Nam Ji Hyun

Nam Ji Hyun officially debuted as a child actress in 2004 with the drama series Say You Love Me. It was after she played a cameo in the drama series 전파견문록 (2002).

Her eminent works in her early days include the drama series My Love (2006) and the movies Mapado 2: Back To The Island (2007) and My Captain Mr. Underground (2006).

She kept on appearing in numerous drama series and movies that won her a few awards and helped her secure a spot as a rising actress worth looking out for.

In 2011, she showed up in the movie A Reason to Live, which gave her the Best New Actress awards. Two years later, she got one more award for her role in the drama series Hwa Yi: A Monster Boy.

Then, she joined the cast of the drama series What Happens to My Family? in 2014, which acquired her another Best New Actress award at the KBS Drama Awards.

The year 2016 saw her take her first leading role in the drama series Shopping King Louis. A year later, her fame peaked after starring in the drama series Suspicious Partner.

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Real Name: Nam Ji Hyun (남지현)
Stage Name: Nam Ji Hyun (남지현)
Also Known as: Nam Ji Hyeon
Nickname: Ji Hyun (지현)
Birthday: September 17, 1995
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 162 cm (5’4”)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Sogang University (Psychology)
Hobbies: Watching cooking programs, eating delicious food, listening to music
Parents: –
Siblings: –
Boyfriend: –
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Instagram: @hyuniiiiiii_95917, @tancookie_and_mone
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Facts

Ji Hyun was born and raised in Incheon, South Korea.
She has an elder sister.
Ji Hyun officially debuted as a child actress in 2004.
She has two pet cats named Tancoo and Mone and even created an Instagram account for them, @tancookie_and_mone.
Ji Hyun is an actress under Management SOOP.
She is not a picky eater.
Her favorite dish is crab stew, which her mother cooks.
She cannot eat raw marinated crabs and soy sauce shrimps because of allergies.
Her favorite season is winter.
She makes a habit of eating breakfast every day.
Ji Hyun dislikes inconsiderate people.
She likes blue and achromatic colors.
Ji Hyun often eats delicious food to overcome stress.
Her motto in life is ‘Let’s not do things that we will regret later.’
Fans said she looks like fellow actress Lee Se Young.
She wants to learn to play instruments and make crafts.
Ji Hyun enjoys all kinds of learning processes.
She admitted that it took her a while to get her bachelor’s degree from Sogang University because of her busy schedule as an actress.
Ji Hyun said if she were not an actress, she would become a researcher.
Her ideal type is someone like Noh Ji Wook, a character from the drama series Suspicious Partner (2017).
Her net worth is around…

Movies

The Map Against The World (2016), as Soon Shil
The Tunnel (2016), as Mi Na
Hwa Yi: A Monster Boy (2013), as Yoo Kyung
A Reason To Live (2011), as Ji Min
Song of Dreams (2011), as Byeol Yi
Ghost (Be With Me) (2010), as a supporting character
Family Plan (2010), as Ji Min
Happy Ulleung Man (2010), as the narrator
Astro Boy (2009), as Cora
If You Were Me 4 (2009), as Park Jin Ju
Mapado 2: Back To The Island (2007), as a supporting character
My Captain Mr. Underground (2006), as Park Ji Min
Shadowless Sword (2005), as Young Yeon So Ha

Drama Series

Little Women (tvN | 2022), as Oh In Kyung
The Witch’s Diner (TVING | 2021), as Jung Jin
Drama Festa – Off Route (JTBC | 2021), as Kang Soo Ji
365: Repeat The Year (MBC | 2020), as Shin Ga Hyun
Dear My Room (O’live | 2019), as a supporting character
100 Days My Prince: Bonus Book (tvN | 2018), as Yoon Yi Seo
100 Days My Prince (tvN | 2018), as Yoon Yi Seo
Suspicious Partner (SBS | 2017), as Eun Bong Hee
Mystery Freshman (SBS | 2016), as Oh Ah Young
Shopping King Louie (MBC | 2016), as Go Bok Shil
Late Night Restaurant (SBS | 2015), as Hye Ri
What Happens to My Family? (KBS2 | 2014), as Kang Seo Wool
Angel Eyes (SBS | 2014), as Young Yoon Soo Wan
Drama Special – Girl Detective, Park Hae Sol (KBS2 | 2012), as Park Hae Sol
Can’t Live Without You (MBC | 2012), as Eun Deok
The 3rd Ward (tvN | 2012), as the Singer
To the Beautiful You (SBS | 2012), as Hong Da Hae
Warrior Baek Dong Soo (SBS | 2011), as Young Yoo Ji Sun
Giant (SBS | 2010), as Young Hwang Jung Yun
It’s Me, Grandmother (MBC | 2010), as Eun Ha
Will It Snow for Christmas? (SBS | 2009), as Teen Ji Wan
Queen Seon Deok (MBC | 2009), as Teen Princess Deok Man
East of Eden (MBC | 2008), as Young Ji Hyun
Our Happy Ending (MBC | 2008), as Kang Mi Na
The Great King, Se Jong (KBS1 | 2008), as Young Princess Shim
Lobbyist (SBS | 2007), as Young Maria
My Love Clementine (SBS | 2006), as Jang Ba Da
My Love (SBS | 2006), as Kim Min
Say You Love Me (MBC | 2004), as Young Seo Young Chae
전파견문록 (MBC | 2002), as a supporting character

TV Shows

Sixth Sense 2 (tvN | 2021), as a guest
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Live Talk Show Taxi (tvN | 2007), as a guest
Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Shaking (2015) – Tae Il (Block B)

Awards

2020 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Monday – Tuesday Miniseries) – 365: Repeat the Year
2019 Soompi Awards – Best Couple Award – 100 Days My Prince
2018 Dong-A.com’s Pick – Next Generation Noteworthy Actress – Nam Ji Hyun
2018 Soompi Awards – Best Kiss – Suspicious Partner
2017 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Wednesday – Thursday Drama) – Suspicious Partner
2016 Asia Artist Awards – Best Entertainer Award (Actress) – Shopaholic Louis
2016 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Shopaholic Louis
2014 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actress – What Happens to My Family?
2014 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – What Happens to My Family?
2012 KBS Drama Awards – Best Young Actress – Drama Special – Girl Detective, Park Hae Sol
2008 MBC Drama Awards – Best Young Actress – Queen Seon Deok
2008 MBC Drama Awards – Best Young Actress – East of Eden
2006 SBS Drama Awards – Best Young Actress – My Love

Nominations

2020 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – 365: Repeat the Year
2019 Soompi Awards – Best Actress of the Year – 100 Days My Prince
2018 The Seoul Awards – Popularity Award (Actress) – Nam Ji Hyun
2018 Soompi Awards – Best Actress of the Year – Suspicious Partner
2018 Soompi Awards – Best Couple – Suspicious Partner
2017 Korea Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress (Drama)) – Suspicious Partner
2017 SBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Suspicious Partner
2016 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – Shopaholic Louis
2016 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Shopaholic Louis
2015 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actress (Television) – What Happens to My Family?
2013 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – Hwa Yi: A Monster Boy
2012 Buil Film Awards – Best New Actress – A Reason to Live
2007 SBS Drama Awards – Best Young Actress – Lobbyist

Nam Ji Hyun is the kind of person who enjoys the process of achieving success in her acting career. For that admirable quality, we should keep on supporting her on future occasions.