Jeon Hye-jin, a contestant in the 1997Miss Korea pageant representingSouth Gyeongsang Province,[1] embarked on her acting career with minor roles in the filmA Killing Story [ko], released in 1998. At that time, she was a student studying directing atSangmyung University. Although Jeon enjoyed watching movies, she never seriously considered pursuing acting as a career. However, her path took a turn when she met directorYi Sang-woo, the artistic director of the theatre company Chaimu, through the aforementioned film. He introduced her to the world of theater.[2]
In 1998, Jeon wholeheartedly embraced the stage and began her theatrical journey with the theatre company Chaimu, using the stage name Jeon Yi-da. She went on to participate in numerous productions such as 'The Moral Thief,' 'The Sogue,' 'There,' 'Unification Express,' and 'Shape.' Her talent and presence earned her the nickname "Daehangno's Jun Ji-hyun."[2]
In 2002, Jeon made her small screen debut with a minor role in the dramaRuler of Your Own World. Two years later, she took on a significant role as Yoon Seo-gyeong, the sister of Cha Moo-hyeok (played bySo Ji-sub), in the KBS2 Monday-Tuesday dramaI'm Sorry, I Love You.[3]
In 2008, Jeon appeared as the female lead in the music video of 'Wonji' in the 5th album of Kim Kwang-jin's album, and captivated many with her innocent appearance.[1][2]
Jeon married her boyfriend of seven years, actorLee Sun-kyun, on May 23, 2009.[6][7][8] Their agency announced that their first son was born on November 25, 2009.[9] They had their second son on August 9, 2011.[10] Her husband died by suicide from carbon monoxide poisoning on December 27, 2023.[11]
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^Kim Kyung-hee (August 6, 2024)."'리볼버' 강렬한 우정출연 전혜진X이정재X정재영 스틸 공개" ['Revolver' Intense Friendship Appearance Jeon Hye-jin X Lee Jung-jae X Jung Jae-young Stills Revealed] (in Korean).MBC.Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. RetrievedAugust 14, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Jo Ji-young (December 20, 2023).[공식] 전 국민 분노 유발 황정민X밀수 퀸 염정아 만난 '크로스', 2024년 2월 설 개봉 확정 [[Official] 'Cross', which provokes national anger and features Hwang Jung-min and smuggling queen Yeom Jeong-ah, is confirmed to be released in February 2024].Sports Chosun (in Korean). RetrievedDecember 20, 2023.
^Yoon Seong-yeol (November 21, 2023).[단독]'이선균 아내' 전혜진, 연기 공백 없다..'아임홈' 전격 합류 [[Exclusive] Jeon Hye-jin, 'Lee Sun-Kyun's wife', has no acting gap.. joins 'I'm Home'].Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on November 27, 2023. RetrievedNovember 24, 2023 – viaNaver.
^비언소 [Bi Aeonso].DA-arts.Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^도덕적 도둑 - '98 신춘 단막극 연속공연 [Moral Thief - '98 New Year's Day One-Act Serial Performance].DA-arts.Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^Kim In-cheol.가상 통일이야기 그린 연극 「통일 익스프레스」 [Virtual unification story green theatre 「Unification Express」].Naver News (in Korean). RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^올 대학로 최대 흥행작 [The biggest box office hit in Daehak-ro this year].Naver News (in Korean). RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^극단 차이무의 번안극 「거기」 [The Bunan Theatre of the Theatre Company Chaimu「That place」].Naver News (in Korean).Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^평화 씨 [Peace].DA-arts (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 26, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^평화 씨 [Peace].DA-arts (in Korean). RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^정상흔 (November 23, 2005).스크린 연기파 배우, 대학로 집결! [Screen acting actor, Daehak-ro rally!].Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^Kim In-cheol.쉐이프 [Shape].DA-arts.Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^송강호·유오성 배출한 극단 '차이무'...20년간 버텨온 저력 [Song Kang-ho and Yu Oh-seong's troupe 'Chaimu'... The power that has endured for 20 years].No Cut News. October 30, 2015.Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^성남아트센터 [Seongnam Art Centre].www.snart.or.kr.Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2023.
^Nam, Yoo-jung (August 28, 2022).헤어질 결심 브로커 둘 다 8개 부문 후보 올라 [Decision to break up and Broker both nominated for 8 categories] (in Korean).Busan Ilbo.Archived from the original on August 28, 2022. RetrievedAugust 28, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Park, Jae-hwan (October 12, 2022).제 58회 대종상 영화제 내달 9일 개최... '헌트' 12개, '헤어질 결심' - '한산' 11개 부분 노미네이트 [The 58th Daejong Film Festival to be held on the 9th of next month... 12 nominations for 'Hunt', 'Decision to break up' - 11 parts for 'Hansan] (in Korean).KBS Media.Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. RetrievedOctober 12, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Park, Mi-ae (October 24, 2022).헤어질 결심', 영평상 최우수작품상 선정...공로상 안성기 ['Decision to break up' selected for Best Picture at the Youngpyeong Awards... Achievement Award Ahn Sung-ki].E-Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on October 24, 2022. RetrievedOctober 24, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Kim, Hyun-rok (November 7, 2022).헤어질 결심, 43회 청룡영화상 13개 부문 최다 후보...한산 헌트 10개 후보[공식] [Decision to break up, the most nominations in 13 categories at the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards... 10 candidates for Hansan and Hunt [Official].SporTV News (in Korean).Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. RetrievedNovember 7, 2022 – viaNaver.
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