Biography of Jung HoYeon
HoYeon Jung is a successful South Korean model, actress, and star of the series "Squid Game" which premiered on Netflix in September 2021. The actress is popular not only in her home country but also abroad, thanks to collaborations with brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, and others.Childhood
The future star was born on June 23, 1994 in Seoul. The girl grew up in a large family with two brothers and a sister. Her father, a successful businessman and owner of the Gukbap restaurant, provided everything the children needed.After finishing school, she enrolled in the private Tongguk University, specializing in "Modeling Art". According to the girl, she was always taller than her peers, so this field suited her perfectly.
Modeling Career
HoYeon's first modeling success came at the age of 16 when she was invited to participate in Seoul Fashion Week. There, not only Esteem Models agency noticed her and offered a contract, but also the editors of glossy magazines. For instance, Vogue magazine compared the Seoul native to world-class models Cara Delevingne and Hanne Gaby Odiele. Jung impressed model scouts not only with her tall height, unusual facial features, but also with her fiery red, almost bright red hair color, which favorably set her apart from the rest.Squid Game and Other Roles
In 2020, Jung decided to try her hand at acting. She took the decision seriously, understanding that just a cute face wouldn't be enough in this industry. After taking acting classes, she signed a contract with Saram Entertainment. According to Ho Yeon, she spent a lot of time abroad, and she wanted to express her feelings of loneliness and emptiness through her performances on screen.Ho Yeon didn't expect to get the role with her first audition, but a miracle occurred – the director noticed her among other aspiring actresses. Interestingly, she was on the same level as some well-known and experienced actors. For instance, Lee Jung Jae, who played the lead role of Seong Gi Hun (№ 456), had been in over 40 projects by that time.
Personal Life of Jung Ho-Yeon
Despite the great attention from fans, especially men, the girl's heart has long been occupied. Since 2015, Jung Ho-Yeon has been dating actor Lee Dong-Hwi, who is nine years her senior.Jung Ho-Yeon Now
Jung Ho-Yeon's stunning debut in "Squid Game" brought her a level of popularity that was unexpected even for her. In just a couple of weeks, more than 20 million people followed her on Instagram.In addition to a large number of fans, this role helped the actress become an ambassador for the fashion house Louis Vuitton and the face of Adidas.
Interesting Facts
Adventures appeal to Ho-yeon as much as the modeling business and acting. "Once I went skydiving. I was in Guam with my friends, I think I was 19 or so. We love to travel," admits the girl.During the filming of "Squid Game", Ho-yeon was supported by her friend, Blackpink member Jennie Kim. The latter even sent a food truck right to the set. The girls have been communicating on social media since 2019.Ho-yeon is fluent in English. She started learning it not only for communication with European designers and colleagues but also for her future acting career, which she planned to start as soon as possible.
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