Wang Ji-won

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Wang Ji-won

Role / Field:

South Korean actress and ballet dancer known for her roles in K-dramas.

Born:

1988-11-12

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Wang Ji-won (Korean: 왕지원; born November 12, 1988) is a South Korean actress and ballet dancer. Wang trained with the Royal Ballet School in England and studied Dance at the Korea National University of Arts, she was a member of the Korea National Ballet in 2009.

Career & Major Achievements

Wang began acting in 2012 and has appeared in television dramas, notably I Need Romance 3 and You Are My Destiny. In December 2018, Wang signed with YG Entertainment.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She decided not to renew and has signed a contract with SH Media Corp. On January 20, 2022 it was confirmed that Wang is preparing for marriage with ballerino Park Jong-suk, a principal dancer with the Korea National Ballet. They got married in Seoul on February 6, 2022.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-11-12): Birth of Wang Ji-won — South Korean actress and ballet dancer known for her roles in K-dramas.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Wang trained with the Royal Ballet School in England and studied Dance at the Korea National University of Arts, she was a member of the Korea National Ballet in 2009.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Wang began acting in 2012 and has appeared in television dramas, notably I Need Romance 3 and You Are My Destiny.
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In December 2018, Wang signed with YG Entertainment.
5. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On January 20, 2022 it was confirmed that Wang is preparing for marriage with ballerino Park Jong-suk, a principal dancer with the Korea National Ballet.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Wang Ji-won

True or False: “Wang Ji-won began her acting career after completing her training at the Royal Ballet School in England.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She studied Dance at the Korea National University of Arts and began acting in 2012.

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