Recently, past photos of model and actress Jung Ho-yeon resurfaced, attracting attention. Her vibrant and charming presence, just like her current self, led netizens to react with comments like, “She looks the same” and “So cute.”
Jung Ho-yeon first debuted in the entertainment industry as a model and became internationally famous through popular Netflix series Squid game Season 1, becoming a global rising star. Known for her captivating looks and unique charisma, Jung has once again captured the world’s attention, now as the star of a Hollywood film.
After his starring role in Squid gameJung will travel to Hollywood with director Kim Jee-woon. This new role follows his appearance in another international project, the series Disclaimer. On November 7, US film industry sources such as Variety AND The Hollywood journalist announced that Jung Ho-yeon will star in Kim Jee-woon’s next film The Holewhere she will play the wife of actor Theo James. Known for his role in Netflix The LordsTheo James recently joined The Hole as the protagonist.
The Hole is an adaptation of the 2016 novel by Korean author Pyun Hye-young. The story follows a professor studying in Korea who, after losing his wife in a car accident, becomes paralyzed from the waist down and trapped in a life of reflection on his past and present. The novel, which won the Shirley Jackson Award for Thriller, Mystery and Horror, was also named one of Time the best thrillers of the year 2017 according to the magazine.
In the film adaptation, Jung Ho-yeon will play Sandy, the wife of Theo James’ character. Filming on the film, which begins shooting early next year, will require Jung to perform in both Korean and English, as the story spans both Korea and the United States.
Jung had already achieved global recognition in 2019 with Squid gameearning an Emmy nomination and a SAG Award for Best Actress. Most recently, he starred in Disclaimera thriller series directed by Alfonso Cuarón on Apple TV+, where he starred alongside Hollywood stars such as Cate Blanchett, receiving praise for his stable and compelling performance in his first English-language role.
Source: Max Film
