Jinju Seong

	Female
	Dark Brown
	Dark Brown
	Alive
	2nd Class
	Chef of Aquarium Car (formerly) Agricultural Officer Informant (formerly)
	Bess Till (Ex-girlfriend; Lover)
	Melanie Cavill †
	Andre Layton Erik Sotto †
	Susan Park
	Snowpiercer
	First, the Weather Changed

Jinju Seong is a main character in TNT's Snowpiercer. She is portrayed by Susan Park.

She is the finest chef at the train's finest restaurant and a member of the train's elite as the Agricultural officer.

History

Background

Jinju lived in San Francisco before boarding Snowpiercer.

Throughout The Series

Season 1

Jinju is first seen, swimming around and collecting coral in the Aquarium car where she works as a chef.

Relationships

Bess Till

Jinju is in a romantic relationship with Bess Till, which Till prefers to keep secret for the time being. Jinju believes Till to be uncomfortable with her comparatively lower social status since Till is a Third Class citizen while Jinju is a Second Class citizen. She then makes Bess Till a second class. They break up after the rebellion due to their differing views on it.

Appearances

Season One First, the Weather Changed Prepare to Brace Access Is Power Without Their Maker Justice Never Boarded Trouble Comes Sideways The Universe Is Indifferent These Are His Revolutions The Train Demanded Blood 994 Cars Long

Season Two

Memorable Quotes

Melanie: "This is Melanie."

Jinju: "It's me."

Melanie: "Hey, what's up?"

Jinju: "We don't want the investigators to see Nikki like this, right?"

Melanie: "No. Why?"

Jinju: "Till might be on her way soon."

Melanie: "Thanks, Jinju."

―  Jinju warns Melanie

Bess: "Hey, you. What are you doing here? (kisses)"

Jinju: "(chuckles) Layton got out. He's loose on the train."

Bess: "What do you mean? He got out of the Tail?"

Jinju: "Where were you two nights ago when you didn't show up?"

Bess: "I uh... I told you last night. I'm nervous about all this. I stayed in Third."

Jinju: "Bess, there are things happening that you don't understand. If you know where Layton is, you need to tell me now."

Bess: "I don't, okay? I'm late for my shift."

―  Bess to Jinju

Bess: "Hi."

Jinju: "Where have you been?"

Bess: "Look, I can't explain. I just need you to stay out of Third today, okay?"

Jinju: "Why? What did you do, Bess? Is this about Layton?"

Bess: "Just stay home. Please."

Jinju: "I asked you point blank whether you were helping him, and you lied to my face?"

Bess: "Jinju... Why did you ask me to steer clear of Melanie Cavill?"

Jinju: "Because you're messing with things that you don't understand."

Bess: "What things? You knew she put Layton in a drawer, didn't you? You're protecting her."

Jinju: "I was protecting you, Bess. You."

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Bess: "Did you know... she tortured a Tailie to death. (silence) I wonder, Jinju, just how many deep, dark secrets about this train you really do know."

Jinju: "Please don't make me choose between you and the train."

Bess: "Just stay in here today."

―  Bess to Jinju before the revolution

Jinju: "They raided Poultry, damaged Aquaculture, stole half a car of lettuce. They're taking anything they want. Now I have serious supply-chain issues, and you want the whole train to have equal calories?"

Bess: "That's your first priority."

Jinju: "We're down 16 trained men. We're going on 48 hours no sleep."

Bess: "Oh, thank you for your efforts, Jinju. [...] I just don't understand how you could just keep such a big lie from me. And the whole train."

Jinju: "Because this is the alternative. And if the people needed a Wilford, why deny them that hope? Come on, Till. Would you really rather be alone?"

Bess: "I'm not alone. I've got my sisters and brothers I stood with and a responsibility to Snowpiercer I have never felt before."

Jinju: "So we finally agree. The Train comes first. (kisses) You know what they say when you break up on Snowpiercer."

Bess: "See you around."

―  Jinju to Bess after the revolution

Trivia

• She is a Second-class citizen.
• She was among one of the only people who know that Melanie Cavill is the mysterious "Mr. Wilford".
• She is revealed to be in a romantic relationship with Bess Till.
• She is a member of the LGBT community.
• She is completely absent in Season 2 with no explanation for her disappearance.