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Ko Yoon-jung
South Korean actress and model

Ko Yoon-jung

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Quick Facts

Intro
South Korean actress and model
A.K.A.
Go Youn-jung Go Yoon-jung Go Youn Jung
Work period
2019 -
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Seoul, Joseon, South Korea
Age
28 years
Education
Seoul Women's University
Seoul, Joseon, South Korea
Notable Works
He Is Psychometric
 
Sweet Home
 
Law School
 
Alchemy of Souls
 
Moving
 
Death's Game
 
Hunt
 
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Biography

Go Youn-jung (Korean: 고윤정; born on April 22, 1996) is a South Korean actress and model. She made her acting debut in the television series He Is Psychometric (2019) and gained recognition for her supporting role in the Netflix production Sweet Home (2020). She is also known for her work in the series Law School (2021), Alchemy of Souls (2022–2023), Moving (2023) and Death's Game (2023–2024), as well the film Hunt (2022).

Early life

Go was born on April 22, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea. Go attended Seoul Women's University where she studied contemporary art.

Career

2019 to present: Modelling career

After Go Yoon-jung graduated from Seoul Women's University, she joined MAA Entertainment as a model and actress. She first did modeling for various commercials of Sports, Nike, Giorgio Armani, Ritz Crackers and several commercials for SK Telecom.

In 2021, Go was named the ambassador for the French luxury jewelry house Boucheron. In November 2022, she became the new brand muse for Marithé et François Girbaud.

In February 2023, Go was featured in advertisements for Dior. In May 2023, Philippine-based clothing brand Penshoppe named her as their newest muse, joining in their impressive roster of celebrity endorsers and having her campaign images displayed in over 600 stores nationwide and huge billboards in the capital In July 2023, Carrot Insurance selected her as the advertising model for Permile Auto Insurance. In November 2023, she was chosen to be an ambassador for Discovery Expedition, an outdoor clothing brand. Around August she was selected as the global brand ambassador for Ryo Hair.

In January, 2024, the chicken franchise restaurant Puradak Chicken selected Go as its advertising model. In April, NH Nonghyup Bank chose Go as their advertising model. In the same month, she shot a commercial for Sangkwaehwan Booster Zero, a hangover relief drink launched in January. In May, Go attended Chanel's 2024/25 Cruise Collection show held in Marseille, France, marking her first Chanel show after being selected as the brand ambassador.

2019 to present: Acting career

2019–2021: Acting debut

In 2019, after expressing interest and talent in acting, Go Yoon-jung made her acting debut in the television series He Is Psychometric, playing Kim So-hyun.

In 2020, she made a highly praised cameo in the Korean Netflix television series The School Nurse Files, and in the same year, she appeared in the smash hit Netflix television series Sweet Home as Park Yu-ri, a sad caretaker with a tragic past. This role led to additional praise and acknowledgement.

Ko Yoon-jung
Go for Marie Claire Korea in June 2021

In 2021, she starred as Jeon Yeseul in Law School and earned acknowledgment for her portrayal of a law student suffering from dating violence. In March 2021, Go was cast in her first film, a South Korean espionage action thriller film titled Hunt. The film was by Lee Jung-jae in his feature directorial debut, starring Lee and Jung Woo-sung. In April, it was reported that Go would also be making a special appearance in tvN period fantasy series Alchemy of Souls, while on October 29, she was confirmed as part of the cast of the adaptation of Kang Full's webtoon Moving.

2022–present: Breakthrough roles

In 2022, Go officially made her film debut with the release of the action thriller Hunt. Her performance garnered critical acclaim, leading to her being nominated for Best New Actress at the 31st Buil Film Awards, 58th Grand Bell Awards, 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards, and 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.

In June 2022, Go's brief appearance as skilled assassin Nak-su in Part 1 of tvN period fantasy series Alchemy of Souls was broadcast. In December 2022, she returned as the female lead in the Part 2 of the series – Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow. In this installment, she portrayed the character of an amnesiac priestess named Jin Bu-yeon, starring alongside Lee Jae-wook.

Moving was broadcast on Disney+ from August 9 to September 20, 2023. In the series, Go played the role of Jang Hui-soo, who inherits superpowers from her father Jang Ju-won (Ryu Seung-ryong), who possesses healing abilities and superhuman strength. For her portrayal, Go received the Best New Actress Award in 2023 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards and 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards.

In September 2023, Go was confirmed to appear as the main character in Wise Resident Life, a spin-off of Hospital Playlist.

In December 2023, she played Lee Ji-su, a novelist who has been in a relationship with Choi Yi-jae (Seo In-guk), in the series Death's Game.

In April 2024, she was confirmed as the female lead in Can This Love Be Translated? alongside Kim Seon-ho. The series, directed by Yoo Young-eun and written by Hong sisters, is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2025. Go departed for Japan on June 24 for filming. Go arrived from Japan after finishing filming through Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of July 10. In September, she went to Canada to also film the series. According to the Directors Guild of Canada website, the unit shoot production started on September 23 and ended on October 11, 2024. The ACTRA Alberta site also states that shooting locations include Calgary, Banff and Lake Louise.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleRef.
2022HuntJo Yoo-jeong

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2019He Is PsychometricKim So-hyun
2021Law SchoolJeon Ye-seul
2022–2023Alchemy of SoulsNak-su / Cho Yeong / Jin Bu-yeonPart 1 – Cameo
Part 2 – Lead role
2025Wise Resident LifeOh Yi-young

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020The School Nurse FilesChoi Yoo-jinCameo
2020–2023Sweet HomePark Yu-riSeason 1–2
2022Rookie CopsBlind date's profile photoCameo (episode 4)
2023MovingJang Hui-soo
2023–2024Death's GameLee Ji-suSpecial appearance
2025Can This Love Be Translated?Cha Mu-hee

Music video appearances

YearSong titleArtistNotesRef.
2018"Confession"Yook Sung-jae
"No.5"Penomeco and Crush
2019"However"10cm
2020"I Will Give You All"Lee Seung-chulWith Park Bo-gum

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
APAN Star Awards2023Best New ActressAlchemy of Souls & MovingNominated
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards2023Best Newcomer ActressMovingWon
Baeksang Arts Awards2023Best New Actress – FilmHuntNominated
2024Best New Actress – TelevisionMovingNominated
Most Popular ActressGo Youn-jungNominated
Blue Dragon Film Awards2022Best New ActressHuntNominated
Blue Dragon Series Awards2024Best New ActressMovingWon
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards2023Rising Star ActressGo Youn-jungWon
2024Actress — Hot TrendWon
Buil Film Awards2022Best New ActressHuntNominated
Dong-A.com's Pick2023Outstanding Face Genius ActingMovingWon
Grand Bell Awards2022Best New ActressHuntNominated
Brand of The Year Awards2024Advertising Model (Female)Go Youn-jungWon
Korea First Brand Awards2024Rising Star ActressMovingWon

Listicles

PublisherYearListiclePlacementRef.
Cine212023Top 5 new actress to watch in 20231st
Series New Actress of the Year1st
2024Entertainment Trend-Female Actress to Watch1st
Entertainment Trend-New Female Actress to Watch1st
Korean Film Next 50 ActorsShortlisted
Forbes2024Korea Power Celebrity 4036th
Gallup Korea2023Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year13th
Sisa Journal2023Next Generation LeadersShortlisted
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