[Exclusive]'Short-form Queen' Jo Yeon-ji's Chuseok Plans? "Happy to Meet Grandmother, Want to Feel the Warmth of the Holiday" [Hanbok Interview ①]

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Debuting actress Jo Yeon-ji expressed her excitement about spending Chuseok with her family.

Recently, Jo Yeon-ji conducted a Hanbok interview at the StarNews office in Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, ahead of Chuseok.

Jo Yeon-ji made her debut in 2025 with the short-form drama "Is the Stylist an Antagonist?!" on the OTT platform Dramabox. She later gained recognition by appearing in short-form dramas such as "My Unspoken Bride" and "Falling into a Toxic Love" on the OTT platform Biglue.

Notably, Biglue's "Falling into a Toxic Love" and "My Unspoken Bride" recently ranked first and second, respectively, in viewership across 19 countries including South Korea, proving their global popularity. Jo Yeon-ji, who played the lead roles in both works, quickly rose to fame as the "Short-form Queen."

Having worked tirelessly, this Chuseok has become a time for Jo Yeon-ji to catch her breath. We asked her about her plans for this year's holiday while she continues to spend busy days acting and filming.

Jo Yeon-ji said, "I'm so happy because it's the day I can see my cousins. I love riding in cars and driving, so even sitting still during travel will be fun. It's also been a long time since I've seen my grandmother, so I'm very happy." She added, "With Chuseok as an excuse, I'll order delicious food to eat and feel the warm, harmonious atmosphere that only holidays can offer," expressing her excitement.

When asked about memorable holiday anecdotes, Jo Yeon-ji recalled, "Chuseok has always had good weather. After eating, my cousins and I go for walks, and we visit the supermarket where we can freely buy things we usually can't. There are many particularly thrilling moments."

Regarding her behavior around family, she said, "I become endlessly cheerful in front of people who have opened their hearts to me. Since I love people so much, I naturally become bright and enjoy laughing heartily with everyone," revealing her signature sunny personality.

Known for loving food, Jo Yeon-ji has recently lost about 10 kg and is also focused on weight management. Having worked hard to manage her body for her roles, she plans to enjoy some leisure time eating delicious food with her family during Chuseok. When asked what she would like to eat with her family during the holiday, she chose "chicken." Jo Yeon-ji smiled and said, "I love chicken and eat it often, but eating alone is different from eating together, isn't it?"

She laughed, saying, "I haven't seen my family since Lunar New Year, so they'll probably notice how much I've changed." She continued, "I really love food. Since acting is a visible profession, I've managed my body accordingly. I even cycled for an hour at a time, but after 'My Unspoken Bride' ended, I gained weight quickly. It felt like all the things I had suppressed finally burst out, so I ate as much as I wanted."

She further revealed, "When I joined the project 'Falling into a Toxic Love,' I felt a strong desire to repay the love I had received, so I lost weight significantly. I adjusted my diet and exercised twice as much as usual to manage my body."

When asked what gift she would give herself for working hard during Chuseok, she smiled and said, "I'd like chicken or bread." She added, "Perfume would also be nice. I don't usually wear perfume much, but now that I'm 25 years old as an adult woman, I've started admiring the scents of older sisters. I want to have my own signature scent, 'the fragrance that comes to mind when you think of Jo Yeon-ji.'"

Finally, Jo Yeon-ji sent warm Chuseok greetings to her fans who support her.

Jo Yeon-ji said, "To the lovely people who love me, I will give my love without hesitation. I will always be here, so I hope you continue to watch over me beautifully in the future." She added, "I will strive not to lose my original intention and become an actress who has a positive influence, so that people can think, 'It was good that I like this actress.' I wish everyone a bountiful and love-filled Chuseok."

-Continued in Interview ②.

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