Jeon Yeo-been Biography: Actress, Age, Movies, Nationality, Height, Spouse, Awards

Jeon Yeo-been is a talented South Korean actress celebrated for her versatile performances in films like After My Death (2018), Night in Paradise (2020), and Cobweb (2023), as well as television dramas such as Vincenzo (2021) and A Time Called You (2023).

Her ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity has earned her critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase.

Profile

• Full Name: Jeon Bo-young
• Stage Name: Jeon Yeo-been
• Born: July 26, 1989
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5’5” (166 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jeon
• Siblings: Jeon Yun-young
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to USD 8 million

Early Life and Education

Jeon Yeo-been is a talented South Korean actress born on July 26, 1989, in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeon, alongside an older brother, Jeon Yun–young, and a younger brother, she grew up in a close-knit family.

Her childhood was marked by hardship after losing her father at a young age, with her mother working multiple jobs to support the family.

She attended Seongdeok Elementary School, Gwangdong Middle School, and Gwangdong High School in Gangneung, later graduating from Dongduk Women’s University with a degree in Broadcast Entertainment.

During university, she worked as a staff member for musicals and theaters, nurturing her interest in acting.

Her ethnicity is South Korean, and while her religious beliefs are not explicitly stated, some sources suggest a Christian upbringing.

Career

Jeon Yeo-been began her career in theater and short films, debuting on the big screen with a cameo in the period drama The Treacherous (2015).

She gained early experience in music videos, including Beenzino’s “Time Travel” (2012) and Jung Joon-il’s “From June to January” (2013).

Her breakthrough came with the independent film After My Death (2017), where her portrayal of Young-hee earned her multiple awards, including Actress of the Year at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival.

Jeon’s career soared with her role as Hong Cha-young in tvN’s Vincenzo (2021), co-starring Song Joong-ki and Ok Taec-yeon, which brought her international fame and the Best Artist Award at the 6th Asia Artist Awards.

That same year, she starred as Jae-yeon in the Netflix crime film Night in Paradise and as Hong Ji-hyo in the sci-fi series Glitch (2022).

Her role as Shin Mi-do in Kim Jee-woon’s Cobweb (2023) earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Other notable projects include Be Melodramatic (2019), Secret Zoo (2020), A Time Called You (2023), and Harbin (2024).

In 2025, she is set to star in the ENA crime-romance drama Good Girl Bu Semi, playing a bodyguard in a contract marriage.

Her versatility across genres, from indie films to mainstream dramas, has established her as a leading actress.

Awards and Nominations

• 2017 Seoul Independent Film Festival: Independent Star Award (After My Death) – Won
• 2018 Busan International Film Festival: Actress of the Year (After My Death) – Won
• 2018 Buil Film Awards: Best New Actress (After My Death) – Won
• 2018 Chunsa Film Art Awards: Best New Actress (After My Death) – Won
• 2018 Marie Claire Film Festival: Best New Actress (After My Death) – Won
• 2019 Grand Bell Awards: Best New Actress (After My Death) – Won
• 2019 Korea Best Star Award: Best New Actress (After My Death) – Won
• 2021 Asia Artist Awards: Best Artist Award (Vincenzo) – Won
• 2021 Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popular Star Award (Night in Paradise) – Won
• 2023 Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Cobweb) – Won
• 2021 Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actress – Television (Be Melodramatic) – Nominated
• 2021 Buil Film Awards: Best Actress (Night in Paradise) – Nominated
• 2021 Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best Actress (Night in Paradise) – Nominated
• 2023 Grand Bell Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Cobweb) – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jeon.yeobeen

Personal Life

Jeon Yeo-been is a talented South Korean actress; she’s currently 35 years old.

Standing at 5’5” with a poised presence, she is admired for her chic, versatile appearance, often described as a blend of purity and sophistication.

Single with no public record of past or current relationships, Jeon has addressed rumors about dating Vincenzo co-star Song Joong–ki in 2021, clarifying they were only colleagues.

Filmography

• The Treacherous (2015) – Cameo
• Merry Christmas, Mr. Mo (2017) – Ja-young
• After My Death (2017) – Young-hee
• Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018) – Red Riding Hood team member
• Secret Zoo (2020) – Kim Hae-kyung
• Night in Paradise (2020) – Jae-yeon
• Cobweb (2023) – Shin Mi-do
• Harbin (2024) – Supporting role
• Filmography (Television Dramas):
• Save Me (OCN, 2017) – Hong So-rin
• Live (tvN, 2018) – Newsroom staff (cameo, Episode 1)
• Be Melodramatic (JTBC, 2019) – Lee Eun-jung
• Vincenzo (tvN, 2021) – Hong Cha-young
• Glitch (Netflix, 2022) – Hong Ji-hyo
• A Time Called You (Netflix, 2023) – Han Jun-hee / Kwon Min-ju
• Good Girl Bu Semi (ENA, 2025, upcoming) – Bu Semi
• Filmography (Short Films):
• The Age of Twenty (2014) – Lead role
• My Sister Is Not Dead (2016) – Lead role.
• The Best Director (2019) – Young-eun

Net Worth

Jeon Yeo–been is a talented South Korean actress with an estimated net worth of $1 million to USD 8 million.

Her income primarily comes from her acting roles in films and television dramas, including high-profile projects like Vincenzo and Night in Paradise, as well as modeling for brands and magazine pictorials, such as Arena Korea.

Early in her career, she earned from short films and music videos, but her international breakthrough with the Netflix series significantly boosted her earnings.