'Fragrance of Chrysanthemums' Left Behind, Now a Star in the Sky.. Late Jang Jin-young Marks 17th Anniversary Today (1st) [Star Issue]

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Beautiful actress Jang Jin-young has been gone for 17 years.

Born in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, in 1972, the late Jang Jin-young debuted as an actress in 1997 through the drama 'Angel Inside Me' after winning the Miss Korea Chungnam title in 1993. She boasted a unique presence with her sophisticated and alluring visuals and bubbly charm.

She went on to appear in 'Three Men and Three Women', 'You Must Be Kind', 'Dr. Kwon's Obstetrics and Gynecology', the film 'Jagwimmo', followed by films 'Psy-Ren' and 'The King of Foul Play'. In 2001, she swept awards including the Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actress, the Sitges Film Festival Best Actress, and the Fantasporto International Film Festival Best Actress for her role in the film 'Goosebumps'.

Her heartbreaking romantic performance alongside Park Hae-il in the film 'Fragrance of Chrysanthemums' remains one of the most memorable to this day. Later, she won the Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actress for the film 'Singles', and in 2005, she took on her first solo lead role as Korea's first female aviator in the film 'Blue Sky'. She also claimed the Grand Bell Awards Best Actress for 'The Unbearable Lightness of Love'.

She had firmly established herself as a trusted actress, but heaven was envious of her talent. Diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer in September 2008, she passed away at the young age of 37 on September 1, 2009, just one year into her battle with the disease. During her illness, she further stirred fans' tears with a heartbreaking love story that rivaled any film.

In July 2009, the late Jang Jin-young and Kim Young-gyun held their wedding ceremony. The deceased registered her marriage with Mr. Kim on August 29 of that year, but passed away just three days later. Following this, Kim Young-gyun published a book titled 'The Last Gift to Her' in memory of Jang Jin-young, moving many people to tears.

In May 2011, the 'Jang Jin-young Memorial Hall' was built in Imsil County, North Jeolla Province, her hometown and where her remains are interred. Her father, honoring his daughter's sincerity in helping struggling students even while battling cancer by donating scholarships to her alma mater, raised 1.1 billion won from his own funds in March 2010 to establish a scholarship foundation and has consistently led the way in scholarship donations. However, two years ago, while preparing for his daughter's 15th anniversary commemoration, he fell and injured himself on the way to the Jang Jin-young Memorial Hall, leading to his untimely death and causing great sorrow.

Although she has passed away, her legacy remains, as does the warm spirit she shared with society. This is why voices of remembrance for the late Jang Jin-young continue to pour out this year as well.

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