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Jung Chae-Yul

Born
Sep 4, 1996
height
5'10" (or 177 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
South Korean

Career

Active 2015 – 2023

2013
2014
2015
Debut
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Last credit
2024
2025

Biography

About Jung Chae-Yul

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Jung Chae-Yul was a South Korean actress and model whose career bridged the runway and the screen. She began as a model, appearing on the 2016 fashion survival show Devil's Runway, before stepping into acting. Her breakout moment came with her role as a police officer in the 2020 Netflix fantasy comedy series Zombie Detective. Jung also appeared in the 2018 film Deep, and was filming a leading role in the drama Wedding Impossible at the time of her passing.

Born on September 4, 1996, in the Republic of Korea, Jung was active in the industry from 2015 to 2023, starting around age 18. She stood 5'10" with a slim build, black hair, and brown eyes. Tragically, she was found dead at her home in Seoul on April 11, 2023, at age 26. Her agency, Management S, confirmed the news and requested privacy, with a private funeral held. Her work remains on screen.

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Died
Tuesday 11th of April 2023 (age 26)
Years Active
2015-2023 (started around 18 years old; 8 years active)
Birthplace
Korea, Republic of
Ethnicity
Asian

Body

Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
110 lbs (or 50 kg)

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28k (as of June 2026)

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How did Jung Chae-Yul transition from modeling to acting?

She began as a model, appearing on the 2016 fashion survival show Devil's Runway, then moved into acting, landing roles in films and series like Zombie Detective.

What was Jung Chae-Yul's most notable acting role?

She is best known for playing a police officer in the 2020 Netflix fantasy comedy series Zombie Detective.

What was Jung Chae-Yul working on at the time of her death?

She was filming a leading role in the drama Wedding Impossible when she passed away.

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