Jung Eun-chae is a South Korean actress and former model known for her distinctive presence in both art-house films and mainstream dramas. She first gained critical attention through her leading role in Hong Sang-soo’s Nobody’s Daughter Haewon and has since expanded into popular television series such as The King: Eternal Monarch, Pachinko, Anna, and Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born.
Jung Eun-chae was born Jung Sol-mi on November 24, 1986, in Busan, South Korea. As she is 39 years old. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius, and she is a South Korean national.
Jung Eun-chae Wikipedia
| Full Name | Jung Eun-chae (정은채) |
| Real Name | Jung Sol-mi (정솔미) |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Former TV Host |
| Date of Birth | 24 November 1986 |
| Age | 39 |
| Birthplace | Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Friends | Go Bo-gyeol (고보결) |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Current Residence | South Korea |
| Qualification | Central Saint Martins (Textile Design, incomplete) |
| Height | 170–172 cm |
| Weight | Approximately 51–52 kg |
| Blood Type | B |
| Agency | Project Hosoo |
Career
Jung Eun-chae began her career as a commercial model and received the CF Model of the Year award at the 2011 Asia Model Festival Awards. She made her acting debut in the 2010 film Haunters. She chose the stage name Jung Eun-chae because her real name was similar to that of veteran actress Park Sol-mi.
Her breakthrough came in 2013 with the leading role in Hong Sang-soo’s Nobody’s Daughter Haewon, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and earned her Best New Actress awards from the Buil Film Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics. She continued working with Hong Sang-soo in Hill of Freedom (2014) and appeared in commercial films such as The Fatal Encounter (2014), The King (2017), and The Great Battle (2018).
On television she appeared in My Bittersweet Life (2011) and Dr. Frost (2014). She gained wider recognition with Return (2018) and The Guest (2018). In 2020 she played dual roles in the fantasy drama The King: Eternal Monarch. Later highlights include Pachinko (Apple TV+, 2022–2024) as young Kyung-hee, Anna (2022) as Hyun-joo, Your Honor (2024), and Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024) as Moon Ok-gyeong. She has continued with projects into 2025–2026, including Honour and other series.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 170–172 cm (5 feet 7–8 inches) |
| Weight | Approximately 51–52 kg (112–115 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black / Dark brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Drama List
Selected Television Dramas / Series
- My Bittersweet Life (2011) – Go Eun-nim
- Dr. Frost (2014) – Yoon Sung-ah
- Return (2018) – Geum Na-ra
- The Guest (2018) – Kang Gil-yeong
- The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) – Goo Seo-ryung / Goo Eun-ah
- Pachinko (2022–2024) – Young Kyung-hee
- Anna (2022) – Lee Hyun-joo
- Your Honor (2024) – Kang So-young
- Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024) – Moon Ok-gyeong
- Honour (2026) – Kang Shin-jae
Selected Films
- Haunters (2010) – Choi Young-sook
- Nobody’s Daughter Haewon (2013) – Haewon
- Hill of Freedom (2014) – Nam-hee
- The Fatal Encounter (2014) – Wol-hye
- The Table (2017) – Kyung-jin
- The King (2017) – Park Si-yeon
- The Great Battle (2018) – Shi-mi
- Someone You Loved (2023) – A-yeong
Social Media Presence
Jung Eun-chae is active on Instagram (commonly associated with @jungeunchae_). Exact follower counts fluctuate. She maintains a relatively low profile on other platforms such as X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
FAQs
What is Jung Eun-chae’s real name?
Her real name is Jung Sol-mi. She uses Jung Eun-chae as her stage name.
How old is Jung Eun-chae?
She is 39 years old (born November 24, 1986).
What is Jung Eun-chae best known for?
She is known for Nobody’s Daughter Haewon, The King: Eternal Monarch, Pachinko, Anna, and Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born.
Did Jung Eun-chae study abroad?
Yes. She lived in London for about eight years and studied Textile Design at Central Saint Martins.
Has Jung Eun-chae won awards?
Yes. She received Best New Actress awards for Nobody’s Daughter Haewon and later recognition including an Excellence Award at the 2024 APAN Star Awards.
What is Jung Eun-chae’s height?
She is approximately 170–172 cm (5 feet 7–8 inches) tall.