Nam Ji-hyun (actress, born 1990) explained

Nam Ji-hyun
Native Name:남지현
Birth Date:9 January 1990
Birth Place:Incheon, South Korea
Education:Sangmyung University
Years Active:2009–present
Agent:Urban Works
Module:
Embed:yes
Genre:K-pop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2009–2016
Label:Cube
Child:yes
Headercolor:transparent
Hangul:남지현
Hanja:南智賢
Rr:Nam Ji-hyeon
Mr:Nam Chi-hyŏn

Nam Ji-hyun (on January 9, 1990), known mononymously as Jihyun, and formerly known by her stage name Son Ji-hyun, is a South Korean actress and former singer. She is best known as the former leader and a vocalist of now-disbanded South Korean girl group 4Minute.

Early life

Nam Ji-hyun was born on January 9, 1990[1] in Incheon, South Korea. Jihyun auditioned for JYP Entertainment but was eliminated. However, she then joined Cube Entertainment as a result of Cube Entertainment's founder, Hong Seung-sung, being recommended by JYP's recruitment department in finding members to form 4Minute.

On February 24, 2015, she graduated from Sangmyung University receiving a degree in Contemporary Ballet and a lifetime achievement award at the university's graduation ceremony.[2]

Career

2009–2015: Debut and solo activities

See main article: 4Minute. Ji-hyun was chosen as a member of 4Minute in 2009. The 5-member girl group officially debuted on June 18, 2009, with performing their debut single "Hot Issue" on M Countdown.[3] In 2010, Ji-hyun made her acting debut in the television series It's Okay, Daddy's Girl, playing a law student.[4]

In 2011, Ji-hyun was cast in MBC's weekend drama A Thousand Kisses, playing the younger sister of Ryu Jin.[5]

In February 2013, Ji-hyun was cast in the idol version of Love and War 2, a sitcom which creates reenactments of the problems and issues a couple may face in their marriage.[6] In October, Ji-hyun was cast in her first lead role in the mobile drama Please Remember, Princess.[7] [8]

In April 2014, Ji-hyun was cast in KBS' teen drama High School.[9] However, she dropped out of the drama due to her overseas schedules conflicts. In September, Ji-hyun was cast in the web drama Love Cells.[10] [11] The same year, she starred in the anthology film The Youth.[12]

In 2015, Ji-hyun starred in the 5-episode web drama Never Die.[13]

2016–present: Group disbandment, acting career

On June 13, 2016, Cube Entertainment announced that 4Minute has disbanded and the members are still in discussion to renew their contracts. On June 15, Cube Entertainment officially announced that Jihyun, Gayoon, Jiyoon and Sohyun's contracts had expired on June 14 and that the members decided not to renew their contracts, hence their departure from Cube Entertainment.[14] Since 4Minute's disbandment, Ji-hyun signed a new contract with Artist Company to pursue a career in acting.[15]

In 2017, Ji-hyun starred in KBS' youth romance drama Strongest Deliveryman.[16] In December 2017, Artist Company announced that she had changed her name to Son Ji-hyun.[17]

In 2018, Ji-hyun starred in TV Chosun's historical drama Grand Prince.[18]

In December 2021, Ji-hyun signed a contract with FN Entertainment.[19]

In August 2022, Ji-hyun signed a contract with Urban Works.[20]

Personal life

She has a Pilates license.[21]

Discography

See main article: 4Minute discography.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Midnight FMHerself Cameo
2014The YouthSeung-ahSegment: "Wonderwall"
2019Trade Your LoveKim Sin-ah
2022Dead Camping The LiveSoo-yeon[22]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010It's Okay, Daddy's GirlShin Sun-hae
2011A Thousand KissesJang Soo-ah
2012The Third HospitalHerselfCameo[23]
Miss Panda and Mr. HedgehogHerself
2013MonstarStella
Love and War 2Seo Young
Please Remember, Princess – Generation of RomanceYoon Min-ah
2014Marriage, Not DatingHerselfCameo
Love CellsSeo-rin
2015Never DieSe-yeon
2016My Little BabyHan So-yoon[24]
2017Strongest DeliverymanChoi Yeon-ji
2018Grand PrinceRu Shi-gae
Monkey and Dog RomanceYang Joo-miLead role
2019When the Devil Calls Your Name Yu Dong-hui
2020Love is Annoying, But I Hate Being Lonely Han A-Reum[25]
2022Why HerNa Se-ryoon[26]

Variety show

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 The Romantic & Idol Regular cast
She and Her Car Host
2015 Real Beauty MC
2020 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "White Butterfly" (episode 245)[27] [28]

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
SBS Drama Awards2022Best Supporting Team Why Her[29]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mark Russell. K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. 85. April 29, 2014. Tuttle Publishing. 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  2. Web site: [Photo] 4Minute′s Nam Ji Hyun Graduates from Sangmyung University]. 24 February 2015. Mwave.
  3. Web site: http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3651163&ctg=15 . ko:데뷔하루 앞둔 포미닛 "라이브 걱정없어, 실력으로 승부하겠다" . Newsen . September 17, 2009 . 김형우 (Gimhyeongwoo) . Korean . June 16, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141023125923/http://article.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3651163&ctg=15 . October 23, 2014 . dead .
  4. Web site: 4minute member Nam Ji-hyun to make acting debut. November 18, 2010. 10Asia.
  5. Web site: 포미닛 남지현, MBC '천번의 입맞춤' 캐스팅..'활력소 역할'. July 26, 2011. The Chosun Ilbo. ko.
  6. Web site: 'Love and War' Casts ZE:A Dong Jun, 4minute Nam Ji Hyun, and Jewelry Kim Ye Won for Idol Edition. February 14, 2013. Mwave.
  7. Web site: 러브포텐' 남지현 "첫주연, 질타 부탁드린다". November 1, 2013. Newsen. ko.
  8. Web site: '러브포텐' 성열 "남지현 안고 뛰다 넘어져..하체 부실한듯". November 1, 2013. Osen. ko.
  9. Web site: Infinite's Woo Hyun, Sung Yeol, and 4minute's Nam Ji Hyun Cast in New KBS Teen Drama. 29 April 2014. Mwave.
  10. Web site: Jang Hyuk, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Yoo Jung and More Confirmed for Web Drama 'Love Cell'. September 17, 2014. Mwave.
  11. Web site: 'Love Cell' Starring Kim Woo Bin, Jang Hyuk and More Releases First Preview. October 1, 2014. Mwave.
  12. Web site: K-pop stars help filmmakers. March 1, 2014. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  13. Web site: 포미닛 남지현, 웹드라마 '그녀는 200살' 주연 낙점…1년만에 연기돌 복귀. October 25, 2015. 10Asia. ko.
  14. Web site: Four 4Minute members leave Cube Entertainment. June 16, 2016. Kpop Herald.
  15. Web site: 포미닛 남지현, 아티스트컴퍼니와 계약…정우성·이정재와 한솥밥 . September 30, 2016. Sports Seoul. ko.
  16. News: [공식] 남지현, '최강배달꾼' 출연…포미닛 해체 후 첫 연기도전]. June 29, 2017. Nate. ko.
  17. Web site: 4Minute singer changes her name. December 29, 2017. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  18. Web site: Son Ji-hyun Signs on for "Grand Prince". January 2, 2018. HanCinema.
  19. Web site: [공식] '포미닛' 남지현, FN엔터와 전속 계약…'왜 오수재인가' 캐스팅]. Tae Yu-na. [Official] '4minute' Nam Ji-hyun, exclusive contract with FN Enter... Casting for 'Why Sujae Oh' . Ten Asia. . December 28, 2021. December 28, 2021. ko.
  20. Web site: 남지현, 아이즈원 김민주와 한솥밥 "분야 상관 無 다양한 모습 보여줄 것"[공식]]. Park Ah-reum. Nam Ji-hyun, IZ*ONE Kim Min-ju and Hansotbap “I will show various sides regardless of field” [Official]. Newsen . Naver. August 8, 2022. August 8, 2022. ko.
  21. Web site: 남지현 "배우로서 방황 중…필라테스 자격증 취득하기도" ('데드캠핑 더라이브') [인터뷰 종합]]. Kim Na-ra. Nam Ji-hyeon "Wandering as an actor... Obtaining a Pilates license" ('Dead Camping The Live') [Interview Comprehensive]. My Daily. Naver. May 11, 2022. May 11, 2022. ko.
  22. Web site: 남지현 주연 '데드캠핑 더라이브', 4월말 개봉 확정. Lee Ji-eun. 'Dead Camping The Live' starring Nam Ji-hyun to be released at the end of April . Xports News . Naver. April 5, 2022. April 5, 2022. ko.
  23. Web site: [TV] 4Minute's Nam Ji Hyun Cameos in 'The Third Hospital']. August 4, 2012. Mnet.
  24. Web site: [단독]포미닛 남지현, '마이 리틀 베이비' 출연..4년만 안방복귀]. June 23, 2016. Naver. ko.
  25. Web site: [공식] 손지현, '연애는 귀찮지만 외로운건 싫어' 캐스팅]. Yang. Yu-jin. [Official] Son Ji-hyun, cast for 'Dating is annoying, but I hate being lonely. My Daily. Naver. June 2, 2020. September 10, 2022. ko.
  26. Web site: [단독]포미닛 출신 손지현, '왜 오수재인가' 출연…서현진‧황인엽 호흡]. Jang Jin-ri. [Exclusive] Son Ji-hyun from 4minute to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... Breathing Hyunjin Seo and Inyeop Hwang. Sports TV News. . October 28, 2021. October 28, 2021. ko.
  27. News: Kim Soo-hyung. '복면가왕' 모모랜드 제인·김일중·손지현·윤정수, 반전 '정체' 공개 [종합]]. OSEN. March 8, 2020. March 8, 2020. ko.
  28. News: Lee Young-won. [종합] '복면가왕' 제인X손지현X김일중X윤정수 등장... 통쾌한 반전]. Herald Pop. March 8, 2020. March 8, 2020. ko.
  29. '치얼업' 테이아 팀, 응원단의 끈끈함 보여주며 베스트 팀워크상 수상! #2022SBS연기대상 #SBSdrama. 'Cheer Up' team, showing the tenacity of the cheering squad and winning the best teamwork award! #2022 SBS Drama Awards #SBSdrama. YouTube. SBS Drama. ko. 0:01. December 31, 2022. January 1, 2023.