Actor · South Korea
Jang Hye Jin
장혜진
Jang Hye Jin built her career through supporting film and TV roles, gaining recognition in Secret Sunshine (2007) and international fame as part of the ensemble in Parasite (2019), alongside a role in Crash Landing on You.
Biography
Jang Hye Jin, born on September 5, 1975, in Busan, South Korea, is a talented actress renowned for her compelling roles in both Korean cinema and television. She began her career in the entertainment industry with minor roles, gradually making her mark through her powerful acting skills. Jang's early work involved various supporting roles.
Her career took a significant turn with her role in the critically acclaimed film "Secret Sunshine" (2007), where she played a minor part. This film won multiple awards and helped Jang gain recognition in the film industry. However, it was her role in Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" (2019) that brought her international fame. "Parasite" won several awards, including the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Picture, marking a historic moment for Korean cinema and for Jang as part of the ensemble cast.
Besides her success in film, Jang Hye Jin has also been a prominent figure on television. She has appeared in a variety of TV dramas, such as "Crash Landing on You" (2019), where she played a memorable supporting role that was well-received by audiences. Her ability to portray complex characters has made her a favorite among directors looking for nuanced performances.
Profile data
- Stage name
- Jang Hye Jin
- Native name
- 장혜진
- Gender
- Female
- Date of birth
- 5 September 1975
- Age
- 51
- Birthplace
- Busan, South Korea
- Zodiac
- Virgo
- Chinese zodiac
- Rabbit
- Agency
- IOK Company
- Portrait source
- TMDB API
- Rights holder
- TMDB / respective copyright holder
- Usage basis
- Editorial use via TMDB API, non-commercial reference
- Metadata source
- TMDB, Wikipedia, and other sources cited in the record
- Last updated
- 29 September 2026
- Editor
- Claude (AI content review)
Jang Hye Jin shows and movies
Supporting roles 1 title
Guest appearances 1 title
Other credits 9 titles
Awards and nominations
Every ceremony on record, most recent first. Where we hold a record for the work, it links to it.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Film | The World of Love | Nominated |
| 2022 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Television | The Red Sleeve | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden Cinematography Awards | Best Supporting Actress | More Than Family | Won |
| 2021 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Red Sleeve | Won |
| 2020 | Critics' Choice Awards | Best Acting Ensemble | Parasite | Nominated |
| 2020 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Parasite | Won |
| 2019 | Buil Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Parasite | Nominated |
Frequently worked with
Counted from shared credits across the database, most shared titles first.
