Cho Yihyun is a South Korean actress born in 1999, known for her bright, lovely aura and the acting range to pull off diverse characters. She joined JYP Entertainment as an acting trainee in 2016 and later signed an exclusive contract with Artist Company to begin her professional career. ## 1. Acting Career and Major Works She debuted in 2017 playing Moon Ye-ri in the web drama "Sweet Revenge." She gained experience through roles in "Magic School," "Witch at Court," "The Guest," "Bad Papa," and "Less Than Evil." In 2019, she played Suyang in the film "Homme Fatale," Park Hyun-joo in "Metamorphosis," and Seo Yeon in the drama "My Country: The New Age." In 2020, she took a lead role as Shin Seo-jung in the KBS2 drama "How to Buy a Friend" and appeared as Jang Yun-bok in the tvN drama "Hospital Playlist." Jang Yun-bok is a passionate medical student navigating life alongside her twin brother, Jang Hong-do. In Season 2, she showed the character's growth as an intern after passing the medical licensing exam. From 2021 to 2022, she played Jin Ji-won in the KBS2 drama "School 2021." She noted that the role was special to her as the character's love for musicals and her drive toward her dreams mirrored her own school days. In 2022, she starred as class president Choi Nam-ra in the Netflix original series "All of Us Are Dead." She left a strong impression on the public by portraying a calm, cold character vastly different from her previous roles. She originally auditioned for the role of Nam On-jo but was ultimately cast as Choi Nam-ra. In 2023, she played Jung Soon-deok in the KBS2 drama "The Matchmakers." For this role, she won the Popularity Award (Female), Best Couple Award, and Excellence Award for an Actress in a Miniseries at the KBS Drama Awards. Her film credits include "Ditto" and "Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman." She has continued her active career through various works such as "Gyewoo and the Fairy." ## 2. Broadcast and Advertising Cho Yihyun appeared as a guest on SBS's "Running Man" in 2019 and featured in various variety shows like tvN's "Wise Mountain Village Life" (2021), "Amazing Saturday" (2022), and "Omniscient Interfering View." In 2023, she served as a co-MC for the KBS Entertainment Awards alongside Shin Dong-yup and Joo Woo-jae, and returned as a guest on "Amazing Saturday" in 2025. Her advertising portfolio includes brands such as Duoback, Kakao Pay, Maxim T.O.P, Ceragem, Samsung Electronics, Nexon, Coca-Cola, and Reebok. ## 3. Personality and Traits Cho Yihyun is known for her bright and cheerful personality. She describes herself as someone who listens and reacts well to others rather than leading the atmosphere. However, she also has an introverted side and finds it difficult to strike up conversations with strangers first. She feels embarrassed when receiving compliments and prefers realistic feedback over vague comfort. On broadcasts, she sometimes shows exaggerated expressions and large gestures. Fellow actors have noted that as a musical theater major, her movements are distinct and her reactions are rich. ## 4. Tastes and Personal Life Her favorite colors are blue, purple, and brown, and she usually enjoys wearing white, black, and beige clothing. She particularly likes brown and often uses brown pens when organizing scripts or writing. Her favorite foods include macarons, avocado, and yakiniku, and her go-to at McDonald's is the McSpicy Shanghai Burger. She enjoys Zero Coke and Luwak coffee. While she likes mint chocolate, she dislikes tough textures like marshmallows. Her favorite anime is "Inuyasha," and her favorite character is Sesshomaru. She has watched the movie "World War Z" multiple times and is a fan of director Darren Aronofsky, citing "mother!" as her favorite work. She enjoys horror films and has an interest in hip-hop, expressing a desire to be good at rapping. One of her favorite YouTube channels is Soobingsoo. She is a self-proclaimed homebody who loves spending time at home, usually sleeping or resting when she has no schedule. She values sleep highly and sometimes sleeps for over 10 hours. ## 5. Relationships and Trivia As a graduate of the Musical Theater department at Hanlim Arts High School, she was in the same class as Nancy from MOMOLAND for three years and has mentioned Nancy as her best friend. She has worked with actress Lee Eun-saem in several projects, including "Sweet Revenge," "Bad Papa," and "All of Us Are Dead." She had a pet dog named Sunny, and shared the news of Sunny's passing in December 2023 with her fans. Although she has a driver's license, she stated she only drives when her father is with her. She named the Minions as something that makes her laugh and also recommended "Toy Story." Cho Yihyun is an actress who possesses both a bright, lovely image and a quiet, introverted side. By portraying characters with distinct personalities like Jang Yun-bok, Jin Ji-won, Choi Nam-ra, and Jung Soon-deok, she is building a unique filmography across various genres.