Global fans are interested in Jeong Ho Yeon, a model-turned-actor who played a passionate role as Kang Sae-byeok in the Netflix original drama 'Squid Game'.

Jung Ho-yeon surpassed 12.11 million Instagram followers on October 3, beating Song Hye-kyo, who has about 12 million followers. As a result, she became the 2nd most-followed Korean actress on Instagram.

Before the release of 'Squid Game', Jeong Ho Yeon's number of followers was only about 400,000, but in two weeks, it reached 12 million, a 30-fold increase.

She may also be on track to catch up to Lee Sung Kyung, who holds the title of most-followed Korean actress with over 12.9 million followers.

Jung Ho-yeon, who left a strong impression on the role of a defector in 'Squid Game', is being pointed out as an actress with the most benefits in the drama. She showed her presence among Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-soo by digesting everything from psychological warfare to hand-to-hand combat.

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Actress Choi Hee Jin, who impressed viewers with her performance in Motel California, opened up about her close friendship with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo — and how it led to her special cameo in Newtopia.

Choi Hee Jin recently wrapped up her role as veterinarian Yoon Nan Woo in MBC’s Motel California, which ended on February 15th.

The actress met with reporters on February 14 at her agency, Saram Entertainment, to talk about her busy schedule and her unexpected role in Newtopia.

The actress revealed that her cameo in Newtopia happened because of her bond with Jisoo, who stars as the female lead in the drama.

“Before I signed with my current agency, when I wasn’t with any company, I was offered the role of Jisoo unnie’s best friend in *Snowdrop. Even before the director contacted me, Jisoo unnie had already told me about it”, Choi Hee Jin shared.

She added, “The director knew about the chemistry Jisoo unnie and I had in *Snowdrop*. Even though the role was very small, they asked if I would be willing to make a cameo in *Newtopia. It really is a tiny part”, she said, smiling shyly.

The actress emphasized that the opportunity felt special because it reflected her real-life friendship with Jisoo. “There was really no one else but me who fit the role as her close friend, so they asked if I could do it. It’s a very small part, but I was happy to do it”, she said.

Choi Hee Jin also shared how touched she was by the love she still receives for her past work with Jisoo.

“Jisoo unnie personally reached out to me too, and we’re still very close. But more than anything, I was grateful that people still remember me from *Snowdrop. Since I made a special appearance this time, I’d love to ask Jisoo unnie to return the favor with a cameo in one of my future projects”, she said with a laugh.

Fans are loving the sweet friendship between the two actresses — and many are already hoping to see them share the screen again in a bigger project!

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