Jo Ja Young, known professionally as Jo A Young, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and member of DAL SHABET (달샤벳; also stylized as DAL★SHABET). She obtained a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting Entertainment from Dongduk Women's University.

In late 2010, rumors about a possible new girl group began circulating online. The producing duo, E-TRIBE, who had created GIRLS' GENERATION's mega-hit "Gee" and Lee Hyo Ri's "U-Go-Girl", were linked as the persons in charge of creating this new group. They quickly denied the rumors. but a few months later, Dreamcatcher Company (드림캐쳐 컴퍼니; formerly known as Happy Face Entertainment) formally announced the group.

She made her debut in January 2011 as DAL SHABET's lead rapper, vocalist and visual with their first EP, "Supa Dupa Diva". The lead single proved to be quite successful as it topped many real-time and music station charts for the majority of its promotional period.

The group underwent several lineup changes, and despite having successful singles and a solid fanbase, the company kept tinkering with their concept and looks. This confused the media and the fans as the group had no defined identity, and each comeback was met with "ambitious new looks and shocking transformations".

She made her official acting debut in January 2013 with a role in the KBS drama "Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek" and has continued her acting career ever since.

In 2016, she was one of 4 members who remained with the company and released their ninth mini-album, "Naturalness". Then, in December 2017, her contract expired, and she decided to focus on her individual activities.

In 2019, they reunited for a photo shoot and a mini-concert, and while they had talks of a possible re-launch as a 6-member group, nothing certain has happened. They have never disbanded, but none of the members remain at Dreamcatcher Company, so they continue to be on an indefinite hiatus.

She is now represented by Total Set (토탈셋).

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