1. Biography and Career
Jung Yeon-joo's career began with her debut in 2011, following her academic studies. Since then, she has expanded her acting repertoire across various television and film genres.
1.1. Education
Jung Yeon-joo pursued her higher education at the Korea National University of Arts, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Drama, specializing in the Department of Acting. She completed her secondary education at Haengsin High School.
1.2. Debut and Early Activities
Jung Yeon-joo officially debuted in 2011 with her appearance in the short film Guest, where she played the role of Ja-gyung. Following her film debut, she took on a small supporting role in the 2012 SBS New Year's Special drama I Remember You as Song Mi-na. Her early career also included roles in television dramas such as Dream High 2 (2012) as Lee-seul and I'll Give You The Stars and The Moon (2012) as Yeon-ah. She continued to build her experience through various productions, including a student role in School 2013 (2012-2013) and appearances in single-episode dramas like Drama Festival 2013: Surviving in Africa (2013). These initial activities laid the groundwork for her increasing visibility and subsequent roles in hit drama series.
2. Filmography
Jung Yeon-joo has built a diverse filmography across television series, films, and other broadcast appearances, showcasing her range as an actress.
2.1. Television Series
Jung Yeon-joo has appeared in numerous television dramas and web dramas throughout her career.
| Year | Title | Role | Channel/Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | I Remember You | Song Mi-na | SBS | New Year's Special Drama |
| Dream High 2 | Lee-seul | KBS2 | ||
| I'll Give You The Stars and The Moon | Yeon-ah | KBS1 | Daily Drama | |
| 2012-2013 | School 2013 | Student | KBS2 | |
| 2013 | Drama Festival 2013: Surviving in Africa | Kim Joo-kyung | MBC | Single-Episode Drama |
| Princess Aurora | Han Soo-da | MBC | Daily Drama | |
| 2014 | Women, Comics and Shoes | Company employee | SBS Plus | |
| A Witch's Love | Jung Eun-chae | tvN | ||
| 2015 | Schoolgirl Detectives | Park Se-yoo | JTBC | |
| The Superman Age | Herself | tvN | ||
| Lily Fever | Se-rang | Naver TV | Web drama | |
| 2016 | Mr. Kang Dae-choong Who Lives Carelessly | Kang Dae-choong | Naver TV | Web drama |
| On the Way to the Airport | Kang Eun-joo | KBS2 | ||
| 2017 | Green Fever | Seol-lok | Naver TV | Web drama |
| Chicago Typewriter | Bang-Jin's colleague | tvN | ||
| Queen of Mystery | Jin | KBS2 | ||
| Judge vs. Judge | Lee Seon-hwa | SBS | ||
| The Best Moment To Quit Your Job | Hye-young | oksusu | Web drama | |
| 2018 | Beautiful Vampire | Ran | oksusu | Web drama |
| Room No. 9 | Han Hyun-hee | tvN | ||
| 2020 | Forest | Oh Bo-mi | KBS2 | |
| My Holo Love | Ji-na | Netflix |
2.2. Film
Jung Yeon-joo has participated in various feature and short films.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Guest | Ja-gyung | Short film |
| 2012 | A Late Night | Yeon-joo | |
| Face | Jung Yeon | ||
| Beautiful Vampire | Ran | ||
| 2013 | Return Match | Yoo Chae-in | |
| 2015 | C'est si bon | Wardrobe actress | |
| Now Playing | Herself | ||
| Alice: Boy from Wonderland | Soo-ryun | ||
| 2016 | Familyhood | Broadcasting station celebrity | Special appearance |
| 2017 | I Can Speak | Ah-young | |
| Baby Beside Me | Sun-young | ||
| 2018 | The Accidental Detective 2: In Action | Seo Hee-yeon | |
| Passing Summer | Lee Chae-yoon | ||
| Each Taste | Yeon-joo | Special appearance | |
| 2019 | Kindheartedness Permeates | Min Yoo-ri | |
| 2021 | Long Day | Jung Yoon | |
| Night Cruising | Song-i | ||
| Tasty Ending | Night Cruise | ||
| 2022 | Maternal Walk | ID 'Son' | |
| 2024 | In the Head | Yeon-joo |
2.3. Other Broadcast Appearances
Beyond acting roles, Jung Yeon-joo has also appeared as a fixed cast member on television programs.
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SNL Korea Season 6 | Fixed crew member |
| 2016 | SNL Korea Season 7 | Fixed crew member |
3. Awards and Nominations
Jung Yeon-joo has received recognition for her performances in film festivals.
- 2011: The 5th Great Short Film Festival - Great Actress Award
- 2012: Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival - Best Actress Award