Jung Yun-ha (Korean: 정윤하; born March 4, 1986) is a South Korean actress active in theatre, film, and television. She began her career in modeling and advertising before transitioning to acting, gaining recognition for supporting and guest roles in numerous high-profile Korean dramas and films, including blockbusters such as "Exhuma" (2024) and "12.12: The Day" (2023, also known as "Seoul Spring"). She has been praised for her performances in Netflix series like "The Trunk" (2024) and has maintained a consistent presence in both mainstream productions and theatre.
Early life and education
Jung Yun-ha was born on March 4, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea. She has parents and older sister.She earned a bachelor's degree in History and International Studies from Seoul Women's University and a master's degree in Performing Arts from Chung-Ang University Graduate School. In June 2024, she completed a short-term Acting Fundamentals course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.Her MBTI personality type is INFJ-T, and her Enneagram is 1w9. She is a fan of the LA Dodgers baseball team.
Career
Jung Yun-ha debuted in 2007 as a model, appearing in U.S. advertisements for brands including The Brittany NY, Verizon, and H Mart. She became particularly well-known for her extensive work in commercials, notably appearing in 12 LG Electronics advertisements, which earned her the nickname "LG's official model." Over the years, she featured in campaigns for brands such as Amorepacific, Asiana Airlines, Chevrolet, Starbucks, Hyundai Card, IKEA, Kia Motors, and others.She transitioned into acting, debuting in television dramas around 2015 and building a career with frequent supporting, guest, and bit-part roles. She has appeared in major films that surpassed 10 million admissions, including "Exhuma" (2024) as Park Ji-yong's wife and "12.12: The Day" (2023) as Madame Park.In theatre, she has performed in productions such as "Nest" (2016) as Yoon Eun-jung, "Poison" (2023) as Jung Seo-hyun, and the upcoming "Let's Go to Karaoke and... Talk?" (2025) as Bo-kyung.She was previously represented by C-JeS Studio (signing in April 2023) before moving to her current agency, Saram Entertainment.
Personal life
In May 2024, Jung Yun-ha publicly shared that she had been diagnosed with cancer around early 2023, underwent surgery, and initially received a benign tumor result from a post-surgery biopsy. However, she announced a recurrence of the cancer and was seeking a second opinion, with tests not yielding positive results at that time. She expressed the emotional weight of the news and requested understanding as she planned to focus on her health, potentially taking a hiatus.In a later update shared around late 2024 (following her role in "The Trunk" (2024)), she opened up about her ongoing battle, noting that she was receiving good treatment and feeling much healthier. She reflected on how the experience brought clarity to her life, prompting her to prioritize her health, personal preferences, family relationships, and overall well-being. She expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans and strangers, which surprised her and her family.
In popular culture
Jung Yun-ha has been recognized for her versatility in bit parts and supporting roles that contribute to major hits. Her performance in "The Trunk" (2024) drew particular acclaim, with fans describing her as a "scene stealer." Her long history with LG Electronics commercials remains a notable aspect of her public image.
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network/Platform | Notes |
|---|
| 2015 | "Yong Pal" | VIP's daughter | SBS | Guest |
| 2015 | "All About My Mom" ("Please, Mom") | Hoon-je's cohabitant / lover | KBS2 | Guest |
| 2017 | "Duel" | Nurse | OCN | Guest |
| 2018 | "Mistress" | Flower shop woman | OCN | Guest |
| 2018 | "The Last Empress" | Prime minister's secretary | SBS | Guest |
| 2018 | "Goodbye to Goodbye" | Flight attendant manager | MBC | Guest |
| 2019 | "The Wind Blows" | Actress | JTBC | Guest |
| 2020 | "Cheat On Me, If You Can" | Dong Kyun's ex-fiancée | KBS2 | Guest (Ep. 11) |
| 2021 | "Mine" | Chae Young (Jin Ho's mistress) | tvN | Guest (Ep. 5-6) |
| 2021 | "Mad for Each Other" | Seon Ho's wife | Netflix | Guest (Ep. 3) |
| 2022 | "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" (Parts 1 & 2) | Berlin's mother / Professor Mo | Netflix | Guest/Support (Ep. 2-3) |
| 2022–2023 | "Big Bet" ("Casino") | Mi Ja | Disney+ | Guest (Ep. 5 in S1; Ep. 3,5 in S2) |
| 2024 | "The Trunk" | Lee Seo-yeon (Jeong Won's ex-wife) | Netflix | Supporting; acclaimed performance |
| 2026 | "A Shop for Killers Season 2" | Kusanagi (Babylon East Asia branch head) | Disney+ | Supporting; upcoming |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2013 | "The Suspect" | – | Minor role |
| 2018 | "Keys to the Heart" | Bok Ja's entourage 3 | Bit part |
| 2019 | "Ashfall" ("Baekdu Mountain") | Korean interpreter | Bit part |
| 2019 | "Jesters: The Game Changers" | Gisaeng 1 / Brothel owner | Bit part |
| 2019 | "Metamorphosis" | Paramedic | Bit part |
| 2019 | "The Dude in Me" | Japanese Teacher | Bit part |
| 2021 | "Perhaps Love" ("Genre: Romance") | Audience member 1 | Guest |
| 2021 | "Sinkhole" | Young mother | Supporting |
| 2021 | "Spiritwalker" ("Fluid Escape") | Min Joo | Bit part |
| 2022 | "Emergency Declaration" | Moon Hae-jin (flight attendant) | Bit part |
| 2022 | "Confidential Assignment 2: International" | Gwang Sung's wife | Bit part |
| 2023 | "The Point Men" ("Negotiation") | Seoul task force official 4 | Guest |
| 2023 | "Killing Romance" | Movie company employee 2 | Bit part |
| 2023 | "12.12: The Day" ("Seoul Spring") | Madam Park | Bit part; 10M+ admissions film |
| 2024 | "Citizen of a Kind" | Hwaseong bank staff 1 | Bit part |
| 2024 | "Dead Man" | Bow Tie | Supporting |
| 2024 | "Exhuma" ("Pamyo") | Park Ji-yong's wife | Supporting; 10M+ admissions film |
| 2026 | "Heartman" | Editor | – |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2016 | "Nest" | Yoon Eun-jung | – |
| 2023 | "Poison" | Jung Seo-hyun | – |
| 2025 | "Let's Go to Karaoke and... Talk?" | Bo-kyung | – |
Source
Wiki, Namu.
