Squid Game star Jung Ho Yeon expressed her desire to appear in more Hollywood projects in the coming years.
In the blockbuster Netflix series, the rookie actress, who gained massive popularity after landing the role of player number 067, Kang Sae Byeok, is successfully reaping the rewards of her hard work.
Months after the series' global release, she is among the fashion industry's "It Girl" gracing top-tier fashion magazines and runways, and not to mention a bonafide award-winning actress, following her historic win at the SAG Awards 2022.
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In her latest appearance with Elle Korea, the runway stunner and actress were asked about her future plans.
In the video, Jung Ho Yeon needs to provide honest answers for the "Ask Me Anything!" segment.
One of the questions she got asked was if there is one thing that she'd like to remake, which film or tv series would it be.
Without any second thought, the 27-year-old beauty revealed that it would be Quentin Tarantino's martial arts film, Kill Bill.
Moreover, she explained why she chose the 2003 blockbuster film and said that it's because she "likes Uma Thurman."
She expressed her desire to do more action hero movies in the future but also wanted to try romance films.
To recall, viewers were stunned to hear that Squid Game was her first-ever acting gig after making a name for herself in a modeling career.
She attended acting schools and underwent extended training before putting her up to work. The universe conspired when she eventually tried her luck and auditioned for the role.
During her previous interview with W Korea, the rookie actress turned global sensation could not believe it when she heard that she got casted.
Jung Ho Yeon shared that she was "so happy," but a "great fear" had taken over her and that's where she doubted herself if she could do the part.
Little did she know that Squid Game would be a huge success and not only that, she was able to gain the viewers' attention with her stellar performance as Kang Sae Byeok.
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From Runway to Global Sensation and Now Award-Winning Actress
Jung Ho Yeon is among South Korean stars who started out as a model.
Before her Squid Game fame, she began her career as a runway model and joined the reality TV show Korea's Next Top Model.
Her career took off when she did shows overseas in 2016 and was able to walk shows at Paris and New York Fashion Week.
Fast forward to 2021, when the Netflix series was released. Just days after its global premiere, Jung Ho Yeon's Instagram grew from hundreds of thousands to millions and eventually hailed as the most followed Korean actress, surpassing fellow model and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo star Lee Sung Kyung and Hallyu queen Song Hye Kyo.
This 2022, Jung Ho Yeon welcomed the year with a massive achievement.
The South Korean star took home the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, while co-star Lee Jung Jae bagged the Best Actor trophy. This is the first time that Korean actors won the category at the prestigious SAG Awards.
During her acceptance speech, she gets emotional as she expresses her love for the fans and of course, her Squid Game team.
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