Jang Na-ra

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Jang Na-ra's career is distinguished by her rare ability to sustain success across multiple decades and industries. She was one of the first Korean entertainers to achieve genuine superstardom in mainland China, a feat that required navigating complex cultural and linguistic landscapes. Her win at the Baeksang Arts Awards early in her career set the stage for a legacy of critical acclaim. More recently, her receipt of the Presidential Award for a $14 million donation marks a unique achievement in the entertainment world, elevating her status beyond that of a mere celebrity to a respected contributor to national welfare.

AwardsJang Na-ra has won numerous accolades throughout her career, particularly in the early 2000s and for her recent charitable work. She won the Best New Actress (TV) at the Baeksang Arts Awards in 2003 and the Excellence Award at the MBC Drama Awards in 2006. Her performance in The Last Empress earned her the Top Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards in 2018. In October 2025, she received a Presidential Award for donating approximately $14 million to charity, recognizing her contribution to society.

Honours & Distinctions

Presidential Award

Office of the President of South Korea·2025

Awarded for donating approximately $14 million to charity, recognized for significant contribution to society.

Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress

JoongAng Ilbo·2003

Recognized for outstanding debut performance in television drama.

Magazine Covers

Vogue Korea

2019-05

Style Icon of the Year

Elle Korea

2014-08

Actress of the Month

Records & Feats

First Korean Actress to Achieve Mainstream Superstardom in Mainland China

Historic First·2006

Achieved via the massive success of My Bratty Princess in 2006, paving the way for future Hallyu exports.

Largest Individual Charity Donation by a Celebrity in South Korea (2025)

Charity Record·2025

Donated $14 million to charity, receiving a Presidential Award for the contribution.