Personal Details :
- Full Name: Hahm Eun‑jung
- Stage Name: Eunjung
- Alternate Name: Elsie (solo stage name)
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1988
- Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 167–168 cm
- Weight: Approximately 48 kg
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac: Sagittarius (Western), Horse (Chinese)
- MBTI: ENFP
- Education: Dongguk University – Performing Arts major
- Religion: Protestant (unofficial)
- Family: Only child
- Languages: Korean (native), Japanese and English (basic)
- Talents: Singing, acting, ballet, taekwondo (black belt)
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @eunjung.hahm
- X (Twitter): @taraeunjung1212
- TikTok: @eunjung1212
- YouTube: 함은정 [Eunjung Official]
- Japan Official (Instagram & Twitter): @eunjung_japan_official, @EunjungJP_
Career Overview :
- 1995–2008: Early Beginnings
- Won “Little Miss Korea” pageant in 1995 and debuted as a child actress in the KBS drama A New Generation of Adults
- Modeled and appeared in commercials throughout childhood
- 2009–present: Music Career & T‑ara
- Debuted with T‑ara on July 29, 2009; served as the group’s first leader until September 2010
- Featured in Davichi’s music video “Time, Please Stop” in May 2010
- Joined sub-unit T‑ara N4 in May 2013, releasing the mini-album Jeon Won Diary
- Solo debut under the name “Elsie” with EP I’m Good on May 7, 2015; Chinese version released later that year
- Released Japanese single “Desire” in June 2019
- 2008–present: Acting & Hosting
- Acted in films such as Death Bell, White: Melody of Death, and Ghastly
- Featured in TV dramas: Coffee House, Dream High, The King of Legend, Insu, The Queen Mother, Endless Love, Lovely Horribly, Be My Dream Family, Su‑Ji and U‑Ri, Tarot, and The Queen’s House
- Hosted the Korean version of SNL in 2012
- Starred in Thai film Micro Love in 2017
- Variety & Live Performances
- Appeared in variety shows including We Got Married
- Performed in Dream High Special Concert, Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, Korea–Japan Friendship Music Festival, and K‑pop Super Concert in Vietnam
- Modeling & Ambassadorships
- Endorsed Jeju Samdasoo, SPRIS, Burger King, and Coca‑Cola
- Served as ambassador for the Ministry of Agriculture, National Police Agency, Global Super Idol, Korea–Brunei relations, Dongguk University, Gangneung Coffee Festival, and Chunsa Film & Arts Awards
- Philanthropy & Advocacy
- Supports animal protection; involved in campaigns like “Protect Us,” made donations, and volunteered abroad
- Participated in a National Liberation Day video about independence activist Lee Yuk‑sa
- Agency History
- MBK Entertainment until 2018
- Later joined UFO Productions, Cabin74, and Management KOO
Personal Life & Interests :
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Family: Only child
- Religion: Protestant (unofficially noted)
- Education: Dongguk University – Performing Arts major
- Personality Type: ENFP
- Martial Arts: Holds a black belt in Taekwondo and has won three competitions
- Hobbies: Watching movies, flower arranging, reading, traveling, writing poetry
- Pets: Owns a white Maltese dog named Monggeul
- Favorite Food: Spicy tteokbokki, Korean traditional dishes, bubble tea
- Languages: Speaks Korean fluently; some English and Japanese
- Friendships: Close with T-ara members, especially Hyomin and Jiyeon
- Stage Presence: Known for her bright energy, leadership, and emotional connection with fans
- Other Interests: Ballet, musicals, humanitarian work, emceeing
Net Worth :
- Estimated Value (2025): $1 M – $9 M (varies by source)
- Main Revenue Streams: Group and solo music (T‑ara and Elsie), acting roles, endorsements, hosting, and social media influence
- Instagram Income (June 2025 estimate): $84 K – 115 K annually from sponsored content
Awards & Achievements :
- With T-ara:
- 20+ music show wins including Inkigayo, Music Bank, M Countdown
- Golden Disk Award – Digital Bonsang (2011, “Roly-Poly”)
- Melon Music Award – Top 10 Artist (2011)
- Mnet Asian Music Awards – Best Female Group Nominee (2010–2012)
- Solo Music (as Elsie):
- V Chart Awards – Best Female Artist (China, 2015)
- “I’m Good” topped Chinese music charts in 2015
- Acting:
- KBS Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actress (2021, Be My Dream Family)
- Lead roles in popular dramas like Dream High, Coffee House, and Lovely Horribly
- Thai Film Award Nominee for Micro Love (2017)
- Other Honors:
- Ambassador for National Police Agency, Gangneung Coffee Festival, Dongguk University, and others
- First Korean female idol to star in a Thai film
Fun Facts :
- Eunjung won the “Little Miss Korea” pageant in 1995 at just 7 years old.
- She holds a black belt in Taekwondo and has won several martial arts competitions.
- Eunjung is one of the few idols who began as a child actress before transitioning to music.
- She originally trained in ballet and classical dance before becoming a K-pop trainee.
- Her solo stage name, “Elsie,” was chosen to represent a softer, more emotional musical identity.
- She has a Maltese dog named Monggeul, whom she adores and often features in her posts.
- Eunjung starred in the Thai film Micro Love — making her the first Korean female idol to headline a Thai movie.
- She enjoys flower arranging and reading poetry during her free time.
- Despite her calm on-screen presence, she’s known to be playful and energetic behind the scenes.
- She was close friends with IU and Suzy during the filming of Dream High.