On May 9, Former 4Minute member Nam Ji-hyun posted a photo of her application slip to the Korea National University of Arts (K-ARTS) graduate program for the 2025 academic year, writing, “I didn’t give up on acting. I’m playing the long game.”
Nam Ji-hyun revealed she had applied to the School of Drama’s Acting Department through the general admissions track but was cut in the second round. Though she has gained attention for running her own barre studio and stepping into entrepreneurship, her dream of acting remains very much alive.
Nam Ji-hyun debuted in 2009 with the girl group 4Minute and began acting in 2010 while continuing her idol activities. Since the group disbanded in 2016, she has appeared in several dramas and now balances her business ventures with aspirations for further acting training.
Her recent social media updates reflect a positive and driven mindset. “When you focus on sweating and building something yourself, endorphins follow—and I want to pass on positive energy to those who come to me,” she wrote, expressing gratitude for this new chapter in her life.
Despite the setback, Nam Ji-hyun’s determination underscores a deeper commitment to personal growth and creative evolution. As she continues to pursue acting while building her life beyond the stage, fans are rallying behind her journey—eager to see what the next chapter holds for this multi-talented artist.
