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With over 15 years of experience under her belt, Hwang Jung Eum is undoubtedly a veteran in the Korean entertainment world. She initially debuted as a member of girl group Sugar in 2001, but left the group in 2004 to pursue solo career as an actress. Her portrayals of various characters over the years, from helpless weaklings to comedic gag queens, elevated her to be one of the most recognizable actresses today, particularly when it comes to rom-coms. Not only is she laugh-out-loud funny, she can also display a wide range of emotions. Let’s take a look at some of her most famous works to date.
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High Kick Through The Roof (2009 – 2010)
Though she’s been seen in supporting roles previously, Hwang Jung Eum’s portrayal of a broke but optimistic college student in this drama truly shot her to mainstream popularity. She was able to make her fictional character so relatable and lovable that it resonated immensely with students, and earned her a number of awards, the most notable one being the Best New Actress Award. This drama kicked off the journey to many other great roles that made the actress a global Kdrama favorite.
Secret Love (2013)
For many Kdrama fans, this tear-jerking melodrama was the first introduction to the amazing emotional range that Hwang Jung Eum is capable of. This drama was so popular that it aired in three other countries, and proved Hwang Jung Eum’s versatility in acting. It was amazing to watch her switch from joy to pain and then anger all in seconds. As expected, her role in this drama got her a several awards, including the Top Excellence Award and Best Couple Award with co-star Ji Sung.
Kill Me Heal Me (2015)
This drama was one big emotional roller coaster ride for its viewers. Everything from outrageous comedy to downright tragedy was put into creating this great drama. Once again, Hwang Jung Eum teams up with co-star Ji Sung to deliver fantastic chemistry while stealing hearts with her realistic portrayal of a closet klutz who likes to pretend she has it all together. The actress not only earned much deserved recognitions in awards for this drama, but also expanded her global popularity.
March 12, 2015She Was Pretty (2015)
Shortly after the Kill Me Heal Me success, Hwang Jung Eum reunites with her “ex-brother” Park Seo Joon and creates screen-burning chemistry with him in She Was Pretty. She further solidifies herself as a comedy queen with her silly role in this rib-cracking rom-com, where she easily convinces the audience that she’s indeed a pretty girl who lost both her beauty and confidence. Her performance was highly commended by both fans and critics, as the drama became a white-hot sensation in 2015.
Lucky Romance (2016)
In her most recent hit drama Lucky Romance, Hwang Jung Eum pairs with a relatively new comer Ryu Jun Yeol in a modern, tech savvy, rom-com. She plays a heroine with a penchant for superstitious beliefs, a bigger heart, and an equally strong brain. It’s no wonder that the calculative hero can’t help but fall in love with this charming oddball. They make a great pair of misfits with their polar opposite personalities, bringing the audience laughters and heartaches alike.
July 14, 2016