Agency: Culture Depot Co
Profession: Model and Actress
Active: 1999 - present
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Wang Ji Hyun / Gianna Jun
Nicknames: CF Queen, Queen Ji Hyun, Food Girl, Gianna
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: October 30, 1981
Height: 172 cm (5'8")
Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Languages: Korean and English
Religion: Christianity
Sibling: older brother
Education: Dongguk University (Theater and Film major)
Hobbies: listening to music, watching movies, swimming
Favourite Actor: Kim Hee Ae
Favourite Actress: Angelina Jolie
Favourite Colour: White
Favourite Fashion Brand: Gucci
Favourite Flower: Daisies
Favourite Food: Korean food
Favourite Singers: Eco, Han-ester
Favourite Song: G.O.D's "To Mother"
Favourite Sports: swimming
Fun Facts:
- she married Korean businessman Choi Joon Hyuk on April 13, 2012
- gave birth to her first child (a boy) on May 10, 2016
- she filmed Assassination while pregnant
- signed her first modelling contract in 1997 after being discovered by a fashion editor
- better known as a model than an actress
- wanted to be a Flight Attendant
- became famous for her role in My Sassy Girl (one of the highest grossing Korean comedies of all time)
- she's one of the most in-demand actresses in Korea
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Filmography
Movies
Assassination (2015)
The Berlin File (2013)
The Thieves (2012)
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)
Blood: The Last Vampire (2008)
A Man who was Superman (2008)
Daisy (2006)
Windstruck (2004)
The Uninvited (2003)
My Sassy Girl (2001)
Il Mare (2000)
White Valentine (1999)
Dramas
The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
My Love From the Star (2013)
Happy Together (1999)
Steal My Heart (1998)
The Season of Puberty (1997)
Music Videos
Yumi's "Love Is Always Thirsty" (2002)
Jang Hyuk's "Love of the Sun and the Moon" (2000)
Jang Hyuk's "Hey Girl" (2000)
Leon Lai's "The Beginning of Love" (1999)
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Official Web Links
Official Website: http://giannajun.com/
Daum Cafe: http://movie.daum.net/person/main?personId=594
Instagram: junjihyun_official
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Awards
2016:
- Ten Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards for "The Legend of the Blue Sea"
- Best Couple Award at the SBS Drama Awards for "The Legend of the Blue Sea"
- Best Eating at the SBS Drama Awards for "The Legend of the Blue Sea"
- Best Actress at the Max Movie Awards for "Assassination"
(4 Nominations)
2015:
- Best Actress at the 52nd Daejong Film Awards for "Assassination"
- President's Award at the 6th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards
(2 Nominations)
2014:
- Hallyu Star Award at the 3rd APAN Star Award for "My Love From the Star"
- Best Actress at the 41st Korea Broadcasting Award "My Love From the Star"
- Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards for "My Love From the Star"
- InStyle Fashionista Award at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards for "My Love From the Star"
- Star of Korean Tourism at the Korea Tourism Awards
- Best Actor/Actress at the 41st Korea Broadcasting Awards for "My Love From the Star"
- Grand Prize (Daesang) at the SBS Drama Awards for "My Love From the Star"
- PD Award at the SBS Drama Awards for "My Love From the Star"
- Top 10 Stars at the SBS Drama Awards for "My Love From the Star"
- Best Couple Award with Kim Soo Hyun at the SBS Drama Awards for "My Love From the Star"
(4 Nominations)
2013:
- 20's Movie Star - Female at the 7th Mnet 20's Choice Awards for "The Berlin File"
- Producer's Choice Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival for "The Berlin File, The Thieves"
(3 Nominations)
2012:
(1 Nomination)
2006:
(1 Nomination)
2002:
- Best Actress at the Daejong (Grand Bell) Film Festival for "My Sassy Girl"
- Popularity Award at the Daejong (Grand Bell) Film Festival for "My Sassy Girl"
2001:
1 Nomination:
- Best Actress at the 22nd Blue Dragon Film Awards for "My Sassy Girl"
1999:
- New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards for "Happy Together"
- Best New Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards for "White Valentine"
- Netizen Popularity Award at the SBS Drama Awards for "Happy Together"
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