ActorSM Entertainment
Cho Jun-young
Cho Jun-young (조준영), born December 26, 2002 in South Korea, is an actor under SM Entertainment whose quiet intensity has made him one of the most watchable young faces in Korean drama.
A graduate of School of Performing Arts Seoul and Sungkyunkwan University, he entered the industry in 2020 and built an early profile through careful casting. He appeared in the 2021 Christmas omnibus Happy New Year opposite Won Ji-an, and earned his first ongoing drama with JTBC's Idol: The Coup (2022), a behind-the-scenes look at the idol industry. His 2023 romance drama All That We Loved gave him wider recognition, and 2025's coming-of-age film Spirit Fingers stretched his range on the big screen.
In 2026, he joined the tvN romantic comedy Spring Fever (스프링 피버) alongside Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-bin, playing Seon Han-gyeol, a parallel lead whose romance threaded through all 12 episodes. Landing a major ensemble role opposite two of the season's biggest names before age 24 says everything about where the industry sees him headed.
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Who is Cho Jun-young?
Cho Jun-young (조준영) is a South Korean actor under SM Entertainment, born December 26, 2002. Known for his boyish face and nearly 190 cm height, he rose through Korean drama with All That We Loved (2023), Spirit Fingers (2025), and Spring Fever (2026). He studied at the School of Performing Arts Seoul and Sungkyunkwan University.
What is Cho Jun-young's role in Spring Fever?
In Spring Fever (2026), Cho Jun-young plays Seon Han-gyeol, a young man from the small town of Sinsu. The role required mastering the Gyeongsang dialect, earning praise from critics who highlighted it as a major step in his growth as a performer.
What was Cho Jun-young's breakthrough role?
Cho Jun-young's early breakthrough was All That We Loved (2023). He followed with Spirit Fingers (2025), a webtoon-based film where he played Nam Ki-jeong with committed, physical acting that won over audiences who had initially doubted the casting.
Is Cho Jun-young under SM Entertainment?
Yes, Cho Jun-young is managed by SM Entertainment, traditionally known for K-pop. The agency has been building an acting roster and Cho Jun-young is one of its most active young screen talents, regularly appearing in webtoon and web novel adaptations.
What webtoon adaptations has Cho Jun-young starred in?
Cho Jun-young has appeared in several webtoon-based projects including All That We Loved (2023), Barney and Oppas, and Spirit Fingers (2025). Spring Fever (2026) is based on a web novel, marking his first non-webtoon IP adaptation.
