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Jeon Jong-seo was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 5, 1994. Public records list Jeon Jong-seo as a film actor, television actor and singer. That works out to 32 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Sejong University. Listed accolades include Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actress - Film (2020), Buil Film Awards (2021) and Director's Cut Awards (2021).
My Take
Jeon Jong-seo is one of the most quietly terrifying talents to emerge from Korean cinema. Her debut in Burning was a revelation, an enigmatic, ungraspable performance that no first-timer should have been able to deliver. Then she flipped entirely in The Call, weaponizing menace and even her voice to chilling effect. What fascinates me is her shapeshifting; she seems to dissolve completely into each role, leaving no trace of the previous one. The Baeksang new actress award barely captured how singular she already was. I've been watching her career with real attention and expect her reach to keep widening.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeon Jong-seo
- Name (Japanese)
- チョン・ジョンソ
- Reading
- ちょん・じょんそ
- Born
- July 5, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / singer
2. Background
- University
- Sejong University
Awards & achievements
- 2020 Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actress - Film
- 2021 Buil Film Awards
- 2021 Director's Cut Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Burning | — | |
| Notable work | The Call | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://mymakeyou.com/?page_id=1449
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/junjongseo_official/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeon%20Jong-seo
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52159701
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeon Jong-seo born?
Born July 5, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Jeon Jong-seo from?
Jeon Jong-seo is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Jeon Jong-seo do?
Jeon Jong-seo works as actor, film actor, television actor, singer.
What is Jeon Jong-seo known for?
Notable works include Burning, The Call.
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