Jung Ho-yeon

Jung Ho-yeon (born June 23, 1994) is a South Korean actress and model. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she has gained international recognition for her work in both the fashion industry and television.

Career

Jung began her career as a model before transitioning into acting. She achieved widespread prominence for her role as Kang Sae-byeok in the Netflix series Squid Game (2021). Following this success, she appeared in subsequent seasons of the series, including Squid Game 2 (2024) and Squid Game 3 (2025). Her other television credits include the 2024 Netflix series Chicken Nugget. In 2026, she is scheduled to appear in the film Hope in the role of Sung-ae.

Filmography

Television

Squid Game (2021) – Kang Sae-byeok
Chicken Nugget (2024) – Hong Cha
Squid Game 2 (2024) – Kang Sae-byeok
Squid Game 3 (2025) – Kang Sae-byeok

Film

Hope (2026) – Sung-ae