Jun Ji-hyun
Awards & Honours
31
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Jun Ji-hyun's career is defined by a seamless blend of commercial success and critical acclaim, earning her a place among the most respected actresses in Korean history. She is part of the legendary "Tae-Hye-Ji" trio alongside Kim Tae-hee and Song Hye-kyo, representing the pinnacle of Korean female stardom. Her win at the New York Asian Film Festival in 2026 marks a historic achievement as the first Korean actress to receive the Extraordinary Star Asia Award for a recent role. With multiple Best Actress wins from major ceremonies like the Grand Bell Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards, her body of work stands as a testament to her versatility and enduring talent.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for her global impact on pop culture.
Guinness World Record
Held the record for the most expensive endorsement deal in South Korea for several years.
Korea Herald Cultural Impact Award
Recognized for launching the Hallyu wave in the West and influencing fashion trends across Asia.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Asian Actors of All Time
Most Powerful Celebrities in South Korea
Magazine Covers
Vogue Korea
September 2013
My Love from the Star Special Issue
GQ Korea
January 2014
Transition from Actress to Style Icon
Elle Korea
2016
The Legend of the Blue Sea Promotion
Harper's Bazaar Korea
December 2026
Return to Cinema with Colony
Records & Feats
Highest Grossing Romance Comedy in Asia
My Sassy Girl grossed over $14 million domestically and became the highest-grossing Korean film of its time.
First Korean Actress to Win Extraordinary Star Asia Award
Received the historic award at the New York Asian Film Festival for her role in Colony.