2011)," and "The Glamorous Temptation (2015)."
