Na-Young Jeon
Korean Background:
Dutch-Korean
전나영
Na-Young Jeon is a Dutch-South Korean actress and singer who was born and raised in The Hague. Growing up with Korean traditions at home and Dutch culture outside it, she developed a career spanning European, British, Korean, and international musical theatre. After training in the Netherlands, she gained early recognition as Kim in the Dutch revival of Miss Saigon. Jeon made her West End debut as Fantine in Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre in 2013 and later reprised the role in South Korea. Her subsequent work included Esmeralda in the Korean production of Notre-Dame de Paris and Gigi in the UK tour of Miss Saigon. In 2018, she returned to the West End as Tuptim in the London Palladium production of The King and I. She has continued to work between Europe and Asia, including leading roles in Korean productions of Aida and Rent.
Broadway or West End Debut
Debut Marktet:
West End
Debut Year:
2013
Debut Production:
Les Misérables
Debut Role:
Fantine
Debut Theatre:
Queen's Theatre
Company Entry:
Replacement
Credit Type:
Principal
References
Na-Young Jeon — Official Biography
https://www.nayoungjeon.com/about-1
In London, a New Korean Star Joins Les Misérables Cast — Korea JoongAng Daily
Major Cast Changes in Les Misérables at Queen’s Theatre — London Theatre
https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/major-cast-changes-in-les-miserables-at-queens
Les Misérables Major Cast Changes from 16 June 2014 — London Theatre
https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/les-miserables-major-cast-changes-from-16-jun-2014
Dean John-Wilson and Na-Young Jeon Join West End’s Upcoming The King and I — Playbill
Why Na-Young Jeon and Dean John-Wilson Bring a More Intense Take to The King and I — Playbill
Na-Young Jeon: A Week in the Life of The King and I — WhatsOnStage
https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/na-young-jeon-a-week-in-the-life-of-the-king-and-i_46986/
Interview: Na-Young Jeon Talks The King and I — BroadwayWorld


