‘Queen of Tears’ Trivia: Did You Know? Kim Soo Hyun’s Onscreen Sister Is A Real-Life Top Model

Did you know? "Queen of Tears" actress Jang Yoon Ju, who plays as Baek Hyun Woo's (Kim Soo Hyun) older sister, is actually one of South Korea's top model!

Read on to know more about her amazing portfolio below.

Jang Yoon Ju One Of South Korea's Top Models

Jang Yoon Ju plays as Kim Soo Hyun's character's older sister Baek Mi Seon in "Queen of Tears."

As viewers are amazed by her performance as the protective sibling, reports came out and revealed that she is actually a top model in South Korea.

Who would have thought that aside from her presence onscreen, the celebrity has conquered stages and runways for almost three decades already?

Yes, you read that right!

Jang Yoon Ju, 43, an A-list model in South Korea, began her modeling career in 1997. She walked some ensembles made by the famous Korean designer Jin Tae Ok.

Since then, she started to create her own path in the realm of fashion, and soon made a name for herself as one of the country's top models.

As one of the most prominent models in South Korea, Jang Yoon Ju became a resident host and judge in "Korea's Next Top Model," which had five cycles from 2010 to 2014.

As she worked with top models and designers in the fashion industry, she naturally developed her sense of style.

Jang Yoon Ju At Fashion Shows + OOTDs on Instagram

Jang Yoon Ju often shares with the public via her Instagram her ultra-chic garbs.

Even before she became a familiar face on TV, Jang Yoon Ju has become one of the few Korean stars to have a regular attendance at fashion shows. Her recent appearance was in Paris Fashion Week with Issey Miyake.

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In 2011, Jang Yoon Ju co-authored the book "Top Model" with fellow top models Ji Hyun Jung, Kim Jae Wook, Han Hye Jin, and Song Kyung Ah. In this work, they shared their collective industry experiences.

In particular, the book offers insights into modeling, beauty, makeup, and styling tips.

Jang Yoon Ju As Actress: 'Queen of Tears,' 'Ballerina,' More of Her Acting Works

Apart from being a well-received figure in the fashion scene, the model and icon has also been building an acting portfolio since 2015. She has starred in some famous works, such as "Money Heist: Korea," "Perfume," and "Ballerina."

Jang Yoon Ju made a special appearance in aespa debut MV, "Black Mamba." She came out with the group's leader, Karina, in the scene.

Despite making a name in the fashion industry first and having a major in cinema, the brilliant star humbly admits that she has more to learn as an actress.

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Shai San Miguel wrote this.