Jang Da-ah

In this Korean name, the family name is Jang.
Jang Da-ah
Jang in 2025
Born
Jang Jin-young

(2001-05-05) May 5, 2001
Seoul, South Korea
EducationEwha Womans University[1]
OccupationsActress, model
Years active2023–present
AgentKing Kong by Starship
FamilyJang Won-young (sister)[2]
Korean name
Hangul
장진영
RRJang Jinyeong
MRChang Chinyŏng
Stage name
Hangul
장다아
RRJang Daa
MRChang Taa

Jang Jin-young (Korean: 장진영), known professionally as Jang Da-ah (Korean: 장다아; born May 5, 2001), is a South Korean actress and model under King Kong by Starship.[3][4] She is best known for acting as Baek Ha-rin in Pyramid Game.

Early life

Jang Da-ah was born in Ichon-dong, Seoul, South Korea, on May 5, 2001.[5] She has a younger sister, Jang Won-young, who is a member of the South Korean girl group Ive.[6][7]

Career

On April 7, 2023, Jang signed with King Kong by Starship.[8][9] The report stated that she would debut as an actress and go by the stage name Jang Da-ah.[10] Her profile was revealed along with his first appearance in public as a model for Acuvue.[11][12] On May 26, the agency confirmed that Jang will make her acting debut in the upcoming TVING's original drama Pyramid Game (2024) based on the Naver webtoon of the same name.[13] She made her acting debut in February 2024 with the lead role.[14] Jang starred in the series as Baek Ha-rin, playing a psychotic antagonist.[15][16]

Endorsements

In April 2023, Jang become a model for disposable lens brand Acuvue.[12] In May, she became the new muse of beauty brand Suiskin.[17]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Pyramid Game Baek Ha-rin [14]
2025 My Troublesome Star young Im Sera / Bong Cheong-ja [18]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2024 Best New Actress Pyramid Game Nominated [19]
Asia Artist Awards 2024 Rookie of the Year – Television/Film Won [20]
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2024 Best New Actress Nominated [21]
Brand of the Year Awards 2024 Female Rookie Actress Jang Da-ah Won [22]

References

  1. ^ Yeon, Hwi-seon (February 23, 2024). '장원영 언니' 장다아 "이화여대 출신, 재재 특강 봤다" ('두데') [Jang Da-ah, "Jang Won-young's older sister," says, "I graduated from Ewha Womans University and saw Jaejae's special lecture." ('Dude')]. Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). OSEN news. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  2. ^ "Why Pyramid Game bully Jang Da-ah 'could not avoid' her K-pop sister's fame". South China Morning Post. 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  3. ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (April 7, 2023). [단독] 장원영 친언니, 전격 연예계 데뷔 [[Exclusive] Jang Won-young's older sister makes her surprise entertainment debut.]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-08-16.
  4. ^ Kim, Ha-young (May 25, 2023). [공식] ‘장원영 친언니’ 장다아, 배우 데뷔 [[Official] Jang Da-ah, Jang Won-young's older sister, makes her acting debut.]. 스포츠경향 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-08-16.
  5. ^ "Jang Da-ah, the biological sister of the group Ive Jang Won-young, has been confirmed with COVID-19 .. - MK". 매일경제. February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  6. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (April 7, 2023). [단독]장원영 친언니, 전격 연예계 데뷔..킹콩by스타쉽 전속계약 [[Exclusive] Jang Won-young's older sister, a sudden debut in the entertainment world..Exclusive contract with King Kong by Starship] (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 9, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Jung, Jin-young (April 8, 2023). [단독] '장원영 언니' 장다아, CF로 데뷔... 프로필 첫 공개 [[Exclusive] 'Jang Won-young's older sister' Jang Da-ah, debuts in CF... Profile revealed for the first time]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon (April 7, 2023). 장원영 친언니 장다아, 연예계 데뷔…비주얼 장자매 기대 [공식] [Jang Won-young's older sister Jang Da-ah, debuts in the entertainment industry... Expectations for the visual Jang sisters [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  9. ^ "Jang Da-ah, the biological sister of the group Ive Jang Won-young, has been confirmed with COVID-19 .. - MK". Maeil Business Newspaper. February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  10. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (April 7, 2023). 장다아, 동생 장원영 이어 연예계 데뷔 "배우 활동 예정"[공식입장] [Jang Da-ah debuts in the entertainment industry following younger sister Jang Won-young "Plans to pursue acting career" [Official statement]]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  11. ^ [단독] '장원영 언니' 장다아, CF로 데뷔… 프로필 첫 공개 [[Exclusive] 'Jang Won-young older sister' Jang Da-ah, Debut with CF...First Profile reveal]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). April 8, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  12. ^ a b Jeong, Hee-yeon (April 26, 2023). 아이브 장원영 친언니 장다아 광고 공개…웃으니 더 닮았네 [Ive Jang Won-young's older sister Jang Da-ah's advertisement revealed... They look even more alike when they smile]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  13. ^ "Singer Jang Won-young's sister to debut as actor". Korea JoongAng Daily. May 26, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  14. ^ a b Ahn, Byeong-gil (June 1, 2023). 장다아 ‘피라미드 게임’ 캐스팅 [Jang Da-ah cast in 'Pyramid Game']. Kyunghyeang (in Korean). Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  15. ^ Chang, Ah-reum (June 1, 2023). 화제의 장원영 언니...장다아, '피라미드 게임' 첫 연기 행보에 쏠리는 이목 [Jang Won-young's much-talked-about older sister...Jang Da-ah draws attention to her first acting move in 'Pyramid Game'] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Naver.
  16. ^ "[INTERVIEW] Jang Da-ah emerges from K-pop star's sister to 'Pyramid Game' actor". The Korea Times. April 1, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  17. ^ 비건뷰티 브랜드 '수이스킨', 새로운 뮤즈로 '배우 장다아' 발탁 [Beauty Brand 'Suiskin' selected 'Actress Jang Da-ah' as the new muse]. Ten Asia (in Korean). May 25, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  18. ^ 엄정화, 25년 세월 통편집 당했다…경력 단절 톱스타 전락(금쪽같은) [Uhm Jung-hwa's career was cut short after 25 years of editing, leaving her a top star (like a precious gem).]. Newsen (in Korean). August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Kang, Joo-hee (December 3, 2024). 김수현·변우석→김지원·김태리⋯'2024 에이판 스타 어워즈' 역대급 쟁쟁한 후보 공개 [Kim Soo-hyun, Byun Woo-seok → Kim Ji-won, Kim Tae-ri...'2024 A-Pan Star Awards' reveals the most competitive candidates ever]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  20. ^ Moon, Wan-sik (December 28, 2024). 장다아, 'AAA 2024' 신인상 수상..성장 가능성 입증 [Jang Da-ah, wins Rookie of the Year award at 'AAA 2024'..Proves potential for growth]. Star News Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 30, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  21. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (June 26, 2024). [공식] '무빙'·'SNL코리아' 최다 노미..제3회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 격돌 [[Official] 'Moving' and 'SNL Korea' most nominated..Candidates clash for the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Choi, Hee-jae (September 3, 2024). 유재석, 5년 연속 올해의 브랜드 대상...변우석→뉴진스 수상 [Yoo Jae-suk wins Brand of the Year 'Grand Prize' for the fifth consecutive year...Byeon Woo-seok → NewJeans Award] (in Korean). E-Daily. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024 – via Naver.
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