On October 1, Jung Hoyeon had a video interview with the press to discuss her successful Netflix series 'Squid Game'.
Currently, 'Squid Game' is making history on Netflix; it is one of the most-watched series on the streaming platform in 82 countries out of 83 countries that its service is provided.
In 'Squid Game', Jung Hoyeon played the role of 'Sae-byeok', a North Korean defector who entered the 'game' to pay for a broker that can find and retrieve her family from the North.
![Jung Hoyeon](http://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20211001/201596666_1280.jpg)
Regarding this, Jung Hoyeon said, "It's still hard-to-believe. It doesn't really feel real as it happened so quickly."
She continued with a smile, "I'm thankful for all the love and support that I'm receiving from all over the world. It makes me feel good."
![Jung Hoyeon](http://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20211001/201596665_1280.jpg)
Jung Hoyeon said, "JENNIE congratulated me on the success. She was really happy about it as if it was her own success. I was like, 'Wow, she's such an angel.'"
She resumed, "Ever since I got the role in 'Squid Game', she gave me her full support. She even sent me a snack truck and visited me during shooting."
She added, "JENNIE is always on the list of people who I have to express gratitude to. She's amazing."
![Jung Hoyeon](http://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20211001/201596667_1280.jpg)
Then in January 2020, Jung Hoyeon signed with an acting agency Saram Entertainment.
'Squid Game', that was released on September 17, was her debut project as an actress.
(Credit= 'hoooooyeony' Instagram, Netflix Korea)
(SBS Star)