Biography
Who is Song Ji-hyo?
Early life and education
Song was born Cheon Seong-im on August 15, 1981, in Pohang, South Korea. Her mother was a competitive swimmer in South Korea. She has a younger sister and a younger brother named Cheon Seong-moon, who works as an actor.
During high school, Song decided she wanted to be an actress after seeing the 1998 film Promise. She attended Seoul Sinhak Elementary School, Hwagye Middle School, and Ilsan International Convention High School. Later, she earned a degree in tax accounting from Kyungmoon University. Before she started acting, she worked a part-time job at a cafe. In May 2017, she revealed on Running Man that she legally changed her name to Cheon Soo-yeon.
Career beginnings
Before becoming an actress, Song worked as a model for Kiki Magazine. She chose the stage name Song Ji-hyo after being inspired by the actors Song Seung-heon and Song Hye-kyo. She appeared in music videos for JTL and Lee Soo-young. She also had a cameo in the series Age of Innocence.
Her first feature film role was in the 2003 horror movie Wishing Stairs, the third entry in the Whispering Corridors series. She won the role after auditioning against three thousand other actors. Her performance earned her a nomination for Best New Actress at the 24th Blue Dragon Film Awards. She also appeared in the 2004 crime thriller Some.
Television and variety success
Song gained wide popularity through her television work. She appeared in the 2006 romantic comedy Princess Hours as a ballerina. That same year, she played Lady Ye So-ya in the historical drama Jumong. The series was highly successful, leading to a nomination for Best New Actress at the 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards.
Starting in 2010, Song became a regular cast member on the variety show Running Man. She joined the show after working with producer Kim Joo-hyung on the music program Inkigayo. Her involvement in the variety program provided her with significant international recognition.
Film roles and professional path
Throughout her career, Song has balanced film and television roles. She starred in the 2008 film A Frozen Flower, which was one of the highest-grossing movies of that year. She also appeared in the 2013 crime film New World and the 2014 series Emergency Couple.
In 2020, she starred in the thriller Intruder, which was released during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has worked with various management agencies, including C-JeS Entertainment, My Company, and Nexus E&M. Beyond acting, she has participated in beauty programs like Song Ji-hyo's Beauty View and launched reality shows such as I Am Jyo Unnie. She has also served as a promotional ambassador for the Ministry of Education.
Birthday and age
Song Ji-hyo was born on August 15, 1981, which makes Song 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Song shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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