- For other people known as 'Ji Won', see Jiwon.
Ji Won (Korean: 지원; Japanese: ジウォン), also known by her full name Heo Ji Won (Korean: 허지원; Chinese: 許智媛; Japanese: ホ・ジウォン), is a South Korean singer, rapper and actress under FNC Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group Cherry Bullet.
She is also known for participating in Mnet's reality survival shows Girls Planet 999 and Queendom Puzzle.
Career[]
2011–2012[]
In 2011, Ji Won appeared as a contestant on the reality survival show, K-pop Star 1. However, she was eliminated early during auditions.[1]
2017–2019: FNC's new girl group, Cherry Bullet[]
On August 22, 2017, Ji Won was revealed as a member of FNC Entertainment's then-upcoming eleven-member girl group.[2] However, the group's debut was put on hold.
On November 21, 2018, Ji Won was revealed as the first member of Cherry Bullet.[3] The group officially debuted on January 21, 2019 with their first single album "Let's Play Cherry Bullet".
2021–present: Girls Planet 999 and Queendom Puzzle[]
On July 7, 2021, Ji Won was confirmed as a upcoming contestant on Mnet's newest reality show, Girls Planet 999, along with the other participating trainees, through the prologue trailer.[4] Her official profile was released on July 17, 2021.[5][6]
In the eighth episode, which aired on September 24, 2021, it was revealed that Ji Won was unfortunately eliminated with her final rank being K16.[7]
On May 19, 2023, Ji Won was announced as a contestant for the survival show Queendom Puzzle.[8]
Discography[]
Participation releases[]
- "O.O.O (Over&Over&Over)" (with contestants of Girls Planet 999) (2021)
- "Queendom Puzzle Team Battle 1" ("Charismatic" as part of PICK on the top) (2023)
- "Queendom Puzzle Rise Up" ("Rise Up" with contestants of Queendom Puzzle) (2023)
- Queendom Puzzle All-Rounder Battle 1 ("Wannabe" as part of Puzzle Team) (2023)
- Queendom Puzzle All-Rounder Battle 2 ("Web" as part of Puzzle Team) (2023)
- Queendom Puzzle Semi Final ("PUZZLIN'" with semi-finalists of Queendom Puzzle) (2023)
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- Replay: The Moment When It Starts Again (Daum Kakao TV, 2021) - cameo
- Heart Way (Naver TV Cast, 2021)
- Unarmed Romance (YouTube, 2022)
Reality shows[]
- K-pop Star 1 (SBS, 2011–2012)
- Girls Planet 999 (Mnet, 2021) - contestant
- Queendom Puzzle (Mnet, 2023) - contestant
Radio shows[]
- Gossip Idle (Naver NOW., 2021) - guest (ep. 2)
Music video appearances[]
- SUPER JUNIOR-K.R.Y - "Reminiscence" (2012)
- Starship Planet - "White Love" (2012)
- Park Bo Gum - "Let's Go See The Stars" (2018)
- Girls Planet 999 - "O.O.O" K-Group ver. (2021)
Endorsements[]
On August 24, 2017, SMART School Uniforms revealed that they have selected FNC Entertainment's trainees Ji Won and Yu Ju as the brand's new models.[9]
- SMART School Uniforms (with Yu Ju) (2017–2019)
Trivia[]
- During Cherry Bullet's debut promotions, her character specialty was a machine gun and she was in Level 1,[10] however, this information has not been updated since.
- Jiwon is good friends with Nancy of MOMOLAND.[11]
- Her MBTI personality type is ENTP.[6]
- Her hobbies include watching movies and dramas.[6]
- Her specialties are vocal and dance.[6]
- Her motto on Girls Planet 999 is "Unforgettable critical source of energy".[6]
- Ji Won lives with Hae Yoon, Yu Ju and May in the same dorm.[12]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Ji Won/Gallery
References[]
Official links[]
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