Personal Details :
- Full Name: Kim Jung-ah (김정아)
- Stage Name: Jung Ah (정아)
- Date of Birth: August 2, 1983
- Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
- Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
- Blood Type: O
- Education: Kyungmin College
- Languages: Korean (Fluent), Japanese (Basic)
- Religion: Christian
- Fan Club Name: JungAddicts
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @i_am_junga
- Twitter: @AS_JungAh
Career Overview :
- Debuted in 2000 as a member of the trio SZ.
- Joined the girl group Kiss Five in 2005.
- Became a member of After School in 2009 and served as the group’s leader.
- Participated in the subunit A.S. RED in 2011.
- Debuted as a soloist in 2016 with the single “Spring Summer (S.S)” featuring rapper J-STAR.
- Appeared in the Korean drama “Idolmaster KR” in 2017.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Married basketball player Jung Chang-young on April 28, 2018.
- Gave birth to her first child, a son named Jung Joo Hoon (nicknamed Kkulbok), on October 23, 2019.
- Known for her caring nature, earning the nickname “Mom” during her time in After School.
- Participated in charity activities in Vietnam alongside fellow After School member Son Dambi.
Net Worth :
As of 2023, Kim Jung-ah’s estimated net worth is between $1 million and $5 million. Her income primarily stems from her career as a singer, including her time with After School, solo music projects, and acting roles. Additionally, she has ventured into business with her online clothing store, “The Jung,” which she launched in 2015. Despite her success, she has expressed concerns about her financial future, particularly after her departure from After School in 2016 .
Awards & Achievements :
- Multiple #1 wins on music programs with After School, including a Triple Crown for “Because of You” on SBS Inkigayo.
- Released solo singles such as “Between the Two of Us” with Han Dong Geun in 2015.
- Released the solo single “Spring Summer (S.S)” in 2016.
- Appeared in the Korean drama “Idolmaster KR” in 2017.
Fun Facts :
- Known as “Mom” during her time in After School due to her caring nature.
- Participated in charity activities in Vietnam alongside fellow After School member Son Dambi.
- Her unofficial fan club is named “JungAddicts”.
- Speaks Korean fluently and has basic knowledge of Japanese.