Nam Ji-hyun (Korean: 남지현 on January 9, 1990), known mononymouslyasJihyun, 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.
Nam Ji-hyun was born on January 9, 1990[1]inIncheon, South Korea. Jihyun auditioned for JYP Entertainment but was eliminated. However, she then joined Cube Entertainment as a result of Cube Entertainment's founder, Hong Seung-sung, being recommended by JYP's recruitment department in finding members to form 4Minute.
On February 24, 2015, she graduated from Sangmyung University receiving a degree in Contemporary Ballet and a lifetime achievement award at the university's graduation ceremony.[2]
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.[3]
In 2010, Ji-hyun made her acting debut in the television series It's Okay, Daddy's Girl, playing a law student.[4]
In 2011, Ji-hyun was cast in MBC's weekend drama A Thousand Kisses, playing the younger sister of Ryu Jin.[5]
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.[6]
In October, Ji-hyun was cast in her first lead role in the mobile drama Please Remember, Princess.[7][8]
In April 2014, Ji-hyun was cast in KBS' teen drama High School.[9] 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.[10][11] The same year, she starred in the anthology filmThe Youth.[12]
In 2015, Ji-hyun starred in the 5-episode web drama Never Die.[13]
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.[14]
Since 4Minute's disbandment, Ji-hyun signed a new contract with Artist Company to pursue a career in acting.[15]
In 2017, Ji-hyun starred in KBS' youth romance drama Strongest Deliveryman.[16] In December 2017, Artist Company announced that she had changed her name to Son Ji-hyun.[17]
In 2018, Ji-hyun starred in TV Chosun's historical drama Grand Prince.[18]
In December 2021, Ji-hyun signed a contract with FN Entertainment.[19]
In August 2022, Ji-hyun signed a contract with Urban Works.[20]
^Tae Yu-na (December 28, 2021). "[공식] '포미닛' 남지현, FN엔터와 전속 계약…'왜 오수재인가' 캐스팅" [[Official] '4minute' Nam Ji-hyun, exclusive contract with FN Enter... Casting for 'Why Sujae Oh'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved December 28, 2021 – via Naver.
^Park Ah-reum (August 8, 2022). "남지현, 아이즈원 김민주와 한솥밥 "분야 상관 無 다양한 모습 보여줄 것"[공식]" [Nam Ji-hyun, IZ*ONE Kim Min-ju and Hansotbap “I will show various sides regardless of field” [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved August 8, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Na-ra (May 11, 2022). "남지현『배우로서 방황 중…필라테스 자격증 취득하기도』('데드캠핑 더라이브') [인터뷰 종합]" [Nam Ji-hyeon "Wandering as an actor... Obtaining a Pilates license" ('Dead Camping The Live') [Interview Comprehensive]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Ji-eun (April 5, 2022). "남지현 주연 '데드캠핑 더라이브', 4월말 개봉 확정" ['Dead Camping The Live' starring Nam Ji-hyun to be released at the end of April] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Naver.
^Yang, Yu-jin (June 2, 2020). "[공식] 손지현, '연애는 귀찮지만 외로운건 싫어' 캐스팅" [[Official] Son Ji-hyun, cast for 'Dating is annoying, but I hate being lonely] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved September 10, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jang Jin-ri (October 28, 2021). "[단독]포미닛 출신 손지현, '왜 오수재인가' 출연…서현진‧황인엽 호흡" [[Exclusive] Son Ji-hyun from 4minute to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... Breathing Hyunjin Seo and Inyeop Hwang] (in Korean). Sports TV News. Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Naver.
^'치얼업' 테이아 팀, 응원단의 끈끈함 보여주며 베스트 팀워크상 수상! #2022SBS연기대상 #SBSdrama ['Cheer Up' team, showing the tenacity of the cheering squad and winning the best teamwork award! #2022 SBS Drama Awards #SBSdrama] (in Korean). SBS Drama. December 31, 2022. Event occurs at 0:01. Retrieved January 1, 2023 – via YouTube.
