Hoyeon

Hoyeon, also known as Jung Ho-yeon, is a model and actress who gained international fame for her role as Kang Sae-byeok in the Netflix series Squid Game. Her performance in the show earned her critical acclaim, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series and a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Before her acting debut, Hoyeon had a successful career as a fashion model, starting as a freelance model and later competing in Korea's Next Top Model, where she finished as a runner-up. She made her international runway debut during New York Fashion Week and became a Louis Vuitton exclusive in 2016, later serving as a global ambassador for the brand. Hoyeon continues to expand her career in acting, with roles in upcoming projects such as the science fiction thriller Hope, directed by Na Hong-jin.

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Hope
Hope 28 Oct 2026