ActorMAA Korea
Jo Hye Joo
Jo Hye Joo (조혜주) is a South Korean actress and model whose career has steadily built toward leading roles in high-profile productions. Born April 18, 1995, she studied at Chung-Ang University and cut her teeth as a model under YG KPlus before transitioning fully into acting. She now operates under MAA Korea, the same management company that represents fellow Korean screen talent.
Her early drama work includes Search: WWW (2019), A Love So Beautiful (2020), and Reborn Rich (2022, JTBC), each adding range to a resume built on adaptability. She showcased her emotional range in SBS's My Demon (2023) and earned the lead role in ENA's To My Haeri (2024), the project that pushed her into the spotlight as a frontline actress.
In 2026, Jo lands one of the most anticipated castings of her career: Bok Hee in Disney+'s crime noir Born Guilty, starring alongside Park Seo Joon and Um Tae Goo. She plays Paengi's first love and a key supplier in the drug trade, a role whose unexpected turns are central to the drama's plot. The casting represents a significant leap in scale and prestige for an actress whose upward momentum has been consistent and deliberate.
1 articles6 creditsDebut: January 1, 2017South Korean
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Filmography
2027
Born GuiltyK-Drama
Bok HeeDisney+
2024
To My HaeriK-Drama
Lead
2023
My DemonK-Drama
Supporting
2022
Reborn RichK-Drama
Supporting
2020
A Love So BeautifulK-Drama
Lead
2019
Search: WWWK-Drama
Supporting
Fans Also Ask
What is Jo Hye Joo known for?
Jo Hye Joo is best known for her lead role in the coming-of-age drama A Love So Beautiful (2020), her recurring presence in Search: WWW (2019) and Reborn Rich (2022), and her breakout lead in To My Haeri (2024). She stars as Bok Hee in the Disney+ crime series Born Guilty.
Who is Jo Hye Joo agency?
Jo Hye Joo is represented by MAA Korea. She previously modeled under YG KPlus before transitioning fully into acting.
What is Jo Hye Joo role in Born Guilty?
In Born Guilty, the Disney+ crime noir starring Park Seo-joon, Jo Hye Joo plays Bok Hee, a key character caught in the dangerous world of the show. The 2027 series marks a significant step up for her into high-profile streaming productions.
When did Jo Hye Joo debut as an actress?
Jo Hye Joo made her acting debut in the 2017 film Wedding. She studied at Chung-Ang University and built her resume through a mix of supporting and lead roles across television dramas and films before landing her breakthrough.
What are Jo Hye Joo most notable dramas?
Jo Hye Joo has appeared in A Love So Beautiful (2020) as the lead, Search: WWW (2019), Reborn Rich (2022), My Demon (2023), and To My Haeri (2024). Her role in Born Guilty (2027) is her most high-profile casting to date alongside Park Seo-joon.
