In a video interview about Squid Game, Jung Ho Yeon shared that she feels the popularity only now. ŌĆ£Even when I was conducting overseas interviews until yesterday, I wasnŌĆÖt physically receiving feedback from fans. So I was all over the place and didnŌĆÖt really know what was happening. Now that I am doing the interview, I feel like something good has happened.ŌĆØ When asked about what made her so popular, Jung responded, ŌĆ£I cried a lot while reading about Sae Byeok in the script. I think Sae Byeok is attractive in that sheŌĆÖs someone who lives for other people rather than for herself.ŌĆØ Model Jung made her acting debut through Squid Game. ŌĆ£I couldnŌĆÖt shake off my fear at the beginning of filming. I couldnŌĆÖt understand myself. During the first table read, my eyes were blurry, and my voice was shaking,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£One day, I met with the director one on one. I donŌĆÖt even know what I wanted to say then. I asked him why he cast me. In all, I think I just wanted to reassure myself. At the time, the director said, ŌĆśYou are already Sae Byeok. And I cast you because youŌĆÖre already enough.ŌĆÖ The moment I heard that I was able to let go of my tension.ŌĆØ Regarding why she became an actress, she commented, ŌĆ£What are you going to do after modeling? I was asked this so many times. Living abroad, I spent a lot of time alone, and what I did the most during that time was watching movies and reading books. So I attended an acting class once. I thought I couldnŌĆÖt do it at the time. Also, if I was to learn acting, I wanted to do it in Korea.ŌĆØ Jung talked about how her boyfriend Lee Dong Hwi was so proud of the global popularity of Squid Game. ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖre in the same business, so heŌĆÖs such an amazing senior and a friend. HeŌĆÖs giving me lots of encouragement and concern. He is like a father.ŌĆØ The actress also brought up her friend BlackpinkŌĆÖs Jennie, who visited the set to congratulate her. ŌĆ£When I was cast in Squid Game, Jennie was so happy for me. She posted the coffee truck she sent me on her (Instagram) Story and actively showed her support. Jennie is definitely on the list of people that IŌĆÖm grateful for while filming Squid Game. She was so thrilled for me. SheŌĆÖs such an angel.ŌĆØ Meanwhile, Jung will meet the viewers through tvNŌĆÖs You Quiz on the Block. ┬Ā Source (1, 2, 3, 4)
