Jin Jae-young is a South Korean former actress and successful businesswoman best known for her work in films and dramas in the late 1990s and 2000s. She gained recognition for roles in popular projects like the comedy hit Sex Is Zero and later transitioned into entrepreneurship, building a thriving online fashion shopping mall. Her journey from rising talent to resilient CEO living a quieter life on Jeju Island continues to interest fans seeking updates on her career, personal life, and lifestyle in 2026.
Jin Jae-young was born on January 15, 1977, in Dongnae-gu, Busan (then Busan Directly Controlled City), South Korea. As she is 49 years old. She holds South Korean nationality, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Jin Jae-young (진재영 / 陳在英) |
| Profession | Former actress, businesswoman (CEO) |
| Date of Birth | 15 January 1977 |
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Friends | Byun Jung-soo (변정수) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Current Residence | Seogwipo, Jeju Island, South Korea |
| Qualification | Handok Girls’ Vocational High School (graduated 1995) |
Career
Jin Jae-young began her career in 1995 with a commercial for Haitai’s Ivy product. The same year, she debuted as part of the first talent class at Busan Broadcasting (now KNN). Early roles included appearances in dramas such as Haepung and Good Man, Good Woman.
She built momentum through supporting parts and variety work in the late 1990s. A major breakthrough arrived with the 2002 comedy film Sex Is Zero (Saekjeuksi Gong), in which she played Kim Ji-won. The movie became a significant box-office success. She followed it with Romantic Warriors (Nangman Jagaek, 2003) as Hyang-i and continued with television work, including Prince’s First Love (2004) as Lee Hye-mi and a leading role as Ha Jae-in in the 2008 SBS drama My Sweet City (Dalkomhan Naui Doshi).
She also appeared in variety programs, notably Gold Miss is Coming as part of Good Sunday, earning a Best Teamwork Award at the 2008 SBS Entertainment Awards. After facing career challenges in the late 1990s due to a personal scandal involving her then-manager (which she denied), she experienced a period of hardship before returning to acting.
Following her 2010 marriage, she shifted primary focus to business. She co-founded and has operated the online fashion shopping mall Aura J (아우라제이) since around 2008–2010, serving as CEO. The mall achieved strong sales, with reports of annual revenue around 20 billion KRW (approximately $15–20 million at the time) in the early 2010s. She has largely stepped back from regular acting since her cameo in Entourage (2016), concentrating on entrepreneurship and a private life on Jeju. Occasional brand collaborations and social media activity continue.
Jin Jae-young Husband
Jin Jae-young married professional golfer Jin Jeong-sik (진정식, also romanized as Chung So-sik or similar), who is four years younger, in 2010. The couple shares the same family name in Chinese characters (陳). They have lived primarily in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, since around 2017. No public information confirms children.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 167 cm (5 feet 5.75 inches) |
| Weight | 46 kg (approximately 101 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark brown (typical) |
| Hair Color | Black / dark |
| Body Type | Slim / fit / athletic |
Jin Jae-young Drama List
Films
- First Kiss / Shall We Kiss? (1998) – Hong Cherry (special appearance)
- If (2000) – Oh So-young / supporting
- Sex Is Zero (2002) – Kim Ji-won
- Romantic Warriors / Crazy Assassins (2003) – Hyang-i
Dramas / Sitcoms
- Haepung (PSB, 1995) – Mi-soon
- Papa (1996) – supporting
- A Bluebird Has It (1997) – Jin So-ra
- Ready, Go! (MBC, 1997–1998)
- Man in Crisis (MBC, 2002) – Soon-ok
- Prince’s First Love (MBC, 2004) – Lee Hye-mi
- My Sweet City / My Sweet Seoul (SBS, 2008) – Ha Jae-in / Jane
- Entourage (tvN, 2016) – cameo
Social Media Presence
Jin Jae-young maintains an Instagram account (@jinjaeyoung_con.t), where she shares lifestyle photos, fitness, travel, and personal updates. Wikipedia has referenced Twitter/X presence in the past, though activity levels vary. Specific follower counts fluctuate and are best checked directly on the platforms. She is less active on other major channels such as YouTube or TikTok in a public capacity.
FAQs
Who is Jin Jae-young?
She is a South Korean former actress turned businesswoman, known for films like Sex Is Zero and operating the online mall Aura J.
How old is Jin Jae-young ?
She is 49 years old (born January 15, 1977).
Is Jin Jae-young married?
Yes, she has been married to professional golfer Jin Jeong-sik since 2010.
Where does Jin Jae-young live?
She resides in Seogwipo on Jeju Island, South Korea
What is Jin Jae-young’s most famous role?
Many recognize her from Sex Is Zero (2002) and the drama My Sweet City (2008).
Does Jin Jae-young still act?
She has largely stepped away from regular acting since the mid-2010s, focusing on business and private life, with occasional appearances.