South Korean actress Park Ji-hyun has scripted history by becoming the first Korean actress ever to earn an International Emmy nomination in an acting category. Announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on 23 September 2026, she received the nod for Best Performance by an Actress for her role in Netflix’s acclaimed series You and Everything Else.

Who Is Park Ji-hyun?

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Name

Park Ji-hyun (박지현)

Historic Achievement

First Korean actress nominated for an International Emmy (Best Performance by an Actress)

Nominated Project

You and Everything Else (Netflix, 2025)

Character Played

Cheon Sang-yeon

Agency

Namoo Actors

Notable Works

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, Do You Like Brahms?, Reborn Rich, Flex X Cop

54th International Emmy Ceremony

23 November 2026 in New York City

In the 2025 Netflix drama You and Everything Else, Park Ji-hyun stars opposite Kim Go-eun. The series traces a complex, multi-decade friendship between two women—from their volatile teenage years to their 40s tackling themes of affection, resentment, and assisted dying. Park's performance as Cheon Sang-yeon earned international acclaim for its nuance and emotional vulnerability.

Park Ji-hyun faces competition in the Best Performance by an Actress category alongside Mona Mina Leon (Holy Sh!t, Belgium), Bárbara Mori (Lucca's World, Mexico), and Sheridan Smith (I Fought the Law, United Kingdom).

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Park Ji-hyun Top Projects

Debuting in 2017 with Saimdang, Memoir of Colors, Park Ji-hyun has built a diverse body of work across horror, romance, and crime thrillers:

  • Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018): Breakout horror role that put her on the map.

  • Do You Like Brahms? (2020): Acclaimed supporting role as a classical violinist.

  • Reborn Rich (2022): Mass popularity boost playing Mo Hyun-min.

  • Flex X Cop (2024): Played detective Lee Kang-hyun alongside Ahn Bo-hyun.

  • You and Everything Else (2025): The historic International Emmy-nominated performance.

FAQs

Q1: For which show was Park Ji-hyun nominated at the International Emmys?

A: She was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress for her role as Cheon Sang-yeon in Netflix's drama You and Everything Else.

Q2: Have any other Korean actors been nominated for International Emmys?

A: Yes, male actors Jang Hyuk (The Slave Hunters, 2011) and the late Lee Sun-kyun (Dr. Brain, 2022) previously earned acting nods, making Park Ji-hyun the first female Korean actor to be nominated.