From a child actor to a Gen Z favorite, Roh Jeong Eui has soared in popularity. The young actress has captured the hearts of global viewers with her role in the K-teen drama Hierarchy, while also enchanting girls in their teens and 20s with her doll-like visuals. Her acting skills, paired with star quality, have naturally drawn significant attention.
Roh Jeong Eui stars in the Netflix series Hierarchy, which amassed 6.3 million viewing hours in its second week. It ranks first globally among non-English content and second overall. Roh Jeong Eui’s name tops the credits, as she is the most experienced among the cast of newcomers.
Having appeared in various works, Roh Jeong Eui played a pivotal role in elevating the recognition of Hierarchy. Expressing her joy, she said, “I am so happy that I can’t even think of what to say. I am grateful to everyone involved in ‘Hierarchy.’ I love the cast and am thankful they became my good friends. Thank you to all the viewers for helping me achieve a global No. 1 record.”
Roh Jeong Eui debuted as a child actress in 2010 and took on her first significant role in the 2011 Channel A drama Bachelor’s Vegetable Store. Ten years later, she garnered significant attention for her role as a K-pop star in the SBS drama Our Beloved Summer, marking her successful transition from child actor to adult actress. Hierarchy, released three years later, solidifies her status as a leading actress.
Balancing her role as an actress and a star, Roh Jeong Eui has become a social media sensation with her striking beauty, making her a Gen Z icon and a sought-after model for products targeting the 10-20 age group. This rising star has several upcoming projects. She will appear in the drama The Witch, based on the webtoon by Kang Full, and is set to start filming the MBC drama Bunny and the Oppas (literal title) this summer. Additionally, she is in talks to join the global OTT platform drama Pigpen.
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