Not to be confused with actor Ji Jin-hee.
Jin Ji-hee
Birth dateMarch 25, 1999 (age 27)
Birth placeDongjak District, Seoul, South Korea[1]
Alma materDongguk University (Division of Theatre)[2]
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
AgentThe Harry Media
Jin Ji-hee
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Hangul%진지희
Hanja陳智熙

Jin Ji-hee (Korean: 진지희; born March 25, 1999) is a South Korean actress.[3][4][5] She began her career as a child actress, and is best known for her roles in the relationship drama Alone in Love (2006),[6] the horror fairytale Hansel and Gretel (2007),[7] the family sitcom High Kick Through the Roof (2009),[8] the teen mystery series Schoolgirl Detectives (2014),[9] and The Penthouse: War in Life (2020–2021).

Career

In June 2019, Jin signed with new agency C-JeS Studios.[10]

In August 2025, Jin signed with new agency The Harry Media.[11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2005CelloYoon-hye
2006Bambi IIThumper's sister (Korean dubbing)Animated film
2007Hansel and GretelJung-soon
A Man Who Was SupermanHee-jung / Ji-young
2010OceansNarration (Korean dubbing)Documentary
2011HoichoriJoo-yeon / Song-yi
2012Doomsday BookPark Min-seoSegment: Happy Birthday
2013Boomerang FamilyShin Min-kyung[12]
2014The Huntressesyoung Jin-ok[13]
2015The ThronePrincess Hwawan[14]
2016Take off 2
2017The Star Next DoorSo Eun

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2003Yellow HandkerchiefLee Yoo-na
2004First Love of a Royal Prince
2006Seoul 1945Choi Eun-hee (young)
Alone in LoveJo Eun-sol
Great InheritanceGoo Dong-joo
2008East of EdenLee Gi-soon (young)
2009Ja Myung GoPrincess Ra-hee (young)
Hometown LegendsHyo-eunEpisode "The Quiet Village"
High Kick Through the RoofJung Hae-ri
2010Birdie BuddyMi-soo (young)
2011Insu, the Queen MotherSongyi
2012High Kick: Revenge of the Short LeggedHae-riCameo (episode 110)
Moon Embracing the SunPrincess Min-hwa (young)
2013Goddess of Fireyoung Yoo Jung
2014Can We Fall in Love, Again?Lee Se-ra
Schoolgirl DetectivesAhn Chae-yoolLead role
2016Becky's BackYang Ok-hee
2017Fight for My WayJang Bo-ramCameo (episode 1 and 7)[15]
Band of SistersKang Ha-sae[16]
2018100 Days My PrinceJin RinCameo (episode 13)[17]
2020–2021The Penthouse: War in LifeYoo Je-niSeason 1–3[18]
2023Perfect Marriage RevengeHan Yoo-ra[19]

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020The Temperature Of Language: Our NineteenWoo Jin-ah[20]

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2005Bboongbboong-E
2010When Pigs Fly, Part 2 (Korean: 돼지 날다 2부)Commentator
Life of ExplorationModerator
2011Kim Yu-na's Kiss & CryContestantAs skater with Cha Jun-hwan[21][22]
2022Restaurant Forgotten 2Cast Memberyoung deputy manager[23]

Hosting

YearTitleNotesRef.
2022Opening ceremony 18th Jecheon International Music & Film Festivalwith Lee Chung-ju[24]

Music video appearances

YearTitleArtistRef.
2010"Present"K.Will
2012"Peace Song"Lena Park[25][26]

Theater

YearTitleRoleRef.
2021Julius CaesarMarcus Brutus[27]
2022–2023The SeagullNina[28]

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart
position		Album
KOR
Gaon
"Oceans"2010—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Ambassadorship

  • Public Relations Ambassador for the Seoul International Architecture Film Festival (2022)[29]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Brand Customer Loyalty Award2021Female Actress – Rising StarJin Ji-hee[30]
Grand Bell Awards2013Best Supporting ActressBoomerang Family
KBS Drama Awards2016Best Young ActressBecky's Back
2020Best Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short DramaKBS Drama Special – Modern Girl
Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards2021Excellence Actress AwardThe Penthouse: War in Life[31]
MBC Drama Awards2012Best Young ActressMoon Embracing the Sun
MBC Entertainment Awards2009Best Young Actor/ActressHigh Kick Through the Roof[32]

References

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