How old is Gianna Jun?

Gianna Jun is 44 years old (born October 30, 1981).

Is Gianna Jun still alive?

Yes, Gianna Jun is still alive as of 2026, aged 44.

What is Gianna Jun's real name?

Gianna Jun's full birth name is G. Jun.

Where is Gianna Jun from?

Gianna Jun is from Seoul, South Korea, South Korea.

What generation is Gianna Jun?

Gianna Jun is a Millennial, born in 1981.

Gianna Jun

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Age today

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Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Gianna Jun rose to become one of the most recognized Actors from South Korea.

Jun Ji-hyun (born October 30, 1981) also known as Gianna Jun, is a South Korean actress and model. She had her breakthrough role in 2001 as The Girl in the film My Sassy Girl which became the highest grossing Korean comedy of all time. Other notable films include Il Mare (2000), The Thieves (2012), and Assassination (2015).

"Gianna Jun's career defining moment was her iconic role as 'The Girl' in the 2001 romantic comedy My Sassy Girl." — About Gianna Jun

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Born

Years in career26 years active

October 30th, 1981

Birthplace

Seoul, South Korea

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

South Korea

Generation

Millennial

Career

26 years

Region

Asia

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How Gianna Jun compares to other Actors

🎂Gianna Jun is 9 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Gianna Jun	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	44	53	-9 yrs
Career length	26 yrs	~35 yrs	-9 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Gianna Jun

Did you know?

Did you know that Gianna Jun's husband, Choi Joon-hyuk, is the grandson of renowned hanbok designer Lee Young-hee?

5 Lesser-known facts

She initially dreamed of becoming a flight attendant before being scouted as a model at 16.
Her English name "Gianna" was given by her agency, SidusHQ, early in her career.
She was the first Korean actress to have her wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Singapore in 2014.
She married Choi Joon-hyuk, a banker and childhood friend, in 2012, and they have two sons.
She is celebrated as a "CF Queen" in South Korea for her highly successful and numerous commercial endorsements.

Career highlight

Gianna Jun's career defining moment was her iconic role as 'The Girl' in the 2001 romantic comedy My Sassy Girl. This film not only became the highest-grossing Korean comedy of its time, catapulting her to pan-Asian stardom, but also solidified her image as a charismatic and versatile actress, laying the groundwork for her future successes in both film and television.

Legacy

Gianna Jun's legacy lies in her pioneering role in the Korean Wave, establishing a strong female lead archetype and maintaining her status as a top Hallyu star for over two decades. She is also celebrated as a 'CF Queen' for her significant influence in advertising.