Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1991-03-29
- Born Place: Cheonan, South Chungcheong, South Korea
Also Known As:
Won Jin Ah, 원진아, ウォン・ジナ, 元真儿, 元真兒, وون جین-آه
Won Jin-ah
Won Jin-ah is a prominent South Korean actress born on March 29, 1991, in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do. She initially faced challenges gaining admission to acting programs but pursued her dream, eventually making her acting debut in the 2015 film "The Chosen: Forbidden Cave." She gained significant recognition for her lead role in the 2017 JTBC romantic melodrama "Rain or Shine" (also known as "Just Between Lovers"), for which she won Best New Actress at the 6th APAN Star Awards and earned a Baeksang Arts Award nomination. Her versatility has been showcased in a variety of roles across television and film. Notable TV dramas include the medical drama "Life" (2018), "Melting Me Softly" (2019) opposite Ji Chang-wook, "She Would Never Know" (2021), and the highly acclaimed Netflix fantasy series "Hellbound" (2021). Her film credits include "Steel Rain" (2017), "Long Live the King" (2019), "A Year-End Medley" (2021), and the upcoming remake "Secret: Untold Melody" (2025), where she plays the enigmatic Jung-a. She has also joined the cast of the highly anticipated second season of "Squid Game." Won Jin-ah is currently represented by Yooborn Company and is known for her compelling performances and ability to embody diverse characters.
