Jung Ho-yeon

Jung Ho-yeon is a South Korean actress and model who gained international fame for her breakout role as Kang Sae-byeok in the hit Netflix series Squid Game (2021). Born on June 23, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea, Jung began her career in the fashion industry at the age of 16.

Acting

2021

Squid Game

- Kang see-byeok

Film Debut

Jung Ho-yeon made her film debut as an actress in Squid Game (2021) when she portrayed the character Kang Sae-byeok and gained worldwide fame for her work.

Early Life and Personal Life

Jung Ho-yeon was born on 23rd June 1994 in Seoul, South Korea. She was a good model who began her career at the age of 16. She began acting after she shifted to acting and grew rapidly to television.

Trivia

Best known for starring in Squid Game (2021), She is a model and the first Korean to model for famous fashion designers on runways including Louis Vuitton.

Awards

She has received various awards for acting in Squid Game, including Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations and Critics’ Choice Awards nominations.

Upcoming Projects

She continues building her acting career with acting appearances in upcoming projects including The Acolyte (2024).

Net Worth:

$20 million

Siblings:

Lee Eun-hee (sister)

Birth Sign:

Cancer

Height:

5 feet 10 inches (177 cm)

Weight:

72 kg (159 lbs)

Age:

30 years old (as of 2025)

Movies:

2019 – Time to Hunt
2021 – Squid Game (Netflix Series)

Television Shows:

2021 – Squid Game
2022 – The Acolyte (Star Wars Series)