Who is Jung Ho-yeon?
Jung Ho-yeon is squid Game breakout and Na Hong-jin’s HOPE (2026). Their film and television work anchors discovery across Celluloid’s Stars directory and catalog titles.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Major domestic and international screen recognition
- High global search and streaming visibility
- Squid Game breakout and Na Hong-jin’s HOPE (2026)
Most searched questions about Jung Ho-yeon
Direct answers to the questions people search most about Jung Ho-yeon — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
Who is Hoyeon Jung / how did she become famous?
Model-turned-actress; her acting debut was Kang Sae-byeok (Player 067) in Squid Game (2021) — her first-ever audition — which made her the show’s breakout star.
How old is Hoyeon Jung?
Born June 23, 1994, in Seoul → 32. See the Celluloid star profile for related credits and People’s Choice voting.
Who is Hoyeon Jung dating?
Single as of 2026. She dated actor Lee Dong-hwi from 2015; agencies confirmed their breakup on Nov 26, 2024, after 9 years. No confirmed new partner.
What is Hoyeon Jung’s net worth?
Estimated ~$4 million (modeling, acting, Louis Vuitton and Adidas endorsements). Treat all celebrity net-worth figures as estimates — Celluloid does not audit private wealth.
What is the movie HOPE (2026)?
Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi monster thriller; world premiere in competition at Cannes May 17, 2026; Korean release June 2026; US theatrical Sept 9, 2026 (Neon). Hoyeon plays police officer Sung-ae alongside Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung; Fassbender, Vikander and others play CG aliens. A sequel script is already written.
How tall is Hoyeon Jung?
176 cm (5’9”). See the Celluloid star profile for related credits and People’s Choice voting.
What awards has Hoyeon Jung won?
SAG Award for Female Actor in a Drama Series (2022, Squid Game) — a historic win for a Korean actress; also an Emmy nomination.
Was Hoyeon Jung a model?
Yes — started at 16; runner-up on Korea’s Next Top Model (2013); moved to New York in 2016; Louis Vuitton exclusive debut in Paris; named LV Global House Ambassador in Oct 2021.
What are Hoyeon Jung’s upcoming projects?
What is Hoyeon Jung’s Instagram?
@hoooooyeony — she went from ~400K followers pre-Squid Game to 20M+ within weeks, becoming the most-followed South Korean actress on Instagram (~23–24M).
TV & dramas on Celluloid
Jung Ho-yeon series in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squid Game | 2021 | Kang Sae-byeok / Player 067 | — | — |
| Hope | 2026 | Lim Sung-ae | Cannes Film Festival | — |
| Chicken Nugget | 2024 | Hong Cha | — | — |
| Disclaimer | 2024 | Jisoo | — | — |
| Deli Love | — | — | — | — |
| Cool With You | 2023 | Cupid | — | — |
| Outback | — | — | — | — |
| In Search of Lost Heart | 2026 | — | — | — |
| The Hole | — | Sandy | — | — |
| The Governesses | — | — | — | — |