Uhm Jung-hwa Net Worth

Uhm Jung-hwa is a South Korean actress, dancer and singer who has achieved success despite facing many obstacles in her life. She lost her father at a young age and battled thyroid cancer for eight years. She has released several music albums, including the award-winning 'Prestige', and has starred in many films and television shows. She has also established her own clothing and lingerie lines in New York, which have been very successful. Uhm Jung-hwa is an inspiration to many women around the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day August 17, 1969
Birth Place Jecheon, South Korea, South Korean
Age 54 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop Dance Electropop
Occupation(s) Actress Dancer singer lingerie designer
Years active 1993–present
Labels Mystic89 KeyEast Sony BMG UMG EMI
Website ilovejunghwa.com
Hangul 엄정화
Hanja 嚴正化
Revised Romanization Eom Jeong-hwa
McCune–Reischauer Ŏm Chŏnghwa

💰 Net worth

Uhm Jung-hwa, the talented actress from South Korea, is not only admired for her exceptional acting skills but also for her amassed wealth. In 2024, her net worth is estimated to range between $100K to $1M, making her a notable figure in the entertainment industry. With a successful career spanning decades, Uhm Jung-hwa has become a household name and has solidified her position as one of the most renowned actresses in South Korea. Her exceptional talent, combined with her undeniable charisma, has undoubtedly contributed to her financial success and garnered her a devoted fan base both domestically and internationally.

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Biography/Timeline

1969

Uhm Jung-hwa (Hangul: 엄정화; Hanja: 嚴正化; born August 17, 1969) is a South Korean Actress, singer, Dancer and lingerie designer. Uhm began her career as a chorus member of MBC, one of the three major South Korean broadcasting companies, from 1987 until 1990. She made her film debut in the 1992 film Marriage Story, and released her first studio album, Sorrowful Secret, the same year.

1993

Uhm Jung-hwa officially debuted as a singer in 1993 with her first studio album Sorrowful Secret. By the mid-90s she established herself as one of the top Korean female Singers and entertainers, with a series of hit singles: "Sad Expectation" (Hangul: 슬픈 기대; RR: Seulpeun Gidae), "A Love Only Heaven Permits" (Hangul: 하늘만 허락한 사랑; RR: Haneulman Heorakan Sarang), "Rose of Betrayal" (Hangul: 배반의 장미; RR: Baeban-ui Jangmi), and "Tell Me" (Hangul: 말해 줘; RR: Malhae Jwo).

1999

She released two of her most recognizable singles of her career, "Poison" and "Invitation" (Hangul: 초대; RR: Chodae). She remained successful the following year, in 1999, with her fifth studio album 005.1999.06

2000

During the 2000s, Uhm began to focus more on her acting career and committed herself to taking a variety of acting roles. She also began to pursue and experiment with different musical genres, in particular electronica. In 2004, she released her double album Self Control, which featured songs composed by Jung Jae-hyung, Fractal and Roller Coaster. Music critics praised Uhm for her ability to reinvent her image and sound.

2002

Uhm has established herself as one of South Korea's top actresses. She is known for her roles in the films Marriage Is a Crazy Thing, Singles, Princess Aurora, Dancing Queen and Haeundae, which became one of the highest-grossing movies in Korea. She has won two Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actress, in 2002 for Marriage is a Crazy Thing and again in 2012 for Dancing Queen.

2007

After a two-year break from the music scene, she released her ninth studio album Prestige. Throughout the year she released two singles, "Come 2 Me" and "Song of the Wind" (Hangul: 바람의 노래; RR: Baram-ui Norae), each enjoyed positive critical reception. In early 2007, she won a Korean Music Award for Best Electronic Dance Record.

2008

In the summer of 2008, she released her first EP titled D.I.S.C.O with help from her longtime friend Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment. The lead single "D.I.S.C.O" featured T.O.P, a member from the popular boy band Big Bang. The EP was one of the best-selling albums by a female Artist in 2008, and was further promoted by the digital single "D.I.S.C.O Part 2" which was a remix version of "D.I.S.C.O" and featured G-Dragon, the leader of Big Bang.

2010

Uhm was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but fully recovered after surgery in May 2010. Uhm said she felt a little afraid leading up to the surgery, but rather than being discouraged by the pain she was experiencing, she made up her mind to dedicate herself to helping others by inspiring them. "I want to use my talent and influence in a meaningful way," she said.

2017

After an 8-year-long hiatus Uhm announced that she would be releasing her first new album since D.I.S.C.O in 2008, the album title would be The Cloud Dream of The Nine. She revealed that she would be releasing the album in two parts, the first part would be released on 27th December 2017, and the second part at a later date. Uhm performed the title tracks "Watch Me Move" and "Dreamer" on Gayo Daejeon along with "D.I.S.C.O", she would also perform the 2 tracks on MCountdown on the 5th January. One year after the release of Part 1, Uhm revealed through her Instagram account that she was in the preparation stage of her comeback with part 2 of The Cloud Dream of the Nine.