Cho Yeo-jeong explained

Cho Yeo-jeong
Birth Date:10 February 1981
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Other Names:Jo Yeo-jeong
Cho Yeo-jung
Education:Dongguk University
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1997–present
Agent:High Entertainment
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Hangul:조여정
Rr:Jo Yeo-jeong
Mr:Cho Yŏjŏng

Cho Yeo-jeong (; born February 10, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known internationally for her role in the film Parasite (2019), which won four Academy Awards and became the first non-English language film to win the award for Best Picture.[1]

Cho is also known for her roles in the films The Servant (2010), The Concubine (2012), and Obsessed (2014), as well as the television series I Need Romance (2011), Lovers of Haeundae (2012), Divorce Lawyer in Love (2015), Woman of 9.9 Billion (2019–2020), and Cheat on Me If You Can (2020–2021).

Life and career

Cho Yeo-jeong was born in Seoul, South Korea. She debuted as a CeCi Magazine cover girl at the age of 16 in 1997, and began actively acting in 1999. Despite appearing in drama series, music videos, and TV commercials afterwards, she remained obscure. During this period, she was also unhappy with the limited roles being offered to her.[2]

Then Cho rose to the spotlight in 2010 by starring as the ambitious Joseon woman of lower class in the erotic period drama The Servant.[3] The R-rated movie, which was a newly adapted and tragic version of Korea's famous folktale The Story of Chunhyang, had been turned down by a number of actresses because it contained too many sex scenes. Cho, however, took advantage of the opportunity and it turned out to be a huge stepping stone in her career.[4] [5] Upon the release of the film, Cho successfully escaped being "another pretty face" in Korea's entertainment scene.[6]

In 2011, Cho starred in hit cable series I Need Romance, a sexually frank and funny comedy about a group of single thirty-something girlfriends navigating the dating scene in Seoul, which boasted stylish and slick production values.

Few would have expected her to star in another period drama that required full nudity, as doing so may have stigmatized her in Korea's film industry. Despite the collective concerns expressed by local media that she was "going nude too often," in 2012 the actress chose another period thriller with explicit sex scenes.[7] She had admired the work of director Kim Dae-seung and wanted to work with him, so after reading his latest script, she pursued being cast as the complex titular character of The Concubine.[8] Despite the hype, the film was critically praised. In an interview for the film, Cho said that most of all, she wants to be seen as an adventurous and intriguing actress.[9]

In the 2012 romantic comedy series Lovers of Haeundae, Cho played the bright and cheerful daughter of a Busan gangster, who falls in love with the amnesiac undercover prosecutor living with them.[10] A year later, Cho's book Healing Beauty was published, containing tips and advice on health and beauty, based on the know-how she's amassed as an actress over her 16-year career.[11]

In 2013, Cho became involved in a publicized contract dispute when she signed a new contract with Bom Entertainment while her contract with Didim531 was still in effect.[12] The Korea Entertainment Management Association suggested that Cho avoid working with both agencies, and she joined Neos Entertainment in 2014.[13]

Cho starred in two movies in 2014. She reunited with director Kim Dae-woo (The Servant) in another erotic period film, this time set during the Vietnam War, titled Obsessed.[14] She also played an abducted wife in The Target, a remake of French action-thriller Point Blank.[15] [16]

In 2015, Cho starred in the sex comedy , which she said made her realize "how gratifying it is to see people laughing because of me." She said further, "Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies is the first film I've done in a long time whose story focuses on women. I hope that, building on the success of this film, more films featuring women's voices and experiences are made."[17]

Cho started in her first television series of 2020, Cheat on Me If You Can since Woman of 9.9 Billion in 2019.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2002A Perfect MatchMin-ah
2006Vampire Cop RickyYeon-hee
2010The ServantChun-hyang
2012The ConcubineShin Hwa-yeon
2014The TargetJung Hee-joo
ObsessedLee Sook-jin
2015Baek Bo-hee
2019ParasiteChoi Yeon-gyo / Mrs. Park
2024TarotJi-Woo
Hidden FaceSu-yeon[18]
The InterviewSeon-ju[19]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999How Am I?
Last War
You Don't Know My MindYang Mi-ri
2000Roll of Thunder
2002Rustic PeriodAe-ran
Royal Consort 'Gwiin' Kim
2003South of the SunNoh Hye-in
A Problem at My Younger Brother's HouseOh Dan-bi
2004Terms of EndearmentNa Ae-ri
I'm From ChosunLee Han-sol
2006So In LoveLee Sun-joo
2008War of Money: The OriginalChoi Ji-in
2009The Road HomeJang Mi-ryung
Hometown Legends: "Myo-jeong's Pearl"So-won
2011I Need RomanceSunwoo In-young[20]
2012Lovers of HaeundaeGo So-ra
2015Divorce Lawyer in LoveGo Cheok-hee
2016 Babysitter Lee Sang-won's wife
Love in the Moonlight Cameo (episode 1)
2017Ms. PerfectLee Eun-hee[21]
2019Beautiful WorldSeo Eun-joo[22]
Woman of 9.9 BillionJeong Seo-yeon[23]
2020–2021Cheat on Me If You CanKang Yeo-ju novel writer[24]
2021High ClassSong Yeo-uol[25]
2022Behind Every StarHerselfCameo[26]
2024TarotJi-woo[27]

Variety show

YearTitleNotes
1997Ppo Ppo Ppo (Kiss Kiss Kiss)[28]
200121st Century CommitteeCast member
Fairyland GgumdongsanHost
2003SoulmatesCast member
2008We Got Married - Season 1paired with Lee Hwi-jae
2010Girls on Top - Season 2Host
Fox's ButlerCast member
2011O'live Beauty On-AirHost
2012Saturday Night Live Korea
2013Law of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya JungleCast member
2019Surfing House[29]
2021Saturday Night Live KoreaHost (Episode 5)[30]

Music videos

YearSongArtist(s)Role
2011 "Even Now" (난 좋아)Sung Si-kyungLead Actress
2019"Fever"J. Y. Park feat. Superbee & BibiMain Actress

Discography

YearSong titleArtistNotes
2011"Aegyo (Charm)" Jo Yeo-jeong and Kim Jeong-hoonTrack from
I Need Romance OST
"Winter Story"Jo Yeo-jeong, Park Si-hoo,
Park Si-yeon, Nam Gyu-ri,
Jo Dal-hwan, Ryohei Otani,
Choi Sung-joon and Jung Woo-jin
Eyagi Entertainment
Christmas 2011 single

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2010Bucheon International Fantastic Film FestivalFantasia Award
Grand Bell AwardsBest ActressThe Servant
Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest New Actress
Popular Star Award
Korea Best Dresser Swan AwardsBest Dressed, Movie Actress category
2011Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress (Film)The Servant
Korea Drama AwardsSpecial Award for Cable TVI Need Romance
Style Icon AwardsSIA's Discovery
2012Buil Film AwardsBest ActressThe Concubine
KBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesLovers of Haeundae
Netizen Award, Actress
Best Couple Award with Kim Kang-woo
2013SBS Entertainment AwardsPopularity AwardLaw of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya Jungle
2014Buil Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressObsessed
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards
Grand Bell Awards
Blue Dragon Film Awards
2015KOFRA Film Awards
Baeksang Arts Awards
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesDivorce Lawyer in Love
2016KBS Drama AwardsBest Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short DramaBabysitter
2017KBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length DramaPerfect Wife
Netizen Award, Actress
2019KBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress Woman of 9.9 Billion[33]
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries
Netizen Award, Actress
Chunsa Film Art AwardsBest Actress Parasite[34]
Blue Dragon Film Awards[35] [36]
Buil Film Awards[37]
New Mexico Film CriticsBest Supporting Actress[38]
IndieWire Critics Poll[39]
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards[40] [41]
2020Critics Choice AwardsBest Acting Ensemble[42]
Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[43]
Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress – Film[44]
KBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActressCheat on Me If You Can
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries
Netizen Award, Actress
Best Couple Award with Go Jun
2021APAN Star AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Woman of 9.9 Billion

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
PublisherYearListiclePlacement
Forbes2020Korea Power Celebrity 40[45]
The Screen20192009–2019 Top Box Office Powerhouse Actors in Korean Movies[46]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Jurgensen. John. February 10, 2020. 'Parasite' Makes History at the Oscars. en-US. Wall Street Journal. June 22, 2021. April 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210425184600/https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-stars-are-out-as-the-2020-oscars-kick-off-11581296482. live.
  2. Web site: Lim. Ju-ri. May 29, 2012. Cho Yeo-jeong keeps it steamy in The Concubine. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131220162513/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2953591. December 20, 2013. November 18, 2012. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  3. Web site: June 12, 2010. Jo Yeo-jeong Hits Box-Office Gold with Daring Part. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20121125064358/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/06/12/2010061200230.html. November 25, 2012. November 18, 2012. The Chosun Ilbo.
  4. Web site: Ki. Sun-min. June 24, 2010. Director twists classic tale. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210119191828/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2010/06/24/artsDesign/Director-twists-classic-tale/2922274.html. January 19, 2021. November 18, 2012. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  5. Web site: Elley. Derek. July 1, 2010. The Servant. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131101183239/http://www.filmbiz.asia/reviews/the-servant. November 1, 2013. November 18, 2012. Film Business Asia.
  6. Web site: Lee. Claire. May 23, 2012. Actress returns in another racy period thriller. live. November 18, 2012. The Korea Herald. November 1, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121101204548/http://view.koreaherald.com/kh/view.php?ud=20120523001115.
  7. Web site: Lee. Jin-ho. November 3, 2011. Jo Yeo Jeong to Bare it All Again in New Film. dead. https://archive.today/20120711025014/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=1350. July 11, 2012. November 18, 2012. enewsWorld.
  8. Web site: Jung. Hyun-mok. June 21, 2012. Director says Concubine sex scenes are complicated. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210622034507/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2012/06/21/artsDesign/Director-says-Concubine-sex-scenes-are-complicated/2954850.html. June 22, 2021. November 18, 2012. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  9. Web site: Paquet. Darcy. June 13, 2012. In Focus: The Concubine (Hu-gung: Je-wang-ui cheop). dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202114812/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/inFocus.jsp?mode=VIEW&seq=1. February 2, 2014. November 18, 2012. Korean Film Biz Zone.
  10. Web site: October 6, 2012. Jo Yeo-jeong Says Acting Lets Her Explore Her Hidden Self. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20121124060541/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/10/06/2012100600495.html. November 24, 2012. November 18, 2012. The Chosun Ilbo.
  11. Web site: April 24, 2013. Jo Yeo-jeong Discloses Beauty Secrets in New Book. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130427001401/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/04/24/2013042400652.html. April 27, 2013. April 24, 2013. The Chosun Ilbo.
  12. Web site: Yoon. Hyo-jung. October 24, 2013. Jo Yeo Jung caught in the middle of double contract dispute. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221152935/http://celebrity.yahoo.com/news/jo-yeo-jung-caught-in-the-middle-of-024800824.html. February 21, 2014. January 30, 2014. Korea Star Daily via Yahoo!.
  13. Web site: Park. Si-soo. January 27, 2014. Jo Yeo-jeong works with new agency. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224443/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/01/386_150588.html. March 3, 2016. January 27, 2014. The Korea Times.
  14. Web site: Tae. Sang-joon. September 24, 2013. KIM Dae-woo Prep Story of Forbidden Love during Vietnam War. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201160057/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?mode=VIEW&seq=2691. February 1, 2014. January 30, 2014. Korean Film Biz Zone.
  15. Web site: Kang. Jung-yeon. September 25, 2013. Cho Yeo-jeong Takes Part in Ryu Seung-ryong's Action Pic. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140426201747/http://www.tenasia.com/cho-yeo-jeong-takes-part-in-ryu-seung-ryongs-action-pic/. April 26, 2014. January 30, 2014. TenAsia.
  16. Web site: Lee. Sun-min. September 26, 2013. Jo Yeo-jung picked for two movies. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202105159/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2977962. February 2, 2014. January 30, 2014. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  17. Web site: January 17, 2015. Jo Yeo-jeong Keeps on Evolving with First Comedy. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150117063942/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/01/17/2015011700459.html. January 17, 2015. January 17, 2015. The Chosun Ilbo.
  18. Web site: Jo Ji-young . May 23, 2022 . [공식] 송승헌X조여정X박지현, '인간중독' '방자전' 감독 신작 '히든 페이스'로 뭉쳤다 ]. [Official] Song Seung-heon X Jo Yeo-jeong X Park Ji-hyeon, 'Human Addiction' and 'Bangjajeon' director's new film 'Hidden Face' . May 23, 2022 . . ko . . May 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523112914/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003871772 . live .
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  24. Web site: If You Cheat, You Die (Korean Drama - 2020) - 바람피면 죽는다. HanCinema. October 3, 2020. July 31, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200731052417/https://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_If_You_Cheat_v__You_Die.php. live.
  25. Web site: Kim. Soo-jin. March 11, 2021. 조여정 김지수 하준, '하이클래스' 출연 [공식]]. live. June 22, 2021. Star News. ko. June 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210622034507/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/cSyaoYNdTn.
  26. Web site: Hwang Yeon-do . November 7, 2022 . 조여정, '나이 많다' 이유로 쿠엔틴 감독 영화 캐스팅 취소 날벼락 (연매살) . Jo Yeo-jeong cancels Quentin's film casting due to 'old age' . November 7, 2022 . AtStyle . ko . November 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221107051848/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=415&aid=0000013918 . live .
  27. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001134549. Choi. Yoon-na. June 27, 2024. Sports Dong-a. ko. ko:조여정X덱스X고규필 ‘타로: 일곱 장의 이야기’, 대본리딩 현장 공개. Cho Yeo-jeong X Dex X Ko Kyu-pil, 'Tarot: Stories of Seven Cards', script reading site revealed. July 12, 2024. Naver.
  28. Web site: Yoon. Min-Sik. August 5, 2013. Popopo canceled after 32-year run. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806104524/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130805000771. August 6, 2013. August 7, 2013. The Korea Herald.
  29. Web site: Hong. Se-young. June 10, 2019. 조여정·송재림·김슬기·전성우 '서핑하우스' 출연, 7월21일 첫방 [공식입장]]. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191217031558/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190610/95918982/1. December 17, 2019. June 11, 2019. Sports Donga. ko.
  30. Web site: 조여정, 'SNL 코리아' 5회 호스트…9년 만에 재회 [공식]]. Kang Da-yoon. Jo Yeo-jeong hosts the 5th episode of 'SNL Korea'... Reunited after 9 years [Official]. My Daily. Naver. September 29, 2021. September 29, 2021. ko. September 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929023205/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003540479. live.
  31. News: [게시판] 해수부, 수산물 수출 홍보대사에 배우 조여정 위촉 ]. Oh Ye-jin . [Bulletin Board] Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries appoints actress Jo Yeo-jeong as ambassador for seafood export . . . July 29, 2021 . July 29, 2021 . ko . July 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210729023449/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0012561528 . live .
  32. Web site: Jo Yeo-jeong gets published. Korea JoongAng Daily. April 24, 2013. April 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130430090738/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2970570. April 30, 2013. usurped.
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  34. Web site: BONG Joon-ho Wins Best Director at Chunsa Film Art Awards. July 25, 2019. Korean Film Biz Zone. July 29, 2019. April 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210421092807/https://fonts.googleapis.com/icon?family=Material+Icons. live.
  35. News: Kang. Min-kyung. 봉준호 '기생충', 청룡영화상 5관왕 "韓영화의 자부심·자긍심" [종합]]. Bong Joon-ho 'The Parasite', 5th King of the Blue Dragon Film Awards "Pride and pride in the film" [Comprehensive]. Star News. November 21, 2019. ko. May 11, 2020. Naver. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626195110/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002825287. June 26, 2020. live.
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  40. Web site: Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood Leads Chicago Film Critics Association 2019 Nominations. December 12, 2019. Chicago Film Critics Association. December 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191215112120/https://chicagofilmcritics.org/blog/2019nominees. December 15, 2019. live.
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  46. Web site: January 2, 2020 . 한국영화 배우 흥행 파워 TOP 배우 하정우 그러나 TOP 10위 안에 여성 배우는 실종...여성 주연 영화 부재가 원인 . Korean movie actor box office power TOP actor Ha Jung-woo but the female actor in the top 10 is missing... Due to the absence of female-starred films . October 30, 2023 . RNX . ko . October 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231030054442/https://www.rnx.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=96190 . live .