- PIFAN festival lady, 2001
- Former PiFan lady
- Endorsement for "Love" compilation CD
- Best Actress for Sorum at Fantasporto, 2002
- Best Actress for Sorum, 2001
- Charity bazaar, donated leather coat and sunglasses
- Blue Swallow, learned about character, soaked for a week to film scene in rain, wore 100 year old military jacket, skin disease
- Advertising campaign for Venus
- Spokesperson for Lotte Castle
- Popular hairstyle from Singles
- Hairstyle
- One of Korea's higest paid actresses
- Best Leading Actress for Between Love and Hate at the Korean Film Awards, 2006
- Private English lessons
- English lessons
- Best Actress for Sorum as Fantasporto, 2003
- Donated clothes to raise money for young women in need
- Diagnosed with stomach cancer, chemotherapy at Seoul National University Hospital, not terminal, expected to make recovery
- Started career as model, Blue Dragon awards for Sorum and Singles, only second actress to win award twice, l;ast appearance in Lobbyist
- Diagnosed with stomach cancer, admitted to hospital, cancer should be curable
- Singles character named by Movieweek as one of the greatest Korean film characters
- Appeared on TV, condition improved after receiving acupuncture treatment
- Boyfriend, surname Kim, 42 years old, son of politician, majored in photography, working in real estate, met in 2008 prior to her being diagnosed with cancer
- Left for Los Angeles two weeks previously for a short trip, denied speculation about marriage
- Critical condition, at hospital in Seoul, condition worse in recent days, relying on morphine to kill the pain
- Diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2008 after going to receive treatment for what was believed to be an ulcer, after diagnosis suspended all activities to focus on getting better
- Was thought to have been getting better, talked on phone with reporter for TV news program November 2008, attended concert by Kim Gun-mo with friends in May
- Had been in US until early August to receive cancer treatment
- Died 1 September after battling stomach cancer for nearly a year
- Hospitalised in Seoul after her condition worsened, morphine to kill the pain, died at 4:04pm
- Diagnosed with stomach cancer September 2008 after a health checkup to treat stomach ulcer, stopped working to fight disease
- Deteriorating condition came as a surprise after reports she was getting better
- Began career as model and participated in Miss Korea 1992 beauty pageant before switch to acting; film debut in 1998
- Died Tuesday age 35 after losing battle with stomach cancer
- Hospitilised in Seoul after condition worsened and given morphine for the pain
- Was thought to be recovering after resting for a month in Los Angeles
- Diagnosed in September 2008 after hospital checkup for what was though to be a stomach ulcer, out of the public eye since
- "Actress Jang Jin-young passed away today at the Seoul St. Mary's Hospital at Catholic University of Korea. Even after she was diagnosed with cancer, she was always positive and tried to pay back the love and support her fans sent her. We will remember her passion toward films and we hope she stays in our hearts forever", Yedang press release
- Won Miss South Chungcheong Province beauty pageant in 1992, started career as model
- Debut as actress in 1997 in TV miniseries The Angel In Me (KBS), appeared reguarly on TV until big screen debut in Ghost In Love (1999), first hit film was The Foul King (2000)
- Sorum, won Best Actress at Blue Dragon Film Awards, also for Singles in 2003, character in Singles was a big hit with yoiung women who emulated her style
- Best Actress at Korean Film Awards in 2006 for Between Love and Hate
- Returned to TV in 2007 for the Lobbyist, was diagnosed with cancer after completion
- Various commercials from cosmetics to electrical goods
- Ceremonial funeral hall set up at ASAN Medical Center in southern Seoul
- Married boyfriend Mr. Kim four days before her death, died in husbands arms
- Marriage official after Kim turned in documents on 28 August
- Marriage was not made public, wedding in America after they went there in July
- Jang decided to end relationship after diagnosis, Kim chose to stay with her
- Died Tuesday age 35 after battling stomach cancer for nearly a year
- Died at Seoul St Mary's Hospital at Catholic University of Korea shortly after 4pm
- Diagnosed with stomach cancer September 2008 after regular health check, stopped work to fight the disease
- Hospitalised after condition worsened, morphine to fight the pain
- Started career as model, film debut in 1998
- Passed away Tuesday afternoon, one day after being admitted to hospital, death due to due to kidney and respiratory failure, battling stomach cancer since summer 2008
- Memorial set up at Asan Hospital in southeastern Seoul, visited by co-stars including Park Hae-il, Kim Joo-hyuk, Song Il-gook, online tributes from fans
- Married boyfriend Kim in Las Vegas summer 2009, also obtained marriage license in Korea
- Jang tried to end relationship, but Kim stayed with her
- Died 1 September 2009 age 37 after struggling with stomach cancer, passed away 4:04 pm at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul
- Diagnosed in September 2008 after health checkup, since then underwent treatment in Seoul, condition improved, attended Kim Gun-mo concert in May, received treatment in US in July and shortly afterwards disclosed that she had a boyfriend
- Received acupuncture treatment and talked about it on TV, hospitalised after condition deteriorated in August, was told that cancer had spread all over her body and was impossible to cure, suspended treatment and spent time with family to prepare for death
- August, transferred from Seoul National University Hospital to St. Mary's Hospital, was already unconcious when she was transferred
- Born 1973 in North Jeolla Province, debut as entertainer when she won Miss South Chungcheong Province title in 1992, many TV commercials, debuat as actress in 1997 in TV drama "Angel In Me", later appeared in "Three Guys, Three Girls", "Good Heart", "Soonpoong Clinic" and others, only supporting roles on TV but after big screen debut became a highly recognised movie actress
- Best Actress for Sorum, Singles, Blue Swallow and Between Love and Hate, also Best New Actress, Popular Star and Best Actress in a Miniseries, Best Leading Actress award for Sorum at 2002 Portugal Fantas Porto Festival
- Numerous TV commercials, Hyundai Card, air conditioner and cosmetics brands
- Comeback to TV in Lobbyist, 2007, last production
- Survived by parents and older sister, memorial at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul, funeral set for 4 September
- Died at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, age 37
- Diagnosed with stomach cancer in September 2008, received medical treatment in USA, traditional acupuncture and oriental medicine
- Hospitalised in Seoul after her condition worsened, morphine and drugs to ease the pain
- Seen at concert in May when her condition had improved, announced that she had boyfriend after returning from the US, heelth deteriorated in August and was hospitalised, told cancer had spread all over her body and was impossible to cure
- Born in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, made debut after winning a regional division of the 1993 Miss Korea beauty pageant, worked as a model in her early career, TV debut in 1997, film awards, active as advertising model
- Returned to TV in Lobbyist, last work
- Died of stomach cancer age 37, a year after being diagnosed, had returned from US early August after undergoing therapy and had been recuperating from treatment since July
- Condition worsened after relapse and checked into Seoul St. Mary's hospital where she died, treatment ended after her condition became incurable
- Family, boyfriend and members of management team at her side when she died
- "Until the last moment, she held onto the passion she had as an actress and that passion continued to burn without losing that beautiful smile... the smile that she showed through her movies will never be forgotten and her passion for movies will always be remembered", management statement
- Diagnosed by doctors at the Seoul National University Medical Center after checkup, since then extensive chemotherapy and acupuncture
- With condition improving early 2009, was seen at Kim Gun-mo concert with boyfriend in hometown of Jeonju
- Boyfriend, son of former lawmaker, dating since early 2008, Jang wanted to end relationship after beingdiagnosed with cancer, but he stayed with her until the end
- Jang and boyfriend Kim registered their marriage just four days before her death
- Registered marriage on 28 August, Seongbuk-gu district office, "On Aug. 28, Kim brought Jang's ID card and submitted a report of their marriage and U.S-issued marriage report that he brought."
- Secret marriage in Las Vegas in July, when she was in the US as part of a recuperation program
- Kim, real estate buisnessman, met Jang in July 2008, Jang suggested breaking off their relationship after being diagnosed but ended up staying together
- Died age 37 after battling stomach cancer for a year, undergoing treatment at Seoul National University Hospital since diagnosis
- Thought to be recovering, seen at Kim Gun-mo concert in May and signed two-year deal with Yedang
- Condition worsened in August, announced that she was daing Kim in July, photographer-turned-buisnessman in his mid 40s, Jang had wanted to end their relationship but he stayed with her
- Marriage registered at Sungbuk District Office four days before her death
- Acting debut in 1997 in TV drama "Angel Within Me", Best Actress award at the Fantasporto Oporto film festival in 2002 for Sorum, last appearance in Lobbyist, 2007
- Died age 36, knew she was dying since August and had been making arrangements with management company
- Marriage registered four days before Jang's death
- Jang and Kim married in Las Vegas in July, Kim submitted their marriage registration to the Seongbok-gu Office on August 28
- "the couple leaned on each other even through the taxing battle against cancer, and never let go of each other's hands until the very end", quote from management
- "I was her (Jang) and she was me. My heart breaks that I had to let her go alone on this painful journey, and I cannot contain my sadness. I wish to, at the very least, cherish her forever in my heart. I hope to realize our love in heaven that we were unable to in reality", quote from Kim
- Met through mutual friends in January shortly after being diagnosed with cancer
- Kim proposed on Jang's birthday June 14 and married in Las Vegas July 26, marriage registration submitted in Korea on August 28
- Kim stayed with Jang until the end, inheritance entrusted to Jang's parents, documentation finalised, no chance of legal dispute
- Funeral to be held Friday morning, body to be cremated and buried in Gyeonggi Province
- Died of stomach cancer on Tuesday afternoon, married boyfriend in a secret ceremony in the USA in July
- Husband known only as Kim, proposed on Jang's birthday June 14, married in Las Vegas July 26, marriage registered in Korea on August 28, four days before her death
- First met on January 23 2008 when an aquaintance introduced them, remained at her side until her death, marriage secret to "protect their love"
- Jang's inheritance to go to her parents
- Kim, son of former lawmaker Kim Bong-ho, majored in photography at university, worked for a company before becoming a buisnessman
- Jang wanted to break up when she found she had cancer, but Kim insisted on staying with her
- Died September 1 age 35, diagnosed with stomach cancer previous September after routine check up, was thought to be recovering when condition took a turn for the worse
- Career took off with boom in Korean film industry, debut in Ghost in Love, first drew attention in The Foul King, awards for Sorum and later Singles, Blue Swallow and Between Love and Hate, last appearance in Lobbyist
- Commemorative retrospective at 14th PIFF
- Arirang
- At the Pusan Film Festival [1]
- Haistyle in Between Love and Hate [2]
- Return to TV [3]
- Sunset Love Song music video [4]
- Work on commercials after Lobbyist [5]
- Named as role model by rookie actress Lee Chae-young [6]
- Misc
- Cinema Angels Project [7]
- Where stars live [8][9]
- Highest paid actress [10]
- Lobbyist [11][12]
- Best Actress, Between Love and Hate [13]
- Blue Swallow, flop [14][15]
- Three representative works screened in a show of condolence at 14th PIFF
- Three representative works to be screened at 14th PIFF
- Retrospective added to 14thPIFF
- Died September 1st, at the Seoul St. Mary's Hospital at Catholic University of Korea
- Diagnosed September 2008, both western and traditional herbal medicine failed to halt the disease
- Started career as model, 1993 Miss Korea contest
- Only the second actress to win two Blue Dragon Film Awards (Sorum, Singles)
- Died of stomach cancer aged 35
- Highest paid star in Korea
- Diagnosed after routine medical checkup, sought both western and hermal remedies, hospitalised in Seoul when her condition worsened
- Morphine and other drugs to relieve the pain, passed away at the Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
- 1992 winner of the Miss South Chungcheong Province beauty pageant, started career as model and later actress
- First TV appearance in 1997 seris The Angel In Me, first big hit The Foul King
- Blue Dragon Film Award for Sorum nad Singles
- "Among the cast, Jang is the standout performer. As the character Hui-je grows from a sassy sophomore to a mature woman with a heavy heart, Jang is believable, even if the material is not."
- "As the film's lead, Jang delivers a bubbly and off-the-wall performance that carries the picture"
- "Jang, heretofore mostly in rom-com roles, brings her character charmingly alive and handles her copious Japanese dialogue naturally, but she lacks the dramatic heft to make the third act as powerful as it should be."
- Best Actress, Between Love and Hate, Korea Film Awards
- "performances are good, especially by Jang (unrecognizable as the cutie from "The Foul King") as the blank-looking, listless Sun-yeong"
- Leong, Siren
- "As Joon-woo's girlfriend, Chang is okay, though she isn't given much to do, other than to act as a sounding board for Joon-woo and Hang-kyun, as well as (you guessed it) ending up in dire need of rescuing in the last act-- a disappointing turn for those moviegoers who recall her memorable work in 'The Foul King'".
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