Nam Ji-hyun

Nam Ji-hyun (; born 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 in Bupyeong District, Incheon, South Korea.

Career 2009–2015: Debut and solo activities

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.

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

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

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

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

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

2016–2023: Group disbandment, acting career

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

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

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

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

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

Personal life She has a Pilates license.

Discography

Title Year Album "Only You" 2013 Love for Ten – Generation of Youth

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 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

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2010 It's Okay, Daddy's Girl Shin Sun-hae 2011 A Thousand Kisses Jang Soo-ah 2012 The Third Hospital Herself Cameo 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 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 Han Ah-Reum 2022 Why Her Na Se-ryoon

Television shows Year Title Role Notes 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)

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 SBS Drama Awards 2022 Best Supporting Team Why Her