According to industry sources on February 3, Song Ji-hyo has joined the cast of By the Way, Chef, a full-length human drama film directed by Heo In-moo. The film is the director’s follow-up to A Little Princess, and comes with heightened expectations after Na Moon-hee and Sung Dong-il were previously confirmed as leads. With Song Ji-hyo’s addition, the film now boasts a well-balanced and highly trusted cast lineup.
Director Heo In-moo is known for his warm, grounded storytelling and his ability to weave emotion into everyday life. His previous collaboration with Na Moon-hee moved audiences with both humor and heartfelt sentiment, and their reunion in this new project is already being viewed as a major highlight. Song Ji-hyo’s participation is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the narrative and further enrich the emotional depth of the film.
Song Ji-hyo debuted in 2001 as a magazine model before launching her acting career through the horror film Wishing Stairs. Since then, she has built an extensive filmography spanning multiple genres, with notable films such as Sex Is Zero 2, A Frozen Flower, New World, and What a Man Wants. Her versatility has also been proven on television through dramas including Princess Hours, Jumong, Gyebaek, The Fugitive of Joseon, and Emergency Couple.
Beyond scripted projects, Song Ji-hyo has remained a familiar and beloved presence through SBS’s long-running variety show Running Man, where she has been a fixed cast member since the early days. Her candid personality and unfiltered charm on the program helped narrow the distance between herself as an actress and the public, solidifying her popularity across generations.
In recent years, Song Ji-hyo has continued to challenge herself beyond traditional acting. She appeared in the JTBC documentary Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji-hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure, launched her own lingerie brand, and actively communicates with fans through her YouTube channel, showcasing her evolution into a well-rounded entertainer and entrepreneur.
Despite her wide-ranging activities, Song Ji-hyo’s passion for acting has never faded. She returned to theaters last year with films such as Home Behind Bars and The Favor, and By the Way, Chef is expected to become another important milestone in her career. With years of accumulated acting experience, the emotional storytelling of director Heo In-moo, and her first-ever collaboration with Na Moon-hee and Sung Dong-il, anticipation is high for the new side of Song Ji-hyo that this film may reveal.
Sources: Daum
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