Lee Ho Jung has been getting the attention she deserves with her impressive performance in the JTBC drama "Nevertheless" with lead stars Han So Hee and Song Kang.
In the webtoon-based drama, the model turned actress portrays the role of art student Yoon Sol who is secretly in love with her longtime best friend Seo Ji Wan, played by Yoon Seo Ah.
If you missed "Nevertheless" episode 8, many #SolJiwan shippers rejoiced after Sol mustered up the courage and admitted her feelings for Ji Wan.
However, Ji Wan was so surprised and told her best friend that she was unsure of how she would feel regarding her shocking revelations.
Just in case you are itching to watch the next episode, let's get to know more about everyone's girl crush, Lee Ho Jung, and her not-so-secret fun facts that would definitely make you swoon over the "Nevertheless" actress.
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From Runway to Becoming South Korea's Rising Stars
Before her acting debut in 2016, this 5'6 stunner is no amateur in the limelight.
In fact, she used to model for luxury brands like Dior, Girogio Armani and graced top-tier magazines such as Vogue Korea, Elle Korea, Nylon, Allure and even landed on the covers of L'Officiel Singapore.
Interestingly, in her previous interview with L'Officiel magazine, she revealed that the Korean supermodel Jang Yoon Ju inspired her to become a model after seeing her in one episode of the variety show "Infinite Challenge."
Lee Ho Jung Shaved Her Head for the Movie 'The Battle of Jangsari'
If her "Nevertheless" co-star Song Kang took classes in sculpture to portray his role as Park Jae Eon, Lee Ho Jung went extreme and shaved her long locks for her role in the historical war film.
In the critically acclaimed movie "The Battle of Jangsari," the 24-year-old actress played the character of a student soldier named Moon Jong Nyeo.
Just like any other woman, cutting her hair that short was not easy, but she was able to pull off the look and document it to her channel.
In Lee Ho Jung's YouTube channel, she revealed that she did not shed a tear during the transformation process, but instead, she felt angry.
"When I looked at the mirror, I couldn't get used to my appearance, which drove me crazy."
In the video, she shared that she had to wear a wig until the movie's release since she's not allowed to show herself to the public sporting a buzz cut.
Lee Ho Jung Styled Herself in 'Nevertheless'
Another surprising fun fact about the "Flower Ever After" star is that Yoon Sol's trademark bandana in "Nevertheless" was her idea; in fact, it was her personal belongings.
According to an outlet, the 24-year-old actress styled herself in to portray Sol's free-spirited personality and uses her personal items--from funky accessories to her signature oversized clothes.
In "Nevertheless," viewers often see the senior art student wearing wide-leg jeans, oversized tops, and unique cover-ups that scream millennial street style.
IN CASE YOU MISSED: 'Nevertheless' Episode 8: Chae Jong Hyeop Refuses to Give Up on Han So Hee + Lee Ho Jung Gets Honest with Yoon Seo Ah
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Written by Geca Wills
