| Jun Ji-hyun comes from a middle-class family in South Korea. |
| She began her modeling career in 1997 at the age of 16 after encouragement from friends and family. |
| Her on-screen journey began in 1998, and she chose the name Jun Ji-hyun. |
| Her Samsung commercial gained significant popularity in the late 1990s. |
| She starred in 'My Sassy Girl,' a film that set records as the highest-grossing comedy in Korea. |
| In 2005, she was recognized as one of Korea’s most bankable stars. |
| Jun took on a Hollywood role in 'Blood: The Last Vampire' and faced legal battles for unauthorized photo usage. |
| She became the first Korean actress to work with photographer Annie Leibovitz for Vogue. |
| Jun founded her own agency, J&Co. Entertainment, following the completion of her master's degree. |
| She made significant contributions to Korean cinema, including roles in major box office hits like 'The Thieves' and 'Assassination.' |
| Her return to television with 'My Love from the Star' further enhanced her popularity. |
| In 2020 and 2021, she continued to achieve critical success with projects like 'Kingdom' series and 'Jirisan.' |
| She has also taken on roles as a global ambassador for fashion brands and contributed to charitable causes. |
