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Go Youn-jung

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

Career beginnings

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 KT.

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.

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. In June 2021, there were discussions about Go being cast in the adaptation of Kang Full's webtoon Moving. Later, news coverage indicated that Moving completed the casting of and began filming on August 23. On October 29, Disney+ revealed the cast and reading site for the original series Moving, directed by Park In-je, the director of Kingdom Season 2. On the same day, Go's appearance in the series was confirmed.

2022–present: Breakthrough roles

In 2022, Go officially made her film debut in the action thriller Hunt. The movie had its premiere at 75th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2022, at the Lumière Theater, as part of the non-competitive Midnight Screening category, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation. It was subsequently released theatrically on August 10, 2022, in South Korea. Go's performance garnered critical acclaim, leading to her being nominated for Best New Actress at prestigious award ceremonies such as 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.

For her performance in Hunt and Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow, industry players took note of the actions of Go as an actress who has already begun to secure a large fan base and is building up her acting skills with superior visuals and diverse images. The endurance to not stumble while carrying the large axis of the narrative, and a good mask and better voice that allows you to imagine between the lines of the scenario.

Moving broadcast in Disney+ from August 9 to September 20, 2023. In the series, Go played the role of Jang Hui-soo, the daughter of Jang Ju-won (Ryu Seung-ryong), who owns a fried chicken shop. Jang Ju-won possesses healing abilities and superhuman strength, although he can still experience pain. He is a former gangster turned former ANSP agent, known by the code name Guryongpo. Jang Hui-soo inherits her father's superpowers. For her portrayal, Go received the Best New Actress Award in 2023 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT 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 plays the character of Lee Ji-su, a novelist who has been in a relationship with Choi Yi-jae, the character of Seo In-guk, in the series Death's Game.

According to news in April 2024, the new drama Can This Love Be Translated?, will star Go and Kim Seon-ho as the main leads and is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2025. The drama will be directed by Yoo Young-eun and written by Hong sisters. Go departed for Japan on June 24, 2024, for filming.

Endorsements

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

In February 2023, Go was featured in advertisements for Dior. In July 2023, Carrot Insurance selected Go advertising model for 'Permile Auto Insurance'. In November 2023, she was chosen to be an ambassador for Discovery Expedition, a premium lifestyle outdoor brand. In December she was selected as the global brand ambassador for Ryo Hair.

In January, 2024, the chicken franchise brand 'Puradak Chicken' selected Go as its advertising model. In April, NH Nonghyup Bank also chose Go as their new 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.