As "Money Heist Korea" gains popularity, the public gets curious about the cast, especially about their personal life.
One of the cast members who is receiving overwhelming attention is none other than Jang Yoon Ju. The 41-year-old beauty plays Nairobi in "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area." She is the group's expert in counterfeiting money and monitors those being imprinted inside the mint of a unified Korea.
Jang Yoon Ju as the Multi-Hyphenated Star
Before joining the cast of the Netflix adaptation, Jang Yoon Ju was known as Korea's OG supermodel.
Then 17-year-old beauty began her career as a fashion model. She had her first runway appearance as the opening and closing model for renowned designer Jin Tae Ok for her 1997 Seoul collection.
Since then, Jang Yoon Ju graced countless fashion shows and magazine covers both locally and internationally.
After solidifying her name in the fashion industry, she served as host and judge for Korea's Next Top Model for five seasons. On top of it, she also co-authored a fashion book titled "Top Model."
From fashion to hosting, Jang Yoon Ju also explored her skill in music. In 2008, she released her first album Dream and followed by another in 2012. Her last album, which was her third, was named after her daughter, Lisa.
As for her acting debut, she joined the award-winning movie "Veteran" in 2015, headlined by top stars Hwang Jung Min, Yoo Ah In, and more.
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In her recent interview with Vogue Korea, the multi-hyphenated star revealed that she received several acting offers while working as a model. She turned it down except for "Veteran."
Jang Yoon Ju said she accepted the movie because of its interesting cast lineup and because of director Ryu Seung Wan.
Who is Jang Yoon Ju's Husband?
Amid her success in various industries, Jang Yoon Ju finds peace with her husband, Jung Seung Min. The couple got married in May 2015 and was blessed with an adorable daughter Lisa in January 2016.
Jang Yoon Ju's husband is a businessman who is four years her junior. Despite their age gap, she revealed how mature Jung Seung Min is.
In the same interview by Vogue Korea, the model-actress said that she gets "inspired" by her husband who is a risk-taker. Jang Yoon Ju described him as someone "who enjoys work and is not afraid to take on challenges."
"Because even me watching him, everything he does seems fun," she tells the publication, adding, "He is a person who is looking forward to the future. He often discusses with him how to be me and how he can have fun."
Recently, Jang Yoon Ju and her husband Jung Seung Min celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary.
On his Instagram, he kept it lowkey and posted a candid black and white photo of them with the caption "7th anniversary."
