From working on short films to becoming a South Korean sensation, Parasyte: The Grey actress Jeon So-nee’s best movies and TV shows are a testament to her rising career trajectory.
It was while attending the Department of Broadcasting Entertainment at Seoul Institute of the Arts that Jeon So-nee decided to try her luck in movies. She eventually made her acting debut in 2014 with the independent film Photo. However, it was only after her supporting role in the 2017 Korean drama Encounter, that Jeon So-nee became a household name. So much so that she was titled one of the most notable new actresses of 2018 in the January 2018 issue of Cine 21.
Jeon So-nee, who landed her first leading role in the 2020 tvN original When My Love Blooms, has to her credit multiple hit movies and TV shows. These include After My Death (2017), Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage (2019), Our Blooming Youth (2023) and Parasyte: The Grey (2024).
Another feather to her cap is the hit romantic film Soulmate, which enjoyed a special premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in October 2023. A remake of the Chinese film of the same name, it minted over USD 2,471,778 worldwide, according to the Korean Film Council.
Lest we forget the 2024 Netflix sci-fi horror Parasyte: The Grey, which is helmed by visionary Korean director Yeon Sang-ho, known for hits like Train to Busan (2016) and Hellbound (2021). One of the best Jeon So-nee starrer TV shows, Parasyte: The Grey offers “a nail-biting glimpse into the world of parasitic organisms and the relentless struggle of humanity against their invasion”, according to Netflix.
These Jeon So-nee movies and TV shows will keep you hooked
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1 /7
Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho
Other stars: Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo
Episodes: 6
Approximate duration of the show: 4 hr 57 min
Synopsis: When Jung Soo-in (Jeon) gets infected by a parasite, she is forced to begin a mysterious cohabitation with it. However, with Choi Jun-kyung (Lee), the leader of The Grey team planning to exterminate the parasites from South Korea, Soo-in’s survival seems difficult.
Trivia: This Jeon So-nee starrer is a Korean live-action adaptation of the manga series Kiseijuu by Iwaaki Hitoshi. With Parasyte: The Grey, the makers aim to expand the universe of Iwaaki’s original best-selling manga, which sold over 25 million copies in over 30 regions.
2 /7
Directed by: Lee Jong-jae
Other stars: Park Hyung-sik, Pyo Ye-jin, Yoon Jong-seok, Lee Tae-sun
Episodes: 20
Approximate duration of the show: 20 hr 20 min
Synopsis: Crown Prince Lee-hwan (Park), who suffers from a mysterious curse, is freed by a convict, Min Jae-yi (Jeon). Desperate to return the favour, Lee-hwan decides to help Jae-yi defend the false accusations of murdering her family. As the duo work together to achieve their goal, a blooming romance ensues.
3 /7
Directed by: Min Yong-keun
Other stars: Kim Da-mi, Byeon Woo-seok, Jang Hye-jin
Approximate duration of the show: 2 hr 4 min
Synopsis: Young Mi-so (Kim Da-mi) meets a naive Ha-eun (Jeon So-nee) and the duo instantly forms a connection. Over the next 14 years, they grow from friends to each other’s crushes and finally lovers. But with the societal taboos around them, will Mi-so and Ha-eun risk it all and be true to themselves?
Trivia: Also popular as Hello, My Soulmate, it is a Korean adaptation of the 2016 Chinese movie of the same name, starring Sandra Ma and Zhou Dongyu.
4 /7
Directed by: Son Jung-hyun
Other stars: Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Bo-young, Park Jin-young
Episodes: 16
Approximate duration of the show: 16 hr 10 min
Synopsis: Yoon Ji-soo (Jeon) and Han Jae-hyun (Park) fall head over heels for each other in college. However, after graduation, their love slowly fades away and the two go their separate ways. When fate makes the duo cross paths again in their 40s, Ji-soo (Yoo) and Jae-hyun (Lee) decide to give their love a second chance.
5 /7
Directed by: Lee Jung-beom
Other stars: Lee Sun-kyun, Park Hae-joon, Lee Yoo-young
Approximate duration of the show: 2 hr 7 min
Synopsis: Homicide detective Jo Pil-ho (Lee) is on the run after being suspected of a warehouse explosion. In the course of time, he decides to team up with an unruly teen Jang Mi-na (Jeon) to unravel the truth behind the conspiracy and prove his innocence.
6 /7
Directed by: Kwon Hyuk-chan and Park Shin-woo
Other stars: Song Hye-kyo, Park Bo-gum
Episodes: 16
Approximate duration of the show: 16 hr 9 min
Synopsis: As the daughter of a powerful politician, Cha Soo-hyun (Son) is forced into a loveless marriage with the son of a businessman. Over time, Soo-hyun gets divorced. She eventually meets the kind Kim Jin-hyuk, who teaches her to live again. Helping Jin-hyuk in his task is his long-time friend Jo Hye-jin (Jeon).
Trivia: One of the highest-rated K-dramas in television history, Encounter recorded an 8.47 per cent average nationwide viewership rating, according to Nielsen Korea.
7 /7
Directed by: Kim Ui-seok
Other stars: Jeon Yeo-been, Seo Young-hwa, Go Won-hee
Approximate duration of the show: 1 hr 53 min
Synopsis: When high school girl Kyung Min (Jeon So-nee) commits suicide, people start suspecting Young Hee (Jeon Yeo-been) of having instigated the former. Unable to take the humiliation, Young Hee takes it upon herself to unravel the truth behind Kyung Min’s death.
(Hero and Featured image credit: Jeon So-nee/Instagram)
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