On May 9, the former 4-minute member of Nam Ji-Hyun published a photo of his postponement for application to the National University of Arts (K-Arts) degree program for the academic year of 2025, writing, “I didn’t give up the acting. I’m playing a long game.”
Nam Ji-Hyun revealed that he had applied for the School of Drama’s acting department through the general admission track, but was cut in the second round. Although he attracted his attention for having managed his studio of bars and entered entrepreneurship, his dream of acting remains very alive.
Nam Ji-Hyun made his debut in 2009 with the group of girls 4 minutes and started acting in 2010 while continuing his idol activities. Ever since the group melted in 2016, she appeared in several dramas and now balances its entrepreneurial initiatives with aspirations for further training.
His recent updates on social media reflect a positive and guided mentality. “When you focus on sweating and construction of something alone, the endorphins follow and I want to transmit positive energy to those who come to me”, He wrote, expressing gratitude for this new chapter of his life.
Despite the setback, the determination of Nam Ji-Hyun underlines a deeper commitment for personal growth and creative evolution. While continuing to pursue acting while building his life beyond the stage, fans are gathering behind his journey, to see what the next chapter for this artist of greatest talent reserves.
