Artist Profile
- Full Name: Jeon Jong-seo
- Native Name: 전종서
- Nicknames: Rachel Jun
- Birthday: Jul 05, 1994 (31 years old)
- Blood Type: A
- Height/Weight: 167 cm (5’6”) / 57 kg (125 lb)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Chinese Zodiac: N/A
- Debut: 2018
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Profession: Actress
- Language Skills: Korean (Native), English (Proficient)
- Current Agency: ANDMARQ
- Active Years: 2018–present (8 years)
Jeon Jong-seo (전종서), also known internationally as Rachel Jun, is a South Korean actress born on July 5, 1994, in Seoul. She works in both film and television, represented by Andmarq in South Korea and signed with United Talent Agency in the United States. Jeon Jong-seo began her acting career in 2018 and has since appeared in a range of projects across domestic and international markets.
Early life
Jeon Jong-seo is an only child. During her childhood, she moved with her parents to Canada, where she attended middle school. She later returned to South Korea and enrolled at Anyang Arts High School, focusing on acting and film studies.
After graduating from high school, she entered the Department of Film at Sejong University. However, she decided to leave the program in order to dedicate herself fully to pursuing a professional acting career.
Career
The career of Jeon Jong-seo began in 2018 when she played the role of Hae-mi in the film Burning, directed by Lee Chang-dong. This role earned her numerous nominations for Best New Actress at both domestic and international film awards. Since then, Jeon Jong-seo has established herself as a prominent figure in South Korean cinema. In addition to her acting career, the title “singer Jeon Jong-seo” has appeared in certain media outlets within the context of popular culture discussions.
In 2020, she starred in the thriller film The Call, directed by Lee Chung-hyun. Her performance won her the Best Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Buil Film Awards, and the Director’s Cut Awards, establishing the project as a significant milestone in her career.
In 2021, she transitioned to the romantic comedy genre with Nothing Serious, a film about two individuals who meet through a dating app. Released in late November, the film grossed over $5 million at the box office. This marked a diversification of her acting portfolio, moving from psychological thrillers to mainstream romance.
In 2022, she appeared in the six-episode miniseries Bargain, which was released on the streaming platform TVING from October 28 to November 4.
In 2023, Jeon Jong-seo starred in Ballerina, an action-thriller directed by Lee Chung-hyun. The film premiered at the 28th Busan International Film Festival before its global release on Netflix. Her portrayal of Jang Ok-ju—a former bodyguard entangled in a brutal revenge plot—marked her first venture into the action genre.
In 2024, she returned to television with the series Wedding Impossible. On March 17 of the same year, she performed the first pitch at an exhibition baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Kiwoom Heroes at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
In 2025, Jeon Jong-seo took on a leading role in Project Y, a neo-noir crime film directed by Lee Hwan, co-starring Han So-hee. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10 and at the Busan International Film Festival on September 18, 2025. Following its festival circuit, Project Y won Best Film at the 10th London East Asia Film Festival and is scheduled for an official theatrical release in South Korea on January 21, 2026.
Fun Facts
- She once posted a “monster selfie” with the caption “You are a monster” — fans instantly turned it into the meme: “Where can I find a monster this cute?”
- Her first pitch at an MLB exhibition game in Seoul went viral when Dodgers stars like Freddie Freeman and Tyler Glasnow couldn’t hide their surprised reactions.
- On Instagram, she teased Son Seok-koo by commenting “Giving me old man vibes” under his birthday post full of stickers and text — fans loved the playful trolling.
- Viewers joke that on screen she looks terrifying, but off screen she’s reserved and shy, making the contrast unintentionally funny.
- International fans call her the “queen of psycho roles” and keep making memes begging her to try a fluffy rom-com for once.
- At a Hublot event, her photos became “body goals” memes — even Momo from TWICE dropped a compliment in the comments.
- She has a habit of singing lyrics wrong, and her friends constantly remind her of the mistakes as an inside joke.
- Her go-to daily look is oversized hoodies and black denim — simple, comfy, and perfectly meme-able as “chill actress vibes.”
- One casual Instagram post in a bra top unexpectedly went viral and turned into a wave of confidence memes across fan forums.
- Before filming tense scenes, she demands “total silence” for a few minutes — fans turned it into the meme: “Do Not Disturb: Jeon Mode Activated.”
- She once joked about skipping too many acting classes in school and laughing that her “pass rate was super low” — a self-roast that fans still quote.
- Online communities love the meme: “On screen: terrifying. Off screen: shy puppy,” capturing her dual image perfectly.