Go Youn-jung’s Visuals Before Debut Went Viral: From University Magazine Model to Casting Frenzy

On April 18, the YouTube channel Channel Fullmoon uploaded a new video titled, “If you look closely at ‘Resident Playbook’… It’s fun, right? Yes.”

The video featured “Resident Playbook” (tvN weekend drama) cast members Go Youn-jung, Shin Si-ah, Kang Yoo-seok, Han Hye-ji, and creator Shin Won-ho. During the conversation, Na Young-seok asked Go Youn-jung if she had lived an ordinary life before becoming an actress.

Go Youn-jung shared, “I’ve been drawing since middle school. I was good at art and had many interests,” revealing that she also had experience in ballet and figure skating.

She added, “I only did figure skating for two school breaks, but they never let me try jumps—only spins. So I eventually pursued art and got into university.”

Her journey into acting began thanks to a university magazine. “My friend from the photography department told me to apply to ‘College Tomorrow’ magazine. About three days later, I got a call, and after the magazine came out, I started receiving casting offers,” she explained.

When Na Young-seok asked, “So as soon as your face appeared in the magazine, offers started pouring in?” Go Youn-jung replied, “Yes, I think I got contacted by about four places.”

Na Young-seok jokingly responded, “I should get photographed for a magazine tomorrow,” making everyone laugh.

Go Youn-jung is currently starring in Resident Playbook, a spin-off of Hospital Playlist, where she plays Oh Yi-young, a first-year OB-GYN resident. Her performance has been praised for its realism and charm. She’s also set to appear in the upcoming Netflix rom-com “Can This Love Be Translated?” opposite Kim Seon-ho, filmed across Japan, Italy, and Canada.

Recently, she completed filming for You Quiz on the Block (airing April 30), marking her variety show debut. Despite finishing several projects, Go revealed she’s still adjusting to having her first real break since debuting.