Cho Yi Hyun
cho yi hyun

Cho Yi Hyun

조이현
  • Korean Name:조이현
  • Birthday:December 8, 1999
  • Nationality:South Korean
  • Height:161 cm
  • MBTI Type:ISFP
  • Blood Type:B
  • Occupation:Actress
  • Years Active:2017-Present
  • Agency:Artist Company
  • Education:Kyunghee University College of Art and Design
  • SNS:Instagram: @yihyun_1208

Biography

Cho Yi-hyun is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in both television dramas and films, gaining widespread recognition through projects such as School 2021, Hospital Playlist, All of Us Are Dead, and The Matchmakers. Her performances have earned her multiple award nominations and wins in the Korean entertainment industry.

Early Life and Education

Cho Yi-hyun was born on December 8, 1999, in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. She attended Hanlim Multi Art School, where she focused on performing arts, and later pursued higher education in acting and film at Kyung Hee University.

Career

Debut and Rising Roles (2017–2020)

Cho made her acting debut in 2017, appearing in supporting roles across television dramas. Her early work included roles in Witch at Court and other series where she steadily built her acting experience.

She continued taking on diverse roles in television and web series, including School 2021, where she portrayed Jin Ji-won, a character that highlighted her youthful energy and on-screen chemistry with co-stars.

Her supporting role as Jang Yoon-bok in Hospital Playlist (Seasons 1–2) further increased her visibility among Korean drama audiences.

Breakthrough and Notable Works (2021–Present)

Cho first garnered international recognition with the Netflix zombie series All of Us Are Dead (2022), in which she played Choi Nam-ra, a strong and intelligent class president navigating a terrifying outbreak. The series became a global hit and significantly boosted her profile worldwide.

In 2023, she starred in the historical youth romance The Matchmakers (Honrye Daechup), portraying Jeong Soon-deok opposite rising actors. Her performance earned her multiple awards at the 2023 KBS Drama Awards, including Excellence Award and Best Couple Award, further cementing her status as a leading young actress.

She is also slated to appear in Head Over Heels (2025), taking on another leading role that continues her momentum in television.

Filmography

Television Series

  • School 2021 (2021–2022) — Jin Ji-won
  • Hospital Playlist (2020–2021) — Jang Yoon-bok
  • All of Us Are Dead (2022) — Choi Nam-ra
  • The Matchmakers (2023) — Jeong Soon-deok
  • Head Over Heels (2025) — Park Seong-ah

Films

  • Metamorphosis (2019) — Park Hyeon-ju
  • Homme Fatale (2019) — Soo-yang
  • Ditto (2022) — Kim Mu-nee
  • Dr. Cheon and The Lost Talisman (2023) — cameo

Awards & Recognition

  • Brand Customer Loyalty Awards (2022) – Brand Customer Loyalty Award (Actress) – Won
  • Brand of the Year Awards (2022) – Brand of the Year (Actress) – Won
  • KBS Drama Awards (2021) – Best Couple Award (with Kim Yo-han for School 2021) – Won
  • KBS Drama Awards (2023) – Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries (The Matchmakers) – Won
  • KBS Drama Awards (2023) – Popularity Award (Actor) – Won
  • KBS Drama Awards (2023) – Best Couple Award (with Rowoon for The Matchmakers) – Won

Fun Facts

  1. After playing Nam-ra in All of Us Are Dead, fans often nickname her the “class president visual” because of her calm and intelligent image.
  2. Before focusing fully on acting, she reportedly spent time training in singing and dancing.
  3. Before focusing fully on acting, she reportedly spent time training in singing and dancing.
  4. Fans often call her “Yihyeonnie” or “Nam-ra unnie.”