My Take
Jang Hee-jin is one of those actors who quietly builds an impressive body of work while the spotlight chases louder names. She cut her teeth as a model for fashion magazines before transitioning into acting, and that background shows — she carries a natural composure on screen that a lot of performers spend years trying to learn. She popped up in popular Korean dramas like Myung-wol the Spy and Big, holding her own in productions built around bigger marquee stars. What I find genuinely compelling about her is that she studied at Kyung Hee Cyber University while actively working in the industry, which tells you something about her drive. She may not be the first name casual Hallyu fans drop, but she has consistently earned her place in every project she takes on.
Overview
Jang Hee-jin (Korean: 장희진; born May 9, 1983) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a model for the fashion magazines CeCi, Marie Claire, and Cindy the Perky. Jang has appeared in several television series and films, including Myung-wol the Spy and Big.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jang Hee-jin
- Name (Japanese)
- チャン・ヒジン
- Reading
- ちゃん・ひじん
- Born
- May 9, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Incheon, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / model / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Kyung Hee Cyber University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.