Gong Min-jeung

Gong Min-jeung (, born Kim Min-jung on 30 September 1986) is a South Korean actress. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Film Art Department of Konkuk University. She's known for her roles in three Hong Sang-soo films, Yourself and Yours, On the Beach at Night Alone, and Grass. Also for her roles in television dramas such as Temperature of Love (2017). In her TV work, such as Familiar Wife (2018) and Sweet Munchies (2020). Her most popular role to date is Pyo Mi-seon, a dental nurse, in the rom-com TV series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021). In 2020, she won the Fantastic Best Actor Special Mention Award in the 24th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival for Zombie Crush: Heyri. Career Early career Gong's decisive moment to pursue acting came during her third year of middle school. Watching the play Subway Line 1 served as a significant turning point in her life. In her twenties, Gong enrolled in Department of Film of Konkuk University. Gong made her acting debut in 2009, in a short independent film 'Gugyeong'. Shortly after, Gong ventured into theater, marking her debut in the open-run play in open-run play, Rooftop Cat. Initially taking on minor roles, she gradually progressed and secured her first supporting role in the 2012 independent feature film Everyone Wants to Die by My Name (2013). From 2011 to 2015, Gong steadily built her reputation through several shorts and independent films, including Dog, Goblin, and Ethical Street Rule. Throughout her career, Gong has established a reputation as an actress known for her vibrant and captivating performances.