Uhm Jung-hwa
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Uhm Jung-hwa is a South Korean female Korean pop
artist and actress. Uhm began her career as a chorus member of MBC
, one of the three major South Korean broadcasting companies, in 1989. She made her film debut in the 1992 film Marriage Story and released her first album Sorrowful Secret, in 1993 on Samsung Music.
She is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, and numerous Korean female artists recognise her as a role model.
, North Chungcheong, South Korea. She is the second child of Uhm Jin-ok, a music teacher who died in a motorcycle accident when she was four, and Yoo Gyeong-sook. Her younger and only brother Uhm Tae-woong is an actor. Following her father's death, her family found themselves in a difficult financial situation.
(1999) which sold well over 900,000 copies. This established her as the "Queen of Korean Pop" in South Korea.
, beginning with her eighth studio album Self Control (2004) which received praise from music critics for re-inventing her image and sound.
Her ninth studio album Prestige enjoyed a positive critical reception and won her a Korean Music Award
.
In 2008 she released her first EP
D.I.S.C.O after signing a new contract with one of Korea
's top record companies YG Entertainment
. The lead single D.I.S.C.O featured popular boy band member T.O.P (entertainer) from the group Big Bang
. The EP
was successful and was further promoted by the digital single D.I.S.C.O PT.2 which also featured G-Dragon
from Big Bang (South Korean band).
, for which she won a Paeksang Arts Awards
for Best Actress. She is also known for her roles in the films Singles
, Princess Aurora
and Haeundae
which became one of the highest grossing movies in Korea
.
We are Yoggy - A Yoga VHF - 2002
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
artist and actress. Uhm began her career as a chorus member of MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
, one of the three major South Korean broadcasting companies, in 1989. She made her film debut in the 1992 film Marriage Story and released her first album Sorrowful Secret, in 1993 on Samsung Music.
She is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, and numerous Korean female artists recognise her as a role model.
Childhood and youth
Uhm was born in JecheonJecheon
Jecheon is a city in Chungcheongbuk-do , South Korea. The city is a major railway junction , served by the Jungang, Chungbuk and Taebaek Lines. Jecheon has scenic surroundings and several tourist spots like the Uirimji Reservoir, Cheongpung Lake and Cheongpung Cultural Properties Complex...
, North Chungcheong, South Korea. She is the second child of Uhm Jin-ok, a music teacher who died in a motorcycle accident when she was four, and Yoo Gyeong-sook. Her younger and only brother Uhm Tae-woong is an actor. Following her father's death, her family found themselves in a difficult financial situation.
1990s
Uhm Jung Hwa officially debuted as a singer in 1993 with her first album Sorrowful Secret in 1993. By the mid-90s she established herself as one of the top Korean singers, with a series of hit singles and albums such as Sad Expectation ' onMouseout='HidePop("62071")' href="/topics/005.1999.06">005.1999.06005.1999.06
005.1999.06 is the fifth studio album by the South Korean singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa. It spawned 4 hit singles and earned Uhm Golden Disk Awards. First released by Universal Music Korea on June 17, 1999, the album explores the dance genre, ranging from 70's style disco to house dance, and beyond...
(1999) which sold well over 900,000 copies. This established her as the "Queen of Korean Pop" in South Korea.
2000's and onwards
During the 2000s, Uhm began to focus more on her acting career by taking many acting roles, but then Uhm started to pursue different types of musical genres such as electronicaElectronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
, beginning with her eighth studio album Self Control (2004) which received praise from music critics for re-inventing her image and sound.
Her ninth studio album Prestige enjoyed a positive critical reception and won her a Korean Music Award
Korean Music Awards
The Korean Music Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea.-Categories:The event has 24 categories, including the Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Netizens' favorites and a Life Achievement Award.- Music genres :...
.
In 2008 she released her first EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
D.I.S.C.O after signing a new contract with one of Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
's top record companies YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment is a record label and talent agency founded by Korean band Seo Taiji & Boys member Yang Hyun Suk and based in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in producing R&B and hip hop music. YG stands for Yang Goon and are also the initials of the chief executive officer, Yang Hyun Suk...
. The lead single D.I.S.C.O featured popular boy band member T.O.P (entertainer) from the group Big Bang
Big Bang
The Big Bang theory is the prevailing cosmological model that explains the early development of the Universe. According to the Big Bang theory, the Universe was once in an extremely hot and dense state which expanded rapidly. This rapid expansion caused the young Universe to cool and resulted in...
. The EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
was successful and was further promoted by the digital single D.I.S.C.O PT.2 which also featured G-Dragon
G-Dragon
Aside from Big Bang, G-Dragon also made several solo appearances. After helping produce Taeyang's debut album, he recorded his own version of the album's lead single "Only Look At Me" , titled as the part two version to the song. The single was released digitally...
from Big Bang (South Korean band).
Film career
Uhm Jung hwa has established herself as one of Korea's top actresses. In 2002, she played the main role in the film Marriage Is a Crazy ThingMarriage Is a Crazy Thing
Marriage is a Crazy Thing, released 26 April 2002, is the second film by South Korean poet-turned-director Yoo Ha.- Story :Joon-yeong is a Korean professor of English literature and confirmed bachelor. But when he meets Yeon-hee on a blind date, his days of bachelorhood seem numbered...
, for which she won a Paeksang Arts Awards
PaekSang Arts Awards
PaekSang Arts Awards, also known as BaekSang Arts Awards, is an awards ceremony held annually by IS PLUS Corp, since 1965. It is to honour outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry and to garner public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas...
for Best Actress. She is also known for her roles in the films Singles
Singles (2003 film)
Singles is a 2003 romantic comedy film from South Korea, starring Jang Jin-young, Uhm Jung-hwa and Lee Beom-soo, and based on the novel Christmas at Twenty-Nine by Japanese writer Kamato Toshio. Jang won "Best Actress" for her performance as Na-nan at the 2003 Blue Dragon Film Awards.- Plot summary...
, Princess Aurora
Princess Aurora (film)
Princess Aurora is a 2005 South Korean film about a mother, grieving the death of her child, who goes on a murderous revenge spree. Though it was released with far less fanfare, its violent theme earned it comparison to Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, released the same year...
and Haeundae
Haeundae (film)
Tidal Wave is a 2009 South Korean film. Billed as South Korea's first disaster film, Haeundae is directed by Yoon Je-kyoon and stars Sol Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon and Uhm Jung-hwa.- Plot :...
which became one of the highest grossing movies in Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
.
Fashion Line
Uhm Jung-hwa launched her new clothing & lingerie line, ‘Corner Suite‘ and ‘ZHUM in New York‘, which made 10 million USD within 3 months of its release. ‘Corner Suite’ became an instant hit when the line debuted on online markets. The line immediately sold out. Future plans include putting her line of clothes on more home shopping channels, as the demand for it is great.Korean Albums
| Album Title | Release Date | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| *SORROWFUL SECRET | 1993 | - |
| *슬픈기대 | 1996 | - |
| *後愛 | 1997 | - |
| **BEST....My Songs | 1998 | 314,131 |
| *Invitation | 1998 | 850,000 |
| 005.1999.06 005.1999.06 005.1999.06 is the fifth studio album by the South Korean singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa. It spawned 4 hit singles and earned Uhm Golden Disk Awards. First released by Universal Music Korea on June 17, 1999, the album explores the dance genre, ranging from 70's style disco to house dance, and beyond... |
1999 | 900,373 |
| *All Details | 1999 | 150,000+ |
| *Queen of Charisma | 2000 | 645,021 |
| *花 | 2001 | 400,403 |
| *SELF CONTROL | 2004 | 210,000+ |
| *Prestige | 2006 | 100,342+ |
| *D.I.S.C.O (EP) | 2008 | 80,022+ |
Korean Digital Singles
- tvN Remix version (2006)
- Come 2 Me NEW REMIX (2006)
- D.I.S.C.O PT.2 (2008)
Films
- Dancing Queen (2012)
- Mama (2011)
- Bestseller (2010)
- Five Senses of ErosFive Senses of ErosFive Senses of Eros is a 2009 South Korean omnibus film by five directors.-Plot:His Concern*A man is attracted by the woman sitting across from him on a train ride to Busan. He gets off the train after her, even though it's not his stop. He gets her phone number...
(2009) - HaeundaeHaeundae (film)Tidal Wave is a 2009 South Korean film. Billed as South Korea's first disaster film, Haeundae is directed by Yoon Je-kyoon and stars Sol Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon and Uhm Jung-hwa.- Plot :...
(2009) - Insadong ScandalInsadong ScandalInsadong Scandal is a 2009 South Korean film is about a cold-hearted mogul hired art restoration expert and his group to steal the Joseon dynasty masterpiece.-Cast:*Kim Rae-won ... Lee Kang-Jun*Uhm Jung-hwa ... Bae Tae-Jin...
(2009) - Changing Partners (2007)
- Seducing Mr. PerfectSeducing Mr. PerfectSeducing Mr. Perfect, alternatively known as Seducing Mr. Robin, is a South Korean film, released on December 7, 2006. It was written and directed by Sang-woo Kim and stars Uhm Jung-hwa as Min Joon and Daniel Henney as Robin Heiden.-Plot summary:...
(2006) - My Piano (2006)
- Princess AuroraPrincess Aurora (film)Princess Aurora is a 2005 South Korean film about a mother, grieving the death of her child, who goes on a murderous revenge spree. Though it was released with far less fanfare, its violent theme earned it comparison to Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, released the same year...
(2005) - All for Love (2005)
- Mr. Handy (2004)
- SinglesSingles (2003 film)Singles is a 2003 romantic comedy film from South Korea, starring Jang Jin-young, Uhm Jung-hwa and Lee Beom-soo, and based on the novel Christmas at Twenty-Nine by Japanese writer Kamato Toshio. Jang won "Best Actress" for her performance as Na-nan at the 2003 Blue Dragon Film Awards.- Plot summary...
(2003) - Marriage Is a Crazy ThingMarriage Is a Crazy ThingMarriage is a Crazy Thing, released 26 April 2002, is the second film by South Korean poet-turned-director Yoo Ha.- Story :Joon-yeong is a Korean professor of English literature and confirmed bachelor. But when he meets Yeon-hee on a blind date, his days of bachelorhood seem numbered...
(2002) - How to Top My Wife (1994)
- Blue Seagull (1994)
- On a Windy Day We Must Go to Apgujeong (1993)
TV series
- He Who Can't MarryThe Man Who Can't Get Married (2009 TV series)The Man Who Can't Get Married is a South Korean remake of the Japanese romantic comedy, Kekkon Dekinai Otoko.-Synopsis:...
(KBS, 2009) - Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung (SBS, 2007)
- Tropical Nights in December (MBC, 2004)
- Wife (KBS, 2003)
We are Yoggy - A Yoga VHF - 2002
External links
- Official website
- Uhm Jung Hwa at Trifecta Entertainment home page