▲This photo captured from the main webpage of 'Time Magazine' shows actress Jung Ho-yeon. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

 

SEOUL September 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean model and actress Jung Ho-yeon has been selected as “TIME 100 Next” by Time Magazine for the first time as a female South Korean actress.

According to the list of “TIME 100 NEXT” released on September 28 (US time), Jung Ho-yeon was included under the segment of “Phenoms” which includes figures who have created a syndrome within one area.

TIME magazine introduced Jung Ho-yeon through director Hwang Dong-hyuk of “Squid Game.”

“I think Hoyeon is still fighting every day—against her fame, the expectations, and the jealousy of her success, as well as her own desires.” adding “I often joke around and call her a ‘warrior.’” addressed director Hwang Dong Hyuk.

Continuing on director stated “There’s no doubt that she has the skill and courage to fight her numerous battles.” adding “I hope her acting career can become a true resting area, not her battleground.”

Actress Jung Ho-yeon who debuted through South Korean Netflix series “Squid Game” took major American film awards by surprise.

Jung Ho-yeon received “Screen Actors Guild award,” “Award for Best Actress,” “Best Actress in an action series” from “Critic Choice Super Awards” and was nominated for “Outstanding Supporting actress” at “emmys award.”

Also, the actress recently signed an exclusive contract with the agency CAA “Creative Artist Agency” which withholds famous actor Tom Hanks, actress Zendeya, director Steven Spielberg and more, kicking off her foreign career.

 

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)

 

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