Jun Ji Hyun

Jun Ji-hyun (Jeon Ji-hyeon)
Real Name: Wang Ji-hyun (Wang Ji-hyeon)
Nickname: Queen Ji-hyun
Profession: Actress, Model, Singer
Date of birth: 1981 October 30
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 172cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood Type: B
Family: Parents, older brother
Talent agency: SidusHQ
Education: Dongguk University
Debut: model for Echo
Religion: Christian
Family: Dad, Mom, Older Brother
Hobbies, Interests: Movies, Music
Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie
Height: 172 cm (5 ft. 7 inches)
Weight: 48 kg.
Blood Type: B
Education:
Ulbuk Elementary School
Unju Middle School
Jinsun High School
Dongguk University
Interesting Facts: First Korean to grace the covers of Elle Magazine.

Jun Ji-hyun began her career modeling for "Echo" magazine in 1997 and then in some commercial advertising.

Jun Ji-hyun was found overseas, as the famous Hong Kong singer Leon Lai's music video in 1998.

Jun Ji-hyun, the first Korean TV series debut in 1997 in "The season of puberty." In 1999 she starred in the acclaimed TV drama "Happy Together" and made her screen debut in "White Valentine."

Jun Ji-hyun first major success in the action was in 2000 box office hit "Il Mare". The history of Il Mare has been adapted into a Hollywood film, "Lake House" in 2006 "with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.

It was in 2001 that Ji-hyun has the breakthrough and become a superstar with Asian movie "My Sassy Girl" with the actor Cha Tae-hyun. Ji-hyun, the role as naughty, annoying, still rages endearing and loveable lady is a character in the classic Korean films.

My Sassy Girl was a superhit across Asia, Ji-hyun was an Asian household name, and one of the first Korean artist to international superstar.

Jun Ji-hyun could not be a more box-office hit like My Sassy Girl, 2004 her film "Wind's truck was only moderately successful, while 2006" Daisy "was only disappointment.

Jun Ji-hyun remains as one of the most talk actress from Korea, and is still one of the most popular model for commercial ads.

Jun Ji-hyun's newest project is Hollywood film, "Blood: The Last Vampire." Along with their English names such as Gianna Jun venture in Hollywood.

Jeon Ji Hyun's first Hollywood film "Blood The Last Vampire" opens in America in the second half of 2008.

The film "Blood The Last Vampire" is distributed by major American dealer Universal Studios around the region of North America (USA and Canada). "It is planned to be released around September. We are confident that they will be released this year," a representative SidusHQ announced.

"A firm U.S. release date will be decided in June or July," says the rep. "After his release, it will decide in their next project. She's currently looking at a few scripts."


It was shown on 20 March that Jeon Ji Hyun will partner with famous jeans label "True Religion Brand Jeans" for the release of "Gianna True Religion" series. "Gianna True Religion" is named after Jeon Ji Hyun's English name, Gianna and a total of 12 different sections suitable for Korean women be released. It is used in the design of jeans with additives such as accessories, etc.

This is an event that received much attention as "True Religion Jeans" has opted for the "best female star to wear jeans in Asia," Jeon Ji Hyun as a model, and because it is their first celebrity series of the jeans Label. "True Religion Jeans" has also taken into account Jeon Ji Hyun's popularity and image in the Chinese-speaking market for other products and is preparing to launch "by Gianna True Religion in China from 2009.

"Gianna True Religion" is now in sales and will be used exclusively in SK Telcoms "11th Street". It is expected that they win a lot of attention and popularity. True Religion Brand Jeans is a U.S. premium clothing line and is currently in America, Canada, Australia, Europe and 50 other countries. It is very favored by actresses Gyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and super model Heidi Klum and many other Hollywood stars.

TV Series
Happy Together (SBS, 1999)
Steal My Heart (SBS, 1990)
The Seasons of Puberty (MBC, 1990) sitcom


Movies
Blood: The Last Vampire (2000)
A Man Once A Superman (2000)
Daisy (2006)
Windstruck (2004)
The Uninvited (2003)
My Sassy Girl (2001)
IlMare (2000)
White Valentine (1999)


Endorsements
17 Tea
Besti Belle
Coca Cola
Echo
Giordano
Laneige
LG Telecom
Midea Aircon
Naver
Olympus Digital Camera
Pantene
Power Essential Skin
Samsung Anycall
Samsung MyJet
VK Mobile

Awards
Best Actress Award (My Sassy Girl), Daejong Film Festival, 2002
People’s Choice Award (My Sassy Girl), Daejong Film Festival, 2002
Best New Actress (Il Mare), Blue Dragon Awards, 2001
Best Actress Award (Happy Together), SBS Actors Awards, 1999