Entity Information
- Agency: MAA
- Debut: 2019
- Industry: Entertainment
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Overview
Go Youn-jung is a South Korean actress and model known for her roles in Korean television series, streaming shows and films.
Born on April 22, 1996, in Seoul, she studied Contemporary Art at Seoul Women’s University before beginning her career as a commercial model. She made her acting debut in the 2019 television series He Is Psychometric.
She gained wider attention through Sweet Home, Law School, and Alchemy of Souls, before becoming widely recognized internationally for her role as Jang Hee-soo in the Disney+ series Moving.
Go Youn-jung has since taken leading roles in Resident Playbook, Can This Love Be Translated?, and We Are All Trying Here, continuing to expand her career across television and streaming platforms.
Early Career
Before becoming an actress, Go Youn-jung worked as a commercial model for various brands.
She began acting in 2019 with He Is Psychometric, playing Kim So-hyun. She then appeared in several popular Korean productions, including The School Nurse Files, Sweet Home, and Law School.
Her role in Sweet Home helped introduce her to a wider audience, while Law School gave her more recognition as an actress.
Breakthrough
Go Youn-jung made her film debut in Hunt in 2022, directed by and starring Lee Jung-jae. She played Jo Yoo-jung in the action thriller.
The same year, she appeared in Alchemy of Souls, taking on the role of Naksu. She continued the story in Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow, where she played Jin Bu-yeon.
These roles established her as one of the notable young actresses in Korean entertainment.
Moving
One of the biggest turning points in Go Youn-jung’s career came with Disney+’s Moving in 2023.
She played Jang Hee-soo, a high school student with superhuman abilities. The series became an international hit and brought Go Youn-jung greater recognition outside South Korea.
Her performance also earned her the Best New Actress award at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards.
Recent Work
In 2025, Go Youn-jung starred in tvN’s Resident Playbook as Oh Yi-young.
In 2026, she appeared in Netflix’s Can This Love Be Translated? and JTBC’s We Are All Trying Here. Her 2026 projects further expanded her work across both streaming and television.
She is also set to return as Jang Hee-soo in the second season of Moving.
Filmography
Films
- Hunt (2022) — Jo Yoo-jung
- Nambeol (2026)
Television & Streaming
- He Is Psychometric (2019) — Kim So-hyun
- The School Nurse Files (2020) — Choi Yoo-jin
- Sweet Home (2020) — Park Yoo-ri
- Law School (2021) — Jeon Ye-seul
- Alchemy of Souls (2022) — Naksu
- Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (2022) — Jin Bu-yeon
- Moving (2023) — Jang Hee-soo
- Death’s Game (2023) — Lee Ji-soo
- Light Shop (2024) — Jang Hee-soo
- Resident Playbook (2025) — Oh Yi-young
- Can This Love Be Translated? (2026) — Cha Mu-hee
- We Are All Trying Here (2026) — Byeon Eun-a
Awards and Recognition
Go Youn-jung has received recognition for both her acting and popularity.
Some of her notable awards include:
- Best Newcomer Actress — Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards, 2023, for Moving
- Best New Actress — Blue Dragon Series Awards, 2024, for Moving
- Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation — Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, 2025
- Best Actress of TV Drama — FUNdex Awards, 2025, for Resident Playbook
- Best Character — Asia Star Entertainer Awards, 2026
- Best Artist (OTT) — Asia Star Entertainer Awards, 2026
Advertising and Fashion
Before and alongside her acting career, Go Youn-jung has worked with a wide range of international and Korean brands.
Her agency’s profile lists advertising and campaign work involving brands including Apple, Boucheron, Armani Beauty, Tom Ford, Nike, Dior, Chanel, SK Telecom and Samsung-related brands, among others.
Her modeling background and fashion campaigns have also contributed to her public image as one of the prominent young stars in Korean entertainment.
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