Hahm Eun-jung facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hahm Eun-jung
Hahm in 2019
Born	(1988-12-12) December 12, 1988 (age 36) Seoul, South Korea
Other names	Elsie
Occupation	Singer actress Model Host Entertainer Lyricist
Years active	1995–present
Agent	Mask Studio
Musical career
Genres	K-pop R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2009–present
Labels	MBK EMI Japan Banana Culture
Korean name
Hangul	함은정
Hanja	咸𤨒晶
Revised Romanization	Ham Eunjeong
McCune–Reischauer	Ham Ŭnjŏng
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Hahm Eun-jung (Hangul: 함은정; born December 12, 1988), also known as Eunjung and Elsie, is a famous South Korean singer and actress. She started her career very young, at just seven years old, in 1995. That year, she won the Little Miss Korea competition and began acting in a TV show called A New Generation of Adults.

Since then, she has appeared in many movies and TV series. She also became a member of the popular K-pop girl group T-ara in July 2009. Hahm Eun-jung has won several awards for her acting, including the Child Actor Award in 2004. She also won awards for her roles in TV shows like Coffee House (2010) and Dream High (2011).

In 2015, she started her solo music career using the name Elsie. Her first mini-album, I'm Good, even won her the Best Female Artist award in China. Besides singing and acting, Hahm Eun-jung has also worked as a model and a TV host for many events.

About Hahm Eun-jung

Hahm Eun-jung was born in Seoul, South Korea. Her mother used to be a piano teacher and later became her manager. When Hahm Eun-jung was in seventh grade, she started taking Taekwondo lessons and won three different competitions! After finishing high school in 2007, she went to Dongguk University to study acting.

Her Career Journey

1995–2008: How it All Started

Hahm Eun-jung began her career in 1995 when she was only seven years old. She won the "Little Miss Korea" pageant. In the same year, she appeared in a TV show called A New Generation of Adults. After this, she had many small roles in movies and TV dramas. She also appeared in several commercials.

In 2007, Hahm Eun-jung started appearing in music videos. She was in SG Wannabe's music video "Gasiri". Later that year, she also appeared in F.T. Island's music videos for "Thunder" and "Only One Person". In 2008, she acted in the horror movie Death Bell.

2009–2012: Becoming More Popular

Hahm Eun-jung first trained to be an actress. But in July 2009, she joined the K-pop group T-ara. She was even the first leader of the group until September 2010.

In 2010, she acted in the TV drama Coffee House. She also starred in the horror film White: Melody of Death. Her fame grew even more in 2011 when she acted in the teen drama Dream High. This show was very popular in Korea and other countries.

From 2011 to 2012, she was part of the TV show We Got Married with actor Lee Jang-woo. She won the Best Newcomer Award for her role in this show. She then acted in historical dramas like The King of Legend.

2014–2017: Back to Acting and Solo Music

Hahm Eun-jung returned to acting in 2014 with the TV drama Endless Love. In 2015, she was offered a main role in a Thai romantic comedy movie called Micro Love. This made her the first female K-pop idol to star in a Thai film.

In May 2015, Hahm Eun-jung made her solo music debut as Elsie. She released her first mini-album, I'm Good. The music video for her song reached number two on China's YinYueTai music video charts. In October, she released the song Goodbye for T-ara's web-drama Sweet Temptation. In 2016, she acted in the thriller Flowers of Evil. In 2017, she was in the daily drama Sisters-in-Law.

2018–Present: New Beginnings

In January 2018, Hahm Eun-jung left her agency, MBK Entertainment. In February, she signed a new contract with UFO Production. In May, she was cast in the romantic comedy-drama Lovely Horribly. In 2019, she narrated a documentary called The Muse Story.

In 2021, Hahm Eun-jung played the main role in the TV drama Be My Dream Family. This show was loved for its warm story about family. She also starred in a short drama called Cell Division, which was sold to many broadcasters in Japan. In 2023, she joined the main cast of the TV show Differential Class. She also acted in a play called "Dressing Room". In February 2024, she signed a new contract with Mask Studio. In September 2024, she was chosen as a judge for the 4th Geumcheon Fashion Film Festival.

Other Activities

Modeling and Promotions

Hahm Eun-jung has modeled for many brands since before she became a singer. Her first advertisement was for a mineral water brand in 1998. In 2011, she became a model for the clothing brand SPRIS. In 2015, she modeled for Burger King in Korea. In 2016, she was chosen as a model for Coca-Cola.

Special Roles as Ambassador

Hahm Eun-jung has been an ambassador for many organizations and countries. In 2005, she was an ambassador for the Ministry of Agriculture. In 2011, she was appointed as a public relations ambassador for the National Police Agency. She also became an ambassador for an audition show called Global Super Idol in Thailand.

In 2014, she represented South Korea in Brunei for a special ceremony. In 2016, she became a public relations ambassador for her university, Dongguk University. In 2017, she was an ambassador for the 9th Gangneung Coffee Festival.

Smile (book)

In 2016, Hahm Eun-jung published her first small book called Smile. She wrote it after filming her reality show in Thailand. In the book, she shares her feelings and thoughts about traveling and working in Thailand. The book was published in three languages: English, Korean, and Thai. Hahm Eun-jung also designed the cover of the book.

Helping Others

Hahm Eun-jung cares a lot about protecting pets. In 2016, she joined the 'Protect Us' campaign to help change laws about animal protection in South Korea. A year later, she participated in a campaign for abandoned animals. She donated fashion items, and the money collected went to an animal protection group.

In 2016, Hahm Eun-jung volunteered in Thailand to give out food. In 2018, to celebrate her 30th birthday, she held a charity event in Vietnam. She met her fans, visited a nursing home, and gave meals to 300 homeless people. She also gave gifts to her fans. In August 2024, she took part in the "Daehan is Alive" campaign to celebrate Korea's National Liberation Day. She released a video introducing a famous poet, Lee Yuk-sa.

Music She Has Released

Extended Plays

Singles

Soundtrack Songs

Other Songs and Covers

Songs She Helped Write

Year	Artist	Song	Album	Lyricist		Notes
				Credited	With
2023	Eun-jung	"City Drive"	Music in the Trip OST Part.4		N/A	Song recorded for the reality show Music in the Trip

Acting Roles

Musicals and Plays

Narrating Work

Awards She Has Won

Special Recognitions

See also

In Spanish: Hahm Eun-jung para niños