Jo Yeo-jeong

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Jo Yeo-jeong
Born (1981-02-10) February 10, 1981
Seoul, South Korea
Other names Jo Yeo-jung
Education Dongguk University - Theater and Film
Dongguk University Graduate School - Master's degree in Performing Arts
Occupation Actress
Agent Neos Entertainment
Korean name
Hangul 조여정
Revised Romanization Jo Yeo-jeong
McCune–Reischauer Cho Yŏjŏng

Jo Yeo-jeong (born February 10, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the period films The Servant (2010) and The Concubine (2012).

Career

Jo Yeo-jeong 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.[1][2]

Then Jo rose to the spotlight in 2010 by starring as the ambitious Joseon woman of low caste 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 few actresses because it contained too many sex scenes. Jo, 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, Jo successfully escaped being "another pretty face" in Korea's entertainment scene.[1][2]

In 2011 Jo starred in hit cable series I Need Romance, a sexually frank and funny comedy about a group of single thirtysomething 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 requires full nudity, as doing so may stigmatize her in Korea's film industry ― where most young actresses still stay away from nude scenes as much as possible. Despite the collective concerns expressed by the local media outlets that she was "going nude too often," in 2012 the actress chose another period thriller with explicit sex scenes.[6] 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.[7] The film proved her fine taste in roles when, despite the hype, it was well-made and critically praised. In an interview for the film, Jo said that most of all, she wants to be seen as an adventurous and intriguing actress.[1][2][8]

In the 2012 romantic comedy series Haeundae Lovers, she played the bright and cheerful daughter of a Busan gangster, who falls in love with the amnesiac undercover prosecutor living with them.[9] A year later, Jo'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.[10]

In 2013, Jo 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.[11] The Corea Entertainment Management Association suggested that Jo avoid working with both agencies, and she joined Neos Entertainment in 2014.[12]

Jo has been cast in two upcoming movies. She reunites with director Kim Dae-woo (The Servant) in another erotic period film, this time set during the Vietnam War, titled Human Addiction.[13] She also plays an abducted wife in The Target, a remake of French action-thriller Point Blank.[14][15]

In 2014, Jo signed with new management agency Neos Entertainment.[16]

Filmography

Television drama

  • Haeundae Lovers (KBS2, 2012)
  • I Need Romance (tvN, 2011)
  • Hometown Legends "Myo-jeong's Pearl" (KBS2, 2009)
  • The Road Home (KBS1, 2009)
  • War of Money: The Original (tvN, 2008)
  • How Much Love (MBC, 2006)
  • I'm From Chosun (MBC, 2004)
  • Terms of Endearment (KBS2, 2004)
  • A Problem at My Younger Brother's House (SBS, 2003)
  • South of the Sun (SBS, 2003)
  • Jang Hee-bin (KBS2, 2002)
  • The Rustic Period (SBS, 2002)
  • Roll of Thunder (KBS1, 2000)
  • You Don't Know My Mind (MBC, 1999)
  • Last War (MBC, 1999)
  • How Am I? (SBS, 1999)

Musical theatre

Variety show

  • Law of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya Jungle (SBS, 2013)
  • O'live Beauty On-Air (CJ E&M, 2011)
  • Fox's Butler (MBC, 2010)
  • Girls on Top - Season 2 (MTV Korea, 2010)
  • We Got Married - Season 1 (MBC, 2008)
  • Soulmates (MBC, 2003)
  • Fairyland Ggumdongsan (KBS2, 2001)
  • 21st Century Committee (MBC, 2001)
  • Inkigayo (SBS)
  • Ppo Ppo Ppo (Kiss Kiss Kiss) (MBC, 1997)[17]

Book

  • Healing Beauty (2013)[18]

Discography

Awards

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lee, Claire (23 May 2012). "Actress returns in another racy period thriller". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Lim, Ju-ri (30 May 2012). "Cho Yeo-jeong keeps it steamy in The Concubine". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  3. ↑ "Jo Yeo-jeong Hits Box-Office Gold with Daring Part". The Chosun Ilbo. 12 June 2010. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  4. ↑ Ki, Sun-min (25 June 2010). "Director twists classic tale". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  5. ↑ Elley, Derek (1 July 2010). "The Servant". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  6. ↑ Lee, Jin-ho (3 November 2011). "Jo Yeo Jeong to Bare it All Again in New Film". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  7. ↑ Jung, Hyun-mok (22 June 2012). "Director says Concubine sex scenes are complicated". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  8. ↑ Paquet, Darcy (13 June 2012). "In Focus: The Concubine (Hu-gung: Je-wang-ui cheop)". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  9. ↑ "Jo Yeo-jeong Says Acting Lets Her Explore Her Hidden Self". The Chosun Ilbo. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18. 
  10. ↑ "Jo Yeo-jeong Discloses Beauty Secrets in New Book". The Chosun Ilbo. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-24. 
  11. ↑ Yoon, Hyo-jung (24 October 2013). "Jo Yeo Jung caught in the middle of double contract dispute". Korea Star Daily via Yahoo!. Retrieved 2014-01-30. 
  12. ↑ "Jo Yeo-jeong works with new agency". The Korea Times. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-27. 
  13. ↑ Tae, Sang-joon (24 September 2013). "KIM Dae-woo Prep Story of Forbidden Love during Vietnam War". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2014-01-30. 
  14. ↑ Kang, Jung-yeon (25 September 2013). "Cho Yeo-jeong Takes Part in Ryu Seung-ryong's Action Pic". TenAsia. Retrieved 2014-01-30. 
  15. ↑ Lee, Sun-min (26 September 2013). "Jo Yeo-jung picked for two movies". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-01-30. 
  16. ↑ "Jo Yeo-jeong works with new agency". The Korea Times. January 27, 2014. 
  17. ↑ Im, Woo-jung (5 August 2013). "Popopo canceled after 32-year run". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2013-08-07. 
  18. ↑ "Jo Yeo-jeong gets published". Korea JoongAng Daily. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-24. 

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