Jeon Jong Seo

Jeon Jong Seo, born on July 5, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea, has rapidly risen to prominence in the Korean film industry with her intense and compelling performances. Making her screen debut in the critically acclaimed film "Burning" (2018), Jeon captured international attention. Directed by Lee Chang-dong, the film was South Korea's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards and earned Jeon rave reviews for her portrayal of the enigmatic Hae-mi, which set the tone for her burgeoning career.

Following her powerful debut, Jeon Jong Seo continued to choose roles that challenged both her acting abilities and audience expectations. In 2020, she starred in "The Call," a psychological thriller that further demonstrated her versatility and depth as an actress. Her performance as a young woman connected across time with another woman via an old phone was intense and complex.

In 2022, Jeon took on a globally recognized role in "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area," where she played the iconic character Tokyo. The series, a Korean adaptation of the popular Spanish series "La Casa de Papel," included complex action sequences and dramatic arcs. Her portrayal was met with positive reviews.

Since then, Jeon has continued to build an international filmography. She played a former assassin in the Netflix action film "Ballerina" (2023), then took on television roles in "Wedding Impossible" and the historical drama "Queen Woo," both released in 2024. Her film "Project Y" was invited to the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, and she has also completed filming for the Netflix film "Dochabi."