Portrait of Won Jin-ah

Won Jin-ah

Acting

Biography

Won Jin-ah (born March 29, 1991, in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea) is a South Korean actress best known for her versatile performances in film and television. She made her screen debut in 2015 with short films and supporting roles in feature movies such as "The Chosen: Forbidden Cave" and "The Age of Shadows." Won's breakthrough came in 2017 when she landed the lead role in the drama series "Rain or Shine" (also known as "Just Between Lovers"), earning critical acclaim and a Best New Actress win at the APAN Star Awards. Won Jin-ah's notable television credits include "Life" (2018), "Melting Me Softly" (2019), "She Would Never Know" (2021), "Hellbound" (2021), "Unicorn" (2022), "The Defects" (2025), and "Judge Lee Han-young" (2025). Her film work features prominent roles in "Steel Rain" (2017), "Money" (2019), "Long Live the King" (2019), "Voice" (2021), "A Year-End Medley" (2021), and "Secret: Untold Melody" (2025). Recognized for her nuanced acting and wide range, Won Jin-ah continues to receive praise for her performances in melodrama, medical, fantasy, and thriller genres. She remains active in both television and film, establishing herself as a leading actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Born: March 29, 1991

Place of Birth: Cheonan, South Chungcheong, South Korea

Filmography

2025
The Defects

as Kim Ah-hyun

2024
2023
2022
Unicorn

as Ashley

2021
2021
Hellbound

as Song So-hyun

2021
On the Line

as Mi-yeon

2021
She Would Never Know

as Yoon Song-ah

2019
Melting Me Softly

as Go Mi-ran

2019
Long Live the King

as Kang So-hyeon

2019
Money

as Park Si-eun

2018
Life

as Lee No-Eul

2017
Steel Rain

as Ryeo Min-kyung

2017
Just Between Lovers

as Ha Moon-Soo

2016
Bye By Bi

as Hye-ri

2016
No Tomorrow

as Seok-hoon's wife