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My Take
Jung Yu-mi is the rare actress whose trophy cabinet, a Baeksang, two Blue Dragons and a Grand Bell, reflects genuine craft rather than manufactured stardom. Born in Busan and trained at Seoul Institute of the Arts, she moves fluidly between film, television and stage with a screen presence that feels unforced. What I admire is her versatility: she disappears into roles instead of recycling a persona, which is why critics keep rewarding her. There's a grounded, unpretentious quality to her, mirrored in her low-key social media. I trust actors who let the work speak, and Jung consistently transforms rather than poses.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jung Yu-mi
- Name (Japanese)
- チョン・ユミ
- Reading
- ちょん・ゆみ
- Born
- January 18, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Busan, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Samjung High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jung Yu-mi born?
Born January 18, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Jung Yu-mi from?
Jung Yu-mi is from Busan, South Korea.
What does Jung Yu-mi do?
Jung Yu-mi works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.