Acting
Sep 16, 1995
Incheon, South Korea
Nam Ji-hyun
Acting
Biography
Nam Ji-hyun (born September 17, 1995) is a South Korean actress who successfully transitioned from being one of the industry's premier child artists to an acclaimed lead, well-loved for her roles in Queen Seondeok, Shopping King Louis, Suspicious Partner, and 100 Days My Prince. Nam began her career as a child actress, and is best known for her roles in East of Eden (2008), Queen Seondeok (2009), Will It Snow for Christmas? (2009), Angel Eyes (2014), and What Happens to My Family? (2014). She also appeared in the miniseries Girl Detective, Park Hae-sol, teen drama To the Beautiful You, and the films A Reason to Live and Hwayi: A Monster Boy. In 2016, she headlined her first drama, MBC's romantic-comedy Shopaholic Louis with Seo In-guk, where she impressed viewers with her acting. In 2017, she starred in SBS's legal drama Suspicious Partner alongside Ji Chang-wook. The show enjoyed modest viewership share, but it beat its competitor by topping the important 20-49-year-old demographic, as well as streaming, popularity, and brand reputation charts for consecutive weeks. In 2018, Nam starred alongside EXO's D.O in the historical romance drama 100 Days My Prince. The series was a commercial success, becoming the fifth highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history. In 2020, Nam starred in the fantasy mystery thriller 365: Repeat the Year as a perfectionist webtoon writer.
Feature Films (10)
A female producer loses her fiancée in a hit and run accident and stands in the line of conflict.
A Reason to Live
Meet Mr. Lee Sang-ho, a resident of Ulleungdo who has lived there his entire life. For 74 years, Mr. Lee has worked hard to earn a living without causing harm or burden to others. He is what we call a "neighborhood fool," but his unwavering positivity and genuine spirit bring hope and joy to the people of Wollongdo, reminding them to appreciate life's simple pleasures. Join us in following Mr. Lee's happy and humble life, as he continues to chase his dreams in his 70s.
The Happy Island
A notorious grave robber Dae-chool, recently stole a precious Buddha statue. However, two kids Ji-min and Byung-oh steal it from him for fun. Dae-Chool tricks the kids telling them that he is a special agent from the Ministry of National Treasures, and persuades the kids to help him "in the cause of justice". As they experience one mishap after another, the kids and Dae-chool form a family-like relationship.
My Captain Mr. Underground
After being kidnapped as a small child and raised by the five men who abducted him, a teenage boy is now forced to join their life in crime.
Hwayi: A Monster Boy
927 AD. The Killer-Blade Army has toppled the ruling dynasty, plunging the kingdom into chaos. The only remaining heir, Prince Jung-Hyun is living in exile, unaware of his family's dark fate. Still loyal to the dynasty, the beautiful and deadly warrior Soha sets out to find Jung-Hyun and guide him to become the great leader he was born to be. But with the Army's greatest assassins and the criminal underworld hunting them, Soha and Jung-Hyun are swept into an explosive, non-stop battle of swords, wits and bloodshed as they fight to reclaim the fallen throne.
Shadowless Sword
Television & Series (40)
After her perfect life unravels, a woman teams up with a wish-granting sorceress to run a magical diner, but the cost of success may be higher than she imagined.
The Witch's Diner
It is a heartwarming love story of a grandmother who is about to die of cancer and Eunha, a middle school student who grew up with an aunt without parents, and becomes a true family.
It's Me, Grandmother
With just one bite, a mysterious homemade cookie turns dreams into reality, but it takes over the elite high school, and deadly consequences await.
High Cookie
Korea’s top stars have gathered to really use their sixth sense. Each week they will encounter the hottest places or people and have to distinguish one fake set-up. The production crew uses all of their resources and effort to create the most perfect-looking fake set-up. The member who makes the correct decision of finding the fake set-up will be awarded with a great prize. The member who makes the wrong decision will face a punishment.
Sixth Sense
Three sisters, who only have each other and never enough money, get entangled in a conspiracy involving the rich and powerful.
