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 her role 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][5] The report stated that she would debut as an actress and go by the stage name Jang Da-ah.[9] Her profile was revealed along with her first appearance in public as a model for Acuvue.[10][11] On May 26, the agency confirmed that Jang would make her acting debut in the TVING original drama Pyramid Game (2024) based on the Naver webtoon of the same name.[12] The series aired in February 2024 with Jang playing the lead role of Baek Ha-rin, a mysterious and popular student whose elegant appearance belied a sociopathic personality.[13][14][15] Jang came to international attention for her role, which was positively received by critics, with NME praising Jang for her authentic characterization of the cold-blooded, narcissistic Baek Ha-rin.[16][17][18] For her performance, she was nominated for Best New Actress at the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards and the 10th APAN Star Awards, and won Rookie of the Year at the 9th Asia Artist Awards.[19][20][21] For her sophomore effort, Jang starred in the 2025 ENA series My Troublesome Star as the young version of Uhm Jung-hwa's character, Im Se-ra.[22] In 2026, Jang made her film debut with the horror film Salmokji: Whispering Water, playing Moon Se-jeong, a young PD who runs a horror vlog channel.[23]

Endorsements

In April 2023, Jang made her modeling debut in an advertisement for Acuvue.[11] In May, she became the new muse of beauty brand Suiskin.[24] In May 2025, Jang modeled for South Korean clothing brand Kenneth Lady.[25] As a model, Jang has been featured in publications such as Cine21,[26] Allure Korea,[27] Men Noblesse,[28] and Singles Korea.[29]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2026 Salmokji: Whispering Water Moon Se-jeong [23]

Television series

Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Pyramid Game Baek Ha-rin [13]
2025 My Troublesome Star young Im Sera / Bong Cheong-ja [30]

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 [20]
Asia Artist Awards 2024 Rookie of the Year – Television/Film Won [21]
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2024 Best New Actress Nominated [19]
Brand of the Year Awards 2024 Female Rookie Actress Jang Da-ah Won [31]

References

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