Ji Hyun
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Ji Hyun is a South Korean idol singer, dancer and actress. She's the leader of the popular Korean girl group
, 4Minute
, formed by Cube Entertainment
in 2009.
, South Korea
. She carries the nickname NamGee, Nam-GeeGee (NamJiji). She is currently attending Sangmyung University
, Dance Major specifically in ballet. Ji Hyun was a trainee from JYP Entertainment
for 2 years but then ended up on Cube Entertainment
. After joining the company, she joined and became the leader, vocalist and the lead dancer of 4Minute
. Until her debut with the group, Ji Hyun had been the purest member and hadn’t done any CFs or advertisements.
as a member and the leader of the group last May 2009 together with Kim Hyuna
, a former member of Wonder Girls
. Cube Entertainment had released a teaser for their first single "Hot Issue" on 10 June while the single debuted on June 18. The group promoted the song from its release until August. At the end of August, 4Minute released a mini-album
called "For Muzik" which was alongside their second single, "Muzik". 4minute won a mutizen award and a mnet award for their second single "Muzik". Their third single was "What A Girl Wants" was released shortly after the release of their EP.
The girls were then featured in fellow label-mate Mario's Christmas digital single "Jingle Jingle", which was released on 2 December 2009; the music video premiered online on December 3, 2009. They also recorded a remix with American artist Amerie
for her song 'Heard 'Em All' that was released on the Asian version of her fourth album.
.
On December 7, 2010 Ji Hyun made her acting debut in It's Okay, Daddy's Girl
as Shin Sun Hae, a law student, a younger sister of Shin Seon Do, and also a friend of Hyuk Gi.
Ji Hyun appeared in Lee Hyun
's music video for "You Are the Best of My Life" on February 14, 2011 with Jung Juri. In the music video, Lee Hyun gets bewitched. He falls under the illusion that Jung Juri is Jihyun and falls in love with her.
Ji Hyun has been cast in MBC's weekend drama, A Thousand Kisses as Jang Soo Ah, the younger sister of Jang Woo Jin (Ryu Jin
) is described to be the lovely and outgoing maknae daughter of a conglomerate, however, she’s also said to be a deep young woman who knows how to understand adults.
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
, 4Minute
4minute
4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown...
, formed by Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment/ Play CUBE Entertainment is a South Korean record label, founded in South Korea 2008 by Hong Seung Sung, a former employee of JYP Entertainment. CUBE Entertainment is sometimes mistaken as sister company of JYP but the truth is Cube is not really a part of JYP company...
in 2009.
Biography
Nam Ji Hyun was born on January 9, 1990 in SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. She carries the nickname NamGee, Nam-GeeGee (NamJiji). She is currently attending Sangmyung University
Sangmyung University
Sangmyung University is a private, coeducational university in South Korea. It operates campuses in Seoul and in Cheonan.-History:Sangmyung University is located in central Seoul, with a secondary campus in Cheonan, South Korea....
, Dance Major specifically in ballet. Ji Hyun was a trainee from JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....
for 2 years but then ended up on Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment/ Play CUBE Entertainment is a South Korean record label, founded in South Korea 2008 by Hong Seung Sung, a former employee of JYP Entertainment. CUBE Entertainment is sometimes mistaken as sister company of JYP but the truth is Cube is not really a part of JYP company...
. After joining the company, she joined and became the leader, vocalist and the lead dancer of 4Minute
4minute
4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown...
. Until her debut with the group, Ji Hyun had been the purest member and hadn’t done any CFs or advertisements.
4Minute
Nam Jihyun was announced by Cube EntertainmentCube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment/ Play CUBE Entertainment is a South Korean record label, founded in South Korea 2008 by Hong Seung Sung, a former employee of JYP Entertainment. CUBE Entertainment is sometimes mistaken as sister company of JYP but the truth is Cube is not really a part of JYP company...
as a member and the leader of the group last May 2009 together with Kim Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
, a former member of Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
. Cube Entertainment had released a teaser for their first single "Hot Issue" on 10 June while the single debuted on June 18. The group promoted the song from its release until August. At the end of August, 4Minute released a mini-album
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
called "For Muzik" which was alongside their second single, "Muzik". 4minute won a mutizen award and a mnet award for their second single "Muzik". Their third single was "What A Girl Wants" was released shortly after the release of their EP.
The girls were then featured in fellow label-mate Mario's Christmas digital single "Jingle Jingle", which was released on 2 December 2009; the music video premiered online on December 3, 2009. They also recorded a remix with American artist Amerie
Amerie
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers , known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She debuted in 2002 with the album All I Have, primarily co-written and produced by Rich Harrison, and was well-received in the urban market...
for her song 'Heard 'Em All' that was released on the Asian version of her fourth album.
Solo Activities
On October 14, 2010 Ji Hyun played a cameo role in thriller movie Late Night FM along with fellow band member HyunaHyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
.
On December 7, 2010 Ji Hyun made her acting debut in It's Okay, Daddy's Girl
It's Okay, Daddy's Girl
It's Okay , Daddy's Girl is a South Korean Drama aired in SBS and broadcasted on November 22, 2010 - January 28, 2011. It starred Moon Chae Won on her first leading after the successful series Brilliant Legacy...
as Shin Sun Hae, a law student, a younger sister of Shin Seon Do, and also a friend of Hyuk Gi.
Ji Hyun appeared in Lee Hyun
Lee Hyun
Lee Hyun is a South Korean singer and leader of ballad group 8Eight.-Career:Lee Hyun released his first solo single album on September 9, 2009...
's music video for "You Are the Best of My Life" on February 14, 2011 with Jung Juri. In the music video, Lee Hyun gets bewitched. He falls under the illusion that Jung Juri is Jihyun and falls in love with her.
Ji Hyun has been cast in MBC's weekend drama, A Thousand Kisses as Jang Soo Ah, the younger sister of Jang Woo Jin (Ryu Jin
Ryu Jin
Ryu Jin is a South Korean actor.-Profile:*Name: 류진 / Ryu Jin*Birth Name: Im Yu Jin*Date of Birth: November 16, 1972*Height: 185 cm*Weight: 75 kg*Marital Status: Married to airline worker Lee Hye Sun- TV dramas :...
) is described to be the lovely and outgoing maknae daughter of a conglomerate, however, she’s also said to be a deep young woman who knows how to understand adults.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Late Night | Herself |
Television drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | It's Okay, Daddy's Girl It's Okay, Daddy's Girl It's Okay , Daddy's Girl is a South Korean Drama aired in SBS and broadcasted on November 22, 2010 - January 28, 2011. It starred Moon Chae Won on her first leading after the successful series Brilliant Legacy... |
Shin Sun Hae | SBS |
| 2011 | A Thousand Kisses | Jang Soo Ah | MBC Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television... |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "You Are the Best of My Life" | Lee Hyun Lee Hyun Lee Hyun is a South Korean singer and leader of ballad group 8Eight.-Career:Lee Hyun released his first solo single album on September 9, 2009... |
Herself |