This "Squid Game" breakout celebrity has been revealed to be one of the "global stars" to feature in NewJeans' music video.
Can you guess who it is?
NewJeans 'Cool With You' MVs Feature 'Squid Game' Star Jung Ho Yeon
Monster rookie group NewJeans, who is making waves with their hits "Attention," "Ditto," and more, just made their much-anticipated comeback. After dropping their pre-release single "Super Shy" on July 7, the group made an immediate return with two cinematic music videos.
On July 20, NewJeans unveiled their official music videos for "Cool With You," which is said to be the first three title tracks from their upcoming mini-album "Get Up."
The MVs have both a "side A" and "side B."
Apart from the catchy song, the group surprised the viewers by introducing "Squid Game" breakout celebrity Jung Ho Yeon as one of their featured global stars in the music videos, alongside veteran actor Tony Leung.
As a refresher, Tony Leung is a Hong Kong actor and singer, globally recognized for his works "Chungking Express," "In the Mood for Love," "Internal Affairs," and more.
tony leung & hoyeon appearance in newjeans 'cool with you' mv, ador is crazy pic.twitter.com/fpIjhe5tCz
— khai ⋆ (@venusianruby) July 19, 2023
ador is actually insane cause how did they bag the Tony Leung—one of the most successful and recognized asian actor, and the Jung Hoyeon—who rarely ever shows herself in any piece of media outside the fashion industry...
— rosie (@gucciphamkr) July 19, 2023
COOL WITH YOU MV OUT NOW#CoolWith_NewJeans pic.twitter.com/gbbggXguFu
tony leung's movies starter pack for kpop fans discovering him through newjeans
— ♡ (@taesdawn26) July 19, 2023
- in the mood for love (2000)
- chungking express (1994)
- happy together (1997)
- infernal affairs (2002) pic.twitter.com/dlZZPZqotw
HoYeon Jung and Tony Leung star in NewJeans’ new music video for “Cool With You” and “Get Up.”https://t.co/uHn8nnMH4L pic.twitter.com/Xn8j4wuqgZ
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) July 19, 2023
Meanwhile, as expected, both Jung Ho Yeon and Tony Leung displayed their impressive acting skills. The Korean actress evidently immersed herself as the main character of the story.
Despite having limited lines, the "Squid Game" star was able to deliver her emotions well as seen in the music videos.
What's Next for Global Star Jung Ho Yeon
Following her appearance in Netflix's hit series "Squid Game," the actress enjoyed a tremendous amount of praise for her acting skills, considering that it was her acting debut. To recall, she was a model prior to embarking on an acting journey.
Taking a new step in her acting career, the starlet is about to make her silver screen debut in 2024.
On March 30, Plus M Entertainment reported that Jung Ho Yeon, Jo In Sung, and Hwang Jung Min are teaming up for the first time in the upcoming sci-fi movie "Hope" (working title).
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"Hope" presents the desperate struggle of the residents of the isolated port town of Hopo as they encounter a mysterious attack. The village is in danger of being destroyed as the residents begin to look for an unknown existence that is witnessed on the borders of the village.
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