Cho Yeo-jeong

Actress

South Korean Seoul, South Korea

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Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth10/02/1981
Age45 years
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea

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Bio/Wiki

Famous Role"Mrs. Park" in "Parasite (2019)"

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationMasters In Performing Arts
SchoolBundang Daejin High School, Seongnam, South Korea
College/UniversityDongguk University Seoul Campus, South Korea
Qualifications
  • Major in Theatre Arts from Dongguk University Seoul Campus, South Korea
  • Masters in Performing Arts from Dongguk University Seoul Campus, South Korea

Personal Life

Blood GroupAB
HobbiesExercising, Reading, Cooking
Controversies
  • Description: In 2018, a case relating to fraud allegations on Cho's father surfaced the media. Reportedly, Mr A lent an amount of 300 million won (Rs. 1.77 crores) to Cho's father. Mr A contacted Yeo-jeong's agency, High Entertainment to contact Yeo-jeong to inform her about his financial damage. After the news broke, High Entertainment released an official statement apologizing to Mr A for irresponsible action of Cho's father; promising to sort out the matter as a soon as possible. Later, Yeo-jeong met Mr A and apologized to his family; giving her words that she would return the money to them.
  • Description: In 2013, she began having contact with Spring Entertainment, even though her contract with her agency, Didim 531 hadn't expired. Hence, Korean Entertainment Management Association banned Spring Entertainment from the association for two years and prevented her to sign a contract with the company. After her contract with Didim 531 expired, she signed a contract with Neos Entertainment.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

SiblingsThree siblings
Family SituationDue to financial reasons, her parents got divorced, and at present, Cho and her siblings are living with their mother.

Career

Agency
  • Didim 531 Entertainment (till 2013)
  • Neos Entertainment
  • High Entertainment (current)
Debut
As a HostPpo Ppo Ppo (1997) as 'Youngest Ppomi Sister'
K-dramaThree Men Three Women (1998)
FilmA Perfect Match (2002) as 'Min-ah'
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for the film 'Parasite'
  • Critics Choice Awards - Best Acting Ensemble for the film 'Parasite'
  • Chicago Film Critics Association Awards - Best Supporting Actress for the film 'Parasite'
  • Blue Dragon Film Awards - Best Actress for the film 'Parasite'
  • KBS Drama Awards - Top Excellence Award, Best Actress for 'Woman of 9.9 Billion'
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards - Best Supporting Actress for the film 'Obsessed'
SBS Entertainment Awards - Popularity Award for the show 'Law of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya Jungle'
Style Icon Awards - SIAs Discovery

Favourites

BandBig Bang
SingerKang Hee-gun
Rap ArtistKang Hee-gun

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Cho Yeo-jeong is a well-known South Korean actress acclaimed for her roles in movies and TV shows.
2. At 16 years old, she began her professional journey as a model and was featured on the cover of CeCi magazine in South Korea.
3. Aside from acting, she has hosted popular variety programs and appeared on reality TV shows.
4. Her first appearance in a feature film was in 2002, and she has since been part of many successful Korean dramas.
5. Yeo-jeong is also recognized for her singing talent and has contributed to drama soundtracks with her vocals.
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