Jang Da Ah
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Jang Da Ah

장다아
  • Korean Name:장다아
  • Birthday:May 5, 2001
  • Nationality:South Korean
  • Height:168 cm
  • MBTI Type:ENTJ
  • Blood Type:O
  • Occupation:Actress
  • Years Active:2024-Present
  • Agency:King Kong by Starship
  • Education:Ewha Womans University College of New Industry Convergence
  • SNS:Instagram: @alla_da_a

Biography

Jang Da‑ah is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her breakout performance as Baek Ha-rin in the television drama Pyramid Game (2024) and for her role in My Troublesome Star (2025). Represented by King Kong by Starship, Jang has quickly established herself as a rising talent in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Early Life and Education

Jang Jin-young was born on May 5, 2001, in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. She grew up in Seoul with her family, which includes her younger sister, Jang Won-young, a member of the K-pop girl group IVE.

From a young age, Jang showed an interest in performance and the visual arts. She pursued her education with a focus on creative disciplines, attending Seoul Arts High School before enrolling at Ewha Womans University, where she studied in the New Industry Convergence College.

Career

Modeling Debut and Agency Signing (2023)

On April 7, 2023, Jang signed with King Kong by Starship, a major South Korean talent agency. At the same time, she publicly debuted as a model, appearing in promotional campaigns for the contact lens brand Acuvue. This marked her first professional appearance in the entertainment industry.

Acting Debut and Breakthrough (2024)

Jang made her acting debut in February 2024 with the TVING original drama Pyramid Game, based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name. She portrayed Baek Ha-rin, a complex and psychotic antagonist, garnering positive attention for her compelling performance in a lead role.

Her performance in Pyramid Game led to increased recognition and solidified her transition from modeling to acting.

Continued Acting Work (2025–present)

In 2025, Jang starred in the television series My Troublesome Star, playing the younger version of Im Se-ra / Bong Cheong-ja, sharing the screen with notable actors in a high-profile role that further expanded her acting portfolio.

Filmography

Television series

  • Pyramid Game (TVING, 2024) as Baek Ha-rin
  • My Troublesome Star (ENA, 2025) as Young Im Se-ra / Bong Cheong-ja

Awards and Honours

  • Asia Artist Awards (2024) – Rookie of the Year – Television/Film (Won)
  • APAN Star Awards (2024) – Best New Actress (Nominated)
  • Brand of the Year Awards (2024) – Female Rookie Actress (Won)

Fun Facts

  1. She is the older sister of Jang Wonyoung (IVE)
  2. Jang Da-ah made her acting debut directly in a leading role, which is rare for rookie actresses.
  3. She officially debuted as a public figure through a contact lens commercial
  4. She is known to be quiet, observant, and introspective rather than bubbly.
  5. She gained the nickname “Rookie Monster Actress” after Pyramid Game
  6. She studied at Ewha Womans University