Roh Jeong Eui: Profile, Facts, Career, and Latest Drama

Profile

Biography

Roh Jeong Eui is a South Korean actress widely recognized for her versatility and emotional depth, progressing from a successful child performer to leading roles in major series and films. She has gained acclaim for her performances in 18 Again, Our Beloved Summer, Hierarchy, and the 2026 tvN drama Our Universe ^[1][3][5].

Early Life and Education

Roh Jeong Eui was born on July 31, 2001, in Bundang District, Seongnam, South Korea ^[1][5]. She entered the entertainment industry at a young age with support from her older sister, who is nine years her senior. After going through eight auditions, she was selected as a child model. Her first television appearance was on Happy Time, Fantastic Mates in 2009 ^[5].

In 2019, Namoo Actors announced that Roh had been accepted into Hanyang University, where she enrolled in 2020 in the Department of Theater and Film, marking her commitment to a long-term acting career ^[1][5].

Career

Child Actress Beginnings (2010–2015)

Roh made her acting debut as a child actress in 2010, appearing in the OCN series Quiz of God (Episode 7) as the young version of Hong Ju-yeon ^[5]. In 2011, she appeared in Bachelor's Vegetable Store (Channel A) and her first film I Am a Dad, playing Na Ye-seul ^[1][5].

Throughout the early 2010s, she frequently took on younger versions of leading characters in dramas such as Dream High 2, Operation Proposal, The King's Doctor, Full House Take 2, and Pinocchio (as the young Choi In-ha, played by Park Shin-hye). In 2012, she earned nominations for Best Young Actress at both the KBS and MBC Drama Awards ^[5].

On April 29, 2013, she signed an exclusive contract with Namoo Actors ^[5]. In 2014, she took on her first leading role in Tooniverse's children's drama Store Struck By Lightning Season 2, playing herself. The series was highly popular among younger audiences ^[1][5].

Teenage and Supporting Roles (2016–2019)

In 2016, Roh drew attention with her performance as Kim Dong-i in the film Phantom Detective, starring alongside Lee Je-hoon ^[1][5]. She appeared in several period and contemporary dramas, including Flowers of the Prison and the thriller Kill It (2019), where she played Kang Seul-gi, expanding her range beyond child roles ^[1][5].

In 2018, she starred in the film Fantasy of the Girls as Bong Seon-hwa, a student who falls for a senior at an all-girls school. Her performance in the independent film A Haunting Hitchhike (2019) earned critical praise ^[5].

Rise to Prominence (2020–Present)

Roh's career broke into mainstream recognition with her role as Hong Shi-ah, the daughter of Kim Ha-neul's character, in the JTBC drama 18 Again (2020) ^[1][5]. The same year, she starred in the film The Day I Died: Unclosed Case as Jung Se-jin, earning a nomination for Best New Actress at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ^[5].

She continued her rise with roles in Dear.M (2022) and as NJ, a top idol, in Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022). Her performance in Our Beloved Summer earned her the Best New Actress award at the 2021 SBS Drama Awards ^[1][5].

From April 2022 to April 2023, she hosted the music program Inkigayo alongside Yeonjun (Tomorrow X Together) and Seo Bum-jun ^[1][5].

In 2024, she starred in two Netflix projects: the film Badland Hunters as Han Su-na alongside Ma Dong-seok, and the lead role of Jung Jae-i, the eldest daughter of the Jaeyul Group conglomerate, in the school drama Hierarchy. The series reached No. 1 on Netflix's Global Top 10 for Non-English TV with 48 million hours viewed ^[3][5].

In 2025, she took leading roles in the Channel A drama The Witch as Park Mi-jeong and the MBC romantic comedy Crushology 101 as Ban Hee-jin (Bunny), earning a nomination for Best New Actress (Television) at the Baeksang Arts Awards ^[1][5].

Looking ahead, she is set to appear in the 2026 tvN drama Our Universe as Woo Hyun Jin, and is also attached to the webtoon adaptation Pigpen ^[4][5].

Our Universe (2026)

In Our Universe, Roh Jeong Eui plays Woo Hyun Jin, an ordinary woman in her 20s preparing for employment who dreams of a stable life. After the sudden death of her older sister and brother-in-law, she unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 20-month-old nephew Woo Joo (played by Park Yu Ho), alongside her reluctant in-law Sun Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) ^[4][8].

Roh shared about her character: "She's an ordinary woman in her 20s preparing for employment. She unexpectedly ends up raising her nephew Woo Joo, and the experience helps her grow significantly as a character. I tried to portray Hyun Jin's clumsy and inexperienced side in the process of raising a child" ^[4].

She also revealed that her personal experience helped: "I've helped raise my niece with my older sister, so I was relatively comfortable filming with a child. However, it was my first time with a baby boy, and since the way you play with them is different, some parts were challenging, but Bae In Hyuk helped me a lot" ^[4].

Speaking about the drama itself, she said: "I liked the realistic portrayal of raising a child named Woo Joo and the human stories that unfold in the process. The drama is lovely. The idea of learning how to give and receive love through a child was very charming" ^[4].

Our Universe premiered on February 4, 2026, and airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:40 p.m. KST on tvN. It is available internationally on Viki and Viu ^[2][6][8].

Filmography

Films

Television Series

Hosting

Awards and Nominations

Fun Facts

• Roh Jeong Eui entered the entertainment industry as a child model in 2009 after passing eight auditions ^[1][5].
• She has an older sister who is nine years her senior and encouraged her acting career ^[5].
• From 2010 to 2014, she gradually built her career as a supporting actor or playing younger versions of characters. In 2014, she took on her first leading role in Tooniverse's children's drama Store Struck By Lightning Season 2 ^[1][5].
• She served as an Inkigayo MC from 2022 to 2023 alongside Yeonjun (TXT) and Seo Bum-jun ^[1][5].
• She studied Theater and Film at Hanyang University, one of Korea's most respected arts programs, entering in 2020 ^[1][5].
• For her role as NJ in Our Beloved Summer, she underwent a physical transformation and received praise for her mature acting ^[5].
• Her 2024 Netflix film Badland Hunters and series Hierarchy both achieved global success, with Hierarchy reaching #1 on Netflix's Global Top 10 for Non-English TV ^[3][5].
• She drew from personal experience raising her niece to prepare for her role in Our Universe, though she noted that caring for a baby boy was a new challenge ^[4].

References

1. [1] "Roh Jeong-eui". Namoo Actors Official Website. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
2. [2] "Our Universe". tvN Official Website. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
3. [3] "Netflix Global Top 10: Hierarchy". Netflix Newsroom. June 2024.
4. [4] "Roh Jeong Eui and Bae In Hyuk on 'Our Universe'". Viki Interviews. February 2026.
5. [5] "Roh Jeong-eui". Wikipedia. Retrieved February 12, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roh_Jeong-eui
6. [6] "Our Universe Episode Schedule". Viki. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
7. [8] "Our Universe - tvN Drama". MyDramaList. Retrieved February 12, 2026.

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