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My Take
Jung Ryeo-won is one of those Korean actresses who just has this quietly magnetic quality that sneaks up on you. She first caught attention as a member of the girl group Chakra before pivoting to acting — and honestly, that pivot paid off in a big way. Her breakout in My Name Is Kim Sam-soon back in 2005 showed she could hold her own in a beloved rom-com, and she's kept building on that ever since with a steady string of dramas where she plays characters that feel genuinely lived-in. A Korea University graduate, she brings an intellectual sharpness to her roles that sets her apart from the usual glossy K-drama leads. She's not about spectacle — she's about that slow burn, where you realize mid-scene that she's completely got you. Still going strong well into her forties, she's one of those industry survivors you end up respecting more the longer she's around.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jung Ryeo-won
- Name (Japanese)
- チョン・リョウォン
- Reading
- ちょん・りょうぉん
- Born
- January 21, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / singer
2. Background
- High school
- MacGregor State High School
- University
- Korea University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jung Ryeo-won born?
Born January 21, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Jung Ryeo-won from?
Jung Ryeo-won is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Jung Ryeo-won do?
Jung Ryeo-won works as actor, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.