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Oh Ye Ju

오예주
  • Korean Name:오예주
  • Birthday:October 15, 2004
  • Nationality:South Korean
  • Zodiac Sign:Libra
  • Height:168 cm
  • Weight:48
  • MBTI Type:ISFP
  • Occupation:Actress
  • Years Active:2019-Present
  • Agency:Rain Company
  • Education:Dongduk Women's University, Department of Performing Arts
  • SNS:Instagram: @oh.yeju

Biography

Oh Ye-ju is a South Korean actress and model. She has appeared in a variety of television dramas and films, gaining recognition for her early work in Under the Queen’s Umbrella (2022) and continuing to establish herself with performances in series such as The Matchmakers (2023) and Gangnam B-Side (2024).

Early Life and Education

Oh Ye-ju was born on October 5, 2004, in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. She pursued her studies while preparing for an acting career and later attended Dongduk Women’s University. Before acting, she worked as a model and appeared in commercials, including her debut appearance in a 2019 CF.

Career

Acting Debut and Early Roles (2021–2022)

Oh Ye-ju began her acting career with minor roles portraying younger versions of characters. In 2021, she appeared as young Yoon Hye-jin in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. The following year, she took on roles such as young Go Seul-hae in From Now On, Showtime! and appeared as Yoon Cheong-ha in Under the Queen’s Umbrella, helping increase her visibility in the industry.

Recognition and Continued Work (2023–Present)

In 2023, Oh Ye-ju expanded her repertoire with the historical romance The Matchmakers, portraying Jo Ye-jin and demonstrating her growing range in leading ensemble casts.

In 2024, she appeared in several series:

  • Love Your Enemy (tvN) as young Yoon Ji-won, a role in the 2024 romantic comedy drama adaptation.
  • Gangnam B-Side (Disney+) as Kang Ye-seo, further showcasing her versatility in contemporary drama.
  • No Gain No Love (tvN/TVING) as young Son Hae-yeong.
    She also starred in the one-act drama Drama Special: To My Lonely Sister, playing Yoo Ha-neul.

In film, Oh appeared in Troll Factory (2024) as Lee Eun-chae and had earlier independent film appearances.

Filmography

Television Series

  • Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) — Young Yoon Hye-jin
  • From Now On, Showtime! (2022) — Young Go Seul-hae
  • Under the Queen’s Umbrella (2022) — Yoon Cheong-ha
  • The Matchmakers (2023) — Jo Ye-jin
  • Love Your Enemy (2024) — Young Yoon Ji-won
  • No Gain No Love (2024) — Young Son Hae-yeong
  • Gangnam B-Side (2024) — Kang Ye-seo
  • Drama Special: To My Lonely Sister (2024) — Yoo Ha-neul

Film

  • Aporia (2021) — Independent film
  • Troll Factory (2024) — Lee Eun-chae

Awards & Recognition

  • 2024 KBS Drama Awards — Best Actress in Drama Special/TV Cinema for Drama Special: To My Lonely Sister (winner).

Fun Facts

  1. She originally started her career as a commercial model before officially debuting as an actress.
  2. Oh Ye-ju often played the younger version of lead characters early in her career, which helped her gain steady recognition in major dramas.
  3. Her visuals and calm aura frequently lead fans to describe her as having a “first love” or “pure” image on screen.
  4. Many viewers first noticed her through “Under the Queen’s Umbrella”, which boosted her popularity significantly.
  5. Directors often praise her for being focused and quick to learn on set, especially for emotional scenes.
  6. She enjoys watching films and studying acting performances as part of her preparation for roles.
  7. Fans appreciate her for her soft-spoken personality and polite manners during interviews and behind-the-scenes clips.