Get to Know Jang Nara, the Actress and Soloist Who Successfully Brought Home the Daesang Award at the SBS Drama Awards 2024

Jang Nara was born on March 18, 1981. This 43-year-old actress and singer has been active in the entertainment industry in Korea & China since 2001.

Her father is a theater actor, producer, and director. Her brother, Jang Seung Won, is also an actor and the CEO of their agency, Rawon Culture, which was founded by their father.

After graduating from high school, Jang Nara continued her studies at Chung Ang University majoring in Theater and Film in 2000. She only completed her studies in 2010 due to her busy work schedule since her debut as an actress.

In her acting career, Jang Nara first appeared on the television show NEW NONSTOP and gained attention for her visuals and cute character. So far, Jang Nara has appeared in dozens of Korean films and dramas and has successfully brought home a series of awards thanks to her outstanding acting skills.

Jang Nara also has a career in the music world and released a Mandarin-language album. Her first Mandarin album was a huge success and made her the first foreign musician in China to sell over 1 million copies.

The most popular Korean dramas starring Jang Nara include GOOD PARTNER (2024), MY HAPPY ENDING (2023), SCHOOL 2013 (2012), GO BACK COUPLE (2017) and HELLO MONSTER (2015).

In her career as a singer, Jang Nara joined SM Entertainment in 2001. Initially underestimated, the soloist released her first album which sold 300,000 copies, and her song titled Confession and the April Story topped various Korean music charts.

Jang Nara has ended her single status by marrying her boyfriend, who is 6 years younger and not from the celebrity circle. Their wedding took place on June 26, 2022. Her husband is a cinematographer, and they first met on the set of the drama VIP (2019).