Song Ji Hyo is the star of the recent K-drama "Was It Love?". She is also one of the mainstays in the long time variety show "Running Man".

She may be 19 years in the Korean entertainment industry but she never fails to amaze her fans with her talent and kindness. She's been recognized by international viewers after being in "Running Man" for 10 years, as all the cast goes out of the country for filming as well.

Let's get to know the fun facts in all about this pretty and ace actress.

Zodiac sign: Leo

Song Ji Hyo is 38 years old, born on August 15,1981 and her astrological sign is Leo, the year of the rooster. True to her zodiac sign where Leo is ruled by the sun, she is as optimistic, enthusiastic, passionate, and spontaneous.

Watch more about her in this video.

Her stage name: "Song"

She was born with a birth name as Cheon Seong-Im but she chose to change and use a stage name "Song Ji Hyo". She was inspired by the two famous actors Song Seung-heon and Song Hye Kyo, who stars in the popular drama "Autumn in My Heart".

A mainstay cast in "Running Man" for 10 years

Song Ji-hyo is the only girl member of the long time variety show for the last seven years. She was a guest on episode 2 until episode 5. Then Myeok PD invited her to be one of the cast. Song Ji-hyo became a regular member on episode 6.

With her competitive and great chemistry with the other cast members, viewers then called her many names like Monday couple, Mongdol Sisters, and SpartAce.

"Running Man" and Song Ji Hyo

Being in the show for 10 years, her co-stars and crew understand Song Ji Hyo as they become a family. She sleeps a lot on the set, competitive with all the games, fearless and brave when it comes to all extreme challenges on the show.

The actress holds nicknames like Mong Ji Hyo (she sometimes stares and gets no expression being in the game), Song Ji Yok (since she swears a lot), and Ace Ji Hyo.

Work as a part-time job and a model

Song dreamed of being an actress since she was in highschool. She was a cover model for Kiki Magazine before her acting debut. Song Ji Hyo joins as a cast member scouted by an agent while working a part-time job at a cafe.

A team player in "Running Man"

Song Ji Hyo can be seen always teasing and bickering with the other members but the true picture is that they had built familial relationships with each other. On and off screen they have sweet memories and Song Ji Hyo shows off her easygoing personality, her casual approach to her "actress image" and her determination to take on each challenge.

Featured in more than 20 films and dramas and counting

Song Ji Hyo not only holds popularity in Korea but also gains international fans as well. Song has been acting since 2001 and starred in many dramas and films. Her debut film "Wishing Stairs" 2003, where she was chosen out of 3,000 girls.

She is in the Netflix series "Was It Love?" and also the lead star of film "Intruder".