Jo Yoon-su

Jo Yoon-su
Jo at The Tyrant press conference at July, 2024
Born (1998-07-21) July 21, 1998
EducationYong In University (Bachelor in Music and Dance)
OccupationActress
Years active2019–present
AgentAlien Company
Korean name
Hangul
조윤수
RRJo Yunsu
MRCho Yunsu
WebsiteAlien Company Official Website—Jo Yoon-su

Jo Yoon-su (Korean조윤수; born July 21, 1998) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her role in Park Hoon-jung's action-mystery Disney+ original series The Tyrant (2024).[1][2] After her debut in a web drama by Cheese Films in 2019, she took on minor role in tvN drama True Beauty, followed by supporting roles in dramas such as the Netflix series Juvenile Justice, the tvN drama The Killer's Shopping List, and the JTBC drama The Interest of Love.

Early life

Jo Yoon-su had a vague interest in becoming a flight attendant. After watching The Guest, she was captivated by the characters' relationships and narratives of the characters. While not aspiring to be an actor, she felt a strong urge to explore acting.[3][4]

Career

Jo Yoon-soo made her acting debut in a Cheese Film web drama, portraying a student with a fresh and charming demeanor. She received critical acclaim for her nuanced depiction of confused emotions in the queer short film How Would It Feel to Kiss a Friend?[5]

Subsequent roles have showcased Jo's versatile acting range. In the Netflix series Juvenile Justice, she underwent a significant transformation to play Yoon Eun-jung, a juvenile criminal, captivating viewers with her portrayal despite the stark contrast to previous characters. Additionally, in the tvN drama tvN drama The Killer's Shopping List, Jo delivered a realistic and emotionally compelling performance as Kwon Bo-yeon, a daycare teacher struggling with depression.[5]

Then Jo took on the role of Cha Sun-jae, a police officer candidate, in the JTBC drama The Interest of Love. Her portrayal of this "love stealer" character, who gradually creates tension between the lead characters Jung Jong-hyun (played by Jung Ga-ram) and Ahn Soo-young (played by Moon Ga-young) left a lasting impression and demonstrated her ability to bring depth to supporting roles.[5]

In 2023, Jo's contract with Studio & New was terminated following the company's withdrawal from its management business.[6] She subsequently signed an exclusive contract with Alien Company in December 2023.[7] Jo secured the lead role in Park Hoon-jung's The Tyrant after three auditions.[8][9] Her casting in the Disney+ series The Manipulated was announced in September 2024.[10]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 True Beauty Lee Yeon-ji tvN [11]
2022 The Killer's Shopping List Kwon Bo-yeon tvN [12]
2022–2023 The Interest of Love Cha Seon-jae JTBC [13][14][15]

Web dramas

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019–2020 How It Feel to Kiss Your Friend? Yoon-su CheeseFilm Shorts [16][17]
[empathy] People who think they are ugly, people who this that they are Yoon-su [18]
2020 Love Revolution Park Soo-jin Kakao TV Web Drama [19]
2022 Juvenile Justice Yoon Eun-jeong Ep. 5 (Netflix Original Series) [20][21][22]
2024 The Tyrant Chae Ja-kyung Main Lead (Disney+ Original Series) [23]
2025 The Manipulated No Eun-bi Supporting role [24]

Stage

Theater

Theater play performances
Year Title Role Venue Date Ref.
English Korean
2024 Almost, Maine 올모스트 메인 Glory
Rhonda
Spring Theater (Bom Theater) February 21 to 25 [25][26][27]

Accolades

Awards and nominations
Award Year Category Nominee(s) / work(s) Result Ref.
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2024 Rising Star of the Year The Tyrant Won [28]
Best Newcomer Actress Nominated [29][30]
People's Choice Award Nominated [31]
Asia Model Awards 2024 New Actress Award Won [32]
APAN Star Awards 2024 New Actress Award Nominated [33]
61st Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 New Actress Award Nominated [34]

References

  1. ^ "Popular film directors flock to TV, shape new narratives". The Korea Times. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Director Park Hoon-jung expands 'The Witch' universe with series 'The Tyrant' on Disney+". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 15, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  3. ^ [인터뷰①] '폭군' 조윤수 "제2의 김다미? 나란히 언급만으로 영광이죠". 싱글리스트 (in Korean). August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  4. ^ [인터뷰②] '폭군' 조윤수 "'손 the guest' 보고 처음 연기가 해보고 싶어졌어요". 싱글리스트 (in Korean). August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Ahn, Byeong-gil (February 3, 2023). '사랑의 이해' 조윤수의 여운 [The lingering feelings of Jo Yoon-soo in 'Understanding Love']. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  6. ^ [단독] 스튜디오앤뉴, 매니지먼트 사업 접는다 소속 배우·직원 거취 논의중. 스포탈코리아 (in Korean). August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  7. ^ 강, 주일 (December 22, 2023). 신예 조윤수, 에일리언컴퍼니에 둥지···이무생과 한솥밥 (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  8. ^ 이, 미영 (August 20, 2024). '폭군' 조윤수 "차승원 선배님 이름만 들어도"…눈물 왈칵. iNews24 (in Korean). Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "[who are you] '폭군', 조윤수". Cine21 (in Korean). August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  10. ^ Park, A-reum (September 24, 2024). [단독]'괴물신인' 조윤수 '조각도시' 여주, 지창욱 도경수 만난다 [[Exclusive] 'Monster Rookie' Jo Yoon-soo, 'The Manipulated' Yeoju, Ji Chang-wook meets Do Kyung-soo]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  11. ^ 성, 종현 (December 22, 2023). 조윤수, 에일리언컴퍼니와 전속계약...'김지석-이무생과 한솥밥' (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  12. ^ '살인자의 쇼핑목록' 조윤수, 퇴근 후 혼술+우울증 앓는 직장인 연기 '현실 고증' (in Korean). May 6, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  13. ^ 조윤수, JTBC '사랑의 이해' 출연…신스틸러 활약 '기대' (in Korean). January 11, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  14. ^ 사랑의 이해 조윤수 정가람 웃게 해주는 사람은 나 문가영 도발 (in Korean). January 27, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  15. ^ 신예 조윤수 '사랑의 이해' 합류…정가람 고시 스터디원으로 등장 (in Korean). January 14, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  16. ^ 조윤수, 에일리언컴퍼니와 전속 계약 체결 (in Korean). December 23, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  17. ^ 친구랑 키스하면 기분이 어떨까요?.
  18. ^ "[empathy] People who think they are ugly, people who this that they are".
  19. ^ 조윤수, 에일리언컴퍼니와 전속계약 체결…활발한 행보 예고 (in Korean). December 22, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  20. ^ 안, 병길 (February 27, 2022). 조윤수, 넷플릭스 '소년심판' 눈도장 (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  21. ^ 양, 유진. '소년심판' 조윤수, 첫 프로필 공개 "롤모델은 김혜수 선배님" (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  22. ^ '소년심판' 조윤수 "롤모델은 김혜수"…첫 프로필 눈도장. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  23. ^ 디즈니플러스 '폭군', 신예 조윤수.. 박훈정 감독의 New Pick (in Korean). July 29, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  24. ^ Park, A-reum (September 24, 2024). [단독]'괴물신인' 조윤수 '조각도시' 여주, 지창욱 도경수 만난다 [[Exclusive] 'Monster Rookie' Jo Yoon-soo, 'The Manipulated' Yeoju, Ji Chang-wook meets Do Kyung-soo]. Newsen. Naver. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  25. ^ 올모스트 메인.
  26. ^ 올모스트 메인. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  27. ^ 액팅 - 올모스트 메인. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  28. ^ Kim, Bo-kyung (October 6, 2024). 아시아 콘텐츠·OTT 시상식…최고 특수효과상 넷플 '기생수' [Asian Content OTT Awards… Best Special Effects Award: Netflix's 'Parasite']. Asia Economy (in Korean). Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  29. ^ "ACA & G.OTT". ACA & G.OTT. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  30. ^ Kim, Yang-su (August 30, 2024). '폭군' 박훈정 감독·배우 조윤수, 亞콘텐츠&OTT어워즈 후보 ['Tyrant' Director Park Hoon-jung and Actor Jo Yoon-soo, Nominees for Asia Contents & OTT Awards]. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  31. ^ Lee, Da-hye (September 10, 2024). 변우석·김혜윤→최우식, BIFF '피플스 초이스상' 투표 시작 [Byun Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoon → Choi Woo-shik, BIFF 'People's Choice Award' Voting Begins]. 종합일간지 : 신문/웹/모바일 등 멀티 채널로 국내외 실시간 뉴스와 수준 높은 정보를 제공 (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  32. ^ Min, Seon-yu (November 2, 2024). [포토]조윤수, 하트에 빠져봐 [[Photo] Jo Yoon-soo, fall into the heart]. 헤럴드팝 (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  33. ^ 김수현·변우석·김지원·김태리?'2024 에이판' 후보 공개. Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  34. ^ Lee, Da-won (May 5, 2025). 제61회 백상예술대상, 오늘(5일) 개최 [The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards will be held today (the 5th)]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.