Jang Young-nam
Known for
Born in Seoul in 1973, Jang Young-nam trained in theater in the 1990s and has become one of South Korea's most respected supporting players. She is a fixture of Korean prestige cinema, including the crime drama Nameless Gangster (2012), the historical epic The Handmaiden (2016) directed by Park Chan-wook, and the acclaimed Little Forest (2018). On television she featured in the political thriller Vagabond (2019) and the family drama Reflection of You (2021). Her strength lies in grounded mothers, sisters and neighbors carrying quiet grief with dignity, and she is one of the industry's most reliable character actresses.
Jang Young-nam
46 Movies
35 Series
Born in Seoul in 1973, Jang Young-nam trained in theater in the 1990s and has become one of South Korea's most respected supporting players. She is a fixture of Korean prestige cinema, including the crime drama Nameless Gangster (2012), the historical epic The Handmaiden (2016) directed by Park Chan-wook, and the acclaimed Little Forest (2018). On television she featured in the political thriller Vagabond (2019) and the family drama Reflection of You (2021). Her strength lies in grounded mothers, sisters and neighbors carrying quiet grief with dignity, and she is one of the industry's most reliable character actresses.
Movies
Plays Choi Myung-ju
Project Wolf Hunting
2022
Plays Teacher
Badland Hunters
2024
Plays Dong-hyuk's Mother
Escape
2024
Plays Jae-kyoung
Night in Paradise
2020
Plays Dr. Im Se-eun
Seobok
2021
Plays Ha Tea-seon
The Neighbors
2012
Plays Sun-yi's Mother
A Werewolf Boy
2012
Plays Section Chief Han
The Negotiation
2018
Plays Deok-soo's Mother
Ode to My Father
2014
Plays Park So-yeon
Confidential Assignment
2017
Plays Myung-joo
Metamorphosis
2019
Plays Park So-yeon
Confidential Assignment 2: International
2022
Plays President Baek
Cobweb
2023
Plays Hye-ji
Friend: The Great Legacy
2013
Plays Crybaby Ghost
Hello Ghost
2010
Plays Culinary School Instructor
Hindsight
2011
Plays Team Leader Hong
My Girlfriend Is an Agent
2009
Plays San-wol
Love, Lies
2016
Plays Dam-deok
What a Man Wants
2018
Plays Su-jeong
Hansel & Gretel
2007
Plays Hyun-jung
Innocent Witness
2019
Plays Gye-jung
Pain
2011
Plays Hee-jung
RV: Resurrected Victims
2017
Plays Section Chief Bang
Harmony
2010
Plays Gi-joon's Older Sister
Finding Mr. Destiny
2010
Plays Sang-ah's Mother
Miss Baek
2018
Plays Kim Young-hee
Remember You
2016
Plays Do-soon
Firefighters
2024
Plays Su-kyeong
Possessed
2009
Plays Jang Pal-nyeo
The Quiz Show Scandal
2010
Plays Azooma
Azooma
2013
Plays Neighbor
Love Is a Crazy Thing
2005
Plays Correction Officer
My Son
2007
Plays Yeo Il
Righteous Ties
2006
Plays Jong-bun's Mother
Snowy Road
2015
Plays Eun-joo's Aunt
The Classified File
2015
Plays Soo-bin
The King's Case Note
2017
Plays Kim Aryeo
Hero
2022
Plays Jung-ha
Homeward Bound
2025
Plays Ko Soo-min
I Have a Date with Spring
2018
Plays Hyun-sook
4PM
2024
Plays Yoo Jin-joo
Murder, Take One
2005
Plays Editor
Goodbye Mom
2009
TV Shows
Plays Ma Jin-Hee
The Birth of a Family
2012
Plays Choi Hye-jin
Queen's Flower
2015
Plays Princess Wonsung
The King in Love
2017
Plays Kwon Eun-hee
Goddess of Marriage
2013
Plays Gyun Woo's mother
My Sassy Girl
2017
Plays Kim Ok-Hee
Lovely Horribly
2018
Plays Choi Hee-sang
Find Me in Your Memory
2020
Plays Song Young-ju
IN-SEOUL
2019
Plays Ha-myeong's Mother
Pinocchio
2014
Plays Cho Seol
Chosun Police
2007
Plays Lee Eun-Bi
Women of the Sun
2008
Plays Cha Kyung-hee
The Devil Judge
2021
Plays Noh Hee-sook
Three Daddies with One Mommy
2008
Plays Choi Sung-eun
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
2016
Plays Tak So-Jung
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
2018
Plays King's mother
The Crowned Clown
2019
Plays Jang Seo-jin
Crash Course in Romance
2023
Plays Sung Choon-yang
Cheer Up
2022
Plays Il-hwa
My Country: The New Age
2019
Plays Royal Queen Dowager Park
Captivating the King
2024
Plays Oh Mi Ja
I Love Lee Tae Ri
2012
Plays Jung So-yun
Nobody Knows
2020
Plays Seo Hye-suk
Love Next Door
2024
Plays Park Haeng-ja
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
2020
Plays Do Jin-sook
The Veil
2021
Plays Lee Mi-ryun
Miss Mamma Mia
2015
Plays Ma Jin-suk
Like Flowers in Sand
2023
Plays Kim Ok-hee
Our Unwritten Seoul
2025
Plays Queen Dowager
The East Palace
2026
Plays Do Jin-sook
Moebius Project 2012: The Veil
2021
Latest Trailers
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Firefighters
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The East Palace
Queen Dowager · 8 episodes
2026
TV
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Kwak Hyeon-nam · 1 episode
2025
TV
O’PENing
Kwak Hyun-nam · 1 episode
2025
TV
Homeward Bound
Jung-ha
2025
Film
Our Unwritten Seoul
Kim Ok-hee · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
The Tyrant
Mrs. Gwan (Eps 1) · 1 episode
2024
TV
Firefighters
Do-soon
2024
Film
4PM
Hyun-sook
2024
Film
Love Next Door
Seo Hye-suk · 16 episodes
2024–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jang Young-nam and where are they from?
Jang Young-nam is 52 years old, born on November 25, 1973 in Seoul, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Jang Young-nam?
Jang Young-nam is best known for roles in Badland Hunters, Project Wolf Hunting, Night in Paradise.
How many movies has Jang Young-nam been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Jang Young-nam has appeared in 46 movies and 35 TV shows.
What was Jang Young-nam's first movie?
The career of Jang Young-nam began with Push! Push! (1997).
What is Jang Young-nam's most recent movie or series?
Jang Young-nam's most recent release is The East Palace, which premiered on July 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Jang Young-nam appeared in?
On television, Jang Young-nam has appeared in It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, Pinocchio, Love Next Door.
Jang Young-nam
1973-11-25 · Seoul, South Korea
Jang Young-nam (장영남) is a South Korean actress. She was born on November 25, 1973.