Choi Jung-yoon
South Korean actress (born 1977)
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Choi Jung-yoon (Korean: 최정윤; born 9 May 1977) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in television dramas, with leading roles in Romance Hunter (2007),[1] Manny (2011),[2] Ojakgyo Family (2011),[3] Angel's Choice (2012),[4] and Cheer Up, Mr. Kim! (2012).[5] Choi has also appeared in supporting roles on the big screen, notably in Ahn Byeong-ki's horror movies and Lee Joon-ik's dramedy Radio Star (2006).[6][7][8]
Chung-Ang University Graduate School – Master's degree in Visual Arts
Choi Jung-yoon | |
|---|---|
Choi in March 2011 | |
| Born | 9 May 1977 Seoul, South Korea |
| Education | Chung-Ang University – Bachelor's degree in Theater and Film Chung-Ang University Graduate School – Master's degree in Visual Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Agent | Park Plus Entertainment |
| Spouse |
Yoon Tae-jun
(m. 2011; div. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 최정윤 |
| Hanja | 崔貞允 |
| RR | Choe Jeongyun |
| MR | Ch'oe Chŏngyun |
Personal life
Choi married Yoon Tae-jun on 3 December 2011.[9][10] Yoon is the eldest son of Park Sung-gyung, vice chairwoman of retail conglomerate E-Land Group; currently a businessman, Yoon was also a member of the short-lived '90s boy band Eagle Five. They welcomed a daughter in November 2016.[11][12][13][14] On 6 October 2021, Choi's agency confirmed that she had divorced her husband.[15]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Three Guys and Three Girls | Choi Jung-yoon |
| 1997 | Beautiful My Lady | Daughter of boxing gym owner |
| Miari No. 1 | ||
| 1998 | Love | Sung-nan |
| Mister Q | Jung Na-rae | |
| Song of the Wind | ||
| 1999 | Someone's House | Kim Nam-ok |
| 2000 | Mr. Duke | Joo Eun-ha |
| Roll of Thunder | Sung-ok | |
| 2001 | Stock Flower | Shin-hee |
| Orient Theatre | Moon Jung-hyun | |
| 2002 | Honest Living | Noh Jung-yoon |
| 2003 | Cats on the Roof | Na Hye-ryun |
| 2004 | Forgiveness | Jung Soo-min |
| 2005 | Taereung National Village (MBC Best Theater) |
Bang Soo-ah |
| 2006 | Love Can't Wait | Seo Eun-joo |
| 2007 | Romance Hunter | Hong Young-joo |
| Bad Couple | Han Young | |
| That Woman Is Scary | Baek Eun-ae | |
| 2008 | Last Scandal | Kim Min-hee (cameo, episode 16) |
| 2009 | Smile, You | Seo Jung-kyung |
| 2011 | Manny | Seo Do-young |
| Ojakgyo Family | Cha Soo-young | |
| 2012 | Angel's Choice | Choi Eun-seol |
| Cheer Up, Mr. Kim! | Chun Ji-young | |
| 2013 | Drama Festival "Boy Meets Girl" | Jung Shin-na |
| 2014 | Can We Fall in Love, Again? | Kwon Ji-hyun |
| Cheongdam-dong Scandal | Eun Hyun-soo | |
| 2021 | Amor Fati | Do Yeon-hee[16] |
| 2024 | Desperate Mrs. Seonju | Jin Sang-Ah[17] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Father | |
| 2000 | Nightmare | Seon-ae |
| Pisces | Thin girl | |
| 2002 | Phone | Min Ja-young |
| 2003 | The Circle | Son Mi-hyung/San-hong |
| 2004 | Bunshinsaba | Ho-kyung |
| 2006 | Radio Star | Kang Seok-young |
| 2007 | Voice of a Murderer | Anchorwoman Ha Joo-won |
| 2011 | I Am a Dad | Soo-kyung |
Television show
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Gold Miss Is Coming |
| 2012 | Hometown Variety Dreams and Fields |
| 2015–2016 | Shaolin Clenched Fists |
| 2021 | I Need Women[18] |
| 2022 | Queen of Ssireum[19] |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | My First Time | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21st Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nightmare | Nominated |
| 2006 | 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actress | Radio Star | Nominated |
| 2007 | 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress | Nominated | |
| 2011 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Couple Award (with Ryu Soo-young) | Ojakgyo Family | Won |
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | MBC Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Angel's Choice | Nominated |
| KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily Drama | Cheer Up, Mr. Kim! | Nominated | |
| 2014 | SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Cheongdam-dong Scandal | Won |
