Jung Ho Yeon Recalls Her Encounter with Zendaya + Shares Boyfriend Lee Dong Hwi’s Reaction on Her Worldwide Fame
Jung Ho Yeon talks about her life before and after starring in Netflix's "Squid Game," including meeting Hollywood actress, Zendaya.
The 27-year-old South Korean beauty captivated millions of hearts after landing the role of player no. 067 Kang Sae Byeok in the mega hit series.
Now, she is gracing international publications, attending award ceremonies and meeting big names in the fashion and entertainment industry.
In her latest interview with Starnews, the runway model turned actress spoke about the changes she experienced and things to deal with after "Squid Game."
Dealing with Stardom
When asked about the difference between her current and previous activities, Jung Ho Yeon admitted that there are a lot of changes but is thankful for the people around her.
She recalled when she used to go abroad alone and now she has a manager, a driver, and even a bodyguard.
Since the release of the Netflix series, Jung Ho Yeon and the rest of the lead stars like Lee Jung Jae have been busy promoting overseas, including the United States.
As the newcomer shared her experience, the breakout star mentioned her weight, which recently sparked concern towards her fans.
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Jung Ho Yeon's weight went from 49kg to 45 kg, confessing that because of her crazy schedule, she didn't even have much time to eat, hence the weight loss.
"In only 10 days after the premiere of 'Squid Game,' I lost 4 kilograms (approximately 8.8 pounds), but I've lost even more. Once I got to the United States, I had such a busy schedule. So many things happened at once," she explained.
Due to this, fans are worried about the actress' health, especially her recent Instagram post, where she shared a candid snap of her wearing a black tier dress with a low neckline, flaunting her clavicles.
Meeting Zendaya
In November, the South Korean star was spotted alongside Hollywood actress Zendaya during the CFDA Fashion Awards.
In an interview, the "Dune" star described Jung Ho Yeon as "a person who is super nice and sweet," adding that they talked about "Spider-Man" and their similarities.
The same goes for the model-turned actress who lauded Zendaya for making her feel "comfortable."
"Zendaya is a star to me and someone I can't approach. I shyly greeted her, but she approached me to chat and led the conversation," she said, recalling her first time meeting the "Malcolm and Marie" star.
Moreover, Jung Ho Yeon mentioned that the experience felt like a dream for her, especially when she got invited to the set of "Euphoria" and witnessed how awesome Zendaya is as an actress.
Her Family and Boyfriend Lee Dong Hwi's Reaction on her Global Fame
The 27-year-old South Korean beauty's overnight success not only made herself proud but also her family as well as her boyfriend, Lee Dong Hwi.
She tells Starnews that her parents are incredibly proud of her but expresses worries, especially since she's often away from them.
As for her boyfriend, who is also a South Korean actor, she mentioned that he gave her encouraging and sweet words.
"Everything else doesn't have to work out and doesn't matter, so just return healthy and safe.' That made me tear up. Because everyone anticipates something from me, I have to make something happen, and I have to achieve something," Jung Ho Yeon mentioned.
