Jeon Jong-seo Biography: TV Series, Films, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Awards

Jeon Jong-seo, also known by her English name Rachel Jun, is a South Korean actress whose first audition landed her a leading role in the 2018 mystery thriller Burning.

Her raw, intense performance alongside Yoo Ah-in and Steven Yeun drew global praise and launched her acting career.

Since then, she has taken on bold roles in both Korean and international projects, earning critical acclaim and turning heads with her fearless, nuanced portrayals.

Profile

• Full name: Jeon Jong-seo
• Nickname: Rachel Jun
• Date of birth: July 5, 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Profession: Actress, brand ambassador
• Height: 1.63 m (5′4¼″)
• Parents: Father (name not publicly disclosed; passed away on February 12, 2023, after a long illness); mother’s identity remains private.
• Siblings: Only child
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a relationship with director Lee Chung-hyun  
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Korean
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Jeon Jong-seo is now 31 years old. Born on July 5, 1994, in Seoul, she spent part of her childhood in Canada attending a private Christian middle school before moving back to South Korea.

She graduated from Anyang Arts High School and enrolled at Sejong University, where she majored in film; however, she left before completing her degree to pursue acting full-time. Her ethnic background is Korean, and she was raised in a Christian environment in Canada and South Korea.

Personal Life

Jeon Jong-seo tends to keep her private life out of the spotlight. In December 2021, she confirmed her relationship with Lee Chung-hyun, director of The Call, during a public announcement. In February 2023, her father passed away after a long illness; she attended the funeral with her family.

Career

Jeon Jong-seo’s debut came with Burning (2018), directed by Lee Chang-dong, where she landed the lead role at her very first audition, impressing the casting team with her raw talent. In 2020, she starred in the thriller The Call, earning acclaim for her chilling performance.

Her first English-language role followed in Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2021), alongside Kate Hudson and Craig Robinson. In 2021, she returned to the Korean cinema scene in “Nothing Serious,” a romantic comedy.

She then took on two major series in 2022: Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area on Netflix, playing Tokyo, and the TVING miniseries Bargain. In 2023, she starred in the action thriller Ballerina, released on Netflix and directed by Lee Chung-hyun.

In 2024, she appeared in Wedding Impossible and will lead the historical drama Queen Woo later this year. She also served as brand ambassador for Italian activewear Hydrogen’s spring/summer 2024 collection.

Awards

• 2019 Best New Performer – Asian Film Critics Association Awards (Burning)
• 2021 Best Actress – Baeksang Arts Awards (The Call)
• 2021 Best Actress – Buil Film Awards (The Call)
• 2022 Best Actress – Director’s Cut Awards (The Call)
• 2023 Beyond Cinema Award – Marie Claire Asia Star Awards (Bargain)

Nominations:

• 2019 Best New Actress – Baeksang Arts, Blue Dragon, Grand Bell (Burning)

Net worth

Jeon Jong-seo’s estimated net worth is approximately $10 million, accumulated through her film and television roles as well as endorsement deals.

Social Media

• Instagram: @wjswhdtj94
• X: N/A

Filmography

• 2018: Burning as Shin Hae-mi
• 2020: 2020:The Call as Oh Young-sook
• 2021: Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon as Mona
• 2021: Nothing Serious as Ja-young
• 2023: Ballerina as Ok-ju

Television series

• 2022: Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area as Tokyo
• 2022: Bargain as Park Joo-young
• 2024: Wedding Impossible as Na Ah-jung
• 2024: Queen Woo as Woo Hee