Jang Ki-yong
{{Short description|South Korean model and actor (born 1992)}}
{{Family name hatnote|Jang|lang=Korean}}
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| name = Jang Ki-yong
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|8|7}}
| birth_place = Ulsan, South Korea
| education = Seokyeong University (Department of Modeling and Acting)
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| agent = United Artists Agency
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| hangul = %장기용
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Jang Ki-yong ({{korean|장기용}}; born August 7, 1992) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career in the modelling industry and debuted as an actor through a guest appearance on It's Okay, That's Love (2014). He gained popularity with Confession Couple (2017) and was cast in Come and Hug Me (2018), his first-ever lead role. Jang rose to prominence with Search: WWW (2019) and My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021), and is also known for his roles in My Mister (2018), Born Again (2020) and The Atypical Family (2024).
As a model, Jang earned several awards including the "Fashion Model Award" at the 2014 Asia Model Awards and "Best Dressed Model" at the 2015 Korea's Best Dresser Swan Awards. His transition to acting earned him the accolades "Best New Actor (TV)" at the 2019 Baeksang Arts Awards, the "Excellence Award" at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards and more. Jang is also known for his endorsements with brands Estée Lauder, Lancôme, and Nivea Men.
Early life and education
Born and raised in Ulsan, South Korea, Jang Ki-yong was born on August 7, 1992, and lived with his parents and older brother.{{Cite news|title=[스타연구소①] 장기용, 모델→대세 배우 등극|trans-title=[Star Lab ①] Jang Ki-yong, Model → Trending Actor|url=http://www.obsnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1314945|website=OBS News|language=ko|author=Yoon Kyung-Chul|date=June 18, 2021|access-date=June 30, 2021}} Growing up, Jang developed an interest for fashion and photography.{{Cite news|title=[인터뷰②] 장기용 "양세종·우도환과 함께 루키로 주목, 기분 좋아"|trans-title=[Interview ②] Jang Ki-yong: "It's Nice to be Noticed as a Rookie Alongside Yang Se-jong and Woo Do-hwan"|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3170959|website=News1|language=ko|author=Kim Min-ji|date=December 5, 2017|access-date=June 30, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181736/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3170959|url-status=live}} He saw a runway video from a fashion show starring Lee Soo-hyuk on the internet in his third year at {{ill|Ulsan High School|ko|울산고등학교}} amidst his deliberation of possible future career prospects for college.{{Cite news|title=チャン・ギヨン、モデル活動を始めたきっかけは？「物静かだった子供の頃の反動で...」|url=https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2124512|website=KStyle|language=ja|author=|date=September 10, 2019|access-date=April 17, 2021|archive-date=April 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417034837/https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2124512|url-status=live}} With his growth in enjoyment for magazines and pictorials, he soon wanted to become a model;{{Cite news|title=[기획 취재] 신인모델 12인 인터뷰 장기용 "런웨이의 짜릿함, 겪어본 사람만 아는 거죠"|trans-title=[Planned Coverage] Interview with 12 New Models, Jang Ki-yong "The Thrill of the Runway, Only Those Who've Experienced it Know"|url=http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=02&c1=02&c2=02&c3=00&nkey=201201102107043&mode=sub_view|website=BNT News|language=ko|author=Kim Bo-min|date=January 10, 2012|access-date=June 30, 2021}} however, due to familial expectations, he prepared for the college entrance exam during the second semester of high school.{{Cite news|title=[스타톡] 장기용 "모델 아닌 배우로, 더 바쁘게 2017년을 보내고 싶어요"|trans-title=[Star Talk] Jang Ki-yong: "I Wish to Spend 2017 Busier as an Actor, Not a Model"|url=https://www.newspim.com/index.php/news/view/20170112000310|website=NewsPim|language=ko|author=Hwang So-jung|date=January 14, 2017|access-date=June 30, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182709/https://www.newspim.com/index.php/news/view/20170112000310|url-status=live}} After revealing his dream career to his parents, they were initially reluctant and disapproved of his career choice. Eventually he convinced them to let him follow his dream, to which his father stated: "If you really like it and can do well, do it".
To pursue his dream, Jang went to Seoul after passing the college entrance exam and enrolled in the musical acting department at Yong In University. Describing himself as a "country guy", he often fantasized about the metropolitan city and viewing the King Sejeong bronze statue in Gwanghwamun. 19-year-old Jang visited South Korean modelling agency, KPlus (now YG KPlus) in the hopes of being recruited; however, he was not immediately selected. He returned a year later and was given an opportunity to take a pictorial. Following approval from the company's staff, Jang was signed as their newest recruit.
Jang completed his tertiary education at Seokyeong University in the Department of Modeling and Acting.
Career
=2012–2018: Career beginnings and rising popularity=
At 20 years of age, Jang began his modelling career through the 2012 S/S General Idea Collection Show during Seoul Fashion Week. According to Jang, modelling slowly reversed his timid and introverted personality from childhood.{{Cite news|title=배우 장기용 "쉬고 싶지가 않아요"|trans-title=Actor Jang Ki-yong "I don't want to rest"|url=https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2019/10/21/jangkiyoung/|website=GQ Korea|language=ko|author=Kim Young-jae|date=October 21, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-date=September 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918100348/https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2019/10/21/jangkiyoung/|url-status=live}} Despite recalling his first year slow-paced, his credits in fashion shows at the time included Kolon and Caruso, and runway show credits included Loriet (로리엣) and Unbounded Avenue (언바운디드어위).{{Cite news|title=김원중·장기용 등 인기모델들의 공통점? '뮤비 출연'|trans-title=What do Popular Models such as Kim Won-jung and Jang Ki-yong Have in Common? 'Movie Appearance'|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/1461079|website=News1|language=ko|author=Kim Hyun-ah|date=December 20, 2013|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-date=September 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918100349/https://www.news1.kr/articles/1461079|url-status=live}} He was also selected as one of twelve promising rookie models by the Korea Model Association. In 2013, his presence in the music videos "The Red Shoes" and "Friday" by IU brought him public popularity. He went on to win the Fashion Model Award at the 2014 Asian Model Award ceremony in January 2014.
Jang was met with an opportunity without the requirement of an audition by the director of It's Okay, That's Love (2014) to appear with label-mate Lee Sung-kyung. His role created a buzz within South Korea despite having no lines and was dubbed the "One Second Cameo".{{cite magazine|title=Oh Boy! – Vogue Girl October 2014 Issue: Jang Ki-yong and Nam Joo-hyuk|magazine=Vogue Girl|location=Seoul}} Later that year, taking acting more seriously, Jang auditioned for The Greatest Marriage (2014). While many other actors auditioned for the role, Jang was selected as he matched the role and its image more in comparison to the others. He was also cast in the drama Schoolgirl Detectives (2014). Jang's acting portfolio extended with his supporting roles in television series' This is My Love (2015), Beautiful Mind (2016) and The Liar and His Lover (2017) alongside web-dramas We Broke Up (2015) and Love for a Thousand More (2016), both co-productions of YG Entertainment and starred label-mate Kang Seung-yoon. In 2016, he challenged himself with hip hop after being featured as a contestant in the second installation of Tribe of Hip Hop. His performance to "Doom Dada" by T.O.P of Big Bang garnered attention due to its fast-paced tempo and flow while its execution was praised despite his occupation as a model. Jang finished as a finalist among the top 10.
In 2017, he gained popularity with his supporting character in Confession Couple (2017) as Jang Na-ra's college senior.{{cite web|title=[SC초점] "좋은 자극"...양세종·우도환·장기용이 말한 '92라인'|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201712070100046770003144&servicedate=20171206|work=Sports Chosun|language=ko|author=Moon Ji-yeon|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=January 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107124437/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201712070100046770003144&servicedate=20171206|url-status=live}} Jang cited the drama as a turning point in his acting career as he received various offers to appear in commercials and television shows and felt its effects when he was approached or recognized by people in their 40s and 50s.{{Cite news|title=[INTERVIEW] Model-turned actor becomes TV heartthrob|trans-title=|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2017/12/688_239939.html|website=The Korea Times|language=en|author=Park Jin-hai|date=November 26, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142723/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2017/12/688_239939.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title=[인터뷰⑤] 장기용 "'고백부부'는 내 인생의 터닝포인트..제복핏 덕에 '나쁜녀석들' 캐스팅"|trans-title=[Interview ⑤] Jang Ki-yong: "'Confession Couple' is the Turning Point of my Life ... Casting 'Bad Guys' Thanks to the Uniform Fit"|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201909050100032030002024&servicedate=20190904|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|author=Lee Seung-mi|date=September 4, 2019|access-date=September 19, 2021}} With Yang Se-jong and Woo Do-hwan, Jang was dubbed a part of "Most Popular Actors Born in 1992" and "Rising Super Rookies" by media outlets in South Korea. After its airing, he received casting offers for various dramas including My Mister (2018). Jang chose to cast in the series for its director and writers as well as the character. It also served as an on-screen reunion with IU since 2013. After it aired, Jang gained further recognition with his role as a cold-hearted loan shark.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'나의 아저씨' 이선균-오달수-송새벽, '아저씨 삼형제' 첫 스틸 공개!|url=http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/227496|work=iMBC|language=ko|author=Kim Min-jung|date=February 20, 2018|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406212929/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/227496|url-status=live}} His performance earned him the Best New Actor award at the 6th APAN Star Awards and nominations at The Seoul Awards, marking his first as an actor.
In 2018, Jang was cast alongside Jin Ki Joo in his first leading role in the melodrama Come and Hug Me, taking on the role of a detective who has a fated relationship with his childhood friend.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[공식] '이리와 안아줘' 허준호-장기용-진기주 캐스팅 확정, 5월 중순 첫 방송|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1RX3B3A419|work=SE Daily|language=ko|author=Jung Da-hoon|date=March 23, 2018|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406212929/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1RX3B3A419|url-status=live}} His performance in the drama earned him the Best New Actor award in television at the Baeksang Arts Awards.{{cite web|title=Korea's 55th Baeksang Award Winners Include Han Ji Min, Lee Byung Hun, IU and Do Kyung Soo|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanmacdonald/2019/05/01/koreas-55th-baeksang-award-winners-include-han-ji-min-lee-byung-hun-iu-and-do-kyung-soo/#d72f9d57c1da|website=Forbes|date=May 1, 2019|access-date=May 2, 2019|archive-date=December 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221200131/https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanmacdonald/2019/05/01/koreas-55th-baeksang-award-winners-include-han-ji-min-lee-byung-hun-iu-and-do-kyung-soo/#d72f9d57c1da|url-status=live}}
=2019–present: Career breakthrough and mainstream success=
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In 2019, Jang was cast in OCN's action drama Kill It, playing a veterinarian by day and heartless killer at night.{{cite web|title=Jang Ki-yong, Nana to star in new action series|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com//view.php?ud=201901071736384381652_2|website=Kpop Herald|date=January 7, 2019|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=January 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107130329/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com//view.php?ud=201901071736384381652_2|url-status=live}} The same year, he was cast in the romance drama Search: WWW as a CEO and genius composer. Jang made his big screen debut in the crime action film Bad Guys, based on the OCN drama of the same name, which premiered in September 2019.{{cite web|title=KIM Sang-joong, Don LEE and KANG Ye-won Return for BAD GUYS: THE MOVIE KIM A-joong and JANG Ki-yong Join OCN Action Drama Screen Adaptation|url=http://koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=1&blbdComCd=601006&seq=4924&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=|website=Korean Film Biz Zone|date=August 7, 2018|access-date=August 8, 2018|archive-date=February 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209181420/http://koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=1&blbdComCd=601006&seq=4924&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=|url-status=live}}
In 2020, Jang was cast in the mystery romance drama Born Again alongside Lee Soo-hyuk and Jin Se-yeon.{{cite web|title=Jang Ki-yong, Jin Se-yeon and Lee Soo-hyuk Up for "Born Again"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/jang-ki-yong-jin-se-yeon-and-lee-soo-hyuk-up-for-born-again-138243.html|website=HanCinema|date=January 3, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2020|archive-date=February 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203123818/https://www.hancinema.net/jang-ki-yong-jin-se-yeon-and-lee-soo-hyuk-up-for-born-again-138243.html|url-status=live}}
In 2021, Jang starred in the Netflix original romantic comedy film Sweet & Sour alongside Chae Soo-bin and Krystal Jung.{{cite web|title=CHAE Soo-bin and JANG Ki-yong to Taste SWEET AND SOUR|url=http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=1&blbdComCd=601006&seq=5222&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=|website=Korean Film Biz Zone|date=September 9, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2019|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404223521/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=1&blbdComCd=601006&seq=5222&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=|url-status=live}} Jang later joined the tvN drama My Roommate Is a Gumiho, which is the first iQiyi original production drama alongside Lee Hye-ri, Kang Han-na, Kim Do-wan and Bae In-hyuk. Jang's last project before his mandatory enlistment was the SBS television series Now, We Are Breaking Up with Song Hye-kyo, Choi Hee-seo and Kim Joo-hun, all of which was pre-filmed before his departure in August ahead of its airing in November.
In February 2025, Jang signed with new agency United Artists Agency.{{cite web|last=Jo|first=Yeon-kyung|script-title=ko:장기용, 송혜교와 한솥밥 먹는다…UAA 전속계약|trans-title=Jang Ki-yong and Song Hye-kyo to Eat from the Same Pot… Exclusive Contract with UAA|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/NB12236462?influxDiv=NAVER|website=JTBC|language=ko|date=February 23, 2025|access-date=February 23, 2025}}
Personal life
=Military service=
Jang enlisted for his mandatory military service on August 23, 2021, as an active duty soldier.{{Cite web|title=[단독] 장기용, 8월23일 육군 현역 입대|trans-title=[Exclusive] Jang Ki-yong enlists in the army on August 23rd|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000924309|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Donga|language=ko|author=Yoo Ji-hye|date=July 26, 2021|access-date=July 26, 2021|archive-date=July 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726013915/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000924309|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=YG 측 "장기용 8월 23일 현역 입대, 장소-시간 비공개"(공식)|trans-title=YG side "Jang Ki-yong enlisted in active duty on August 23, location and time not disclosed" (official)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000472122|via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|author=Hwang Hye-jin|date=July 26, 2021|access-date=July 26, 2021|archive-date=July 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726020517/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000472122|url-status=live}} In the midst of his service, Jang was cast in the Korean republic's musical Blue Helmet: Meissa's Song (2022) with Chanyeol of Exo and Hyojin of ONF, marking his first musical performance.{{cite web|title=장기용x엑소 찬열x온앤오프 효진⋅승준, 육군 뮤지컬 '블루헬멧:메이사의 노래' 합류[공식]|trans-title=Jang Ki-yong x EXO Chanyeol x ONF Hyojin·Seungjun Join Army Musical 'Blue Helmet: Meisa's Song' [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004559058|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|author=Seon Mi-kyung|date=February 17, 2022|access-date=February 17, 2022|archive-date=February 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217021445/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004559058|url-status=live}} Jang served his enlistment for one year and six months in the 15th Infantry Division ahead of his discharge on February 22, 2023.{{Cite web|title=장기용, 오늘 전역합니다|trans-title=Jang Ki-yong is discharged today|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0011704477|via=Naver News|publisher=Newsis|language=ko|author=Choi Ji-yoon|date=February 22, 2023|access-date=February 22, 2023|archive-date=February 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221235913/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0011704477|url-status=live}}
Artistry
=Influences=
Throughout several occasions, Jang has viewed veteran model turned actor and label-mate Cha Seung-won as a role model in both the fields of modelling and acting since debut.{{Cite news|title=장기용, '롤모델' 차승원과 추석 극장가 대결에 "감회 새로워"|trans-title=Jang Ki-yong and 'Role model' Cha Seung-won Chuseok Theater Confrontation, "New Feeling"|url=http://www.sisaweek.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=125981|website=Sisaweek|language=ko|author=Lee Young-sil|date=September 6, 2019|access-date=June 29, 2021|archive-date=June 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629115558/http://www.sisaweek.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=125981|url-status=live}} Having transitioned from modelling to acting himself, Jang stated: "I want to be faithful to my main job, movies and dramas, and be able to stand on the runway like Cha Seung-won during the fashion show seasons."{{Cite news|title=[인터뷰②] 장기용 "롤모델 차승원 선배, 연기하며 패션쇼 서고파"|trans-title=[Interview ②] Jang Ki-yong: "Alongside Acting, Hunger for Fashion Shows like Role model Cha Seung-won"|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2017/06/395821/|website=Star Today|language=ko|author=Shin Young-eun|date=June 13, 2017|access-date=June 29, 2021|archive-date=June 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629115556/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2017/06/395821/|url-status=live}} He also wishes to break the prejudice of "models can't act", just as Cha has done.{{Cite news|title=장기용, '연기 못한다는 모델 편견 깼다'..앞으로가 기대되는 배우|trans-title=Jang Ki-yong, 'Breaking Prejudices where Models can't Act'..An Actor Who is Looked Forward to in the Future|url=http://golfhankook.hankooki.com/01_news/NewsView.php?category=365&gsno=10221985|website=Hankooki|language=ko|author=Han In-gu|date=May 31, 2018|access-date=June 29, 2021|archive-date=June 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629115556/http://golfhankook.hankooki.com/01_news/NewsView.php?category=365&gsno=10221985|url-status=live}} Jang also briefly cited South Korean veteran actor, Ha Jung-woo as a role model following his appearance on SBS' Healing Camp. Seeing Ha recall his experience prompted Jang to wish to become an actor like him in 10 or 15 years time. Among actors overseas, Jang revealed the late Australian actor, Heath Ledger, as an influence for his diverse range in roles for acting.{{Cite news|title=[인터뷰②] 장기용 "김우빈 선배와 닮았다는 얘기, 들을 때마다 좋아요"|trans-title=[Interview ②] Jang Ki-yong: "Every time I Hear I Resemble Kim Woo-bin, I Appreciate It"|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2017/12/804371/|website=Star Today|language=ko|author=Han In-gu|date=December 5, 2017|access-date=June 29, 2021|archive-date=June 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629115558/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2017/12/804371/|url-status=live}}
Impact and influence
As a model, his influence extended to model turned actor, Nam Joo-hyuk, to pursue a modelling career. His boost in confidence to wear braces also came through the encouragement of Jang, having also worn braces himself.{{Cite news|title=Why 2021 is Jang Ki-yong's year: he's Song Hye-kyo's co-star in K-drama Now We Are Breaking Up, and the My Roommate is a Gumiho actor also bagged a lead role in Netflix's Sweet and Sour|trans-title=|url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138176/why-2021-jang-ki-yongs-year-my-roommate-gumiho-star|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|author=Kenn Anthony Mendoza|date=June 21, 2021|access-date=June 22, 2021|archive-date=June 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622052535/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138176/why-2021-jang-ki-yongs-year-my-roommate-gumiho-star|url-status=live}}
Other ventures
=Endorsements=
In September 2012, South Korean brewery Oriental Brewery (OB) chose Jang alongside labelmate and winner of the third installment of Korea's Next Top Model, model Sora Choi, as their Cass Light Beer endorsement models and muse.{{Cite news|title='도수코3' 최소라. '카스라이트' 새 얼굴 선정 ...환한웃음+S라인 눈길|url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/263291|website=TVReport|language=ko|author=Shin Na-ra|date=September 21, 2012|access-date=April 30, 2021|archive-date=April 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430131039/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/263291|url-status=live}} Since then, he became advertising models for brands including Guess Korea, TBJ, Jill By Jillstuart, Philips, and Nepa.{{Cite news|title=톱 모델이 전수하는 '장기용'의 패션 칼럼 '셀럽 스타일'|trans-title=Top Models handed down 'Jang Ki-yong' Fashion Column 'Celeb Style'|url=https://moneys.mt.co.kr/news/mwView.php?type=1&no=2014042115508067658&outlink=1|website=MoneyS|language=ko|author=Lee Jae-eun|date=April 21, 2014|access-date=May 9, 2021|archive-date=May 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510144709/https://moneys.mt.co.kr/news/mwView.php?type=1&no=2014042115508067658&outlink=1|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title=네파, 전지현X장기용 화보 공개 "바람막이만 걸쳐도 핏이 달라"|trans-title=Nepa, Jun Ji-hyun X Jang Ki-yong Pictorial Released|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3286764|website=News1|language=ko|author=Kang Go-eun|date=April 11, 2018|access-date=May 9, 2021|archive-date=May 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510143357/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3286764|url-status=live}}
In March 2019, Natuur, an ice cream franchise under Lotteria chose Jang as a model for their products, a first after 7 years following their rebranding. A representative revealed Jang is highly popular among women in their 20s and 30s, which is also their largest customer demographic, thus believing he would be the perfect pick. Various events and fansignings were also taken place.{{Cite news|title=나뚜루, 모델로 장기용 발탁하며 7년만에 자연주의로 돌아왔다|url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/214817|website=Insight|language=ko|author=Yoon Hye-kyung|date=October 1, 2019|access-date=March 6, 2021}} An announcement in May through Sprite Korea confirmed Jang as their newest face and model for both their brand and their Summer 2019 "Dive in Sprite" campaign along with singer Chungha.{{cite web|title=청하X장기용, 스프라이트 새 모델 발탁..."쿨섹시 스타"|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2019/05/296089/|work=Star MK|language=ko|date=May 7, 2019|access-date=May 7, 2019|archive-date=May 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507005139/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2019/05/296089/|url-status=live}} Perfect World Entertainment 3D adventure and fantasy MMORPG Perfect World announced on October 1, Jang was selected as a promotional model alongside veteran singer Kim Jong-kook and labelmate Rosé. He depicts the appearance of the Elyos Prince, an archer through a promotional video.{{Cite news|title=육해공을 자유롭게 커스텀 캐릭터로…모바일 게임 ‘완미세계’ 론칭 |url=https://www.segye.com/newsView/20191024513036 |work=Segye Ilbo|language=ko|last=Kim |first= Myeongil |date=24 October 2019|access-date= 24 January 2025}}
On August 31, 2020 Estée Lauder cosmetics skin care brand Lab Series Korea named Jang as its new face for the brand. A representative revealed through the selection process, they believed his image who constantly challenges himself with diverse roles while also pursuing an active lifestyle fits well with the innovative concept they wish to portray.{{Cite news|title=장기용, 강렬 눈빛+건강한 섹시미|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202008311205091910|website=Newsen|language=ko|author=Park Ah-reum|date=August 31, 2020|access-date=March 12, 2021}}
Filmography
=Film=
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! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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| scope="row" | 2019
| The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos | Ko Yoo-sung | | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|title='Bad Guys' spinoff to start shooting in September|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807261519214569095_2|website=Kpop Herald|date=July 26, 2018|access-date=July 26, 2018|archive-date=April 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410224710/https://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807261519214569095_2|url-status=live}} |
| scope="row" | 2021
| Jang-hyuk | Netflix Film |
=Television series=
=Web series=
=Television shows=
=Music video appearances=
=Hosting=
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! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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| scope="row" | 2022
| 2022 Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo | with SF9's Inseong |
Theater
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! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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| scope="row" | 2022
| Blue Helmet: Meissa's Song ({{lang|ko|블루헬멧 : 메이사의 노래}}) | Yeon Jun-seok | {{cite web|title=뮤지컬 <블루헬멧 : 메이사의 노래> 설 인사|trans-title=Musical |
Discography
=Soundtrack appearances=
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|+ List of singles, showing year released, and name of the album ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
| scope="row" | "Some Guys" ({{lang|ko|썸남}}) {{small|(with Choi Woo-shik)}} | rowspan="4" | 2017 | Some Guy OST |
|---|
| scope="row" | "I'm Alright" ({{lang|ko|괜찮아, 난}}) {{small|(with Crude Play)}} | rowspan="3" | The Liar and His Lover OST |
| scope="row" | "In your eyes" {{small|(with Crude Play)}} |
| scope="row" | "Peter Pan" {{small|(with Crude Play)}} |
| scope="row" | "Paradise Tree" ({{lang|ko|낙원의 나무}})
| 2018 | Come and Hug Me OST |
Awards and nominations
Notes
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References
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External links
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- {{IMDb name|7950808}}
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Category:Seokyeong University alumni
Category:Best New Actor Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners