Cover Go Youn-Jung has built a reputation for slipping into roles that feel distinct from one project to the next, whether she is navigating supernatural conflict or the pressures of everyday life. These seven series put the focus on the characters she brings to screen and how each one shapes the story around her (Photo: We Are All Trying Here/IMDb)
Go Youn-Jung has built a reputation for slipping into roles that feel distinct from one project to the next, whether she is navigating supernatural conflict or the pressures of everyday life. These seven series put the focus on the characters she brings to screen and how each one shapes the story around her (Photo: We Are All Trying Here/IMDb)
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Go Youn-Jung plays assassins, students and doctors in seven K-dramas that highlight her most memorable roles
Few actors have built momentum as quickly or as precisely as Go Youn-Jung. Since her 2019 debut, she has moved between genres with a consistency that feels deliberate, from fantasy epics to grounded medical dramas. The appeal lies in range rather than repetition. Go Youn-Jung has taken on characters that require restraint, physicality and emotional volatility, often within the same project. That balance is now shaping how casting directors position her in large-scale productions and intimate character studies alike.
This list maps out seven key TV shows featuring Go Youn-Jung, from breakout supporting roles to headline projects. Each title reflects a different phase of her trajectory, with streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ playing a significant role in expanding her global reach. For viewers tracking Go Youn-Jung, these series offer a clear sense of how her screen presence has evolved across formats and genres.
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‘We Are All Trying Here’ (2026)
Above 'We Are All Trying Here' follows Go Youn-Jung in a quieter, character-led story shaped by everyday struggles and relationships
A forthcoming character-driven drama, We Are All Trying Here places Go Youn-Jung at the centre of a more introspective narrative. Written by Park Hae-young, the series is positioned as a grounded exploration of ordinary lives shaped by quiet struggles rather than high-concept twists.
While full plot details remain limited, the story is expected to focus on interpersonal relationships and emotional endurance, aligning with the writer’s previous work on nuanced, slow-burn storytelling. Early production notes suggest Go Youn-Jung takes on a role that leans heavily on internal conflict rather than external action, marking a shift from her earlier genre-heavy projects.
It streams on major Korean networks with global distribution via Netflix.
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‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ (2026)
Above 'Can This Love Be Translated?' places Go Youn-Jung at the centre of a romance complicated by language, work and personal history
In Can This Love Be Translated?, Go Youn-Jung plays Cha Mu-hee, a top actress whose personal life becomes entangled with her professional one. The series follows her relationship with an interpreter, Ju Ho-jin, as their working dynamic gradually evolves into something more unstable and emotionally layered.
The drama builds its central tension around communication, both literal and emotional. Mu-hee’s struggles with trauma and identity introduce a psychological dimension that shifts the tone midway through the series, moving from a light romantic premise into something more complex.
The show streams on Netflix, where its international release has positioned it as a contemporary romance with a sharper edge than typical genre entries.
‘Resident Playbook’ (2025)
Above 'Resident Playbook' sees Go Youn-Jung navigate hospital life as a young doctor balancing pressure, patients and friendships
A spin-off of Hospital Playlist, Resident Playbook anchors Go Youn-Jung in a grounded, ensemble-led medical setting. She plays Oh Yi-young, a first-year obstetrics and gynaecology resident returning to hospital life after previously quitting under pressure.
Set at Yulje Medical Center, the series tracks the daily realities of young doctors navigating long hours, ethical dilemmas and the emotional demands of patient care. The narrative focuses as much on friendships as it does on medical cases, reflecting the original series’ emphasis on workplace relationships.
The show aired on tvN and is available to stream on Netflix in select regions, extending its reach beyond domestic audiences.
‘Death’s Game’ (2023–2024)
Above 'Death's Game' features Go Youn-Jung within a high-concept story about reincarnation and the consequences of repeated lives
In Death’s Game, Go Youn-Jung appears in a supporting capacity within a high-concept narrative built around mortality and consequence. The story follows a man punished by Death itself, forced to experience multiple reincarnations as he relives different lives on the brink of death.
Each episode introduces a new identity, shifting genres and tones while maintaining a central philosophical question about fate and accountability. Go Youn-Jung’s role is brief but positioned within this rotating structure, contributing to the series’ broader narrative mosaic.
The drama streams on TVING, with growing international visibility through regional distribution deals.
‘Sweet Home’ (2020–2023)
Above 'Sweet Home' includes Go Youn-Jung among survivors facing a monster outbreak inside a collapsing apartment complex
One of Netflix’s earliest global K-drama successes, Sweet Home places Go Youn-Jung in a supporting role as Park Yu-ri, a character within a group of survivors trapped in an apartment complex during a monster outbreak.
The series centres on a phenomenon where humans transform into creatures driven by their deepest desires, turning the narrative into both a survival thriller and a psychological study. As society collapses, the residents of Green Home are forced to confront both external threats and internal fears.
Streaming on Netflix, the show expanded its scope across multiple seasons, with Go Youn-Jung’s early involvement marking one of her first appearances in a globally recognised project.
‘Moving’ (2023)
Above 'Moving' follows Go Youn-Jung as a student with hidden abilities caught in a wider story of power and secrecy
In Moving, Go Youn-Jung plays Jang Hui-soo, a high school student with inherited superhuman abilities, including rapid healing and enhanced strength.
The series blends coming-of-age storytelling with action and espionage, following teenagers whose powers link back to their parents’ hidden pasts. As government forces begin to track these abilities, the narrative expands into a multi-generational conflict involving secrecy and survival.
Released on Disney+, Moving became a defining project in Go Youn-Jung’s career, positioning her within a large-scale production that balances emotional arcs with action-driven storytelling.
‘Alchemy of Souls’ (2022–2023)
Above 'Alchemy of Souls' introduces Go Youn-Jung as a skilled assassin tied to a world of magic, politics and shifting identities
A fantasy period drama, Alchemy of Souls remains one of Go Youn-Jung’s most recognisable works. Set in a fictional kingdom, the story revolves around mages who can transfer souls between bodies, creating political and personal chaos.
Go Youn-Jung appears as Naksu, an elite assassin whose identity becomes central to the series’ overarching narrative. The show combines court intrigue, romance and supernatural conflict, unfolding across two parts that expand the mythology and character arcs.
It aired on tvN and is available on Netflix in selected regions, contributing to its international following.
Where to start with Go Youn-Jung
For viewers new to Go Youn-Jung, Moving and Alchemy of Souls offer the clearest entry points into her range across action and fantasy. Those looking for contemporary settings can move to Resident Playbook or Can This Love Be Translated?, where character-driven storytelling takes precedence. Together, these seven titles map out a career that is still developing, but already defined by variety and control.
Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
