Hoyeon
Biography
Hoyeon, also known as Jung Ho-yeon, is a South Korean model and actress born on June 23, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea. She is recognized for her transition from a career in fashion modeling to acting. She gained international prominence and critical acclaim following her performance in the 2021 Netflix series Squid Game. Throughout her professional career, she has been credited under various names, including HoYeon Jung and Jung Ho-yeon. Her work in the television industry has earned her recognition as a breakout star, contributing to her growing influence within global entertainment and reshaping perceptions of Korean talent.
Career overview
Hoyeon made her television debut in 2021, starring as Kang Sae-byeok, also known as Player 067, in the Netflix series Squid Game. This role served as her acting breakthrough, bringing her worldwide attention and critical acclaim. For her performance in the series, she received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, she earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Her work on the show is noted for its impact on her international profile.
Beyond her primary acting credits, Hoyeon has maintained a public presence, including an appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19. Her career trajectory is characterized by her shift from a top-tier fashion model to a critically acclaimed actress, demonstrating a dynamic range in her professional pursuits. As of current records, she has 20 known credits in the entertainment industry.
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- Hope (2026) as Lim Sung-ae
- In Search of Lost Heart (2026)
- Disclaimer (2024) as Jisoo
- Hyell's Club (2024) as Self
- Chicken Nugget (2024) as Hong Cha
- Cool With You (2023) as Cupid
- Just an Excuse (2022) as Self
- Blue Dragon Series Awards (2022) as Self
- Squid Game (2021) as Kang Sae-byeok / Player 067
- Next Entertainment, Visionary (2021) as Self
- The Manager (2018) as Self
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Attraction TV (2016) as Self
- devil′s RUNWAY (2016) as Self - Senior model
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Korea's Next Top Model (2010) as Self - Participant
- Deli Love
- The Hole as Sandy
- The Governesses