Won Jin-ah (원진아) Age, Drama List, Career, Net Worth

Won Jin-ah is a South Korean actress recognized for her natural and emotionally grounded performances across television dramas and films. She rose to prominence with her lead role in the 2017 JTBC drama Rain or Shine (also known as Just Between Lovers) and has since built a steady career in both commercial and critically noted projects, including the Netflix series Hellbound. Her ability to portray complex, relatable characters has made her a familiar and respected presence in Korean entertainment.

Won Jin-ah was born on March 29, 1991, in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. As , she is 35 years old. She holds South Korean nationality, and her zodiac sign is Aries.

Personal Details

Full Name	Won Jin-ah (원진아)
Profession	Actress
Date of Birth	29 March 1991
Age	35
Birthplace	Cheonan, South Chungcheong, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Friends	Kim Hee-jung (김희정)
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Current Residence	South Korea (Seoul area)
Qualification	Hoseo University (Culture Planning – dropped out); Cheonan Girls’ High School

Career

Won Jin-ah began her acting career in 2015 with short films, including Catchball, and supporting roles in features such as The Chosen: Forbidden Cave and The Age of Shadows (2016). She worked part-time while attending countless auditions.

Her major breakthrough came in 2017 when she was cast as the female lead Ha Moon-soo in the JTBC romantic melodrama Rain or Shine (Just Between Lovers), selected from over 100 candidates. The role earned her the Best New Actress award at the 2018 APAN Star Awards and a nomination at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

She followed this with the medical drama Life (2018) opposite Lee Dong-wook and Cho Seung-woo, then took the lead in the fantasy romance Melting Me Softly (2019). Film roles included Steel Rain (2017), Money (2019), and Long Live the King (2019). In 2021 she appeared in She Would Never Know, the Netflix series Hellbound (as Song So-hyun), and the ensemble film A Year-End Medley. Later projects include Unicorn (2022), The Defects (2025), Secret: Untold Melody (2025), and The Judge Returns (2026).

She was previously under Yooborn Company and signed with Artist Company in 2023. She has also performed on stage, including roles in Hometown Spring (2021) and Faust (2023 as Gretchen).

Physical Appearance

Height	163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Weight	Approximately 48 kg (106 lbs)
Eye Color	Dark brown / Black
Hair Color	Black / Dark brown
Body Type	Slim
Blood Type	B

Drama List

Television / Streaming Series:

• Rain or Shine / Just Between Lovers (2017–2018) – Ha Moon-soo
• Life (2018) – Lee No-eul
• Melting Me Softly (2019) – Go Mi-ran
• She Would Never Know (2021) – Yoon Song-ah
• Hellbound (2021) – Song So-hyun
• Unicorn (2022) – Ashley (Shin Sae-byeok)
• The Defects (2025) – Kim A-hyeon
• The Judge Returns (2026) – Kim Jin-a

Films (selected):

• Catchball (2015, short) – Jang Min-young
• The Chosen: Forbidden Cave (2015) – Supporting role
• The Age of Shadows (2016) – Nun
• No Tomorrow (2016) – Suk-hoon’s wife
• Steel Rain (2017) – Ryeo Min-kyung
• Money (2019) – Park Si-eun
• Long Live the King (2019) – Kang So-hyun
• Voice / On the Line (2021) – Mi-yeon
• A Year-End Medley (2021) – Baek Lee-young / Yi-yeong
• Secret: Untold Melody (2025) – Yoo Jung-ah / Jeong-ah

Won Jin-ah Net Worth

No official net worth figure has been publicly confirmed. Estimates from various sources in prior years have ranged roughly between $1 million and $5 million. Her income primarily comes from acting fees for dramas and films, potential brand endorsements, and related entertainment activities.

Social Media Presence

• Instagram: @j0i3n2a9 (primary and most active account; follower counts fluctuate and should be checked directly for the latest figure)

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