Jeon Ji-hyun

Jun Ji-hyun Profile

Name: Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun, Jeon Ji-hyun, Jung Ji-hyeon)
Korean name: 전지현
Chinese name: 全智贤 (全知贤)
Birthname: Wang Ji-hyeon 왕지현 (Wang Ji-hyun, 王智贤)
Birthdate: October 30, 1981
Birth place: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 172 cm
Blood Type: B
Religion: Christianity
Family: Parents and a elder brother
Education: Dongguk University (Department of Theater and Film)
Profession: Actress and model

Hobbies: Movies and music
Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie

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Jun Ji Hyun Biography

Jun Ji-hyun started her career modeling for “Echo” magazine in 1997 and then featuring in some commercial advertisement.

Jun Ji-hyun was noticed overseas when she featured in famous Hong Kong singer Leon Lai’s music video in 1998.

Jun Ji-hyun made her 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 big screen debut in “White Valentine.”

Jun Ji-hyun first major success in acting was in 2000 box office hit “Il Mare.” The story of Il Mare was being adapted into a Hollywood movie, “Lake House” in 2006 starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.

It was in 2001 that Ji-hyun got the breakthrough and become an Asian superstar with movie “My Sassy Girl” with actor Cha Tae-hyun. Ji-hyun’s role as a naughty, annoying, raging yet adorable and lovable lady is one of the most classical character in Korean movies.

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

Jun Ji-hyun however couldn’t make another box office hit like My Sassy Girl, her 2004 movie “Windstruck” was just moderately successful while 2006 “Daisy” was merely disappointment.

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

Jun Ji-hyun latest project is Hollywood movie, “Blood: The Last Vampire.” She also adapted her English name as Gianna Jun to venture into Hollywood.

Why I like Jun Ji-hyun

Jun Ji-hyun has the cute and pretty angellic face, and with a sexy body figure. Jun Ji-hyun can act as an innocent babe, a cool beauty, a funky girl or a slutty hot chick.

Jun Ji-hyun is a pretty good actress as well.

Jun Ji-hyun Pictures, Photos and Videos

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253 Responses to “Gianna Jun Ji-hyun”

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  1. #161. luvimae Says:

    i really like her!! the way sh moves,, hehe,, she’s definitely a good actress. I can atest to some of her roles in My Sassy Girl, Il Mare and windstruck. She’s very talented and i love her so0 much!!..

  2. #162. “Blood: The Last Vampire” started filming | Yummy! Celebrities and Entertainment News Says:

    [...] movie is Korean star Jun Ji-hyun’s first Hollywood attempt. It has been getting great attention since her involvement was [...]

  3. #163. Pinun0 Says:

    w0w, a new movie… can’t wait to see that movie… and good luck to her…

  4. #164. Yummy Says:

    Yupe, hope that it’s a good one.

  5. #165. Marie Claire Says:

    Definitely my favorite actress!

  6. #166. Patrisha Says:

    I like her. She’s really beautiful with the face of an angel and can be really daring sometimes…

  7. #167. Pinun0 Says:

    can anyone here give me an opinion about the remake of “My Sassy Girl” in hollywood? i don’t know if it would be a great idea to make a remake of such an excellent movie like that… any opinion yummy?

  8. #168. Yummy Says:

    Pinun0… I doubt it would work. The culture is different, Hollywood would prefer some more steamy stuff…

  9. #169. Pinun0 Says:

    but i don’t think Elisha Cuthbert would fit in the character?

  10. #170. Yummy Says:

    Well, if they do try to remake the movie, I think Elisha Cuthbert would be a good candidate to become the Sassy Girl.

  11. #171. Bryan Says:

    kinsa na si Daisy??? pamataka raman mo. Jeon Ji Hyun mana. Dont w8 for the movie, w8 for her to come to the Philippines. I think you can watch it in the youtube. Bye

  12. #172. kukay37 Says:

    ur soo pretty

  13. #173. J @ [ l Says:

    does anyone know if she has an email add??? please tell me

  14. #174. J3$+0 Says:

    hey yummy do you know if ji hyun jun has an email???

  15. #175. Yummy Says:

    No idea about her email.

  16. #176. cyrill Says:

    i consider her as one of the most beautiful girl ever!

    definitely she’s my idol!

    she is soooo pretty and sexy!

  17. #177. J3$+0 Says:

    You said it

  18. #178. J3$+0 Says:

    Does she have a friendster account???

  19. #179. J3$+0 Says:

    hey yummy does ji-hyun jun have a friendster account???

  20. #180. Yummy Says:

    No idea… not all people are using Friendster.

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