Rookie actress Jeon So-young is gaining attention thanks to her appearance in Netflix’s new Korean series If Wishes Could Kill. The 18+ school horror thriller premiered on Netflix on April 24 and quickly became a hot topic among drama viewers. With its suspenseful story and dark atmosphere, the series has helped bring more attention to its young cast, including Jeon So-young, who plays Yoo Se-ah.

If Wishes Could Kill is set at Seorin High School, where a group of 5 friends discovers a mysterious app called Girigo. The app promises to grant any wish, but it comes with a deadly curse: anyone who uses it must face a sudden and unavoidable death.

As If Wishes Could Kill gains popularity, Jeon So-young’s visuals have become a topic of discussion online. Many viewers have pointed out that her face shares similarities with Song Hye-kyo, especially her lips and lower facial features. Others have compared her to Hyeri when she smiles, while names such as Han Hyo-joo, Park Ji-hoo, Go Ara, and Han Ji-hye have also been mentioned.

Despite the different comparisons, most reactions agree on one thing: Jeon So-young has a memorable and charming visual. Some netizens commented, “She has the vibe of a Japanese girl, very pure,” and “Her lower face really does look like Song Hye-kyo.” Another viewer wrote, “Her features feel both common and unique. At first glance, she looks like someone familiar, but the longer you look, the prettier she gets.” Others added, “She looks like Hyeri when she smiles,” and “I noticed the resemblance more while watching the drama, especially when she cries.”

Jeon So-young is considered a rookie in the Korean acting industry. The 23-year-old actress first appeared on the small screen in 2025 with supporting roles in dramas such as Kick Kick Kick Kick, Melo Movie, Crushology 101, Beyond the Bar, and My Youth.

In 2026, she also took on a supporting role in Honour, starring Lee Na-young, Jung Eun-chae, and Lee Chung-ah. Her role as Yoo Se-ah in If Wishes Could Kill marks an important step in her career, giving her the chance to appear as one of the main cast members in a high-profile Netflix project. Jeon So-young is also set to appear as one of the main cast members in Season 2 of the hit series Study Group, raising expectations for her next moves as a rising actress.

Sources: K14