Uhm Jung Hwa

Uhm Jung Hwa started her career an entertaining by becoming a top Korean female singer in 1993.

In that year, she released her debut studio album, Sorrowful Secret, which contained various popular songs, such as Sad Expectation, A Love Only Heaven Permits, and Tell Me.

Not only in music, but Jung Hwa also expanded her career as an actress and started to appear as a minor role for some small screens, such as Police (1994), Angel Inside the Mask (1995), and Park Bit-na (1997).

In 2000s, she focused more in the acting industry by taking various different roles.

Not only that, but Jung Hwa also tried to experiment with various musical genres and her favorite was electronic music.

Four years later, in 2004, she made a release of her album, Self Control.

In 2005, she got her acting career breakthrough after appearing in All for Love and Princess Aurora, which later was followed by For Horowitz (2006) and Five Senses of Eros (2009).

After that, Jung Hwa then appeared in other movies, Bestseller (2010), Dancing Queen (2012), and Montage (2013) which rewarded her various awards.

She then came back to the television by joining drama A Witch’s Love, and later was continued by her appearance in You Are Too Much (2017).

In 2020, Jung Hwa formed a supergroup Refund Sisters with Jessi, Hwasa, and Lee Hyori, and released the debut single Don’t Touch Me in October 2020.

Two years later, in 2022, she came back to the drama Our Blues.

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Profile

Real Name: Uhm Jung Hwa (엄정화)
Stage Name: Uhm Jung Hwa (엄정화)
Nickname: Jung Hwa
Birthday: August 17, 1969
Birthplace: Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 164 cm (5’4″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
Religion: –
Profession: Actress, Singer, Dancer
Education: –
Hobbies: –
Parents: Uhm Jin Ok (father), Yoo Gyeong Sook (mother)
Siblings: Uhm Taewoong (brother), Uhm Jung Sun, Uhm Jung Hye
Boyfriend: –
Facebook: –
Twitter: @love_tangle
Instagram: @umaizing
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Facts

Jung Hwa was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but fortunately, she was recovered in May 2010.
During that time, she opened up that she was a little afraid to do surgery.
She wanted that her struggle fighting cancer can inspire others.
Jung Hwa wants to use her talents and influence in a meaningful way.
Her mother was a music teacher.
Jung Hwa’s mother was died in a motorcycle accident.
Her mother was passed away when she was just 6 years old.
Her brother, Tae Woong, is an actor.
After her father died, Jung Hwa’s family struggled financially.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Okay Madam (2020), as Mi Young
Wonderful Nightmare (2015), as Yeon Woo
Venus Talk (2014), as Shin Hye (cable channel CP)
Top Star (2013), as presenter at Blue Dragon Awards (cameo)
Montage (2013), as Ha Kyung
In My End is My Beginning (2013), as Lee Jung Ha
Dancing Queen (2011), as Uhm Jung Hwa
Mama (2011), as Dong Sook
Best Seller (2010), as Hee Soo
Five Senses of Eros (2009), as Lee Jung Ha
Haeundae (2009), as Lee Yu Jin
Insadong Scandal (2009), as Bae Tae Jin
Love Now (2007), as Seo Yu Na
Seducing Mr. Perfect (2006), as Min Joon
For Horowitz (2006), as Kim Ji Soo
Princess Aurora (2005), as Jung Soon Jung
All For Love (2005), as Hur Yu Jung
Mr. Hong (2004), as Yun Hyeju
Singles (2003), as Dongmi
Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (2002), as Yeon Hee
How to Top My Wife (1994)
On a Windy Day We Must Go to Apgujeong (1993)
Marriage Story (1992), as Disc Jockey

Drama Series

Our Blues (tvN | 2022), as Go Mi Ran
You Are Too Much (MBC | 2017), as Yoo Ji Na
A Witch’s Love (tvN | 2014), as Ban Ji Yeon
He Who Can’t Marry (KBS2 | 2009), as Jang Mun Jeong
Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung (SBS | 2007), as Oh Soo Jung
December Fever (2004)
Only You (KBS2 | 2003)
Beautiful Sin (SBS | 1997)
Police (KBS2 | 1994)

Singles

Hop In (2020) – ft. Hwasa, DPR Live
She (2017)
Ending Credit (2017)
Dreamer (2016)
Watch Me Move (2016)
D.I.S.C.O Part 2 (2008) – ft. G-Dragon
D.I.S.C.O (2008) – ft. T.O.P
Come 2 Me (2006)
Eternity (2004)
All Go Away (2001)
Crack (2000)
Escape (2000)
Cross (1999)
Festival (1999)
I Don’t Know (1999)
Invitation (1998)
Poison (1998)
After Love (1997)
Rose of Betrayal (1997)
A Love Only Heaven Permits (1996)
Sad Expectation (1996)
Pupil (1993)

TV Shows

On & Off (tvN | 2021), as cast member
Hangout with Yoo (MBC | 2020), as cast member

Awards

MBC Entertainment Awards 2020 – Excellence Award in Music/Talk Category – Female – Hangout with Yoo
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2014 – Best Actress – Montage
Korean Culture Entertainment Awards 2013 – Best Actress – Montage
Grand Bell Awards 2013 – Best Actress – Montage
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2013 – Best Leading Actress – Montage
Baeksang Arts Awards 2012 – Best Actress (Film) – Dancing Queen
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2010 – Best Actress – Bestseller
Korean Music Awards 2007 – Best Electronic Dance Album – Prestige
Baeksang Arts Awards 2003 – Best Actress (Film) – Marriage Is a Crazy Thing
Golden Disk Awards 2000 – Bonsang Award (Song Division) – Escape
Mnet Asian Music Awards 1999 – Best Female Artist – I Don’t Know

Nominations

MBC Drama Awards 2017 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Weekend Drama – You Are Too Much
Grand Bell Awards 2015 – Best Actress – Wonderful Nightmare
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2014 – Montage
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2012 – Best Leading Actress – Dancing Queen
Grand Bell Awards 2009 – Best Supporting Actress – Tidal Wave
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2008 – Best Female Artist – Disco ft. T.O.P
Korean Film Awards 2006 – Best Actress – For Horowitz
Blue Dragon Film Awards 1995 – Best Supporting Actress – How to Top My Wife
Grand Bell Awards 1993 – Best New Actress – On a Windy Day We Must Go to Apgujeong