Jung Ho-yeon (정호연 Jeong Ho-yeon?), better known as HoYeon Jung, is a South Korean fashion model and actress who gained worldwide fame and critical acclaim for her portrayal of Kang Sae-byeok in the television series Squid Game.
Jung began her modeling career in 2010, walking in Seoul Fashion Week shows for two years. In 2013, she competed on the fourth season of Korea's Next Top Model and placed as a runner-up. In 2016, Jung signed with The Society Management and left South Korea to pursue a career overseas. She was a Louis Vuitton exclusive in 2016, and became a global ambassador for the brand in 2021.
Jung made her acting debut in Squid Game, in which she played Kang Sae-byeok, who became a fan favorite, and Jung was called Squid Game's breakout star by critics. The character's popularity caused Jung to become the most followed Korean actress on Instagram, with over 23 million followers to date.
External links
- Instagram: hoooooyeony