Debt Through Squid Game, Jung Ho Yeon Includes Time 100 Next

Jung Ho Yeon (Photo: IG @hooooyeony)

JAKARTA - Jung Ho Yeon's debut role in Squid Game has earned the actress a lot of popularity and success, with achievements such as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award, an independent cover in American Vogue magazine, Emmy nominations, and more.

On Wednesday, September 28, TIME magazine launched a list of TIME 100 Next 2022, containing 100 rising stars from various industries around the world. These rising leaders range from the business industry, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, and more.

The 100 selected figures in TIME 100 Nex are categorized as artists, phenomena, innovators, leaders, and advocates. Jung Ho Yeon is in the phenomenal category and is described by Squid Game Hwang Dong Hyuk as a "military".

"The first time I saw Ho Yeon in a video, after I spent three tiring months looking for an actress to play Sae Byeok's role in the 'Squid Game'. To be honest, I had no high expectations, because at that time he had no previous acting experience," said Hwang Dong Hyuk.

"In less than 10 seconds, I found myself sitting upright, fascinated by what was on the screen. Instantly, I knew he would be Sae Byeok," he continued.

Furthermore, Hwang Dong Hyuk said he was more confident in Jung Ho Yeon's abilities after knowing her. He admitted that it was like seeing an extraordinary talent that suddenly appeared.

"It was as if I was watching a newborn somewhere on earth take everything the world was trying on, beaten but finally fought back to change things little by little," said Hwang Dong Hyuk.

"I think Ho Yeon is still struggling every day, fighting her fame, hope, and jealousy over her success, and her own desires," he continued.

Jung Ho Yeon is the only Korean actress to be on this year's list and joins other stars in phenomenal categories such as Sydney control, Ja Morant, Simone Ashley, and Finneas. Other well-known names on the list include SZA, Lily Collins, Sadie Sink, Jack Harlow, Spencer Cox, and many more.

Furthermore, Jung Ho Yeon will star in a new Hollywood film by Joe target titled The Governnesses. Actress and model from South Korea Jung Ho Yeon are included in the TIME 100 Next 2022 list as rising stars, reported by Soompi, Friday.