Jun Ji-hyun, 1981
Actors · October 30, 1981
Jun Ji-hyun
★ HOW OLD IS JUN JI-HYUN?
Jun Ji-hyun is 44 years old, born October 30, 1981 in South Korea · Scorpio.
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About
Jun Ji-hyun broke into Asian cinema with My Sassy Girl, a romantic comedy that made her a regional star. Born in South Korea in 1981, the actress and model pivoted to television success with dramas like My Love from the Star and The Legend of the Blue Sea, cementing her status as a top hallyu figure. As a Scorpio, she channels intensity into roles that span comedy, thriller, and action across film and TV.
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Biography
Jun Ji-hyun's breakthrough came with My Sassy Girl in 2001, a romantic comedy that resonated across Asia and launched her to regional prominence. Before that, she appeared in Il Mare, establishing herself as a versatile performer in both film and modeling. Her filmography expanded with action-thriller work in The Thieves (2012), The Berlin File (2013), and Assassination (2015), roles that showcased her range beyond romance. Television became a major platform: My Love from the Star aired 2013–2014 as a breakout drama, followed by The Legend of the Blue Sea in 2016–2017, both cementing her as a top-tier television draw. Awards recognized her impact: she won two Best Actress trophies at the Grand Bell Awards and received a Grand Prize at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Industry observers placed her alongside Kim Tae-hee and Song Hye-kyo in "The Troika"—a collective known as "Tae-Hye-Ji"—marking her as one of South Korea's most influential actresses. Born 30 October 1981 in South Korea, Jun is a Scorpio known for intensity and depth. Actors like Jun perform across multiple formats—film, television, modeling—each with distinct audience and narrative demands. Her Life Path 5 suggests adaptability and resourcefulness, traits visible in her genre-spanning career choices.
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Trivia
- Jun is professionally known by three names: Wang Ji-hyun (Korean), Jun Ji-hyun (stage name), and Gianna Jun internationally.
- My Sassy Girl became a regional phenomenon, launching the actress's career across multiple Asian markets before her later television dominance.
- She shares the nickname "Tae-Hye-Ji Troika" with Kim Tae-hee and Song Hye-kyo, collectively recognized as the top tier of Korean hallyu stars.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Jun Ji-hyun reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jun Ji-hyun?
- Jun Ji-hyun is 44 years old (born October 30, 1981).
- When is Jun Ji-hyun's birthday?
- Jun Ji-hyun was born on October 30, 1981.
- What is Jun Ji-hyun's zodiac sign?
- Jun Ji-hyun is a Scorpio, born October 30, 1981.
- What is Jun Ji-hyun's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jun Ji-hyun was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Jun Ji-hyun from?
- Jun Ji-hyun is from South Korea.
- What does Jun Ji-hyun do?
- Jun Ji-hyun is a actor.
- Is Jun Ji-hyun still alive?
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