From Supermodel to 'Genre Specialist': How Lee Ho-jung Conquered Global OTT in 2025!
With her 170cm height and striking East Asian features, when model Lee Ho-jung transitioned to acting, there was as much public concern as there was expectation. Many harbored the prejudice that her dazzling visuals might hinder her acting.
But as of 2025, she has boldly shattered all those worries, rising to become a 'specialist in genre works,' most sought after in the global OTT market. Let's explore her evolutionary journey, proven through JTBC's 'Good Boy' and Netflix's 'You Killed Me.'
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1. The Start of Action: How Sweat Transformed 'Un-nyun' into a Gun-Wielding Killer
A decisive turning point in her acting career was Netflix's 'Song of the Bandits' in 2023. This involved 18 months of action school training and high-difficulty wire action without a stunt double.
Lee Ho-jung perfectly redefined 'Un-nyun,' a name previously only remembered as the heroine of the historical drama 'The Slave Hunters (Chuno),' into the narrative of a gun-wielding killer. It was a moment when she was imprinted not just as a 'tall actress' but as an 'actress who can do action.'
2. The 2025 Breakthrough: Stylish Anti-Hero vs. Realistic Horror Villain
2025 was the year Lee Ho-jung proved just how wide her acting spectrum truly is. She played two entirely different shades of 'evil' in two major projects.
'Magwi' in JTBC's 'Good Boy': A drug technician with heavy makeup and unconventional fashion. As an anti-hero who holds the conviction of "never selling drugs to children," she received praise as "Badass" from overseas fans for her refreshing action sequences.
'Noh Jin-young' in Netflix's 'You Killed Me': A detective who covers up crimes for her ambition. She chillingly portrayed the compulsion and hysteria of a character trapped by perfectionism, delivering breathtaking psychological acting.
Dynamic action and static psychological warfare, burning revenge and cold ambition. She effortlessly transitioned between polar opposite characters, evolving into a multifaceted actress.
3. The Actress Directors Seek First, Now Dreaming of 'Ordinary'
This unique presence led to a flood of offers from directors. Lee Jung-rim, the director of 'You Killed Me,' reportedly offered her the role based solely on her previous work, without an audition. She had transformed from a rookie waiting to be chosen into a 'trusted actress' who inspires directors.
Ironically, now at the peak of her career with intensely strong characters, she dreams of "a very ordinary role." When her glamorous aura meets everyday life, what kind of original acting will emerge? We are already eagerly anticipating it!
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