Jung Ji-so

Quick Facts: Who was Jung Ji-so?

Subject:

Jung Ji-so

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in Parasite, The Cursed, and The Glory.

Born:

1999-09-17

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Hyun Seung-min (Korean: 현승민; born September 17, 1999), known professionally as Jung Ji-so (정지소) is a South Korean actress. Hyun made her acting debut as a child actress in the 2012 television drama May Queen. She is best known internationally for her role as Park Da-hye in Parasite, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Picture. For her performance in the film, she won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Before her acting career, Hyun was a promising figure skater.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

She skated for six years, from second grade to her first year of middle school, and even won a gold medal at the Lotte Mayor's Cup Figure Skating Competition. In the series, she played the child version of In-hwa, the brash and affluent daughter portrayed by Son Eun-seo. She earned praise from the production staff for her impressive figure skating abilities, which she displayed in the show. She then appeared in the MBC morning drama It Was Love, portraying the young version of Kim Bo-kyung's character. She has also worked as a commercial model.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2013, Hyun took on the role of the young Samsaengi in the KBS drama TV Novel Samsaengi. She was praised by audiences for her natural dialect acting as she portrayed a character who lives bravely despite being treated as an outcast by her parents. She then appeared in The Blade and Petal as the daughter of Gil-bu (played by Yoo Jae-myung). For both roles, she won the Best Female Youth Acting Award at the 2013 KBS Drama Awards, sharing the honor with Kim Yoo-bin (Heaven's Order), Kim Hyun-soo (Good Doctor / The Emperor's Dream), Kim Hwan-hee (You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin), and Moon Ga-young (The King's Family). That same year, she played the younger version of Ha Ji-won's character in the drama Empress Ki.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-09-17): Birth of Jung Ji-so — South Korean actress known for roles in Parasite, The Cursed, and The Glory.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Hyun made her acting debut as a child actress in the 2012 television drama May Queen.
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, Hyun took on the role of the young Samsaengi in the KBS drama TV Novel Samsaengi.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jung Ji-so

True or False: “Jung Ji-so's breakthrough role in the film *Parasite* was achieved immediately after she finished her contract with Better Entertainment.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She had a period of emotional distress and failed numerous auditions before successfully auditioning for the role.

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