
ung Yong-joo (정용주; born July 27, 1996) is a versatile South Korean actor known for his compelling character transformations across a wide spectrum of genres, from youth dramas to historical comedy and noir.
He began expanding his career into film and streaming, quickly establishing him as a "hidden gem" due to his stable acting tone and exceptional ability to completely dissolve into distinct roles. He is highly praised for his dynamic range and the captivating sense of realism he brings to his characters.
He showcased his talent for lighthearted, unique portrayals in the youth drama The History of Dorks and the historical comedy Flower That Blooms at Night (2024), where he played the loyal, yet humorously clumsy, military officer Bi-chan. His performance as Ryu Han-woo in Motel California (2025) was particularly noted for his natural, witty use of improvisation, earning him a reputation as a "laugh-maker."
Demonstrating his darker side, Jung delivered a chilling performance as the prisoner Kim Ji-young in the hit series Death's Game (2023). Critics highlighted his stunning visual transformation, shifting seamlessly from a seemingly innocent demeanor to a cold, murderous glare, providing one of the series' most shocking twists.
His dramatic work extends to independent cinema, where his performance as the desperate victim Nam Jin in the short film Intercession earned him an invitation to the Arizona International Film Festival. He was praised for his immersive expression of the character's despair, pain, and fear.
He continues to build a strong presence in the industry, including his role as Hyun-guk in the Netflix series You and Everything Else (2025), consistently enriching projects with his realistic character interpretation and solidifying his position as a highly anticipated talent.
2024.01.08 ~ 2024.02.12 사이 KONTENTS INDEX K-드라마 씬스틸러 차트에 랭크된 6주의 기록입니다. 데뷔 이후 전체 활동이 아니라 차트 등재 구간입니다.
| 주 | KI | 순위 | 변동 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024.02.12 | 395 | #27 | — |
| 2024.02.05 | 366 | #27 | ▲2 |
| 2024.01.29 | 371 | #29 | ▲5 |
| 2024.01.22 | 360 | #34 | ▲1 |
| 2024.01.15 | 335 | #35 | ▼6 |
| 2024.01.08 | 335 | #29 | — |
지표
기록 6주차. K-드라마 씬스틸러 27위, KI 395. 순위는 29위 → 35위 → 34위 → 29위 → 27위 → 27위로 움직였다. 첫 주 335에서 18% 올랐다. 최고점은 2024-02-05 주 366였다. 집계 대상 5명 중 상위 540%다.
랭크된 주만 기록됩니다 — 연속된 주가 아닐 수 있습니다.
27위 유지. KI 395 (+8.1%). 기록 이래 가장 높은 KI다. 1위 이희준의 45% 수준.
29위에서 2계단 올라 27위. KI 366 (-1.3%). 3주 연속 상승이다. 기록 이래 가장 높은 순위다. 1위 송하윤의 57% 수준.
34위에서 5계단 올라 29위. KI 371 (+3.0%). 2주 연속 상승이다. 1위 송하윤의 58% 수준.
35위에서 1계단 올라 34위. KI 360 (+7.3%). 1위 박병은의 61% 수준.
29위에서 6계단 내려와 35위. KI 335 (-0.1%). 1위 유오성의 56% 수준.
KI 기록이 시작된 첫 주. K-드라마 씬스틸러 29위로 출발했다. KI 335. 1위 지승현의 55% 수준.