Jo Eun-ji is a South Korean actress and film director known for her distinctive supporting roles across film and television for more than two decades. She debuted in the early 2000s and later expanded into directing, earning recognition for both her acting and her work behind the camera. Her career reflects steady presence rather than constant leading roles, with memorable turns in both commercial and independent projects.
Jo Eun-ji was born on February 10, 1981, in Daejeon, South Korea. As she is 45 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Jo Eun-ji (조은지) |
| Other Name | Cho Eun-ji |
| Profession | Actress, Film Director |
| Date of Birth | 10 February 1981 |
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | Daejeon, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Christianity (reported in some sources) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Friends | Kim In-seo (김인서) |
| Current Residence | South Korea |
| Qualification | Dongshin High School |
Career
Jo Eun-ji began as a model in the late 1990s before making her acting debut in Im Sang-soo’s 2000 film Tears (also known as Nunmul), playing the role of Ran. She received a Best New Actress nomination at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for the performance.
Throughout the 2000s and 2010s she built a reputation through supporting roles in films such as The President’s Last Bang, My Scary Girl, Forever the Moment (for which she won Best New Actress at the Chunsa Film Art Awards), The Concubine (Baeksang Arts Awards Best Supporting Actress), and The Villainess. She also took leading roles in independent films including Driving with My Wife’s Lover and Sunshine Love.
On television she appeared in dramas such as Lovers in Paris, 18 vs. 29, Personal Taste, Let’s Eat 2, Oh My Venus, Lost (2021), and Strangers Again (2023). In addition to acting, she directed short films and made her feature directorial debut with the comedy Perhaps Love (2021, also known as Genre Only Romance), which earned her the Best New Director award at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards.
She remains active under Prain TPC.
Jo Eun-ji Husband
Jo Eun-ji married Park Jung-min, CEO of talent agency Prain TPC, on May 24, 2014. The couple met in 2006 when he became her manager and began dating in 2009. There is no public information confirming children as of 2026. She keeps her personal life relatively private while maintaining a long professional and personal partnership with her husband.
Physical Appearance
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 48 kg (106 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Type | Slim |
Jo Eun-ji Drama List
Selected Films
- Tears (2000) – Ran
- Forever the Moment (2008)
- The Concubine (2012) – Geum-ok
- The Villainess (2017) – Kim Sun
- Sunshine Love (2015)
- Perhaps Love (2021) – Director
- Additional supporting and leading roles in independent and commercial films
Selected Television Dramas
- Lovers in Paris (2004)
- 18 vs. 29 (2005)
- Personal Taste (2010)
- Let’s Eat 2 (2015)
- Oh My Venus (2015)
- Lost (2021) – Soon-gyu
- Strangers Again (2023) – Kang Bi-chwi
She has also directed short films and contributed as a screenwriter on selected projects.
Jo Eun-ji Net Worth
Jo Eun-ji’s estimated net worth is in the range of $1–3 million USD. Her income comes from long-term acting work in film and television, directing projects, and related entertainment activities. Exact figures are not publicly confirmed.
FAQs
How old is Jo Eun-ji ?
She is 45 years old (born February 10, 1981).
Is Jo Eun-ji married?
She has been married to Park Jung-min, CEO of Prain TPC, since 2014.
Has Jo Eun-ji won awards?
Yes. Notable wins include Best New Actress at the Chunsa Film Art Awards, Best Supporting Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards (The Concubine), and Best New Director at the Baeksang Arts Awards (Perhaps Love).