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Cho Yeo-jeong is a prominent South Korean actress.

Cho Yeo-Jung
Cho Yeo-Jung

She is recognized for her work in film, television, and musical theatre. Cho gained massive international fame for her role in the 2019 film Parasite. This movie made history by winning four Academy Awards. It was the first non-English language film to win the Best Picture award. Cho is known for being an adventurous actress. She often chooses complex and challenging roles. She has expressed a desire to see more films that focus on women's voices and experiences.

Her professional journey began in 1997. She debuted as a cover girl for CeCi Magazine at age 16. She began acting actively in 1999. For several years, she appeared in music videos and TV commercials. She also acted in various drama series. However, during this period, she remained somewhat obscure. Cho was also unhappy because the roles offered to her were limited. She wanted to move beyond being seen as just a "pretty face" in the entertainment industry.

Cho's career changed significantly in 2010. She starred in the period drama The Servant. This film was a tragic adaptation of the famous Korean folktale, The Story of Chunhyang. Many actresses had turned the role down because it contained many sex scenes. Cho chose to take the opportunity anyway. This role became a major stepping stone for her career. In 2011, she starred in the hit cable series I Need Romance. This was a comedy about single women in Seoul. It featured high production values and a frank style.

Cho continued to take bold risks with her career choices. In 2012, she pursued a role in the period thriller The Concubine. She chose this project because she admired director Kim Dae-seung. She wanted to play a complex character. This choice faced scrutiny from local media. Some people worried she was appearing in too many explicit films. However, the film received critical praise. Cho has maintained that she wants to be seen as an intriguing actress. She has used her platform to explore different genres.

Her filmography includes many diverse projects. In 2012, she played a cheerful character in the series Lovers of Haeundae. In 2014, she starred in the film Obsessed, which was set during the Vietnam War. She also acted in the action-thriller The Target. In 2015, she appeared in the sex comedy Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies. Cho noted that this film was gratifying because it focused on women. She has also starred in television series like Woman of 9.9 Billion and Cheat on Me If You Can.

Cho Yeo-jung in Dec 2019 (Revised)
Cho Yeo-jung in Dec 2019 (Revised)

Cho has received numerous prestigious awards for her acting. For her role in Parasite, she won Best Actress awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. She also won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2020. Her work in Obsessed earned her Best Supporting Actress honors at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Blue Dragon Film Awards. She has also won excellence awards for her television work. These awards recognize her skill across different types of media.

Beyond acting, Cho has explored other professional fields. In 2013, she published a book titled Healing Beauty. This book contains health and beauty advice based on her 16-year career. She has also participated in variety shows and hosted programs like Saturday Night Live Korea. In 2021, she served as a Korean seafood export ambassador. Her influence extends to lists of top celebrities. Forbes listed her in their 2020 Korea Power Celebrity 40. She remains a significant figure in the global film industry.

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