Ja Young Jo

Jo A Young

  • Name: Jo A Young
  • Native name: 조아영
  • Given name: Ah Young
  • Also Known as: Ayoung, Jo A Yeong, Jo Ah Young, 조자영
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: May 26, 1991
  • Age: 34
Jo Ja Young, known professionally as Jo A Young, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and member of DAL SHABET (달샤벳; also stylized as DAL★SHABET). She obtained a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting Entertainment from Dongduk Women's University.

In late 2010, rumors about a possible new girl group began circulating online. The producing duo, E-TRIBE, who had created GIRLS' GENERATION's mega-hit "Gee" and Lee Hyo Ri's "U-Go-Girl", were linked as the persons in charge of creating this new group. They quickly denied the rumors. but a few months later, Dreamcatcher Company (드림캐쳐 컴퍼니; formerly known as Happy Face Entertainment) formally announced the group.

She made her debut in January 2011 as DAL SHABET's lead rapper, vocalist and visual with their first EP, "Supa Dupa Diva". The lead single proved to be quite successful as it topped many real-time and music station charts for the majority of its promotional period.

The group underwent several lineup changes, and despite having successful singles and a solid fanbase, the company kept tinkering with their concept and looks. This confused the media and the fans as the group had no defined identity, and each comeback was met with "ambitious new looks and shocking transformations".

She made her official acting debut in January 2013 with a role in the KBS drama "Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek" and has continued her acting career ever since.

In 2016, she was one of 4 members who remained with the company and released their ninth mini-album, "Naturalness". Then, in December 2017, her contract expired, and she decided to focus on her individual activities.

In 2019, they reunited for a photo shoot and a mini-concert, and while they had talks of a possible re-launch as a 6-member group, nothing certain has happened. They have never disbanded, but none of the members remain at Dreamcatcher Company, so they continue to be on an indefinite hiatus.

She is now represented by Total Set (토탈셋).

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2021 Racket Boys
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Cho A Yeong [National Youth Team Coach] (Ep. 3, 5, 9, 13-14, 16) (Guest Role)
16
Cho A Yeong [National Youth Team Coach] (Ep. 3, 5, 9, 13-14, 16)
Guest Role
8.7
2020 My Unfamiliar Family
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Lee Jin Sook [Young] (Support Role)
16
Lee Jin Sook [Young]
Support Role
8.3
2019 Fall In Mulberry
Korean Drama, 2019, 9 eps
Han Seung Ah (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.3
2019 Best Chicken
Korean Drama, 2019, 12 eps
Moon So Dam (Support Role)
12
Moon So Dam
Support Role
7.2
2018 TV Novel: Waves, Waves
Korean Drama, 2018, 143 eps
Oh Bok Shil (Main Role)
143
Main Role
6.7
2016 Our Gap Soon
Korean Drama, 2016, 61 eps
Kim Young Ran (Support Role)
61
Kim Young Ran
Support Role
7.0
2014 Love Frequency 37.2
Korean Drama, 2014, 6 eps
Jung Sun Hee (Support Role)
6
Jung Sun Hee
Support Role
6.5
2014 Night Watchman's Journal
Korean Drama, 2014, 24 eps
Hong Cho Hee (Support Role)
24
Hong Cho Hee
Support Role
7.2
2014 Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup: 12 Years Reunion
Korean Drama, 2014, 26 eps
Park Moo Hee [Moo Chul's younger sis] (Support Role)
26
Park Moo Hee [Moo Chul's younger sis]
Support Role
7.1
2013 Someday
Korean Drama, 2013, 5 eps
Lee Ji-eun (Main Role)
5
Lee Ji-eun
Main Role
7.3
2013 Jang Ok Jung
Korean Drama, 2013, 24 eps
Princess Myung An (Support Role)
24
Princess Myung An
Support Role
7.8
2013 Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek
Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps
Kong Sun Hye (Support Role)
16
Kong Sun Hye
Support Role
6.7
2011 Dream High
Korean Drama, 2011, 16 eps
[Baek Hee’s Kirin student] (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)
16
[Baek Hee’s Kirin student] (Ep. 16)
Guest Role
8.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2022 Workplace Picnic Goal
Korean Movie, 2022,
(Main Role)
Main Role
7.1
2016 Kim's Dilcusha-Life Goes On
Korean Movie, 2016,
(Bit part)
Bit part
0.0
2013 No Breathing
Korean Movie, 2013,
Se Mi (Support Role)
Se Mi
Support Role
7.7
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2022 tvN O'PENing: XX+XY
Korean Special, 2022, 4 eps
Joo Soo Jeong (Support Role)
4
Joo Soo Jeong
Support Role
7.4
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2016 Fact iN Star
Korean TV Show, 2016, 200 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
200
(Ep. 1)
Guest
8.2
2016 Duet Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2016, 47 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 21) (Guest)
47
[Panelist] (Ep. 21)
Guest
8.2
2015 Game of Thrones: Superman Returns vs. 1 Night 2 Days
Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps
[Team 1 Night 2 Days] (Regular Member)
1
[Team 1 Night 2 Days]
Regular Member
7.8
2014 2014 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2014, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.6
2013 Beatles Code 3D
Korean TV Show, 2013, 18 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
18
(Ep. 6)
Guest
7.3
2013 Real Men
Korean TV Show, 2013, 97 eps
[Special appearance] (Ep. 39) (Guest)
97
[Special appearance] (Ep. 39)
Guest
8.0
2012 Hidden Singer
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 13) (Guest)
17
[Panelist] (Ep. 13)
Guest
7.7
2012 Miss and Mister Idol
Korean TV Show, 2012, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
1
Regular Member
7.9
2012 Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 24) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 24)
Guest
7.9
2011 2011 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2011, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2011 Top Gear Korea
Korean TV Show, 2011, 13 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
13
(Ep. 8)
Guest
0.0
2010 Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 258) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 258)
Guest
7.9
2010 Beatles Code
Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps
(Ep. 29) (Guest)
71
(Ep. 29)
Guest
7.8
2009 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Guest)
336
Guest
7.9
2003 Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 613) (Guest)
664
(Ep. 613)
Guest
7.9
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Jo A Young

Ja Young Jo
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  • First Name: Ja Young
  • Family Name: Jo
  • Native name: 조아영
  • Also Known as: Ayoung, Jo A Yeong, Jo Ah Young, 조자영
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: May 26, 1991
  • Age: 34

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