Wang Ji-won (Korean: 왕지원; born November 12, 1988) is a South Korean actress and ballet dancer.

Career

Wang trained with the Royal Ballet School in England and studied Dance at the Korea National University of Arts, she was a member of the Korea National Ballet in 2009. Wang began acting in 2012 and has appeared in television dramas, notably I Need Romance 3 and You Are My Destiny.

In December 2018, Wang signed with YG Entertainment. She decided not to renew and has signed a contract with SH Media Corp.

Personal life

On January 20, 2022 it was confirmed that Wang is preparing for marriage with ballerino Park Jong-suk, a principal dancer with the Korea National Ballet. They got married in Seoul on February 6, 2022.

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRole
2012FamilyInstructor
2013Good DoctorKim Sun-joo
The HeirsYang Da-kyung (ep.17,19-20)
2014I Need Romance 3Oh Se-ryung
Another PartingSeo Ha-na
You Are My DestinyKang Se-ra
2015Divorce Lawyer in LoveJo Soo-ah
2016Immortal GoddessLee Yoo-ri
2017Hospital ShipChoi Young-eun
2018Still 17Kim Tae-rin
2022Never Give UpCha Yoo-jin
2024My Sweet MobsterJi Won (cameo, ep.3)

Films

YearTitleRole
2017One LineHae-sun

Variety Shows

YearTitleRoleRef.
2017The Swan ClubCast Member
2023Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
MBC Drama Awards2017Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesHospital ShipNominated

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