Jung Ho-yeon is 32 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 23 June 1994.
South Korean model who made her acting debut as the defector Kang Sae-byeok in Squid Game and won global acclaim
Did you know?She was the first Korean actor to win an individual Screen Actors Guild Award.
Quick facts
Date of birth23 June 1994
Age32
NationalitySouth Korean
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
Editor's Take:
Jung Ho-yeon went from runway model to international star with a single role. She had built a successful fashion career in Seoul and Europe, working for brands such as Louis Vuitton. Squid Game was her first acting job, and her portrayal of a tough North Korean defector won over global audiences. The series became Netflix's most-watched show at the time. Her awards made history for Korean performers. She has since moved into English-language projects, building a career on both sides of the Pacific.
Key Milestones
2013: Finishes as runner-up on Korea's Next Top Model
2021: Makes her acting debut in Squid Game
2022: Wins a Screen Actors Guild Award
Jung Ho-yeon (Korean: 정호연; born June 23, 1994) is a South Korean fashion model and actress. She began her career as a freelance model in 2010, walking in Seoul Fashion Week shows for two years.
