Jang Jin-young (), known professionally as Jang Da-ah (; born May 5, 2001), is a South Korean actress and model under King Kong by Starship. She is best known for her role as Baek Ha-rin in Pyramid Game.
Early life Jang Da-ah was born in Ichon-dong, Seoul, South Korea, on May 5, 2001. She has a younger sister, Jang Won-young, who is a member of the South Korean girl group Ive.
Career On April 7, 2023, Jang signed with King Kong by Starship. The report stated that she would debut as an actress and go by the stage name Jang Da-ah. Her profile was revealed along with her first appearance in public as a model for Acuvue. On May 26, the agency confirmed that Jang would make her acting debut in the TVING original drama Pyramid Game (2024) based on the Naver webtoon of the same name. The series aired in February 2024 with Jang playing the lead role of Baek Ha-rin, a mysterious and popular student whose elegant appearance belied a sociopathic personality. Jang came to international attention for her role, which was positively received by critics, with NME praising Jang for her authentic characterization of the cold-blooded, narcissistic Baek Ha-rin. For her performance, she was nominated for Best New Actress at the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards and the 10th APAN Star Awards, and won Rookie of the Year at the 9th Asia Artist Awards. For her sophomore effort, Jang starred in the 2025 ENA series My Troublesome Star as the young version of Uhm Jung-hwa's character, Im Se-ra. In 2026, Jang made her film debut with the horror film Salmokji: Whispering Water, playing Moon Se-jeong, a young PD who runs a horror vlog channel.
Endorsements In April 2023, Jang made her modeling debut in an advertisement for Acuvue. In May, she became the new muse of beauty brand Suiskin. In May 2025, Jang modeled for South Korean clothing brand Kenneth Lady. As a model, Jang has been featured in publications such as Cine21, Allure Korea, Men Noblesse, and Singles Korea.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2026 Salmokji: Whispering Water Moon Se-jeong
Television series Year Title Role 2024 Pyramid Game Baek Ha-rin 2025 My Troublesome Star young Im Sera / Bong Cheong-ja
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result APAN Star Awards 2024 Best New Actress Pyramid Game Asia Artist Awards 2024 Rookie of the Year – Television/Film Blue Dragon Series Awards 2024 Best New Actress Brand of the Year Awards 2024 Female Rookie Actress Jang Da-ah Buil Film Awards 2026 Best New Actress Salmokji: Whispering Water
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External links
Jang Da-ah on Starship