Jeong Ho-yeon heads to Hollywood, becomes first Korean actor to grace the cover of Elle US

Actress Jung Ho-yeon became the first Korean actor to grace the cover of the August issue of Elle US.

On August 28, her agency, Person Entertainment, said, "Actress Jung Ho-yeon graced the cover of the August issue of Elle US."

"Elle US" also introduced Jung Ho-yeon with the headline, "Hoyeon takes Hollywood," saying, "The model and actor, who appeared in the Netflix series 'The Squid Game,' will be acting in English for the first time with director Alfonso Cuaron, which means that he will continue to be active in Hollywood."

In the released cover, Jung Ho-yeon wears a silver-toned dress and dominates the atmosphere with her confident and straight eyes. In the interior photos, she wears colorful patterned looks and makeup in a free and confident pose, completing her own cuts to create a stunning look.

In this interview with Elle US, Jung Ho-yeon talked about her upcoming Apple TV+ series, "Someone Knows," which will be released on October 11th. The actress revealed that she was worried about acting in English for the first time, so she spent time in the UK to improve her pronunciation."

"Someone Knows" director Alfonso Cuaron acknowledged her passion, saying, "When she wants to do something, she does it." He added that she was very passionate about the project. He revealed that she often took notes on set, adding, "(She's) the best observer. She's very funny and a good person," adding that he looks forward to seeing her in the movie.

However, Jung Ho Yeon shared his honest opinion, saying, "I've experienced a lot, but I still think I'm not good enough, so I always work hard." "If I forget that what I'm doing is a joint effort, my thoughts and actions can become hardened, so I always try to keep a flexible and open mindset," he said, explaining what drives him to constantly challenge himself as a model, actor, and global star.

Following 'Vogue US', Jung Ho-yeon has also appeared in 'Elle US'. He previously became the first Korean to be the sole cover model of Vogue US in its 130-year history, creating a buzz not only globally but also domestically. This August's cover of Elle US is also garnering attention as the first Korean actor to grace the cover of the magazine. We applaud Jung Ho-yeon for taking on the challenge of being a first.

Meanwhile, "Someone Knows — Disclaimer," starring Jung Ho-yeon, will premiere on October 11.