Wang Ji-hye

What strikes me about Wang Ji-hye is how she built a steady acting career across so many recognizable Korean dramas. When I look at her credits, Personal Taste and Protect the Boss jump out, because those weren't small projects, they were shows people actually talked about. I tend to admire performers who become reliable scene partners rather than constant headliners, and that's the lane she seems to occupy. I don't have details on her personal life, and I'd rather not invent any. But the through-line I see, a Konkuk University graduate who kept landing solid supporting roles, suggests a working actor with real staying power.

Name (English)

Wang Ji-hye

Name (Japanese)

ワン・ジヘ

Reading

わん・じへ

Born

December 29, 1985 (age 40)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Capricorn / Ox

Origin

South Korea, United States

Occupation

film actor / actor / television actor

High school

Garam High School Attached to College of Education, Dongguk University

University

Konkuk University

Motto

Private

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jihyewang_85/
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AF%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B8%E3%83%98

Tags

• film actor
• actor
• television actor

Last updated

2026-06-02

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