Gianna Jun
Biography
Gianna Jun, also known by the stage name Jeon Ji-hyun, is a South Korean actress and model. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, on October 30, 1981. Active primarily in acting with twenty-five known credits listed on the Movie Database, she is recognized internationally for her work in film. Her notable film appearances include Il Mare released in the year 2000, the 2001 film My Sassy Girl in which she portrayed the role of The Girl, The Thieves in 2012, and Assassination in 2015. Her breakthrough performance in My Sassy Girl established her prominent career in cinema as the highest grossing Korean comedy of all time, contributing to her recognition as a prominent South Korean actress and model.
Career overview
Gianna Jun, also known as Jun Ji-hyun, is a South Korean actress and model who was born in Seoul, South Korea, on October 30, 1981. Her career in acting spans a total of twenty-five known credits according to database records.
Among her acting credits are several notable films. She appeared in the film Il Mare in the year 2000. Her breakthrough role followed in 2001, when she played the character known as The Girl in the film My Sassy Girl, which achieved the status of the highest grossing Korean comedy of all time.
Later in her career, she took part in additional prominent cinematic projects. These include the films The Thieves, which was released in 2012, and Assassination, which was released in 2015. Her work across these various motion pictures forms the foundation of her established career in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
25 titles- Colony (2026) as Kwon Se-jeong
- Tempest (2025) as Seo Munju
- Nattering with Nah (2023)
- Just an Excuse (2022) as Self
- Jirisan (2021) as Seo Yigang
- Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021) as Ashin
- Kingdom (2019) as Ashin
- The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016) as Shim Cheong / Se-hwa
- Assassination (2015) as Ahn Ok-yun
- My Love from the Star (2013) as Chun Song-yi
- The Berlin File (2013) as Ryun Jung-hee
- The Thieves (2012) as Yenicall
- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011) as Snow Flower / Sophia
- Blood: The Last Vampire (2009) as Saya
- A Man Who Was Superman (2008) as Song Soo-jung
- Daisy (2006) as Hye-young
- Windstruck (2004) as Yeo Kyung-jin
- 노란손수건 (2003) as 이유나
- The Uninvited (2003) as Yeon
- My Sassy Girl (2001) as The Girl
- Il Mare (2000) as Kim Eun-ju
- Happy Together (1999) as Seo Yoon-joo
- White Valentine (1999) as Jung-min
- Steal My Heart (1998) as Ga-young
- Human X Gumiho as Goo Ja-hong
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gianna Jun best known for?
Gianna Jun is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Colony (2026), Nattering with Nah (2023), Just an Excuse (2022), Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021).
When and where was Gianna Jun born?
Gianna Jun was born on October 30, 1981 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Gianna Jun have?
Gianna Jun has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Gianna Jun's background in cinema and television?
Gianna Jun, also known by the stage name Jeon Ji-hyun, is a South Korean actress and model. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, on October 30, 1981. Active primarily in acting with twenty-five known credits listed on the Movie Database, she is recognized internationally for her work in film. Her notable film appearance...