Jung Yi-Seo: Biography and Career Profile
Jung Yi-Seo (Hangul: 정이서) is a South Korean actress recognized for her work across film and television. Born on August 13, 1993, in South Korea, she has established a versatile career appearing in prominent feature films and television drama series.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jung Yi-Seo was born in South Korea on August 13, 1993. Standing at 161 cm, she entered the entertainment industry and steadily built her filmography with minor and supporting roles before gaining broader recognition in both independent and commercial projects.
Film Career
Jung's cinematic portfolio includes appearances in several notable South Korean films. She made an early appearance in the historical action film Kundo: Age of the Rampant (2014), followed by roles in Real (2017) and Duck Town (2018).
In 2019, she gained wider international visibility for her portrayal of the pizzeria manager in Bong Joon-ho's critically acclaimed film Parasite. She continued taking on diverse cinematic projects, including Samjin Company English Class and Josee in 2020, as well as appearing in Park Chan-wook's mystery drama Decision to Leave (2022) as Mi-Ji.
Television and Streaming Series
In addition to her film work, Jung has established a robust presence in television and streaming series. Her early television credits include appearances in Hello, My Twenties! 2 (2017) and guest roles in crime-thriller series like Voice 3 (2019).
Her profile rose significantly with prominent supporting roles in major television dramas and streaming platforms. Notable television credits include:
- Tale of the Nine Tailed (tvN / 2020) as Kim Sae-Rom
- Mine (tvN / 2021) as Kim Yu-Yeon
- Snowdrop (JTBC / 2021–2022) as Shin Gyeong-Ja
- All of Us Are Dead (Netflix / 2022) as Kim Hyeon-Ju
- The King of Desert (Watcha / 2022) as Ki-Joo
- A Killer Paradox (Netflix / 2024) as Seon Yeo-Ok
- When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix / 2025) as Song Bu-Seon
- The WONDERfools (Netflix / 2026) as Seok Ju-Ran
- Notes from the Last Row (Netflix / 2026) as Kim Jeong-Hu
She has also participated in single-episode television films and drama specials, such as KBS2's Drama Special: Good Bye, B1 (2019), Drama Special: Atonement (2021), and tvN-TVING's O'PENing: Bruised Like a Peach (2023).