Who is Jung Ji-woo? All you need to know as BTS’ j-hope’s sister’s appearance on Netflix’s 'The Influencer' leaves internet awestruck

Jung Ji-woo, j-Hope's sister, has appeared on The Influencer, a new Netflix series featuring 77 of South Korea's top influencers. Although ARMYs may only know Jung Ji-woo as j-Hope's sister, she is a well-known figure herself.

The first three episodes of this social reality game show have aired, where participants compete for the title of Best Influencer and a share of a KRW300 million prize through tasks focused on presence, impact, and buzz. Fans were surprised by Ji-woo's unexpected appearance on the show.

"casually watching netflix new show “the influencer” and jhope’s sister, mejiwoo is here!!!" said one fan.

"I started Influencer on Netflix and the way i wasn’t ready to see Jiwoo on it" said another.

"Yall Jiwoo appeared in a recent Netflix serie called The Influencer. I know se has a brand tho. I'm so curious about how she will promote her brand. I'm definitely watching, omg" said another excited fan.

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Jung Ji-woo enters the competition for the Best Influencer

Jung Ji-woo, also known as MeJiwoo, is a South Korean entrepreneur, influencer, fitness model, and YouTuber signed to Cube Entertainment. She is the CEO of AJ Look, MEJIWOO, Fun The Mental, and Neaf Neaf. Ji-woo launched her YouTube channel on September 11, 2020, and gained over a million followers in just two weeks.

With almost 11 million Instagram followers and over 2 million YouTube subscribers, she is a major social media influencer and the director of several well-known companies. The news that Ji-woo will be competing on The Influencer startled online users.

Jiwoo entered the room in a white outfit. She revealed her high following on YouTube and Instagram, saying that many people don't know her yet and hopes to expand her popularity through the show. Jiwoo opted to sit at a different table from the other two male participants who arrived before her, and the choice of seating made them giggle as they all sat apart from each other.

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Fans wait for j-hope to be discharged from military duties soon

j-Hope, a member of BTS, is getting closer to his highly anticipated October 17 discharge, according to recent information regarding his military service. As of July 31, 2024, fresh images of the K-pop star dressed in the military have gone viral on social media platforms, showing the BTS member as a drill instructor at the 36th Infantry Division Baekho Recruit Training Center.

Many present at the ceremony mentioned that j-Hope will teach this final round of trainees. The crowd cheered when an officer at the training facility praised j-Hope, emphasizing that this was the last group he would teach before being released.

The BTS member is seen bowing to the trainees' families in the publicly available films. He shared a peek of his cheerful disposition with a bright smile. In addition, he skillfully directed the crowd of people supporting the ceremony's activities.

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The next three episodes of The Influencer are scheduled for release on August 13 on Netflix.