Jang Wooyoung
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Jang in 2016 | |
| Born | Jang Woo-young April 30, 1989 Busan, South Korea |
| Education | Seoul Institute of the Arts (AA) Howon University (BA) |
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| Musical career | |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | JYP |
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| Website | 2pm |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 장우영 |
| RR | Jang Uyeong |
| MR | Chang Uyŏng |
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Jang Woo-young (Korean: 장우영; born April 30, 1989), better known mononymously as Wooyoung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. In 2008, he debuted as a member of 2PM, a boy band currently managed by JYP Entertainment. He debuted as a solo artist with his first extended play, 23, Male, Single, in July 2012. As of 2025, he has released a total of six EPs. He has also composed several songs for 2PM and other artists.
Following his discharge from his mandatory military service in 2020, Jang has worked as a television personality on various Korean variety shows such as Beat Coin, I Can See Your Voice, and Street Man Fighter. He is currently a cast member for the Netflix variety program Screwballs. He is also known for his role as Jason in the 2011 South Korean drama Dream High.