Jeon Jong-seo (also known internationally as Rachel Jun) is a South Korean actress who rose to prominence with her debut leading role in Lee Chang-dong’s critically acclaimed film Burning (2018). She has since built a strong career in both Korean and international projects, earning major awards and recognition for her intense, versatile performances.
Jeon Jong-seo was born on July 5, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea. she is 32 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
She is an only child. Her family moved to Canada during her childhood, where she attended a private Christian middle school. She later returned to South Korea and graduated from Anyang Arts High School. She enrolled at Sejong University majoring in film but left her studies to pursue acting full-time.
Anyang Arts High School; Sejong University (Film, incomplete)
Career
Jeon made a remarkable debut in 2018 as Shin Hae-mi in Lee Chang-dong’s Burning, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and brought her international attention. She followed this with a standout performance as a complex antagonist in the Netflix thriller The Call (2020), directed by Lee Chung-hyun, for which she won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actress.
She expanded into English-language cinema with the lead role in Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2021). On television she played Tokyo in Netflix’s Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022). Subsequent film and series roles include Nothing Serious (2021), Ballerina (2023), Wedding Impossible (2024), Queen Woo (2024), and Project Y (2025). She continues to take on diverse leading roles across genres and has signed with Andmarq in Korea and United Talent Agency internationally.
Jeon Jong-seo Boyfriend
Jeon Jong-seo is an only child. Her father passed away in February 2023 after battling a rare disease (reported as cerebellar atrophy); she has spoken publicly about the impact on her family and living arrangements afterward.
She has been in a relationship with film director Lee Chung-hyun (director of The Call and Ballerina) since around late 2021. The couple has appeared together publicly and shared moments on social media. No public information confirms marriage or children as of 2026.
Physical Appearance
Height
163–167 cm (5 ft 4 in – 5 ft 6 in)
Weight
57 kg (125 lbs)
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Dark brown
Body Type
Slim
Shoe Size
Approximately 215 mm
Net Worth 2026
Jeon Jong-seo’s net worth are around $10 million. Her income comes primarily from leading film and television roles, brand ambassadorships, and related entertainment work.
Social Media Presence
Instagram: @wjswhdtj94 (her primary account; the handle is based on typing her Korean name on an English keyboard plus her birth year)
FAQs
When was Jeon Jong-seo born and how old is she?
She was born on July 5, 1994, and is 32 years old
Who is Jeon Jong-seo?
She is a South Korean actress best known for her debut in Burning (2018), her award-winning role in The Call (2020), and appearances in Money Heist: Korea and Ballerina.
Is Jeon Jong-seo in a relationship?
Yes. She has been dating director Lee Chung-hyun since around 2021.
