Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityKorean
Date of Birth10/04/1986
Age39 years (died on 11, Feb, 2026)
BirthplaceIncheon, South Korea
Date of Death11/02/2026

Latest News about Jung Eun-woo

11/02/2026

South Korean actor Jung Eun-woo passed away suddenly on February 11, 2026, at the age of 39. The cause of death has not been disclosed as per his family’s wishes. His funeral was scheduled for February 13 at the New Goryeo Hospital Funeral Hall in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJung Dong-jin

Physical Stats & More

Height186 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSongdo High School
College/UniversityDongguk University
DegreeA Degree in Theater and Film

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsPark Han-byul (Korean Actress)

Family

Children1 Son

Career

Notable Works
  • Entered television in 2006 with KBS2’s Rounding Off Season 3, marking the start of his acting career.
  • Films include My Tutor Friend 2 (2007), Romantic Debtors (2010), Miss Change (2013), and Memory: Manipulated Murder (2021).
  • Starred in popular television dramas such as One Well-Raised Daughter (2013–2014), The Return of Hwang Geum-bok (2015), My Only One (2018), and Welcome to Waikiki 2 (2019).
  • Other notable dramas include Bride of the Sun (2011), Five Fingers (2012), Fireworks, H.I.T, Chuno, The Man Called God, and Smile Again.
  • Other films include Bad Guys.
Awards
  • 2007: Andre Kim Best Star Awards
  • 2012: SBS Drama Awards for Television Series Five Fingers
  • 2013: SBS Drama Awards for Best Actor in a Drama Short Stranger

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jung Eun-woo initially pursued basketball in middle and high school with aspirations of a professional career.
2. An injury and his height led him to transition from sports to acting.
3. His last Instagram post became viral following the news of his unexpected passing, featuring a cryptic message about farewells.
4. With his tall stature, solid build, excellent body lines, and fashion sense, he frequently appeared on the late André Kim’s fashion show stages.
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