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Jo Yoon-su
South Korean actress (born 1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jo Yoon-su (Korean: 조윤수; born July 21, 1998) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her role in Park Hoon-jung's action-mystery Disney+ original series The Tyrant (2024).[1][2] After her debut in a web drama by Cheese Films in 2019, she took on minor role in tvN drama True Beauty, followed by supporting roles in dramas such as the Netflix series Juvenile Justice, the tvN drama The Killer's Shopping List, and the JTBC drama The Interest of Love.
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Early life
Jo Yoon-su had a vague interest in becoming a flight attendant. After watching The Guest, she was captivated by the characters' relationships and narratives of the characters. While not aspiring to be an actor, she felt a strong urge to explore acting.[3][4]
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Jo Yoon-soo made her acting debut in a Cheese Film web drama, portraying a student with a fresh and charming demeanor. She received critical acclaim for her nuanced depiction of confused emotions in the queer short film How Would It Feel to Kiss a Friend?[5]
Subsequent roles have showcased Jo's versatile acting range. In the Netflix series Juvenile Justice, she underwent a significant transformation to play Yoon Eun-jung, a juvenile criminal, captivating viewers with her portrayal despite the stark contrast to previous characters. Additionally, in the tvN drama tvN drama The Killer's Shopping List, Jo delivered a realistic and emotionally compelling performance as Kwon Bo-yeon, a daycare teacher struggling with depression.[5]
Then Jo took on the role of Cha Sun-jae, a police officer candidate, in the JTBC drama The Interest of Love. Her portrayal of this "love stealer" character, who gradually creates tension between the lead characters Jung Jong-hyun (played by Jung Ga-ram) and Ahn Soo-young (played by Moon Ga-young) left a lasting impression and demonstrated her ability to bring depth to supporting roles.[5]
In 2023, Jo's contract with Studio & New was terminated following the company's withdrawal from its management business.[6] She subsequently signed an exclusive contract with Alien Company in December 2023.[7] Jo secured the lead role in Park Hoon-jung's The Tyrant after three auditions.[8][9] Her casting in the Disney+ series The Manipulated was announced in September 2024.[10]
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