Uhm Jung Hwa (엄정화)

Uhm Jung Hwa (엄정화)

Artist

Uhm Jung-hwa (Korean: 엄정화; born August 17, 1969) is a South Korean singer, actress and dancer. Nicknamed the “evergreen”, Uhm is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, with many female artists recognizing her as a role model.
Uhm began her career in 1987 as a chorus member for the broadcasting company MBC. She made her film debut in the 1992 film Marriage Story, and released her first studio album, Sorrowful Secret, in 1993. The album’s lead single, “Pupil” (눈동자), helped to establish her unique image.