Park Ji Yeon (T-ARA)

Park Ji Yeon, who’s more known simply as Ji Yeon, is a South Korean singer and actress.

She is best known as a member of the girl group T-ARA, before expanding her solo career into acting and appearing in multiple drama series such as Soul (2009), Master of Study (2010), Dream High 2 (2012), and Triangle (2014).

Career

Park Ji Yeon started her career as a model in 2008 when she was only 15 years old. He appeared in several photos and advertisements for some clothing companies.

Then, she was trained in singing and dancing at MBK Entertainment. After a period of training, she joined as the youngest member of a K-Pop girl group called T-ARA.

Besides promoting herself as an idol, she also appeared on the screen as an actress. She made her acting debut with the movie Spin Kick in 2004.

She could also be seen starring in other drama series such as Drama City: A Small Giant, Lobbyist, and Hello! Miss in 2007.

That said, she only rose to fame after playing a major role in the drama series Dream High 2 in 2012 alongside other idols.

Years later, she decided to debut as a soloist and release a lead track titled Never Ever (2014). Her track was a hit and charted well on different music platforms.

Profile

Real Name: Park Ji Yeon (박지연)
Stage Names: Park Ji Yeon (박지연)
Also Known as: Park Ji Yun
Nickname: Ji Yeon (지연)
Birthday: June 7, 1993
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Buddhism
Professions: Actress, Singer
Education: Lila Art High School, Daegu Hyehwa Girls’ High School, Seoul Arts High School
Hobbies: Watching movies, sleeping, doing sports, cooking
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Twitter: @pjy1234
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Instagram: @JIYEON2__
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YouTube: 지연 JIYEON

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 167 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 31-24-33 (Bust -41, Waist -33, and Hips -14 inches)
Shoe Size: 5 (US)
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: Park Bum Yeol
Mother: –
Brother: Park Hyo Joon
Sister: –

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Lee Dong Gun

Ji Yeon and Lee Dong Gun, a South Korean actor, were revealed to be dating in July 2015 after being captured enjoying a dinner date at a restaurant.

Apparently, the pair became closer after working together on the movie Encounter (2015).

Unfortunately, the public didn’t exactly cherish their relationship due to Ji Yeon’s idol status and her alleged bullying case around that time. Moreover, she is 13 years younger than Lee Dong Gun.

The criticism around their relationship made her cried once on a livestream.

Eventually, the couple chose to part ways in 2017 due to their busy schedules.

Hwang Jae Gyun

In February 2022, Ji Yeon posted a handwrittten letter on her social media pages, announcing her marriage with Hwang Jae Gyun, a professional baseball player.

The couple married in the December 2022 at Shilla Hotel, in a wedding reception attended by family members and closest friends.

Net Worth

Ji Yeon has collected around $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to the estimation by multiple sources.

She earns her income primarily through working as a singer and actress in the South Korean entertainment industry,

Real Estate

As reported by South Korean news media outlet Chosun, Ji Yeon and her husband lived in Lotte World Tower, the tallest tower in the country and 6th around the globe.

The apartment estimatedly is worth ₩37 billion, which makes it the most expensive reported celebrity house in the history of South Korea.

She did a house tour of her house once on the program show Doctor Freehan that’s aired on tvN.

Controversies

Accused of Being Involved in an Obscene Video Chatting Room

In October 2010, a 35-minute clip that shows a female student stripping in front of a camera and participating in an explicit chatting room circulated online.

Internet users began to take a guess on who the student is. Some guesses claimed that the girl in question is Ji Yeon, due to the resemblance on their appearances, including her right arm’s mole.

However, her agency at that time denied all the allegations and threatened to take legal action against anyone who spread such false rumors.

Plastic Surgery

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

Facts

Ji Yeon often moved from one school to another due to her debuting at such a young age.
Her favorite colors are mint green and black.
Contrary to her cold and fierce look, she has a silly and carefree personality.
Her boyfriend, Hwang Jae Gyun, is an athlete.
She can ride a scooter and a skateboard.
Her mother is her role model.
She idolizes singers Lee Hyo Ri and G-Dragon.
Ji Yeon loves watching action movies.
She often speaks honestly and straightforwardly.
Ji Yeon used to eat tteokbokki after school.
Her favorite food is Seolleongtang.
Ji Yeon is close friends with soloist IU, actress Yoo In Na, Nicole from the girl group KARA, and Lee Jin from the girl group Fin.KL.
Her childhood dream was to become a Taekwondo master.
Reply 1994 (2013), My Love from the Star (2013), Sherlock (2010), and Gossip Girl (2007) are some of her favorite TV series.
She has an older brother.
Some of the items she said she would repurchase are Sisley Essence, Jo Malone Orange
Blossom Perfume, and Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil.
She is a fan of actor Cha Seung Won.
Ji Yeon is said to look like actress Kim Tae Hee.
Ji Yeon likes wearing a bracelet on her left arm.
If she had a superpower, she would want it to be invisibility.
She is afraid of horror, water, and height.
She can cook.
Ji Yeon admitted that she is greedy about her career because she wants to do well at singing, acting, and MC-ing.
Actor Yoo Seung Ho used to be her ideal type.
She likes sports.
Her ideal type is someone who is sophisticated, kind, and friendly.

Movies

Gangnam Zombie (2023), as Min Jung
Encounter (2015)
Gisaeng Ryung (2011), as a supporting character
Gnomeo & Juliet (2011), as Juliet
Jungle Fish 2: The Movie (2011), as Seo Yul
Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp (2010), as Lee Se Hee
Bar Legend (2006), as Lee Sun A
Spin Kick (2004), as Mi Ae

Drama Series

Next Door Witch J (Watcha | 2021), as Seo Je Yi
Imitation (KBS2 | 2021), as La Li Ma
I Wanna Hear Your Song (KBS2 | 2019), as Ha Eun Joo
My Runway (Netflix | 2015), as Han Seo Yun
Sweet Temptation (Naver TV Cast | 2015), as Ji Ho
Triangle (MBC | 2014), as Sung Yoo Jin
Dream High 2 (KBS2 | 2012), as Ri An
The Thousandth Man (MBC | 2012), as Han Yi Seul
Miss Ripley (MBC | 2011), as Yu Woo
Bubi Bubi (Daum | 2010), as self
Jungle Fish 2 (KBS | 2010), as Seo Yul
Heroes (SBS | 2010), as a supporting character
Master of Study (KBS2 | 2009), as Na Hyun Jung
High Kick! (Season 2) (MBC | 2009), as Lee Yu Ri
Soul (MBC | 2009), as Yoon Doo Na
Ae Ja’s Older Sister, Min Ja (SBS | 2008), as Maeng Na Yun
Drama City: A Small Giant (KBS2 | 2007), as Classmate
Lobbyist (SBS | 2007), as Deaf Daughter’s Friend
Hello! Miss (KBS2 | 2007), as Student

Theaters

Our Youth, Roly Poly Musical (2012), as Han Joo Young

TV Shows

The Latest Beauty Trends (KBS | 2022), as the main host
Secret Man and Woman (KBS | 2022), as the main host
Battle Again: The Battle of Famous Singers (JTBC | 2022), as a guest
Black: I Saw the Devil (Channel A | 2022), as a guest
Extreme Debut: Wild Idol (MBC | 2021), as a guest
Will This Work?: Melon Station (Melon Station | 2021), as a guest
Beauty Time Season 3 (YouTube | 2021), as the main host
On and Off 2 (tvN | 2021), as a guest
Hidden Golden Tracks Concert (SBS | 2020), as a guest
MMTG Special Concert (SBS | 2020), as the main host
On and Off (tvN | 2020), as a guest
Jiyeon’s Awkward Chinese (YouTube | 2018), as the main host
Video Star: Season 2 (MBC every1 | 2018), as a guest
MMTG (SBS | 2018), as a guest
Living Together in Empty Room (MBC | 2017), as a regular member
Incheon Kpop Concert (MBC | 2017), as the main host
DIA’s “YOLO Trip” Press Conference (YouTube | 2017), as the main host
Fact iN Star (TBS | 2016), as a guest
Super Brain Season 3 (Youku | 2016), as a guest
Knowing Bros (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
Start Together (Hubei TV | 2015), as a guest
2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special (MBC | 2015), as a regular member
Asia Cultural Festival (YouTube | 2015), as the main host
KPOP Summer Festival (YouTube | 2015), as the main host
One Asia Seoul Mega Concert (SBS | 2015), as the main host
4 Things Show: Season 1 (Mnet | 2014), as a guest
KPOP Winter Festival (YouTube | 2014), as the main host
SBS Awards Festival (SBS | 2014), as the main host
World-Vision Sharing Concert (SBS | 2014), as the main host
Princess T-ARA (Mnet | 2013), as the main host
The Show: All About KPOP (SBS | 2013), as the main host
Korean Music Wave (MBC | 2013), as the main host
2012 Idol Star Olympics Championships (MBC | 2012), as a regular member
100 Million Quiz Show (SBS | 2012), as a guest
M!Countdown Special Concert (Mnet | 2012), as the main host
Idol Health Beauty Contest (KBS | 2011), as a regular member
Pretty Boys for T-ara (SBS | 2011), as the main host
The Show (SBS | 2011), as the main host
Weekly Idol (MBC every1 | 2011), as a guest
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (KBS1 | 2011), as a guest
2011 Idol Star Athletics – Swimming Championships (MBC | 2011), as a regular member
Hello Counselor: Season 1 (KBS2 | 2010), as a guest
M!Countdown (Mnet | 2010), as the special host
Tara’s Hello Baby (KBS1 | 2010), as the main host
T-ara’s Dream Girls (Mnet | 2010), as the main host
Heroes (SBS | 2010), as a regular member
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Haha Mong Show (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Show! Music Core (MBC | 2010), as the main host
Star King (SBS | 2009), as a regular member
Idol Show: Season 5 (MBC every1 | 2009), as a guest
Strong Heart (SBS | 2009), as a guest
Music Bank (KBS | 2009), as the special host
Inkigayo (SBS | 2009), as the special host
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
Vitamin (KBS2 | 2003), as a guest

Singles

No Answer (2021)
My Old Story (2021)
Closer (2021)
Your Sign (2021)
Take A Hike (2019)
One Blue Night (2019)
Between Us (2018)
One Day (2018)
The Path Leading To Home (2018)
Summer Love (2016)
1 Minute 1 Second (Never Ever) (2014)
Kiss And Cry (2014)
Yeouido Cherry Blossom (2014)
Marionette (2014)
Dangerous Love (2013)
My Sea (2013)
Superstar (2012)
Together (2012)
Day After Day (2012)
Rolling (2010)
Coffee Over Milk (2010)
Little By Little (2010)
Little By Little (Acoustic Ver.) (2010)
Women’s Generation (2009)
Forever Love (2009)

Awards

2015 Cable TV Broadcast Awards – Cable TV Star Award – The Show
2015 YinYueTai V-Chart Awards – Best Female Singer (Korea) – Never Ever
2010 SBS Entertainment Awards – Best Teamwork – Heroes
2008 Smart Model Contest – Model of the Year – Park Ji Yeon
2007 APM Model Contest – Silver Award – Park Ji Yeon

Nominations

2020 China Powerstar Awards – Most Influential Female Foreign Artist – Park Ji Yeon
2019 China Powerstar Awards – Most Influential Female Foreign Artist – Park Ji Yeon
2018 China Powerstar Awards – Most Influential Female Foreign Artist – Park Ji Yeon
2015 Baidu Entertainment Awards – Popular Artist Award – Park Ji Yeon
2015 Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards – Most Popular Asian İdol – Park Ji Yeon
2014 Gaon Chart Music Awards – Social Star Award – Never Ever
2014 Seoul Music Awards – Bonsang Award – Never Ever
2014 Seoul Music Awards – Popularity Award – Never Ever
2014 Seoul Music Awards – Hallyu Special Award – Never Ever
2014 Seoul International Youth Film Festival – Best Young Actress – Triangle
2012 Baeksang Arts Awards – Popularity Award (TV) – Dream High 2
2011 Baeksang Arts Awards – Popularity Award (TV) – Master of Study
2010 Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards – Most Popular Asian İdol – Park Ji Yeon
2010 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Master of Study
2010 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Master of Study
2010 Baeksang Arts Awards – Popularity Award (Movie) – Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp
2010 Bugs Music Awards – Variety Star Award – Heroes
2010 Mnet 20’s Choice Award – Most Influential Artist – Park Ji Yeon
2009 MelOn Music Awards – Song Of The Year (Daesang) – Women’s Generation

Quotes

“Now, when I think of my image with T-ara, I feel like that is me. I don’t even know myself anymore. From a certain point, I’ve become afraid of people’s judgment.”

“I don’t think it’s unfair [that some people don’t look at me positively]. Because those opinions were formed from things that I’ve done, it’s on me.”

“As part of a team, each of us has a position and image. I always thought ‘I should just do what I can do only.’ I was trapped as ‘T-ARA’s Jiyeon.’ One moment, I thought ‘Why am I doing that?’. I’m still young. I have much more I want to show and do.”

FAQs

Who is Park Ji Yeon?

She is a South Korean singer and actress.

Who is Park Ji Yeon’s real name?

Her real name is Park Ji Yeon (박지연).

What makes Park Ji Yeon famous?

She’s famous as a member of the girl group T-ARA, before expanding her solo career into acting and appearing in multiple drama series such as Soul (2009), Master of Study (2010), Dream High 2 (2012), and Triangle (2014).

Where is Park Ji Yeon from?

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Park Ji Yeon?

She was born in 1993, and she is 31 years old as of 2024.

When does Park Ji Yeon celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 7th of every June.

How tall is Park Ji Yeon?

Her height is 5’6″ or 167 cm.

Who are Park Ji Yeon’s parents?

Her father’s name is Park Bum Yeol, but her mother’s name is not known.

Is Park Ji Yeon married?

Yes, she is married to Hwang Jae Gyun. They tied the knot in 2022.

Who is Park Ji Yeon’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is Lee Dong Gun.

How rich is Park Ji Yeon?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Park Ji Yeon’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Park Ji Yeon is an artist who always gives her best in everything she does, be it singing or acting. For her, there will always be a ‘next’ that she wants to try or learn.