Cha Ji Yeon

Cha Ji Yeon is a South Korean actress and singer. She gained fame by appearing in various Korean drama series such as Scent of a Woman (2011), Taxi Driver (2021), and Remarriage & Desires (2022).

Career

Cha Ji Yeon made her debut as a musical artist in 2006 with the play Lion King, followed by Monte Cristo, Aida, Marie Antoinette, Rebecca, and many more.

She spent her early years building a good resume as a versatile actress, playing the roles of not only women but also men.

In 2011, she ventured out as a singer under Yedang Entertainment through the arrival of her own digital single titled Where Are You.

Meanwhile, her career as an actress had taken a good turn when she decided to try working on movies and drama series.

The movies she has starred in in the past are Horror Stories III (2016), Love, Lies (2016), The Treacherous (2015), and so on.

While the drama series she has participated in in the past are Remarriage & Desires (2022), Taxi Driver (2021), Scent of a Woman (2011), and so forth.

Profile

Real Name: Cha Ji Yeon (차지연)
Stage Name: Cha Ji Yeon (차지연)
Also Known as: Cha Ji Yun
Nickname: Ji Yeon (지연)
Birthday: February 22, 1982
Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: South Korean
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Professions: Actress, Singer
Education: Seoul Institute of the Arts, Daejeon Shinil Girls’ Middle School, Hongik University Girls’ High School
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 172 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 55 Kg (121 lbs)
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Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

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Children: 1

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Yoon Eun Chae

She married Yoon Eun Chae, who is a musical actor and singer, in 2015. The couple have one child together.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated her net worth to be around $100 thousand to $1 million.

She appears to earn her income primarily through working as an actress and singer in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change her appearance.

Facts

Ji Yeon is known for having a glamorous body.
She has a full voice.
Ji Yeon debuted as a musical artist at the age of 23.
She is a versatile actress.
Ji Yeon has a son who was born in 2016.
She said she does not want to be a boring and predictable actress.
Fans claimed that she is the most likely actress to break the gender stereotype in South Korea.
She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Lost Face (2021), as Empress Myeong Seong
Horror Stories III (2016), as a supporting character
Love, Lies (2016), as Lee Nan Young
The Treacherous (2015), as Jang Nok Soo

Drama Series

Remarriage & Desires (Netflix | 2022), as Choi Yoo Sun
Taxi Driver (SBS | 2021), as Baek Sung Mi
Scent of a Woman (SBS | 2011), as Veronica

TV Shows

Double Casting (tvN | 2020), as a regular member
Master in the House (SBS | 2017), as a guest
Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny (SBS | 2017), as a guest
Life Bar (tvN | 2016), as a guest
King of Mask Singer (MBC | 2015), as a guest
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (KBS1 | 2011), as a guest
You Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook (KBS2 | 2009), as a guest
Live Talk Show Taxi (tvN | 2007), as a guest
Radio Star (MBC | 2007), as a guest

Awards

2022 Korea Musical Awards – Best Actress Award – Red Book
2021 Asia Artist Awards – Scene Stealer Award – Gwanghwamun Sonata
2021 SBS Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Taxi Driver
2017 Yegreen Musical Awards – Best Actress – Mata Hari
2012 Seoul Musical Festival Yegreen Awards – Best Actress in Acting Arts – Seopyeonje
2011 The Musical Awards – Best Actress – Seopyeonje
2010 Korea Musical Awards – Best New Actress – Seopyeonje

Nominations

2022 APAN Star Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Taxi Driver

Quotes

“I was worried whether anyone would come to my concert, but now I have the confidence and pride to take the stage even in front of just a few audience members.”

“I took to the stage until the seventh month of pregnancy, wearing a support belt around my belly. While hitting high notes, I could feel the shape of my baby on the surface of my abdomen. There were moments when I cried backstage.”

“There are some roles that just aren’t meant to be despite how much I want them, while other roles run after me even though I don’t accept them at first.”

“I am tall and have a large frame, which resulted in me playing so-called strong and outgoing characters a lot. However, I feel rather comfortable playing Francesca [in the musical Bridges of Madison County], often reflecting my ordinary way of speaking.”

“I don’t want to be a boring and predictable actress.”

“I take the road not taken by others. I feel a sense of accomplishment whether I succeed or fail in my attempts.”

FAQs

Who is Cha Ji Yeon?

She is a South Korean actress and singer.

Who is Cha Ji Yeon’s real name?

Her real name is Cha Ji Yeon (차지연).

What makes Cha Ji Yeon famous?

She gained fame by appearing in various Korean drama series such as Scent of a Woman (2011), Taxi Driver (2021), and Remarriage & Desires (2022).

Where is Cha Ji Yeon from?

She was born in Daejeon, South Korea.

How old is Cha Ji Yeon?

She was born in 1982, and she is 43 years old as of 2025.

When does Cha Ji Yeon celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 22nd of every February.

How tall is Cha Ji Yeon?

Her height is 5’8″ or 172 cm.

Who are Cha Ji Yeon’s parents?

She did not reveal the names of her father and mother.

Is Cha Ji Yeon married?

Yes, she is married to Yoon Eun Chae. They tied the knot in 2015.

Who is Cha Ji Yeon’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Cha Ji Yeon?

Her net worth is around $100 thousand to $1 million.

What is Cha Ji Yeon’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Cha Ji Yeon is a South Korean actress who has built quite a legacy in the entertainment industry by playing a variety of characters in a lot of different works.