Uhm Jung-hwa
Birth dateAugust 17, 1969 (age 57)
Birth placeChechon, North Chungcheong, South Korea
RelativesUhm Tae-woong (brother)
OccupationSinger · actress · designer
Years active1987–present
Uhm Jung-hwa
GenreK-pop · dance · electropop
LabelMystic89 · KeyEast · Sony BMG · UMG · EMI · YG · Saram
Past member ofRefund Sisters
Websiteilovejunghwa.com
Uhm Jung-hwa
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Hangul%엄정화
Hanja嚴正化

Uhm Jung-hwa (; born August 17, 1969)[1] is a South Korean singer, actress and dancer. Uhm is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, finding success in both music and film.[2] Her legacy and career reinventions have given her the nickname of "Korean Madonna".[3][4]

Uhm began her career in 1989 as a chorus member for the broadcasting company MBC. She starred in the romantic drama film On a Windy Day, We Must Go to Apgujeong (1993) and released her debut studio album Sorrowful Secret that same year. Though both releases found limited audiences, the album's lead single, "Pupil", helped to establish a sensual image for Uhm.

She pivoted to dance music with the single "Sad Expectation" (1996), and found success with "Rose of Betrayal" (Korean: 배반의 장미) from her third studio album, After Love (1997). Subsequent album releases Invitation (1998) and 005.1999.06 (1999) were bolstered by a string of hit singles: "Poison", "Invitation", "I Don't Know" (Korean: 몰라), and "Festival", which gained status as her signature songs.

In 2001, Uhm began to focus on her acting career. Her performance in the erotic comedy Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (2002) won Best Actress at the 39th Baeksang Arts Awards, a category she received another nomination for with Princess Aurora (2006) and won again with Dancing Queen (2012).[5]

Her 2000s musical output saw declining commercial reception but greater appeal with critics. Uhm began experimenting with electronica on Self Control (2004), and funk on Prestige (2006), the latter of which won Best Dance and Electronic Album at the 4th Korean Music Awards. In 2008, she experienced a commercial resurgence with the single "D.I.S.C.O". Following a nearly decade-long hiatus from music, she released her tenth studio album The Cloud Dream of the Nine in 2017.

Biography

Early life

Uhm Jung-hwa, born on August 17, 1969, in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, is the second of four children to her father, Uhm Jin-ok, and mother, Yoo Kyung-sook. Her siblings include an older sister, Uhm Jung-hye, a younger sister, Uhm Jung-sun, and a younger brother, the actor Uhm Tae-woong. Her father, a trumpet player and middle school music teacher who majored in music at Seorabol College of Arts, died in a motorcycle accident in 1974. Following his death, the family faced a difficult financial situation, with Uhm even having to live in a school cafeteria dormitory.[6][7]

She graduated from Cheongjeon Elementary School and Uirim Girls' Middle School in Jecheon. She then attended Jecheon Girls' High School before transferring to Bukwon Girls' High School in Wonju, Gangwon-do, from which she graduated in 1989. Uhm recalled traveling to Seoul during her high school years to attend a Deulgukhwa concert. She became well-known for her singing skills after transferring to Bukwon Girls' High School. Her friends would line up to request songs from her during school picnics and talent shows.[6]

After high school, Uhm moved to Seoul, where she worked part-time at a café while her mother ran a street food stall selling tteokbokki and fish cakes. In 1989, she passed audition for the MBC Chorus, beginning her career as a member of its 12th class. Uhm revealed that she was initially rejected because the formal recruitment process only hired college graduates. However, she was later able to join through a special recruitment. During this period, she also worked part-time as a chorus member at the Holiday Inn Seoul, which was operated by Lee Joo-il. While in the MBC Chorus, she made connections in the entertainment industry, including with Yang Hyun-suk.[6]

Music career

1990s

Uhm Jung-hwa officially debuted as a singer in 1993 with her first studio album Sorrowful Secret. By the mid-90s she established herself as one of the top Korean female singers and entertainers, with a series of hit singles: "Sad Expectation" (Korean: 슬픈 기대), "A Love Only Heaven Permits" (Korean: 하늘만 허락한 사랑), "Rose of Betrayal" (Korean: 배반의 장미), and "Tell Me" (Korean: 말해 줘).[8][9]

Uhm's fourth studio album, Invitation, introduced a new mature side of the singer. The music video for its title track caused a lot of controversy due to its suggestive nature. Invitation quickly became one of the highest selling albums of the year and received positive reviews from critics and fans.

She released two of her most recognizable singles of her career, "Poison" and "Invitation" (Korean: 초대). She remained successful the following year, in 1999, with her fifth studio album 005.1999.06.[10][11]

As of 2020 she currently released ten studio albums, two compilation albums and one extended play.

2000s–present

During the 2000s, Uhm began to focus more on her acting career and committed herself to taking a variety of acting roles. She also began to pursue and experiment with different musical genres, in particular electronica. In 2004, she released her double album Self Control, which featured songs composed by Jung Jae-hyung, Fractal and Roller Coaster. Music critics praised Uhm for her ability to reinvent her image and sound.

After a two-year break from the music scene, she released her ninth studio album Prestige. Throughout the year she released two singles, "Come 2 Me" and "Song of the Wind" (Korean: 바람의 노래), each enjoyed positive critical reception. In early 2007, she won a Korean Music Award for Best Electronic Dance Record.

In the summer of 2008, she released her first EP titled D.I.S.C.O with help from her longtime friend Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment. The lead single "D.I.S.C.O" featured T.O.P, a member from the popular boy band Big Bang. The EP was one of the best-selling albums by a female artist in 2008, and was further promoted by the digital single "D.I.S.C.O Part 2" which was a remix version of "D.I.S.C.O" and featured G-Dragon, the leader of BigBang.

After an eight-year-long hiatus Uhm announced that she would be releasing her first new album since D.I.S.C.O in 2008, the album title would be The Cloud Dream of the Nine. She revealed that she would be releasing the album in two parts, the first part would be released on December 27, 2017, and the second part at a later date. Uhm performed the title tracks "Watch Me Move" and "Dreamer" on Gayo Daejeon along with "D.I.S.C.O", she would also perform the two tracks on MCountdown on the January 5. One year after the release of Part 1, Uhm revealed through her Instagram account that she was in the preparation stage of her comeback with part 2 of The Cloud Dream of the Nine.

In the summer of 2020, Uhm joined with singers Lee Hyori, Jessi, and Hwasa to form the "supergroup" Refund Sisters. Their first single, "Don't Touch Me" debuted in October 2020, and reached #1 on the Gaon chart.[12]

Acting career

Uhm has established herself as one of South Korea's top actresses. She is known for her roles in the films Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (2002), Singles (2003), Princess Aurora (2005), Seducing Mr. Perfect (2006),Tidal Wave (2009) and Dancing Queen (2012) which became one of the highest-grossing movies in Korea. She has won two Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actress, in 2002 for Marriage is a Crazy Thing and again in 2012 for Dancing Queen.

In 2022, Uhm is back on the small screen with the tvN drama Our Blues, which is their comeback on the small screen in 5 years since 2017.[13]

Fashion line

Uhm launched her new clothing and lingerie line, "Corner Suite" and "ZHUM in New York", which made $10M USD within three months of its release. "Corner Suite" became an instant hit when the line debuted on online markets, which immediately sold out, and putting the line with more home shopping channels as for its demand.[14][unreliable source?]

Personal life

Health

Uhm was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but fully recovered after surgery in May 2010.[15][unreliable source?] Uhm said she felt a little afraid leading up to the surgery, but rather than being discouraged by the pain she was experiencing, she made up her mind to dedicate herself to helping others by inspiring them. "I want to use my talent and influence in a meaningful way", she said.[16]

Image and impact

Artists who have cited Uhm as an influence or role model include BoA,[17] Lee Hyori,[18] Baek Ji-young,[19] Sandara Park,[20] Tiffany Young,[21] Jung Eun-chae,[22] Son Dam-bi,[23] Kim Yoon-ji,[24] Dal Shabet's Ah Young,[25] Laboum's Solbin,[26] and Apink's Park Cho-rong.[27]

In 2021, she was selected as Jury member for Actor and Actress of the Year Award in 26th Busan International Film Festival held in October.[28]

She also has been known to be called "The Queen of Charisma"[29] and is also considered to be a sex symbol.[30]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[31][32]
Sorrowful Secret
  • Released: July 1993
  • Label: Samsung
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
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Uhm Jung Hwa 2
  • Released: January 1996
  • Label: Samsung
  • Formats: CD, cassette
After Love (Korean: 후애)(後愛)
  • Released: March 1997
  • Label: E&E Media
  • Formats: CD, cassette
Invitation
  • Released: August 6, 1998
  • Label: Nuri Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
005.1999.06
  • Released: June 17, 1999
  • Label: Nuri Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
1
Queen of Charisma
  • Released: November 1, 2000
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, cassette
3
Hwa (Korean: )
  • Released: October 30, 2001
  • Label: Istar Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
5
Self Control
  • Released: February 17, 2004
  • Label: YBM Seoul Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
3
Prestige
  • Released: October 26, 2006
  • Label: Sony BMG
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
17
The Cloud Dream of the Nine22

Compilation albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[31]
Best...My Songs
  • Released: September 19, 1998
  • Label: E&E Media
  • Formats: CD, cassette
All Details
  • Released: December 28, 1999
  • Label: Nuri Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
10

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[31]
D.I.S.C.O
  • Released: June 30, 2008
  • Label: YG Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
18

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[42]
"Pupil" (눈동자)1993Sorrowful Secret
"Sad Expectation" (슬픈기대)1996Uhm Jung Hwa 2
"A Love Only Heaven Permits" (하늘만 허락한 사랑)
"Rose of Betrayal" (배반의 장미)199770After Love
"After Love" (후애 (後愛))
"Poison"19987Invitation
"Invitation" (초대)19
"I Don't Know" (몰라)1999005.1999.06
"Festival"
"Cross" (크로스)All Details
"Escape"2000Queen of Charisma
"Crack" ()
"All Go Away" (다가라)2001Hwa
"Eternity"2004Self Control
"Invitation" (tvN Remix) (초대 tvN Remix)2006
"Come 2 Me"Prestige
"Come 2 Me" (New Remix)
"D.I.S.C.O"
feat. T.O.P
2008D.I.S.C.O
"D.I.S.C.O Part 2"
feat. G-Dragon
"Watch Me Move"2016The Cloud Dream Of The Nine
"Dreamer"70
"Ending Credit"201787
"She"
"Hop in" (호피무늬)
feat. Hwasa, DPR Live
2020[a]
Peak chart positions are from the Gaon Digital Chart, which was established in 2010.

OSTs

TitleYearAlbum
"Pupil" (눈동자)1993On a Windy Day, We Should Go To Apkujeong Dong OST
"Luxury good" (럭셔리 굳)2002Boss X File OST
"Narration"2003Wife OST
"Recipe" (레시피)2009He Who Can't Marry OST
"Call My Name"
with Dancing Queens
2012Dancing Queen OST
"Second Chance"
with Dancing Queens feat. Cheetah
"Let Me Cry"2017You Are Too Much OST
"Who am I?" (나는 누구?)
feat. Duk Bae
"Emerald" (에메랄드)

Other appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"October - As always" (10월 October - 늘 그렇듯)2001ZOY Project 1st
"My love, crybaby" (내사랑 울보)2002Jeon Yeong-Rok's 30th Anniversary Dedication Album "Legend"
"Sad Christmas"
Lee Jae-hoon feat. Leessang, Uhm Jung-hwa
2005White winter 2005
"Love is" (사랑이란)2008Song Book
"Time passes with you (Original Ver.)" (시간은 그대와 흘러 (Original Ver.))
Jung Jae-hyung feat. Lucid Fall, Uhm Jung-hwa
2009Promenade

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1992Marriage StoryDisc Jockey
1993On a Windy Day We Must Go to Apgujeong
1994Blue SeagullJoshuavoice
How to Top My WifeManula jugigi
2002Marriage Is a Crazy ThingYeon-hee
2003SinglesDong-mi
2004Mr. Handy, Mr. HongYoon Hye-Jin
2005All for LoveHur Yu-jung
Princess AuroraJung Soon-jung
2006For HorowitzKim Ji-soo
Seducing Mr. Perfect
2007Love NowSeo Yu-na
2009Insadong ScandalBae Tae-jin
Tidal WaveYoo-jin
Five Senses of ErosLee Jung-ha
2010BestsellerBaek Hee-soo
2011MamaDong-sook
2012Dancing QueenHerself
2013In My End Is My BeginningLee Jung-ha
MontageHa-kyung
2014Venus TalkJung Shin-hye
2015Wonderful NightmareLee Yeon-woo
2020Okay! MadamMi Young
2023Miss FortuneLee Ji-hye[43][44]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1990Sarang
1992The Wild
1993Good Morning Youngdong
Sisters
1994The Rich People Also Cry
Police
Close One Eye
Mystery Melodrama
1995Human Theater
Angel Inside the Mask
Remember to Love
1996Intimacy Between Father and Son
1997Park Bit-na
Star
Beautiful SinAreumdawoon Joe
2003WifeAhnae
2004Tropical Nights in December
2007Get Karl! Oh Soo-jungOh Soo-jung[45][46]
2009He Who Can't MarryJang Moon-jung[47][48]
2014A Witch's LoveBan Ji-yeon[49][50]
2017You Are Too MuchYoo Ji-na / Kim Hye-jung[51]
2022Our BluesGo Mi-ran[52]
2023Doctor ChaCha Jeong-suk[53][54]
2025My Troublesome StarIm Sera / Bong Cheong-ja

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020Hangout with YooCast MemberEpisode 56–68
2021On & OffSeason 2[55]
2023Dancing Queens on the Road[56]

Stage

Theatre

List of Theater Play(s)
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1997Taxi Driver – Where Are You Going? (택시 드리벌 - 당신은 어디까지 가십니까?)Hwa-yi[57][58]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
APAN Star Awards2023Top Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesDoctor Cha[59]
Baeksang Arts Awards2003Best Actress – FilmMarriage Is a Crazy Thing
2006Best Actress – FilmPrincess Aurora
2012Best Actress – FilmDancing Queen
2024Best Actress – TelevisionDoctor Cha[60][61]
Blue Dragon Film Awards1995Best Supporting ActressHow to Top My Wife
2006Best ActressFor Horowitz
2012Best ActressDancing Queen
2013Best ActressMontage
Busan Film Critics Awards2006Best ActressPrincess Aurora
Chunsa Film Art Awards2010Best ActressBestseller
2014Best ActressMontage
CJENM Visionary Awards[b]20242024 VisionaryUhm Jung-hwa[62]
Donga TV Fashion Beauty Award2006Fashion IconUhm Jung-hwa
Gala Dinner Party sponsored by FKCCI2007Friendship AwardUhm Jung-hwa
Golden Cinematography Awards1993Best Supporting ActressOn a Windy Day We Must Go to Apgujeong
2004Special AwardMr. Handy
Golden Disc Awards1998Bonsang Award (Song Division)"Poison"
1999Bonsang Award (Song Division)"I Don't Know"
2000Bonsang Award (Song Division)"Escape"
Grand Bell Awards1993Best New ActressOn a Windy Day We Must Go to Apgujeong
2007Best ActressFor Horowitz
2009Best Supporting ActressTidal Wave
2012Best ActressDancing Queen
2013Best ActressMontage
2015Best ActressWonderful Nightmare
Jecheon International Music and Film Festival2021JIMFFACEUhm Jung-hwa[63]
KBS Drama Awards2003Excellence Award, ActressWife
KBS Song Festival2001Main PrizeUhm Jung-hwa
Korean Culture Entertainment Awards2013Best ActressMontage
Korean Film Actors Association2013Popular Film Star AwardMontage
Korean Film Awards2006Best ActressFor Horowitz
Korean Music Awards2007Best Electronic Dance AlbumPrestige
MBC Drama Awards2004Top Excellence Award, ActressTropical Nights in December
2017Grand Prize (Daesang)You Are Too Much
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Weekend Drama
MBC Entertainment Awards2020Excellence Award in Music/Talk Category – FemaleHangout with Yoo[64]
MBC Gayo Daejejeon200130-years-old and Above AwardUhm Jung-hwa
Mnet Asian Music Awards1999Best Female Artist"I Don't Know"[65][66]
Best Dance Performance
2000Best Female Artist"Cross"[67]
2001Best Female Artist"Crack"[68]
2008Best Female Artist"Disco" ft. T.O.P[69]
Best House & Electronic
Best Music Video
SBS Drama Awards2007Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesGet Karl! Oh Soo-jung
SBS Gayo Daejeon2000Main PrizeUhm Jung-hwa
2001

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
PublisherYearListicleRankRef.
Forbes2024Korea Power Celebrity 4023rd[70]
The Screen20192009–2019 Top Box Office Powerhouse Actors in Korean Movies25th[71]

Notes

  1. ^ "Hop in" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 59 on the component Gaon Download Chart.[72]
  2. ^ Visionary Awards, which started in 2020, selects and awards people who lead roles in the Korean entertainment industry. It highlights the meaning and achievements of a person whose chosen trend keywords penetrated the entertainment industry, including broadcasting, movies, music, and performances, and presents the next vision of the cultural sector with outstanding achievements and influence.[73]

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