Jung Hoyeon (Kang Saebyeok) Squid Game

Korean model and actress Jung Ho-yeon has quickly become a household name thanks to her role as Kang Sae-byeok in Netflix’s Squid Game. Fans of the talented actor will likely become more impressed by her as they learn about her journey outside of the show.

Jung Hoyeon (정호연) is a South Korean model and actress under ESteem Entertainment (Korea, modelling), Saram Entertainment (Korea, acting), The Society Management (New York), Elite Model Management (Paris, Milan, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen) and Nomad Management (Los Angeles, Miami, New York). She made her acting debut in 2021 with the drama Squid Game as Kang Saebyeok.

Birth Name: Jung Hoyeon (정호연)

Also known as: Chung Hoyeon (정호연)

Birthday: June 23, 1994

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog

Height: 176cm (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)

Weight: 45kg (99 lbs)

Bust: 79cm

Waist: 58cm

Shoes: 245mm

Instagram: @hoooooyeony

Jung’s popularity will undoubtedly continue to soar as more viewers see her portrayal of the courageous Sae-byeok, which is only the tip of the iceberg for the young actor. From her iconic red hair to her massive following on Instagram, there are a ton of fascinating things about Jung that both established and new fans should know.

Jung was born on June 23, 1994. She lives in Seoul, South Korea, but often travels to other countries for her modeling career.

As a Cancer, fans will be glad to know that she’s likely just as sensitive and caring as Sae-byeok on Squid Game. Family and friends matter a lot to Cancers, who will go out of their way to defend and protect the people close to them. Cancers are also highly dependable when it comes to their work, as they will often do everything they can to perform well.

Fans won’t be surprised that one of the smartest characters on Squid Game is also intelligent in real life. Since Jung was born and grew up in South Korea, she speaks the Korean language and can write in Hangul, but she has also spent a lot of time learning English.

The actor and model is five foot nine and a half, or about 1.76 meters tall (according to Elle). This falls within the range of the average height of models in the industry, which makes sense given Jung’s extensive experience posing for magazines and walking on runways.

Jung appears to be really close with BLACKPINK’s Jennie, who is featured in several of her Instagram photos. There’s even an image of the K-pop star sitting next to Jung in the set of Squid Game.

Believe it or not, Jung’s role as the likable Sae-byeok is her first foray onto the big screen. She’s previously expressed interest in becoming an actor, saying that her dream is “actually acting” (according to models.com).

She has achieved this dream in a big way, with Squid Game being on track to become one of Netflix’s most popular shows. This is likely only the start for the actor, who is a big fan of Hollywood directors like Quentin Tarantino. She has mentioned that she wants “to try action” movies eventually.

Before her debut on Squid Game, Jung was more known as a successful model who started working in the industry when she was just 16 (according to W Magazine). She became a staple in Seoul Fashion Week and even placed as a runner-up on the TV show, Korea’s Next Top Model, in 2013.

Jung became an international runway regular in 2016 and has appeared in shows by Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Moschino. She has also graced the covers of popular magazines like Harper’s Bazaar and Love.

After her stint on Top Model, Jung showed off her fiery red hair during her international runway debut in the Opening Ceremony’s Spring 2017 show during New York Fashion Week. She became known for this iconic hairdo that she would keep for years.

Jung is currently dating actor Lee Dong-hwi, who fans may know for his role as Ryu Dong-ryong in Reply 1988. The two have been together since 2015 and publicly announced their relationship in 2016 (according to Soompi).

She praised her boyfriend in an interview with the publication, saying that “he’s a good senior, a good friend, and a good person.” Jung appreciates how supportive he has been, sharing that, “He’s very proud of the success of Squid Game.” She went on to detail how “He cheers me on a lot, and he worries for me as well. He’s sort of like a dad.”