Lee Ho-jung (model)

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Ho-jung (model)?

Subject:

Lee Ho-jung (model)

Known for:

South Korean model and actress known for roles in 'Song of the Bandits' and 'Midnight Runners'.

Born:

1997-01-20

Century / Era:

1997s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Ho-jung (Korean: 이호정; born 20 January 1997) is a South Korean model and actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series Song of the Bandits (2023) and Good Boy (2025), as well as the films Midnight Runners (2017) and The Battle of Jangsari (2019). Lee Ho-jung was born on January 20, 1997, in South Korea. As a child she dreamt of pursuing a career as a flight attendant. Growing up, Lee had an interest for sports which included swimming and was often known for her athletic abilities in school.

Career & Major Achievements

In middle school, Lee was considered short with a height of 153 cm. Despite this, in eighth grade while watching Korea's Next Top Model, Lee believed she could someday become a fashion model, citing she could pose and express the designs of the products well despite her height not fitting the requirements of a runway model who averaged at 176 cm. In ninth grade she faced a sudden growth spurt and grew 15 cm and ultimately reached 170 cm during high school. The recent turn of events prompted her friends to suggest a career in modeling, which Lee considered. Lee's resolve further strengthened upon seeing veteran model Jang Yoon-ju appear on Infinite Challenge and Jin Jung-sun on the second installment of Korea's Next Top Model who won the series as a teenager.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee subsequently began to collect information on the career through a variety of magazines. Lee completed her secondary studies at Hanlim Multi Art School majoring in the Fashion Model department in 2013. In the summer of 2011, she enrolled into a modeling academy affiliated with ESteem Models during the summer of 2011 and began her training. 15-year-old Lee debuted in the modeling industry under ESteem Models through a magazine pictorial for Ceci. The opportunity arose when a fashion magazine editor recommended her to a veteran female model for its pictorial.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1997 (1997-01-20): Birth of Lee Ho-jung (model) — South Korean model and actress known for roles in 'Song of the Bandits' and 'Midnight Runners'.
2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In the summer of 2011, she enrolled into a modeling academy affiliated with ESteem Models during the summer of 2011 and began her training.
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Lee completed her secondary studies at Hanlim Multi Art School majoring in the Fashion Model department in 2013.
4. 2023: 2023 Milestone — She is best known for her roles in the television series Song of the Bandits (2023) and Good Boy (2025), as well as the films Midnight Runners (2017) and The Battle of Jangsari (2019).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Ho-jung (model)

True or False: “Lee Ho-jung initially aspired to become a fashion model despite being considered short, which was later contradicted by her growth spurt.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): She initially felt self-conscious about her height (153 cm in middle school) but experienced a significant growth spurt, reaching 170 cm during high school.

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