Personal Details :
- Full Name: Park Ji-yeon (박지연)
- Stage Name: Jiyeon (지연)
- Chinese Name: 朴芝妍
- Date of Birth: June 7, 1993 (age 32)
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
- Blood Type: AB
- Education: Lila Art High School
- MBTI: INFJ
- Agency: AnB Group
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @jiyeon2__
- Twitter: @pjy1234
- Facebook: Park Ji-yeon
- TikTok: @jiyeon2__
- YouTube: JIYEON Official
Career Overview :
- 2009: Debuted as a member of T-ara on July 29, 2009, under Core Contents Media (now MBK Entertainment).
- 2010: Starred in the KBS2 drama God of Study, marking her acting debut.
- 2011: Voiced Juliet in the animated film Gnomeo & Juliet, showcasing her versatility.
- 2014: Released her first solo mini-album, Never Ever, on May 20, 2014, becoming the first T-ara member to debut as a solo artist. The title track “1 Minute 1 Second” highlighted her emotional vocals and unique choreography. The EP reached number 3 on the Gaon Weekly Albums Chart and number 17 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart.
- 2015: Featured in the Korean-Chinese film Encounter alongside actor Lee Dong-gun.
- 2016: Starred in the web drama My Runway, which aired on Netflix, expanding her acting portfolio.
- 2018: Signed with Chinese agency Longzhen Culture Development in May 2018. Later that year, she signed with Partners Park for her domestic activities. Released the digital single “One Day” in December 2018 as a thank-you gift for fans.
- 2021: Left Partners Park after her contract expired in July 2021, becoming a free agent.
- 2022: Signed with AnB Group, marking a new chapter in her career.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Marriage: Married professional baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun in 2022; announced divorce in 2024.
- Pets: Owns three dogs: two Pomeranians named Wang and Wangbi, and a Toy Poodle named Chobi.
- Best Friends: Close friendships with singer-actress IU and f(x)’s Luna.
- Hobbies: Enjoys photography and painting.
- Languages: Fluent in Korean and Japanese.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): $39.7 million
- Estimated Net Worth (2024): $35.7 million
- Estimated Net Worth (2023): $31.7 million
- Estimated Net Worth (2022): $27.8 million
- Estimated Net Worth (2021): $23.8 million
Note: These figures are estimates and may vary based on various factors. For more details, refer to the source.
Awards & Achievements :
- 2015 Cable TV Broadcast Awards – Cable TV Star Award – The Show
- 2015 YinYueTai V-Chart Awards – Best Female Singer (Korea) – Never Ever
- 2010 SBS Entertainment Awards – Best Teamwork – Heroes
- 2008 Smart Model Contest – Model of the Year – Park Ji Yeon
- 2007 APM Model Contest – Silver Award – Park Ji Yeon
Note: These awards reflect Jiyeon’s contributions to both her group and solo endeavors. For more details, refer to the source.
Fun Facts :
- Jiyeon is known for her versatile talents, including singing, acting, and modeling.
- She was the first member of T-ara to debut as a solo artist.
- Jiyeon is often praised for her charismatic stage presence and fashion sense.
- She has voiced characters in animated films and starred in web dramas.
- Jiyeon is close friends with IU and f(x)’s Luna.