On January 14, Jung Ji‑so shared a series of recent photos on his Instagram, including profile pictures just taken on January 12. In the photos, she showed off a chic, urban vibe, wearing an all-black outfit paired with a leather jacket and tailored suit. He also posted photos of gifts of support sent by colleagues on the film set Sisteroffering a glimpse into his current daily life.
The public reaction was immediate. Many were surprised by how different Jung Ji‑so looks compared to her previous image in films like Parasite and the Netflix series The Glory. Praise and concern poured in simultaneously, with fans taking notice The long-standing “child actress” image seemed to have completely vanished.
Jung Ji‑so recently underwent a dramatic style change, including bleached eyebrows, noticeable weight loss, and long, straight hair, all of which contribute to a more mature, edgy look. While she appeared at major events like the KBS Drama Awards and the Melon Music Awards (MMA) last year, Rumors about plastic surgery began to circulate. In particular, online users asked his sharply defined jawwith some speculating on double jaw surgery.
However, Jung Ji‑so had previously spoken about her intense appearance management in a roundtable interview in June last year. He revealed that once a project is confirmed, he begins a rigorous exercise routine about a month before filming and limits himself to one meal a day, often just chicken breast. He admitted it living like this for a month was far from pleasantbut necessary for his work.
He also shared an anecdote about promotions for Holy Night: Demon Huntersexplaining that during his first greeting on stage, he had thought it would be an informal event, without photos, and had participated without much preparation. Fans later wrote her letters advising her to dress and make up appropriately for such occasionsprompting her to take styling and diet management for official programs more seriously.
Because of these explanations, many fans have come to her defense, claiming that her new look is not the result of surgery but rather “a victory of diet and styling”, offering him continuous support for his evolution.
Jung Ji‑so gained global recognition for her role as Da‑hye in Parasiteand later made a strong impression in the role of the young Moon Dong‑eun The Glorywhich describes the raw pain of a victim of school violence. Since then he has built a steady filmography with projects such as The cursed: the dead man’s prey, Who is she!AND Holy Night: Demon Huntersconstantly demonstrating its versatility.
Long before acting, Jung Ji‑so trained as a figure skater until her first year of middle school, a unique background that adds to her story. In 2022, he also displayed impressive vocal skills as a member of the WSG project group Wannabe on the MBC variety show Hangout with Yoo.
Sources: Daum
