IN PHOTOS: Fun facts about 'Squid Game' actress Jung Ho-yeon

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By now, almost everyone has seen the newest Korean Netflix series 'Squid Game,' which has skyrocketed to global fame since its premiere on September 17.

It recently became the first Korean series to rank No.1 in the U.S. most-watched list and has secured one of the top two spots in more than 70 other countries on the streaming platform.

The K-drama thriller has also given birth to several memes in the Philippines featuring celebrities who many say look like the characters of 'Squid Game.'

And speaking of the characters in 'Squid Game,' did you know that the actress who portrayed player No. 067 or Kang Sae Byeok is actually a model?

That's right. Before her acting debut in 'Squid Game,' actress Jung Ho-yeon was actually a globe-trotting model, who's graced the covers of magazines and walked the runways of famous fashion houses.

Get to know more about 'Squid Game' actress Jung Ho-yeon in the gallery below.


Fun facts about 'Squid Game' actress Jung Ho-yeon
Cancerian Queen
Model
Korea's Next Top Model 4 runner-up
Global catwalk debut
Red hair
Acting debut
Cover girl
Runway model
Top 50 models
Boyfriend
Famous friend
Most-followed
Entertainment
Adventurous
New endorsement
First fan meet

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