Born on December 8, 1999, in Gwangmyeong, Cho Yi-hyun is one of the most promising actresses of her generation. After making her debut in 2017 in several dramas, she gained attention with Hospital Playlist, where her role as a medical intern showcases the full range of her acting talent.
His career really took off in 2022 thanks to All of Us Are Dead. Playing Choi Nam-ra, the brilliant class president facing a zombie outbreak, she delivers a performance that has been praised by critics and international audiences alike. This role has earned her several prestigious nominations and made her one of Netflix’s must-watch new faces.
At the same time, she is proving her potential in romantic films with School 2021, where her on-screen pairing with Kim Yo-han won the award for Best Couple, and then in the historical drama The Matchmakers (2023), which demonstrates her ability to carry a series as the lead actress.
In 2025, she once again captivates fans of fantasy romance with Head Over Heels (The Fairy and the Cattleman), where her natural charm and chemistry with Choo Young-woo win over audiences. The year 2026 marks another important milestone in her career with the highly anticipated return of All of Us Are Dead Season 2, as well as several major projects in development, including Summer Vacation and Bareunyeonae Giljabi, which underscore the industry's confidence in the young actress.
Capable of moving effortlessly from thrillers to romantic comedies and historical dramas, Cho Yi-hyun has established herself as one of the rising stars of K-dramas. Her sincere acting, her on-screen charm, and her steady growth place her among the most promising actresses of the new generation.
