, born November 19, 1964, in Dobong‑gu, Seoul, South Korea, is a veteran South Korean actor who studied Korean Language and Literature at Seoul National University. His acting career began in 1988, and since then, he has become renowned for roles in acclaimed films such as Hi! Dharma!, Bunt, Sunny, and King and the Clown, frequently working with director Lee Joon‑ik.</p>
<h5>Career highlights:</h5>
<p>Jung Jin‑young’s filmography is rich and varied:</p>
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<li>Starred in notable films like Hi! Dharma! (2001), Sunny (2008), and King and the Clown (2005), playing King Yeonsan.</li>
<li>Made a seamless transition to television, appearing in historical dramas such as The Kingdom of the Winds (2008) and medical drama Brain (2011).</li>
<li>In 2024, he portrayed Hong Beom‑joon, the vice-chairman of Queens Group and father of the female lead, in Queen of Tears.</li>
<li>Also ventured into directing with the 2020 film Me and Me, where he served as director, writer, and producer.</li>
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Personal Details
Born :
November 19, 1964
Dobong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Height :
Approximately 173 cm (5 ft 8″)
Parents & Relatives :
Jung Jin‑young
actor
Jung Jin‑young (정진영), born November 19, 1964, in Dobong‑gu, Seoul, South Korea, is a veteran South Korean actor who studied Korean Language and Literature at Seoul National University. His acting career began in 1988, and since then, he has become renowned for roles in acclaimed films such as Hi! Dharma!, Bunt, Sunny, and King and the Clown, frequently working with director Lee Joon‑ik.
Career highlights:
Jung Jin‑young’s filmography is rich and varied:
- Starred in notable films like Hi! Dharma! (2001), Sunny (2008), and King and the Clown (2005), playing King Yeonsan.
- Made a seamless transition to television, appearing in historical dramas such as The Kingdom of the Winds (2008) and medical drama Brain (2011).
- In 2024, he portrayed Hong Beom‑joon, the vice-chairman of Queens Group and father of the female lead, in Queen of Tears.
- Also ventured into directing with the 2020 film Me and Me, where he served as director, writer, and producer.