Nam Ji-hyun | |
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Jihyun performing in February 2016
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Native name | 남지현 |
Born |
Seoul, South Korea |
January 9, 1990
Education | Sangmyung University |
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Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels |
Cube Entertainment (2009 - 2016) Artist Company |
Associated acts | 4Minute |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
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Revised Romanization | Nam Ji-hyeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Nam Chi-hyŏn |
Cube Entertainment (2009 - 2016)
Nam Ji-hyun (Hangul: 남지현; born January 9, 1990), better known mononymously as Jihyun is a South Korean singer and actress. She was previously the leader and a vocalist of South Korean girl group 4Minute.
Nam Ji-hyun was born on January 9, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. Jihyun auditioned for JYP Entertainment but was eliminated. However, she then joined Cube Entertainment as a result of Cube Entertainment 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 dance (Contemporary Ballet) and a lifetime achievement award at the university's graduation ceremony.
Jihyun was chosen as a member of 4Minute in 2009. The 5-member girl group official debuted on June 18, 2009 with performing their debut single "Hot Issue" on M Countdown. On October 14, 2010 Ji-hyun played a cameo role in thriller movie Late Night FM along with fellow group member Hyuna. She also stars as the lead character in, "Never Die", as Se Yeon. In December 2010 she played in It's Okay, Daddy's Girl as Shin Sun Hae, a law student. She appeared in Lee Hyun's music video for "You Are the Best of My Life" with Jung Juri, on February 14.
In July 2011, Ji-hyun was cast in MBC's weekend drama, A Thousand Kisses as Jang Soo Ah, the younger sister of Jang Woo Jin (Ryu Jin) She was cast for a spin-off of the TV show The Romantic in October 2012