Ju Jeung-ryu (February 11, 1926 – 1980) was South Korean actress whose fame peaked in the 1950s and 1960s. She starred in about 400 films. Ju was born in Yonghung, Hamkyongnam-do, nowadays in North Korea. While attending Hamnam Girls' High School, Ju became an ardent play fan. When she became eighteen, she ran away from home and joined in the theater company, Gohyeop. Her first role as an actress was a maid in Muyeongtap (무영탑) written by Yu Chi-jin. Wikipedia contributors. "Ju Jeung-ryu." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 10 Mar. 2021. Web. 26 May. 2021.
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Ju Jeung-nyeo was a prominent South Korean actress of the mid-20th century, celebrated for her prolific career spanning approximately 400 films.
She is known for her memorable character performances in classic Korean cinema masterpieces such as The Housemaid and Goryeojang.
She starred in notable Golden Age works including Mist, The Barefooted Young, and Prince Yeonsan.
