Hong Ji-hee

Quick Facts: Who was Hong Ji-hee?

Subject:

Hong Ji-hee

Known for:

South Korean actress known for musicals, theater, and roles in dramas like Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.

Born:

1988-07-27

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Hong Ji-hee (Korean: 홍지희; born July 27, 1988) is a South Korean actress. After graduating from the Department of Theater and Film at Kyunghee University. Hong debuted as a musical actress in 2011 with the fifth season of the open-run musical Finding Kim Jong-wook. Prior to this, she had appeared in minor roles in film Into the White Night (2009) and City of Damnation (2009). She's known for her role in tvN drama series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and Big Mouth.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2009, Hong made her feature film debut in Park Shin-woo's film Into the White Night (2009), appearing in a minor role as Cha Young-eun opposite Son Ye-jin. Her second film role that year was as a reporter in the 2009 film City of Damnation. After completing her studies from Department of Theater and Film of Kyunghee University, Hong began her career as a musical actress. In 2011, Hong passed audition for lead role the open-run musical Finding Kim Jong-wook, portraying a woman searching for her first love. She joined the 5th season cast alongside actors such as Kim Jae-beom, Sang Sang-yoon, Rajun, Kim Ji-hyeon, Baek Eun-hye, Lim Ki-hong, Kim Min-gun, and Lee Ju-hoon for the 5th season of the musical.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Director Kim Dong-yeon introduced the cast to the public on June 7, 2011, at the Seoul Theater Center. In November 2011, director Kim Dong-yeon invited Hong to audition for his new musical, Coffee Prince 1st Store, an adaptation of the popular television drama, but based more closely on Lee Seon-mi's original novel. The musical focused on the romance between Choi Han-gyeol and Go Eun-chan. Hong and Yu Joo-hye were cast as Go Eun-chan, performing opposite Kim Jae-beom and Kim Tae-han as Choi Han-gyeol. Produced by the Kim So-ro Project, the musical ran from February 24 to April 29, 2012, at Filling Hall 1 in Daehangno Cultural Space.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-07-27): Birth of Hong Ji-hee — South Korean actress known for musicals, theater, and roles in dramas like Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Prior to this, she had appeared in minor roles in film Into the White Night (2009) and City of Damnation (2009).
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Hong debuted as a musical actress in 2011 with the fifth season of the open-run musical Finding Kim Jong-wook.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Produced by the Kim So-ro Project, the musical ran from February 24 to April 29, 2012, at Filling Hall 1 in Daehangno Cultural Space.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hong Ji-hee

True or False: “Hong Ji-hee's film debut occurred before her graduation from Kyunghee University's Department of Theater and Film.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She made her feature film debut in 2009, but the text indicates she completed her studies at Kyunghee University before beginning her career as a musical actress.

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