Go Youn-jung
Biography
Go Youn-jung is a South Korean actress and model born on April 22, 1996, in Mullae, Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. She is represented by the agency MAA. Before transitioning into a professional acting career, she gained initial public attention as a model for University Tomorrow magazine. Known for her expressive performances and visual presence, she has established herself as a prominent young talent within the contemporary South Korean entertainment industry. Her professional credits span both television and film, and she is recognized for her ability to navigate diverse roles across various high-profile projects. She maintains a significant presence in both domestic and international media as one of South Korea's most sought-after actresses.
Career overview
Go Youn-jung made her acting debut in 2019 with a role in the television series He Is Psychometric. She subsequently appeared in supporting roles in the projects Sweet Home in 2020 and Law School in 2021. Her career reached a significant turning point with her breakthrough performance in the 2022 television series Alchemy of Souls, which contributed to her rising status in the industry. In 2022, she also made her film debut in The Hunt, a project that, alongside her work in the 2023 streaming series Moving, earned her several accolades and solidified her reputation as a compelling performer.
Following these successes, Go Youn-jung has continued to secure roles in major productions, including the 2025 series Resident Playbook. With 18 known credits to her name, she has transitioned successfully from her early modeling work to becoming a standout talent in Korean drama and film. Her trajectory is marked by a series of critically praised performances that have allowed her to work on high-profile projects, further establishing her as a versatile and prominent figure in modern Korean entertainment.
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- We Are All Trying Here (2026) as Byeon Eun-a
- Can This Love Be Translated? (2026) as Cha Mu-hee
- The Secret Friends Club (2026) as Self
- Resident Playbook (2025) as Oh Yi-young
- Light Shop (2024) as Jang Hui-soo
- Moving (2023) as Jang Hui-soo
- Salon Drip (2023) as Self
- Death's Game (2023) as Lee Ji-soo
- Nattering with Nah (2023) as Self
- Alchemy of Souls (2022) as Naksu / Cho-young / Jin Bu-yeon
- Hunt (2022) as Cho Yoo-jung
- Law School (2021) as Jeon Ye-seul
- Sweet Home (2020) as Park Yu-ri
- The School Nurse Files (2020) as Choi Yoo-jin
- He Is Psychometric (2019) as Kim So-hyun
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Nambeol
- Alchemy of souls short as Naksu