Song Ji Hyo

Song Ji Hyo, whose real name is Cheon Soo Yeon, is a South Korean actress and model.

She’s best recognized as a regular cast of Running Man since 2010 as well for her acting projects such as Unstoppable (2018), New World (2013), and A Frozen Flower (2008).

Career

Song Ji Hyo debuted around 2001 as a cover girl for the renowned Kiki teen magazine and a model for some music videos. After that, she started her journey to become an actress.

She tried out for the movie Whispering Stairs (2003) and landed a lead role in it. Her raw skill was widely valued and it led her to get a nomination for best new actress.

Following her success, she took a temporary break from acting until she was offered a role in the famous drama series Princess Hour (2006). The series turned into an uber hit domestically and internationally.

In 2010, her big breakthrough came with the TV show Running Man. She was cast as one of the regular members. The show also turned into a massive hit both domestically and internationally.

A year later, she joined the cast of the drama series Gye Baek, which allowed her to win an award at the MBC Drama Awards. Besides Korea, she was also active in China.

She was featured in a Chinese movie titled 708090 (2016) alongside Taiwanese singer and actor Kenji Wu. Super Express (2016) was another Chinese movie that made her very famous in China.

Profile

Real Name: Cheon Soo Yeon (천수연)
Stage Name: Song Ji Hyo (송지효)
Also Known as: –
Nickname: Ji Hyo (지효)
Birthday: August 15, 1981
Birthplace: Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Buddhism
Professions: Actress, Model
Education: Ilsan International Convention High School, Hwagye Middle School, Seoul Sinhak Elementary School, Kyungmoon University (Tax and Accounting)
Hobbies: Reading Webtoons, web-surfing
Parents: Park Gwi Ja (Mother)
Sibling: Cheon Seong Moon (Brother)
Boyfriend: Baek Chang Ju (2012 – 2015)
Facebook: 송지효
Twitter: –
Threads: –
Instagram: @my_songjihyo
TikTok: @official.songjihyo
YouTube: –

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 168 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 53 kg (116 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 29-23-31 (Bust -29, Waist -23, and Hips -31 inches)
Shoe Size: –
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: –
Mother: Park Gwi Ja
Brother: Cheon Seong Moon
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Baek Chang Ju

Song Ji Hyo confirmed that she dated Baek Chang Ju, who’s the CEO of her then-agency, in 2012.

Around that time, the couple were captured enjoying time together in the area around her house.

Unfortunately, the pair chose to part ways after only a year for undisclosed reasons.

Net Worth

According to multiple sources, she has accumulated approximately $10 million to $15 million of net worth. She earns her income primarily from working in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Controversies

Jenis kontroversi dengan siapa

In June 2023, Song Ji Hyo stirred conversations amongst Running Man‘s viewers due to her alleged lack of enthusiasm in the show.

The viewers noticed that the actress didn’t really talk much on one particular episode, which led to her seemingly “not interested.”

A lot of the viewers expressed their disappointment, saying that she “doesn’t say anything unless Yoo Jae Suk talks to her,” and that she “doesn’t really seem interested.” Some even went as far as saying that “it’s time that she makes a decision to leave.”

Plastic Surgery

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

Facts

Ji Hyo’s birth name is Cheon Seong Im, but she changed it later to Cheon Soo Yeon.
She thinks her birth name sounds countrified.
Ji Hyo has a younger brother and a younger sister.
Her mother, Park Gwi Ja, was a national swimming athlete.
She was a long jump athlete at school.
Ji Hyo had always been famous for being pretty even during middle school.
She was scouted by entertainment management when she was in high school.
Initially, her parents were against the idea of her becoming an artist.
She first debuted as a model and graced the cover of local teen magazine Kiki.
Ji Hyo used to work part-time in a cafe before receiving a casting offer.
She managed to land a lead role for her acting debut.
Ji Hyo has an honest, easygoing, and genuine on-screen persona.
Fans named her Ace Ji Hyo, Mong Ji Hyo, and Song Ji Yok during the running of the TV show Running Man (2010).
She is close friends with a lot of fellow actors such as Lee Sung Min, Lee Sang Yeob, Lee
Dong Wook, Byun Yo Han, and Hong Jong Hyun.
Ji Hyo has represented more than 50 brands throughout her career as an actress and a model.
She is known to have great motoric nerves.
Ji Hyo is good at sports and a massive fan of the wakeboard.
She has a skin scuba certificate.
Ji Hyo is afraid of zombies, bugs, and her mother.
She can drink up to four bottles of soju.
Ji Hyo is a fan of the mint choco flavor.
Her brother, Cheon Seong Moon, is also an actor.
She cannot handle spicy food.
Ji Hyo is a considerate person and does not like to make a fuss.
She likes the romance genre better than horror.
Ji Hyo said she would rather eat spicy seafood noodles than black bean noodles.
She picks kimchi stew over soybean paste stew
Between malatang and hotpot, she likes malatang the best.
She enjoys winter rather than summer.
Ji Hyo likes SUVs more than sedans.
She said the cons of being older is that she has to lose stamina.
Ji Hyo revealed she will not get married until she meets someone who can change her for the better.
She is good at dancing.
Ji Hyo is a sleepyhead. She can sleep anywhere and anytime.
Her parents have always been overprotective and she was raised in a strict household.
Her ideal type is a man with a cool voice.

Movies

Intruder (2020), as Kang Yoo Jin
Unstoppable (2018), as Kim Ji Soo
What a Man Wants (2018), as Mi Young
Super Express (2016), as Maggie
708090 (2016), as Duan Yu Rong
New World (2013), as Lee Shin Woo
Maritime Police Marco (2013), as Lulu
Code Name: Jackal (2012), as Bong Min Jung
Late Blossom (2011), as Kim Yeon Ah
A Frozen Flower (2008), as Queen No Guk
Sex is Zero 2 (2007), as Lee Kyung Ah
Some (2004), as Seo Yoo Jin
Wishing Stairs (2003), as Yoon Jin Sung

Drama Series

Sh**ting Stars (tvN | 2022), as Song Ji Hee
Witch’s Diner (TVING | 2021), as Jo Hee Ra
Was It Love (JTBC | 2020), as Noh Ae Jung
Lovely Horribly (KBS2 | 2018), as Oh Eul Soon
29gram (Naver TV Cast | 2017), as Yeon Yoo Jin
Drama Stage – Chief B and the Love Letter (tvN | 2017), as Bang Ga Yeong
Entourage (tvN | 2016), as self
Listen To Love (JTBC | 2016), as Jeong Soo Yeon
Ex-Girlfriends’ Club (tvN | 2015), as Kim Soo Jin
A Girl Who Sees Smells (SBS | 2015), as TV Show Running Man MC
Emergency Couple (tvN | 2014), as Oh Jin Hee
The Fugitive of Jo Seon (KBS2 | 2013), as Hong Da In
Gye Baek (MBC | 2011), as Eun Ko
Detectives in Trouble (KBS2 | 2011), as Jo Min Joo
Jumong (MBC | 2006), as Lady Ye So Ya
Princess Hours (MBC | 2006), as Min Hyo Rin
Age of Innocence (SBS | 2002), as Min Jung

TV Shows

Turkids on the Block Season 2 (YouTube | 2022), as a guest
PUBG Bootcamp (YouTube | 2022), as a regular member
Outrun by Running Man (Disney+ | 2021), as a regular member
Gym Jong Kook (YouTube | 2021), as a guest
Busted 3 (Netflix | 2021), as a guest
Problem Child in House (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
Pajama Friends (Lifetime | 2018), as the main host
Song Ji Hyo’s Beautiful Life (On Style | 2018), as the main host
Amazing Saturday (tvN | 2018), as a guest
I Am Jyo Unnie (On Style | 2017), as the main host
Song Ji Hyo’s Beauty View (On Style | 2017), as the main host
My Little Old Boy (SBS | 2016), as a guest
Abnormal Summit: Season 2 (JTBC | 2016), as a guest
Go Fridge: Season 2 (ZJTV | 2016), as a guest
Keep Running: Season 4 (ZRTG | 2016), as a guest
We Are In Love: Season 2 (JSTV | 2016), as a regular member
Knowing Bros (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
Keep Running: Season 1 (ZRTG | 2014), as a guest
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a regular member
TV Entertainment Tonight (SBS | 2010), as the host
Strong Heart (SBS | 2009), as a guest
Family Outing: Season 1 (SBS | 2008), as a guest
Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest
Inkigayo (SBS | 2007), as the main host
Gag Concert (KBS2 | 1999), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Lonely Night (2016) – Gary feat. Gaeko
Winter Song (2013) – Freestyle
Be Happy (2012) – Young Jee and Lee Kyu Hoon
In Heaven (2011) – JYJ
별 거 아니야 (2011) – Young Jee
Don’t Listen To This Song (2010) – Young Jee
믿을 수 없는 말 (2006) – Stay
And I Love You (2001) – Lee Soo Young
Just Say Goodbye (2001) – JTL

Awards

2021 Asia Artist Awards – Popularity Award (Actress) – Song Ji Hyo
2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Award – Multitainer (Female) – Song Ji Hyo
2020 SBS Entertainment Awards – Golden Content Award – Running Man
2020 IZE Magazine – Rediscovery Award – Intruder
2020 Asia Artist Awards – Popularity Award (Actress) – Song Ji Hyo
2019 Asia Artist Awards – Most Popular Actress – Song Ji Hyo
2017 Mapo Tax Office – Model Taxpayer Award – Song Ji Hyo
2016 JTBC Awards – Impressive Performances Chosen by Viewers – Listen to Love
2016 Sina Weibo Night Awards – Best Trans-Boundary Female Artist – Song Ji Hyo
2016 Soompi Awards – Best Actress of the Year – Ex-Girlfriends’ Club
2016 YinYueTai V Chart Awards – The Best Cooperation of The Year – You are So Cute
2015 Drama Fever Awards – Best Actress of the Year – Emergency Couple
2015 Drama Fever Awards – Boldest Moment – Emergency Couple
2015 SBS Entertainment Awards – Top Excellence Award in Variety – Running Man
2014 Drama Fever Awards – Best Kiss – Running Man
2013 NATE Awards – Best Couple – Running Man
2013 SBS Entertainment Awards – Top Excellence Female Award – Running Man
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Producer’s Award – Gye Baek
2011 SBS Entertainment Awards – Excellence Award in Variety – Running Man
2010 SBS Entertainment Awards – Special Award in Variety – Running Man

Nominations

2021 SBS Entertainment Awards – Best Couple Award – Running Man
2020 Metro Best K-drama Awards – People’s Choice (Best Couple) – Was It Love
2020 Metro Best K-drama Awards – People’s Choice (Best Kiss) – Was It Love
2020 Metro Best K-drama Awards – People’s Choice (Best Actress) – Was It Love
2018 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – Lovely Horribly
2018 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award (Actress) – Lovely Horribly
2018 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Lovely Horribly
2015 Drama Fever Awards – Best Couple Award – Emergency Couple
2014 Drama Fever Awards – Best Couple Not Meant To Be – Running Man
2013 Macau International Movie Festival – Best Supporting Actress – 708090
2013 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (Television) – Gye Baek
2013 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress in a Film – New World
2013 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Actress Award in a Mid-Length Drama – The Fugitive of Jo Seon
2013 SBS Entertainment Awards – Best Couple – Running Man
2013 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award – The Fugitive of Jo Seon
2012 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (Television) – Gye Baek
2012 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Female Entertainer – Running Man
2011 Mnet 20’s Choice Awards – Hot Variety Star – Running Man
2011 SBS Entertainment Awards – Netizen’s Popularity Award – Running Man
2011 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Actress Award in a Miniseries – Detectives in Trouble
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Actress Award in a Miniseries – Gye Baek
2011 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award (Actress) – Detectives in Trouble
2009 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (Film) – A Frozen Flower
2009 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best New Actress – A Frozen Flower
2008 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (Film) – Sex Is Zero 2
2007 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actress (Television) – Jumong
2003 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – Wishpering Stairs

Quotes

“When I first debuted, my voice was so low that directors wouldn’t cast me. A lot of people told me, ‘Why is your voice like that?’ I tried really hard to change my voice and raise my tone and practiced changing the way I speak.”

“There’s nothing I’ve lost from appearing on variety shows. There’s so much more that I gained. Before I did variety, my image was rather dark. After I did variety, I was able to start playing more friendly characters in a short amount of time. I gained a lot of opportunities. I was able to show more diverse genres and characters because of variety.”

“The only hard part about becoming forty is that your rate of recovery is slower. I’m happy right now because I feel like I can do more things. I feel like I’m now able to feel things that I haven’t been able to before.”

“It’s still hard to take care of myself, so I can’t take care of anyone else right now. I’m fine with my current lifestyle. I love it. Unless someone who I feel can change my mind comes along, I’m very happy at the time being. I love being with my dog.”

“As I end my 30s, I wonder how I’ll be spending my 40s. Even if I’m not filming Running Man in my 40s, I believe I’ll be working hard on something else.”

FAQs

Who is Song Ji Hyo?

She is a South Korean actress and model.

Who is Song Ji Hyo’s real name?

Her real name is Cheon Soo Yeon (천수연).

What makes Song Ji Hyo famous?

She’s famous as a regular cast of Running Man since 2010 as well for her acting projects such as Unstoppable (2018), New World (2013), and A Frozen Flower (2008).

Where is Song Ji Hyo from?

She was born in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea.

How old is Song Ji Hyo?

She was born in 1981, and she is 43 years old as of 2024.

When does Song Ji Hyo celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 15th of every August.

How tall is Song Ji Hyo?

Her height is 5’6″ or 168 cm.

Who are Song Ji Hyo’s parents?

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

Is Song Ji Hyo married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Song Ji Hyo’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is Baek Chang Ju.

How rich is Song Ji Hyo?

Her net worth is around $10 million to $15 million.

What is Song Ji Hyo’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Song Ji Hyo is a multitalented actress and model of good reputation who shines both in and outside of Korea. It is no wonder that she is considered one of the best entertainers in Korea.