Ji Hyun

This article is about the member of the girl group 4minute. For the actress, see Nam Ji-hyeon.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Nam.

Ji Hyun
Birth name	Nam Ji Hyun
Born	January 9, 1990 (1990-01-09) (age 21) Seoul, South Korea
Origin	South Korea
Genres	Pop, dance, k-pop
Occupations	singer, dancer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2009 – present
Labels	Cube Entertainment
Associated acts	4minute
Website	4min.co.kr

Ji Hyun (Hangul: 남지현; born Nam Ji Hyun on January 9, 1990) 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.

Biography

Nam Ji Hyun was born on January 9, 1990 in Seoul, 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.

Career

4Minute

Main article: 4minute

Nam Jihyun was announced by Cube Entertainment 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.^[1]

Solo Activities

On October 14, 2010 Ji Hyun played a cameo role in thriller movie Late Night FM along with fellow band member Hyuna.^[2]

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.^[3]

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.^{[4] [5]}

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. ^[6]

Discography

Main article: 4minute discography

Filmography

Movies

Year	Title	Role
2010	Late Night	Herself

Television drama

Year	Title	Role	Network
2010	It's Okay, Daddy's Girl	Shin Sun Hae	SBS
2011	A Thousand Kisses	Jang Soo Ah	MBC

Music video appearances

Year	Song title	Artist	Role
2011	"You Are the Best of My Life"	Lee Hyun	Herself

References

1. ^ (Korean) 에이머리(Amerie)와 포미닛, 새 앨범서 환상 호흡!. The Star. February 4, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
2. ^ Ji Hyun & Hyuna to cameo in thriller movie "Late Night FM"
3. ^ 4minute’s Ji Hyun makes her debut appearance on “It’s Alright, Daddy’s Daughter”
4. ^ Lee Hyun reveals MV for “You Are the Best of My Life” feat. Ji Hyun
5. ^ 4minute's Jihyun flaunts her innocent looks. In the music video, Lee Hyun's "You Are the Best of My Life"
6. ^ 4minute’s Jihyun cast for ‘A Thousand Kisses’

External links

• 4minute International Forum (Korean)

Persondata
Name	Ji, Hyun
Alternative names
Short description	Singer
Date of birth	January 9, 1990
Place of birth	Seoul, South Korea
Date of death
Place of death