Jin Ji-hee

3.1. Career beginnings and rise to fame

Jin Ji-hee made her debut as a child actress in 2003 with the KBS drama Yellow Handkerchief. Her widespread recognition and rise to stardom came in 2009 through the MBC daily sitcom High Kick Through the Roof. In this series, she gained significant popularity for her iconic catchphrase "빵꾸똥꾸_{ppangkkuttongkku}^Korean". Despite the widespread affection for this nickname, Jin Ji-hee has expressed her gratitude for it while also acknowledging it as a "limit she must someday overcome," demonstrating her ambition to evolve beyond her child actor image. In June 2019, she officially signed an exclusive contract with C-JeS Studios, marking a new phase in her career.

3.2. Filmography

Jin Ji-hee has accumulated an extensive filmography spanning cinema, television, and digital platforms, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

3.3. Theater appearances

Jin Ji-hee has also performed on stage in various theatrical productions.

4.1. Broadcast appearances

Jin Ji-hee has appeared on numerous television programs, taking on roles as an MC, commentator, cast member, and guest.

• Bboongbboong-E (EBS, 2005)
• When Pigs Fly, Part 2 (2010) - Commentator
• Life of Exploration (SBS, 2010-2011) - Moderator
• Strong Heart (SBS, 2010) - Guest
• 2010 KBS Creative Children's Song Contest (KBS1, 2010) - MC
• Yeoyu Manman (KBS2, 2011) - Guest (with Ahn Nae-sang, Lee Moon-sik)
• Kim Yu-na's Kiss & Cry (SBS, 2011) - Contestant (with Cha Jun-hwan)
• Good Day (MBC, 2012) - Guest for the "Child Actors' Golden Age" segment (with Kim Yoo-jung, Kim So-hyun)
• News12 - Issue & People (YTN, 2012) - Guest for "Cinema Heaven for Youth" segment (with executive director Kim Jong-hyun)
• Yeoyu Manman (KBS2, 2013) - Guest for "Flower Child Actors' Japan Trip" segment (with Kim Yoo-jung, Seo Shin-ae)
• Tutoring Across Generations (MBC, 2014-2015) - Cast Member
• Happy Together Season 3 (KBS2, 2016) - Guest for "Eat and Eat Again" special (with Lee Young-yoo, Seo Shin-ae, Kim Yoo-jung)
• Happy Together Season 3 (KBS2, 2016) - Guest for "Reliable Kids" special (with Suho, Chanyeol, Chen, Kim Hwan-hee, Seo Shin-ae)
• Happy Together Season 3 (KBS2, 2017) - Guest for "Generous Casting" special (with Han Chae-young, Yoo Yeon-seok, Oh Man-seok)
• Let's Eat Dinner Together (JTBC, 2017) - Guest (with Han Chae-young)
• Documentary Empathy (KBS1, 2019) - Narration for 291st episode: "100th Anniversary of March 1st Movement: From Girl to Girl"
• The Memory of Limjeongdungi (TV Chosun)
• Knowing Bros (JTBC, 2021) - Guest (with Choi Ye-bin, Kim Hyun-soo)
• Restaurant Forgotten (KBS1, 2022) - Cast Member, playing the young deputy manager
• I Live Alone (MBC, 2023) - Guest for episode 506

4.2. Radio appearances

Jin Ji-hee has also participated in various radio programs.

• Park Sun-young's CineTown (SBS Power FM, 2016) - Guest (with Kim Seul-gi)
• Song Eun-yi, Kim Sook's Sister's Radio (SBS Love FM, 2017) - Guest (with Han Chae-young)
• Kim Ye-won's Volume Up (KBS Cool FM, 2017) - Guest
• Lee Geum-hee's Good Day to Love (KBS Cool FM, 2020) - Guest
• Lee Joon's Youngstreet (SBS Power FM, 2021) - Guest (with Choi Ye-bin)
• Cultwo Show (SBS Power FM, 2021) - Guest (with Choi Ye-bin)
• Lee Gikwang's Gayo Plaza (KBS Cool FM, 2022) - Guest

4.3. Music video appearances

Jin Ji-hee has appeared in music videos for other artists.

• "Present" by K.Will (2010)
• "Peace Song" (그 곳으로_{Geu Goseuro}^Korean) by Lena Park (2011) - Official theme song for the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit

4.4. Discography

Jin Ji-hee has contributed to original soundtracks for films and television series.

• "Oceans Song" (2010) - OST for the film Oceans
• "I'll Give You" (내가 너에게_{Naega Neo-ege}^Korean) (2015) - OST for the drama Schoolgirl Detectives

4.5. Pictorials and advertisements

Jin Ji-hee has been featured in several magazine pictorials and commercial endorsements.

Her pictorials include:

• bnt magazine (February 2016, August 2017)
• InStyle magazine (August 2016) - Collaboration pictorial with the cast of Take off 2 (with Soo Ae, Oh Yeon-seo, Ha Jae-suk, Kim Seul-gi, Kim Ye-won)
• At Style magazine (September 2017)

Her advertising engagements include:

• DuoBack Dualinder (2010)
• Daekyo Noonnoppi (2010)
• Orion Pocachip (2010)
• KidZania Seoul (2010)
• Olleh TV GiGA Internet (2014)

4.6. Ambassadorships

Jin Ji-hee has served as a public relations ambassador for various organizations, festivals, and campaigns.

• KidZania Seoul Public Relations Ambassador (2010, with Yeo Jin-goo)
• Honorary Children's Legislator for the Ministry of Government Legislation (2010)
• Public Relations Ambassador for the 18th Yeoncheon Jeongok-ri Paleolithic Festival (2010)
• Public Relations Ambassador for the 2nd Nuclear Security Summit (2011-2012, with Lena Park, Wang Seok-hyun, JYJ)
• Public Relations Ambassador for the 14th Seoul International Youth Film Festival (2012, with Choi Woo-shik)
• Public Relations Ambassador for the 8th Tour de Korea (2014), organized by the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation
• Public Relations Ambassador for the 7th Seoul Senior Welfare Center Seoul Senior Film Festival (2014, with Jang Gwang)
• Public Relations Ambassador for the Seoul Scholarship Foundation (2018)
• Peer Counseling Public Relations Ambassador for the Korea Youth Counseling and Welfare Development Institute (2019-2020)
• Public Relations Ambassador for the Seoul International Architecture Film Festival (2022)