Personal Details
Official Sites :

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Born :
October 30, 1981 Seoul, South Korea
Height :

172 cm

Parents & Relatives :

Choi Joon-hyuk (Husband) , Wang Sang-jin (Brother)

Jun Ji Hyun

actress

Jun Ji-hyun, born on October 30, 1981, in Seoul, South Korea, is one of South Korea’s most renowned film and television actresses. She pursued her education at Dongguk University, where she majored in Theater and Film. With a blend of elegance and strong screen presence, Jun Ji-hyun rose to fame through her natural talent and beauty, becoming a top Hallyu (Korean Wave) star.

She starred in the hit fantasy-romance drama "The Legend of the Blue Sea" (2016–2017) alongside Lee Min-ho. In the series, she portrayed a mermaid named Shim Cheong who travels from the Joseon era to modern Seoul in search of love. Her performance in the drama was widely praised for blending comedy, romance, and emotional depth.

Career Highlights

Jun Ji-hyun began her career as a model and transitioned to acting in the late 1990s. She gained massive popularity with the 2001 romantic comedy "My Sassy Girl," which became one of the highest-grossing Korean comedies of all time and helped launch her into pan-Asian fame. She later expanded into international cinema with films like "Blood: The Last Vampire" (2009) and continued her domestic success with hit films such as "The Thieves" (2012) and "Assassination" (2015).

Her TV comeback with "My Love from the Star" (2013–2014) solidified her superstar status, making her a fashion and beauty icon across Asia. Her career is marked by versatility, transitioning smoothly between television and blockbuster films while maintaining a consistently high profile in the industry.