in Seoul , South Korea . Jihyun auditioned for JYP Entertainment but was eliminated. However, she then joined Cube Entertainment as a result of Cube Entertainment Founder Hong Seung-sung being recommended by JYP's recruitment department in finding members to form 4Minute .

2009–12: Debut and solo activitiesedit

She also stars as the lead character in, "Never Die", as Se Yeon. In December 2010 she played inIt's Okay, Daddy's Girlas Shin Sun Hae, a law student.She appeared in Lee Hyun 's music video for "You Are the Best of My Life" with Jung Juri, on February 14.

She was cast for a spin-off of the TV showThe Romanticin October 2012

2013–present: Continued solo activities, 4Minute disband and label changeedit

She will play the role of Seo Yeong, the best friend of Yoo Eun Chae.

On April 29, 2014 Ji-hyun was cast in the dramaHigh Schoolas one of the supporting characters.High Schoolis a 16-episode teen drama about love and friendship.However, she dropped out due to her overseas schedules conflicts. On September 17, 2014, Nam Ji hyun was cast in the web drama "Love Cells" as a lead love interest, Seo Rin.She worked alongside notable actors and actresses such as Kim Woo Bin, Oh Kwang Rok, Kim Yoo Jung, Park Sun-ho , and others. The drama was well-received and garnered five million views by the end of the series run on November 20, 2014.^{[citation needed]}

Since 4Minute's disbandment, Ji-hyun signed a new contract with Artist Company to pursue a career in acting.

in 2017.

Film

Television series

Variety show

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