Nam Ji-hyun (actress, born 1990)

For the actress with the same name, see Nam Ji-hyun.
In this Korean name, the family name is Nam.

Nam Ji-hyun
Nam in 2018
Born (1990-01-09) January 9, 1990 (age 34)
Incheon, South Korea[1]
EducationSangmyung University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2009–present
AgentUrban Works
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009–2016
LabelsCube
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
남지현
Hanja
南智賢
Revised RomanizationNam Jihyeon
McCune–ReischauerNam Chihyŏn

Nam Ji-hyun (Korean: 남지현 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[2] in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea.[1] 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.[3]

Career

2009–2015: Debut and solo activities

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.[4]

Nam in December 2010

In 2010, Ji-hyun made her acting debut in the television series It's Okay, Daddy's Girl, playing a law student.[5]

In 2011, Ji-hyun was cast in MBC's weekend drama A Thousand Kisses, playing the younger sister of Ryu Jin.[6]

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.[7] In October, Ji-hyun was cast in her first lead role in the mobile drama Please Remember, Princess.[8][9]

In April 2014, Ji-hyun was cast in KBS' teen drama High School.[10] 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.[11][12] The same year, she starred in the anthology film The Youth.[13]

In 2015, Ji-hyun starred in the 5-episode web drama Never Die.[14]

2016–present: Group disbandment, acting career

Nam performing at the Hankuk International Festival in 2016

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.[15] Since 4Minute's disbandment, Ji-hyun signed a new contract with Artist Company to pursue a career in acting.[16]

In 2017, Ji-hyun starred in KBS' youth romance drama Strongest Deliveryman.[17] In December 2017, Artist Company announced that she had changed her name to Son Ji-hyun.[18]

In 2018, Ji-hyun starred in TV Chosun's historical drama Grand Prince.[19]

In December 2021, Ji-hyun signed a contract with FN Entertainment.[20]

In August 2022, Ji-hyun signed a contract with Urban Works.[21]

Personal life

She has a Pilates license.[22]

Discography

Main article: 4Minute discography
Title Year Album
"Only You"
(with Jeon Ji-yoon) 		2013 Love for Ten – Generation of Youth

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Midnight FM Herself Cameo
2014 The Youth Seung-ah Segment: "Wonderwall"
2019 Trade Your Love Kim Sin-ah
2022 Dead Camping The Live Soo-yeon [23]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 It's Okay, Daddy's Girl Shin Sun-hae
2011 A Thousand Kisses Jang Soo-ah
2012 The Third Hospital Herself Cameo [24]
Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog Herself
2013 Monstar Stella
Love and War 2 Seo Young
Please Remember, Princess Generation of Romance Yoon Min-ah
2014 Marriage, Not Dating Herself Cameo
Love Cells Seo-rin
2015 Never Die Se-yeon
2016 My Little Baby Han So-yoon [25]
2017 Strongest Deliveryman Choi Yeon-ji
2018 Grand Prince Ru Shi-gae
Monkey and Dog Romance Yang Joo-mi Lead role
2019 When the Devil Calls Your Name Yu Dong-hui
2020 Lonely Enough to Love Han Ah-Reum [26]
2022 Why Her Na Se-ryoon [27]

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 The Romantic & Idol Regular cast with ZE:A's Hyungsik
She and Her Car Host
2015 Real Beauty MC
2020 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "White Butterfly" (episode 245) [28][29]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
SBS Drama Awards 2022 Best Supporting Team Why Her Nominated [30]

References

  1. ^ a b "손지현". Cinefox (씨네폭스) (in Korean). Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Mark Russell (April 29, 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 85. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  3. ^ "[Photo] 4Minute′s Nam Ji Hyun Graduates from Sangmyung University". Mwave. February 24, 2015.
  4. ^ 김형우 (Gimhyeongwoo) (September 17, 2009). 데뷔하루 앞둔 포미닛 "라이브 걱정없어, 실력으로 승부하겠다". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  5. ^ "4minute member Nam Ji-hyun to make acting debut". 10Asia. November 18, 2010.
  6. ^ "포미닛 남지현, MBC '천번의 입맞춤' 캐스팅..'활력소 역할'". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). July 26, 2011.
  7. ^ "'Love and War' Casts ZE:A Dong Jun, 4minute Nam Ji Hyun, and Jewelry Kim Ye Won for Idol Edition". Mwave. February 14, 2013.
  8. ^ "러브포텐' 남지현 "첫주연, 질타 부탁드린다"". Newsen (in Korean). November 1, 2013.
  9. ^ "'러브포텐' 성열 "남지현 안고 뛰다 넘어져..하체 부실한듯"". Osen (in Korean). November 1, 2013.
  10. ^ "Infinite's Woo Hyun, Sung Yeol, and 4minute's Nam Ji Hyun Cast in New KBS Teen Drama". Mwave. April 29, 2014.
  11. ^ "Jang Hyuk, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Yoo Jung and More Confirmed for Web Drama 'Love Cell'". Mwave. September 17, 2014.
  12. ^ "'Love Cell' Starring Kim Woo Bin, Jang Hyuk and More Releases First Preview". Mwave. October 1, 2014.
  13. ^ "K-pop stars help filmmakers". Korea JoongAng Daily. March 1, 2014.
  14. ^ "포미닛 남지현, 웹드라마 '그녀는 200살' 주연 낙점...1년만에 연기돌 복귀". 10Asia (in Korean). October 25, 2015.
  15. ^ "Four 4Minute members leave Cube Entertainment". Kpop Herald. June 16, 2016.
  16. ^ "포미닛 남지현, 아티스트컴퍼니와 계약...정우성·이정재와 한솥밥". Sports Seoul (in Korean). September 30, 2016.
  17. ^ "[공식] 남지현, '최강배달꾼' 출연...포미닛 해체 후 첫 연기도전". Nate (in Korean). June 29, 2017.
  18. ^ "4Minute singer changes her name". Korea JoongAng Daily. December 29, 2017.
  19. ^ "Son Ji-hyun Signs on for "Grand Prince"". HanCinema. January 2, 2018.
  20. ^ Tae Yu-na (December 28, 2021). "[공식] '포미닛' 남지현, FN엔터와 전속 계약...'왜 오수재인가' 캐스팅" [[Official] '4minute' Nam Ji-hyun, exclusive contract with FN Enter... Casting for 'Why Sujae Oh'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved December 28, 2021 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Park Ah-reum (August 8, 2022). "남지현, 아이즈원 김민주와 한솥밥 "분야 상관 無 다양한 모습 보여줄 것"[공식]" [Nam Ji-hyun, IZ*ONE Kim Min-ju and Hansotbap "I will show various sides regardless of field" [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved August 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Kim Na-ra (May 11, 2022). "남지현 "배우로서 방황 중...필라테스 자격증 취득하기도" ('데드캠핑 더라이브') [인터뷰 종합]" [Nam Ji-hyeon "Wandering as an actor... Obtaining a Pilates license" ('Dead Camping The Live') [Interview Comprehensive]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Lee Ji-eun (April 5, 2022). "남지현 주연 '데드캠핑 더라이브', 4월말 개봉 확정" ['Dead Camping The Live' starring Nam Ji-hyun to be released at the end of April] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Naver.
  24. ^ "[TV] 4Minute's Nam Ji Hyun Cameos in 'The Third Hospital'". Mnet. August 4, 2012.
  25. ^ "[단독]포미닛 남지현, '마이 리틀 베이비' 출연..4년만 안방복귀". Star News (in Korean). June 23, 2016 – via Naver.
  26. ^ Yang, Yu-jin (June 2, 2020). "[공식] 손지현, '연애는 귀찮지만 외로운건 싫어' 캐스팅" [[Official] Son Ji-hyun, cast for 'Dating is annoying, but I hate being lonely]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2022 – via Naver.
  27. ^ Jang Jin-ri (October 28, 2021). "[단독]포미닛 출신 손지현, '왜 오수재인가' 출연...서현진‧황인엽 호흡" [[Exclusive] Son Ji-hyun from 4minute to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... Breathing Hyunjin Seo and Inyeop Hwang]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Naver.
  28. ^ Kim Soo-hyung (March 8, 2020). "'복면가왕' 모모랜드 제인·김일중·손지현·윤정수, 반전 '정체' 공개 [종합]". Osen (in Korean). Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  29. ^ Lee Young-won (March 8, 2020). "[종합] '복면가왕' 제인X손지현X김일중X윤정수 등장... 통쾌한 반전". Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  30. ^ '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] (in Korean). SBS Drama. December 31, 2022. Event occurs at 0:01. Retrieved January 1, 2023 – via YouTube.
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