Jang Yoon-jeong (, born February 16, 1980) is a South Korean trot singer, commonly referred to as "The Queen of Trot". Jang debuted in 1999 and became well-known in 2004 when her single "Eomeona!" ("Oh My Goodness!") topped the charts. The song is often credited with helping re-popularize trot music in South Korea. In 2017, a Gallup poll found that Jang was the third-most popular singer in the country. She often appears on the KBS 1TV Golden Oldies, as well as other singing programmes.
Career In April 2005, Jang debuted in Japan with the release of "Oh, My Goodness".
On April 5, she became new MC of KBS program Escaping Danger Number One. Her interview was spilled before the broadcast of Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy.
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.
Personal life On June 29, 2013, Jang married news announcer Do Kyung-wan in Yeouido, Western Seoul.http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/hallyu/jang-yoon-jung-is-married-2| The couple welcomed son Yeon-woo on June 13, 2014, and later daughter Ha-young on November 8, 2018. 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.
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales Title Album details Peak chart positions SalesKORRIAKRecording Industry Association of Korea chart positions: Eomeona!: Jjanjjara: Twist: KORGaonGaon Album Chart positions:
Come: The Encore!: Best 2020: Eomeona! () Released: October 22, 2004 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, cassette 8 rowspan="4" KOR: 51,826 Jjanjjara () Released: May 10, 2005 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, cassette 8 KOR: 91,946Cumulative sales of Jjanjjara:
Later, Later (이따, 이따요) Released: September 28, 2006 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, cassette — Twist () Released: June 27, 2008 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, cassette 8 KOR: 11,101 Come () Released: June 8, 2010 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, digital download rowspan="5" 4 KOR: 1,782 10th Anniversary (10주년 앨범) Released: October 17, 2012 Label: Inwoo Production Formats: CD, digital download — Girl (女子) Released: April 22, 2015 Label: Koen Stage Formats: CD, digital download — Préparation Released: March 12, 2019 Label: IOK Company Formats: CD, digital download — estrena 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 SalesKORGaon The Encore! Released: September 14, 2007 Label: Manwoldang Formats: CD, digital download 30 KOR: 4,958Cumulative sales of The Encore!:
Best 2020 Released: September 29, 2020 Label: 2% Entertainment Formats: LP, digital download 35
Soundtrack appearances TitleYear Peak chart positionsTV series KORGaon KORHot 100"Promise" () 2007 — —Lee San, Wind of the Palace OST "Aewolrang" 2010 — — Dong Yi OST Part 3 "Oh Happy" () 2016 — — Blow Breeze OST Part 4 "One Tree" () (with 나무)2017 — — "Playing with Fire" () — — 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 2004 The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2005 Nonstop 5 Cameo 2016 Entertainer Dj radio show Cameo
Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2006–20071000 Song ChallengeHost2009–2014 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, HusbandEpisode 1–28 2016–2017 Star Show Wonderful Day with Kim Gu-ra 2016–present I Like SongsIt aired on KBS1 channel from 8 October 2016 to 20 June 2020. 2017–2018 Jang star show 2017 Fantastic Duo Season 2 Panelist 2018 The Return of Superman Narrator Episode 234–2492019Miss TrotMaster2019Super HearerHearer 2020Travelling Market Cast Favorite Entertainment Main Host (CEO)K-Trot in Town Cast Member 2020–2022 Mr TrotMasterSeason 1–2 2020–2021Miss Trot 2 2021 Mysterious Record ShopHost Episode 1–10 Comfortable Café Episode 1–8 Wasup K-Grandmawith Jang Do-yeon Comfortable Café 2 Episode 1–8 Lanson Marketplace Jang Yun-jeong's Seal Breaking Main Cast with Do Kyung-wan The Grasshopper Playing with Ants Cast Member 2021–2022 Liberation Town Host Episode 1–34 2022 Jang Yun-jeong's Seal Breaking Main Cast Season 2 Again, Sister Host Boss in the Mirror Boss Rather good Host with Lee Chan-won 2022–present Dads from across the water with In Gyo-jin and Kim Na-young 2023 Couple Athlete's Village Host with Do Kyung-wan
Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2022 Jang Yun-jeong's Wine Bar Host YouTube KBS
Accolades 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 APAN Music Awards 2021 Best Solo – Female (Global) Jang Yoon-jeong Brand Consumer Loyalty Awards 2020 Best Couple Award Jang Yoon-jeong (with Do Kyung-Wan) Cheongju Broadcasting 2004 ranked 1st the nation's top 10 songs Oh, My Goodness Golden Disc Awards 2005Trot Award"Really!" ()2006"Later, Later" ()2007"First Love" ()2008"Jang Yoon-jeong Twist" () KBS Entertainment Awards 2019 Best Couple Award Jang Yoo-jeong with Do Kyung-wan , The Return of Superman 2020 Top Excellence Award in Show/Variety Category , The Return of Superman 2021 I Like to Sing, LAN Marketplace, The Return of Superman 2022 I Like Songs Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards2009 Grand Prize (Daesang)Jang Yoon-jeong Korea Entertainment Arts Awards2008Female Singer Award 2010 Korea Local Food Culture Exhibition Korean Food 2011 Culture Award Korean Traditional Music Awards 2008 Female Singer 2012 Grand Prize (Daesang) (female) 7th Female Singer Award MBC Riverside Music Festival 1999 Grand Prize (Daesang) MBC Top 10 Singer Song Festival 2004 Female Rookie Award Melon Music Awards 2010Trot Award Come ()Mnet Asian Music Awards2005Best Female Artist Really! ()"2005 MKMF part 1" . Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-28. SBS Entertainment Awards 2008 Producer's Choice Award (TV Star category)1000 Song Challenge 2009 Excellence Variety Award 2010 Producer's Choice Award (MC category) 2011Netizen Popularity Award 2013 Best Couple Award Jang Yoon-jeong (with Lee Hwi-jae) 1000 Song Challenge 2020 Top Excellence Award in Show/Variety Category K-Trot in Town SBS Gayo Daejeon 2004Trot Award rowspan="7" 20052006 Seoul Music Awards 2006Bonsang (Main Award)200820092011Trot Award 2021 To Destiny Trot Awards 2020 Jury Special Award Jang Yoon-jeong 10th Trot Singer Awards
State honors + Name of country, year given, and name of honor Country Or Organization Year Honor Or Award South Korea 2017 Prime Minister's Commendation
Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Forbes 2020 Korea Power Celebrity 40 15th 2021 10th 2022 13th
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