ActorPeachy
Jun Ji-hyun
Jun Ji-hyun (전지현), also known globally as Gianna Jun, is one of the defining faces of modern Hallyu. My Sassy Girl turned her into a pan-Asian star in 2001, and she kept that scale by moving between box-office hits and event television rather than flooding the market. The run from The Thieves and Assassination to My Love from the Star built a rare mix of commercial force and fashion authority. In the streaming era, Jun stayed selective. She returned to large-format series with Netflix's Kingdom: Ashin of the North, then stepped into diplomat Moon Joo in Disney's Tempest. In 2025 she also opened a new chapter by launching Peachy, the management company now overseeing her career and later expanding its roster with Kim So-hyun. That mix of star power, brand value, and disciplined project selection is why Jun still sits in the top tier of Korean screen talent. HITKULTR tracks the dramas, films, and ambassador work that continue to keep her relevant across fashion and entertainment.
4 articles20 creditsDebut: January 1, 1997South Korean
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Filmography
2025
TempestK-Drama
Moon Joo
2021
Kingdom: Ashin of the NorthK-Drama
Ashin
2021
JirisanK-Drama
Seo Yi-gang
2016
The Legend of the Blue SeaK-Drama
Lead
2015
AssassinationFilm
Lead
2013
The Berlin FileFilm
Lead
2013
My Love from the StarK-Drama
Cheon Song-yi
2012
The ThievesFilm
Lead
2011
Snow Flower and the Secret FanFilm
Lead
2009
Blood: The Last VampireFilm
Lead
2004
WindstruckFilm
Lead
2001
My Sassy GirlFilm
Lead
2000
Il MareFilm
Lead
Brand Partnerships
2026
TOPTEN10Endorsement
Brand Ambassador
2026
French Embassy Honorary Cultural AmbassadorEndorsement
Honorary Cultural Ambassador
2025
PiagetEndorsement
Global Ambassador
2024
Louis VuittonEndorsement
House Ambassador
2023
La MerEndorsement
Brand Ambassador
2022
BurberryEndorsement
Global Ambassador
2020
Alexander McQueenEndorsement
Korean Ambassador
Fans Also Ask
What is Jun Ji-hyun's real name?
Jun Ji-hyun's legal name is Wang Ji-hyun (왕지현). She is also known internationally as Gianna Jun, the name used for her English-language career and international press coverage.
What made My Sassy Girl (2001) so significant?
My Sassy Girl became the highest-grossing Korean romantic comedy at the time of its release and launched Jun Ji-hyun to pan-Asian stardom. The film helped establish global appetite for Korean cinema and was remade in Hollywood. It remains one of the most beloved Korean films in international markets.
What are Jun Ji-hyun's most acclaimed television roles?
Jun Ji-hyun's two biggest television roles are Cheon Song-yi in My Love from the Star (2013-2014, MBC) and Shim Cheong in The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016-2017, SBS). Both were massive commercial successes across Asia. She returned to screens in 2025 with Tempest on Disney+, playing diplomat Moon Joo opposite Gang Dong-won.
What is PEACHY Company?
PEACHY Company (피치컴퍼니) is Jun Ji-hyun's own artist management agency, founded on July 7, 2025, after she departed from IEUM HASHTAG in June 2025. It marks her first venture into self-management after over two decades in the industry.
What awards has Jun Ji-hyun won?
Jun Ji-hyun has collected two Grand Bell Awards for Best Actress and a Baeksang Grand Prize among numerous industry honors. Along with Kim Tae-hee and Song Hye-kyo, she is considered part of the Tae-Hye-Ji trio, widely regarded as the pinnacle of Korean acting talent in her generation.
Latest Articles
K-Culture5 min read
Jun Ji-hyun Returns to Cinema After 11 Years in Yeon Sang-ho's Colony
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Felix and Jun Ji-hyun Named Honorary Ambassadors for France-Korea 140th Anniversary
The French Embassy in Korea has appointed Stray Kids' Felix and actress Jun Ji-hyun as honorary ambassadors to mark 140 years of France-Korea diplomatic relations.
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Jun Ji-hyun Named TOPTEN10 Brand Ambassador
Korea's most bankable actress aligns with domestic SPA brand TOPTEN10, betting on timeless elegance over trend cycles. The deal arrives weeks after her $32 million Seoul property acquisition.
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Song Kang and Kim So Hyun Are Reuniting. Their New Drama Already Looks Dangerous.
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