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.
Overview
Jung Ryeo-won (Korean: 정려원; born January 21, 1981) is an Australian actress and former singer based in South Korea. She began her career as a singer in the girl group Chakra. Following their disbandment of the group, she transitioned to an actress where she rose to fame in the hit television series My Name Is Kim Sam-soon (2005).
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- MacGregor State High School
- University
- Korea University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.