Hahm Eun-jung

Hahm was born in Sanggye-dong, Nowon District, Seoul, South Korea. Her mother, a graduate of Ewha Womans University, was a former piano teacher who worked as Hahm's agent.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 은정 "이대 음대 나온 엄마께 죄송하고 감사해요|trans-title=T-ara's Eunjung "I'm sorry and thankful to my mother who graduated from Ewha Womans University's music school"|url=http://isplus.live.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=4078045&cloc=|website=ISplus|language=ko|date=March 25, 2010|access-date=January 2, 2011|archive-date=July 13, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713115144/http://isplus.live.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=4078045&cloc=|url-status=dead}} "...Because of Eun-jeong her mother had to end her music career. Eun-jeong revealed in a March 24 interview with Daily Sports, "She was a graduate from Ewha Womans' University with a degree in music, she quit giving piano lessons to become my manager. Back then I didn't know much, but now I feel sorry," she said." While attending seventh grade, Hahm started Taekwondo lessons and won three different competitions. Her mother made the decision to quit teaching and manage her career upon her high school graduation in 2007. Later that year, Hahm enrolled in Dongguk University where she took performance courses.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 은정 "가장 해보고 싶은 것은 액션 영화"|trans-title=T-ara Eunjung "What I want to do the most is an action movie"|url=http://www.sportsseoul.com/news2/entertain/broad/2010/0704/20100704101040200000000_8490281361.html|website=Sports Seoul|language=ko|date=July 4, 2010|access-date=July 27, 2010|archive-date=July 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100709065145/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news2/entertain/broad/2010/0704/20100704101040200000000_8490281361.html}}

She is an only child and has been quoted as explaining, "My mother had me 10 years after she was married to my father, which seems more hurtful. Upon watching several famous performers in the past, she wanted to become an actress. Now that I have, she is very pleased I have acting as a priority. She believes her original prayers were answered."{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 은정 "이대 음대 나온 엄마께 죄송하고 감사해요"|trans-title=T-ara's Eunjung "I'm sorry and thankful to my mother who graduated from Ewha University's music school"|url=http://isplus.joins.com/article/article.html?aid=1353673|website=ISplus|date=March 25, 2010|access-date=July 26, 2010|archive-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526122646/http://isplus.joins.com/article/article.html?aid=1353673|url-status=live}} Hahm's late mother was a piano instructor who later became her agent, while her father owns a small raw fish restaurant in Gangwon-do.

In 1995, when Hahm was seven years old, she participated in the "Little Miss Korea" pageant and won.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 은정, 가수 데뷔 전 드라마 '궁' 출연? 화제|trans-title=T-ara's Eunjung appeared in the drama 'Goong' before debuting as a singer? issue|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype2.htm?ut=1&name=/news/entertainment/200910/20091019/9as77128.htm|website=Sports Chosun|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|date=October 18, 2009|access-date=July 26, 2010|archive-date=December 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091223160831/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype2.htm?ut=1&name=/news/entertainment/200910/20091019/9as77128.htm|url-status=live}} That same year, she appeared in the youth drama A New Generation of Adults, which aired on KBS. Afterwards, she had several minor roles in movies and dramas, along with being cast in several commercial films.

In 2007, Hahm made appearances in a number of music videos. Namely, eighteen-year-old Hahm is featured in SG Wannabe's music video "Gasiri" from Story In New York. Later that year, she would also be seen in F.T. Island's music videos: "Thunder"; "Only One Person", and "A Man's First Love Follow Him To The Grave". She also appeared in the 2008 horror film Death Bell, where she plays a student who was murdered by her teacher. Eunjung self-taught herself Pansori, a traditional Korean singing style, by practicing with old tapes to qualify for her first major role in Land.

Hahm originally trained to be an actress, and later debuted as a member of T-ara in July 2009. She was the first leader of the group, until September 2010.{{Cite web|title=T-ara to become 7-member group|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0&a_id=2010071613301341587|website=Ten Asia|last1=Kim|first1=Lynn|last2=Kim|first2=Jessica|date=July 16, 2010|access-date=July 26, 2010|archive-date=August 18, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818154751/http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0&a_id=2010071613301341587}}{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라, 은정→보람 리더 교체 왜?|trans-title=Why did T-ara change its leader from Eunjung to Boram?|url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2010071611414614578|website=Star News|language=ko|last=|date=July 16, 2010|access-date=February 23, 2023|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223044801/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2010071611414614578|url-status=live}} Hahm featured in Davichi's music video "Time, Please Stop" which was released on May 6, 2010.{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201005030826001001 티아라 은정, 다비치 '시간아멈춰라' 뮤비 출연 '불량 백설공주 변신' (T-ara's Eunjung to appear as a 'Snow White turned bad' in Davichi's new music video)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713000046/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201005030826001001 |date=July 13, 2015 }}. Newsen. May 3, 2010. Retrieved July 27, 2010. Her first major acting role since joining T-ara was in SBS drama Coffee House, which aired from May 17 to July 17, 2010.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:함은정, "티아라 인기 업고 주인공 발탁? 너무 억울해요"|trans-title=Ham Eun-jung, "T-ara was chosen as the main character because of popularity? It's too unfair"|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/05/16/2010051600681.html|website=The Chosun Ilbo|language=ko|last=|date=May 16, 2010|access-date=July 27, 2010|archive-date=June 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611200550/http://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/05/16/2010051600681.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=New drama brewing|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2920239|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|language=en|date=May 11, 2011|access-date=July 27, 2010|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124094203/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2920239|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 은정, '한효주 언니처럼 좋은 배우, 되겠죠?'|trans-title=T-ara Eunjung, 'A good actress like Han Hyo-joo, right?'|url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/05/31/2010053102194.html|website=The Star|language=ko|date=May 31, 2010|access-date=July 27, 2010|archive-date=August 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130831033234/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/05/31/2010053102194.html}}{{Cite web|title=New drama to bring more than coffee|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/02/688_65968.html|website=The Korea Times|language=en|last=Han|first=Sang-hee|date=May 16, 2010|access-date=July 26, 2010|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223044801/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/02/688_65968.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:'커피하우스' 아쉬운 시청률 '신선한 장르+연기력 빛났다'(종영)|trans-title='Coffee House' disappointing ratings 'Fresh genre + brilliant acting' (end)|url=http://news.joins.com/article/704/4342704.html?ctg=15|date=July 27, 2010|access-date=July 27, 2010|archive-date=July 11, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711101241/http://news.joins.com/article/704/4342704.html?ctg=15}} That same year, she was cast in the horror film White: Melody of Death.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:김기방 공포영화 '화이트' 출연|trans-title=Kim Ki-Bang appeared in the horror film 'White'|url=http://movie.daum.net/moviedetail/moviedetailArticleRead.do?movieId=58277&articleId=1485964&type=all&t__nil_main_news=text|website=Daum|date=July 7, 2010|access-date=July 26, 2010|archive-date=June 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614093323/http://movie.daum.net/moviedetail/moviedetailArticleRead.do?movieId=58277&articleId=1485964&type=all&t__nil_main_news=text}}{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:'아이스크림소녀' 최아라, 티아라 은정과 스크린 걸그룹 호흡|trans-title='Ice Cream Girl' Choi Ara, T-ara Eunjung and screen girl group collaboration|url=http://movie.daum.net/moviedetail/moviedetailArticleRead.do?movieId=58277&articleId=1484157&type=all&t__nil_main_news=text|website=Daum|date=June 25, 2010|access-date=July 26, 2010|archive-date=June 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614093345/http://movie.daum.net/moviedetail/moviedetailArticleRead.do?movieId=58277&articleId=1484157&type=all&t__nil_main_news=text}}

Hahm's popularity began to rise in 2011 when she starred in the teen drama Dream High. The drama was a success and brought high domestic viewership ratings. It also gained popularity in other countries and won several international awards.{{Cite web |last=이경호 |date=2012-05-11 |title='드림하이', 韓최초 2012골든로즈 수상..亞 유일 |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2012051111064819190&type=1&outlink=1 |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=스타뉴스 |language=ko}}{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} From 2011 to 2012, she joined MBC's variety program We Got Married, pairing up with actor Lee Jang-woo.{{Cite web |last=이미영 |date=2011-04-01 |title='우결' 제작진 "이장우-함은정 커플 조합 신선, 기대 크다" |url=https://www.joynews24.com/view/561843 |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=아이뉴스24 |language=ko}}{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} She won the Best Newcomer Award at the MBC Entertainment Awards.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} Hahm was then cast in historical dramas The King of Legend and Insu, The Queen Mother.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}}

In June 2012, Hahm was confirmed to star in the drama Five Fingers.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} However, on August 22, it was revealed that she had been dropped from the drama.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} The Korean Actors Labor Union demanded that Hahm be issued an apology by the producer and crew.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} In February 2013, Yein E&M issued a formal apology for firing Hahm without notice.{{cite web|title=Drama apologizes to T-ara member|url=http://mengnews.joins.com/view.aspx?aId=2967057|publisher=JoongAng Ilbo|access-date=February 17, 2017|archive-date=February 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063610/http://mengnews.joins.com/view.aspx?aId=2967057|url-status=live}} In October 2013, MBK Entertainment revealed that Eun-jung participated in the arrangement of T-ara's upcoming track "I Know The Feeling" from their newest EP Again. Deoksang Park, the composer of the song proposed tthe collaboration.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 은정, '느낌아니까' 편곡 참여... 아티스트 면모 과시|trans-title=T-ara's Eunjung participated in arranging 'Because I Know It'... Show off your artist side|url=https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2013100818330146716|website=Asian Economy|language=ko|date=October 8, 2013|access-date=January 14, 2023|archive-date=January 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114124404/https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2013100818330146716|url-status=live}}

Hahm made her return to acting in 2014, with SBS' weekend period drama Endless Love.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} In 2015, it was announced that Hahm was offered the lead role in the Thai romantic comedy Micro Love, making her the first female idol to star in a Thai film.{{cite web|title=Eunjung to Play the Lead Role in Thai Movie 'Micro Love'|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/eunjung-to-play-the-lead-role-in-thai-093813367.html?ref=gs|publisher=Yahoo News|date=October 15, 2015|access-date=February 17, 2017|archive-date=March 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302181118/https://www.yahoo.com/news/eunjung-to-play-the-lead-role-in-thai-093813367.html?ref=gs|url-status=dead}} In May, Hahm made her solo debut under the stage name Elsie. She released her first mini album I'm Good, with the lead single of the same name featuring K.Will.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} The Chinese version of her music video peaked at number two on YinYueTai's music video charts.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} On October 14, Hahm released the song Goodbye, as the soundtrack of T-ara's web-drama Sweet Temptation. The song was also included in her repackaged mini album, Goodbye, released on October 30.{{Citation needed|date=November 2017}} In 2016, Hahm was cast in Flowers of Evil, a thriller directed by Cho Sung-kyu.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:[단독] 티아라 은정, 영화 '악의꽃' 통해 배우로 돌아온다|trans-title=[Exclusive] T-ara's Eunjung returns as an actress through the movie 'Flower of Evil'|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?aid=0001024749&oid=057|publisher=Naver|access-date=February 17, 2017|archive-date=October 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013070122/http://entertain.naver.com/read?aid=0001024749&oid=057|url-status=live}} In 2017, Hahm was cast in MBC's daily drama, Sisters-in-Law, which premiered in April that year.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:[단독]티아라 은정, MBC '별별 며느리' 주인공|trans-title=[Exclusive] T-ara Eunjung, the main character of MBC's 'Daughter-in-law'|url=http://entertain.naver.com/comment/list?oid=241&aid=0002642042|publisher=Naver|access-date=February 17, 2017|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043844/http://entertain.naver.com/comment/list?oid=241&aid=0002642042|url-status=live}}

In January 2018, Hahm confirmed her departure from MBK after her contract expired. In February, Hahm signed an exclusive management contract with UFO Production, making her the company's first-ever artist. UFO Production, a subsidiary of technology company Pobis TNC, is more known for producing the MBC TV weekend drama Money Flower.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 함은정, '돈꽃' 제작사와 전속 계약 "아역 함께한 인연"|trans-title=T-ara Ham Eun-jung, exclusive contract with the production company of 'Money Flower' "A relationship with a child actor"|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=213&aid=0001016783|publisher=Naver|access-date=February 6, 2018|archive-date=March 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331153733/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=213&aid=0001016783|url-status=live}} On May 24, it was confirmed that Hahm was cast in KBS's romantic comedy-drama Lovely Horribly, starring Park Si-hoo and Song Ji-hyo.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:[단독]함은정, 박시후 드라마 '러블리 호러블리'로 안방극장 복귀|trans-title=[Exclusive] Ham Eun-jung returns to the home theater with Park Si-hoo's drama 'Lovely Lovely'|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201805240928491910|website=Newsen|publisher=|access-date=March 4, 2019|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306042914/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201805240928491910|url-status=live}} On February 26, 2019, it was announced that Hahm would be the narrator for the Korea-Vietnam co-production documentary named The Muse Story, which will be broadcast on KBS World.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:함은정, 한국-베트남 공동제작 다큐 내레이션|trans-title=Hahm Eun-jung, Korea-Vietnamese co-production documentary narration|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190226060200005?input=1195m|publisher=Yonhap|date=February 26, 2019|access-date=March 4, 2019|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043523/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190226060200005?input=1195m|url-status=live}} On October 14, 2020, her label announced that Hahm will star in an upcoming film called "I will sing" as a singer.{{cite web|title=T-ara's Eunjung cast as lead in upcoming film 'I Will Song'|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/10/t-aras-eunjung-cast-as-lead-in-upcoming-film-i-will-song|website=Allkpop|date=October 14, 2020|access-date=January 15, 2021|archive-date=January 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122022019/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/10/t-aras-eunjung-cast-as-lead-in-upcoming-film-i-will-song|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|date=February 2023|certain=y|reason=listed in WP:KO/RS#UR}}

Hahm was cast in the leading role of the TV drama Be My Dream Family, which aired on KBS1 every weekday from March 29, 2021,to October 1. The drama was well-received for its heartwarming portrayal of family dynamics.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 함은정 '속아도 꿈결' 주인공 발탁...3년 만에 안방 복귀|trans-title=[Exclusive] Hahm Eun-jung selected as the protagonist of'dreamy even if tricked'... Return to home in 3 years|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202012182591H|website=The Korea Economic Daily|last=Kim|first=So-yeon|date=December 18, 2020|access-date=February 17, 2021|archive-date=April 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425015923/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202012182591H|url-status=live}} On July 15, Hahm left Cabin 74 after her contract expired.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:[단독] 티아라 함은정, 소속사 계약 만료→FA 대열 합류(종합)|trans-title=[Exclusive] T-ara Ham Eun-jung, contract with agency expired → joined FA ranks (comprehensive)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004442108|publisher=Naver|access-date=July 15, 2021|archive-date=July 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715041406/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004442108|url-status=live}} On September 27, Hahm signed a new exclusive contract with Management Koo.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:[공식] 함은정, 매니지먼트 구와 재회|trans-title=[Official] Ham Eun-jung reunites with management Goo|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202109270848003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv|publisher=Sports Kyunghyang|date=September 27, 2021|access-date=September 26, 2021|archive-date=September 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926235941/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202109270848003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv|url-status=live}} In 2021, along with Supernova's Gonil, Eun-jung took the lead role in short original drama Cell Division which was released on DramaX. The drama was also sold in Japan to multiple broadcasters—this includes streaming services like Amazon's Prime Video,{{Cite web|title=Amazon.co.jp: 仕事も恋も細胞分裂(字幕版) : ゴニル[SUPERNOVA], ウンジョン, ハン・チェギョン, イム・チェユン, アン･ソンゴン: Prime Video|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E4%BB%95%E4%BA%8B%E3%82%82%E6%81%8B%E3%82%82%E7%B4%B0%E8%83%9E%E5%88%86%E8%A3%82-%E5%AD%97%E5%B9%95%E7%89%88/dp/B09HYY815N|website=www.amazon.co.jp|access-date=March 21, 2023|archive-date=March 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321160906/https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E4%BB%95%E4%BA%8B%E3%82%82%E6%81%8B%E3%82%82%E7%B4%B0%E8%83%9E%E5%88%86%E8%A3%82-%E5%AD%97%E5%B9%95%E7%89%88/dp/B09HYY815N|url-status=live}} Yahoo Japan's GYAO,{{Cite web|title=仕事も恋も細胞分裂 {{!}} ドラマ {{!}} GYAO!ストア|url=https://gyao.yahoo.co.jp/store/title/030547|website=GYAO!|language=ja|access-date=March 21, 2023|archive-date=March 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321160907/https://gyao.yahoo.co.jp/store/title/030547|url-status=live}} music.Jp{{Cite web|title=仕事も恋も細胞分裂｜最新の映画・ドラマ・アニメを見るならmusic.jp|url=https://music-book.jp/video/title/030547|website=music.jp|language=ja|access-date=March 21, 2023|archive-date=March 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321160907/https://music-book.jp/video/title/030547|url-status=live}} and Fuji TV's FOD.{{Cite web|title=Work, Love, Cell division (Drama)|url=https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/b02u/|website=fod.fujitv.co.jp|access-date=March 21, 2023|archive-date=March 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321160910/https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/b02u/|url-status=live}} It premiered on KNTV Japan on May 26.{{Cite web|title=SNSが溢れる現代社会で本当の幸せを見つけようとする若者たちを描く ラブコメディ♥日本初放送！|url=https://kntv.jp/|website=kntv.jp|access-date=March 21, 2023|archive-date=March 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323230711/https://kntv.jp/|url-status=live}}

On February 15, 2023, Hahm was confirmed to be part of the main cast of JTBC's variety program {{Interlanguage link|Differential Class|lt=Differential Class|ko|차이나는_클라스}} for its new season which premieres on March 5. Differential Class is an informative variety show that first aired in 2017, achieving a peak rating of 5%. The show has also garnered over 500,000 followers and more than 200 million views on YouTube.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:'차이나는 클라스' 강승윤·이장준·함은정 합류...3월 5일 방송 [공식입장]|trans-title=Kang Seung-yoon, Lee Jang-joon, and Ham Eun-jung join 'Differential Class'... Broadcast on March 5 [Official Position]|url=https://v.daum.net/v/20230215133444397|website=Xports News.ko|language=ko|access-date=February 15, 2023|archive-date=February 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215184716/https://v.daum.net/v/20230215133444397|url-status=live}} Later in the year, Eun-jung was cast in Kunio Shimizu's "Dressing Room" portraying the character "D". The play was well-received and its run was extended until May 28, 2023, for encore performances. According to FN News, the play received an Interpark rating of 9.8 and a high rate of repeat attendance, earning the nickname "acting power show" for its cast of professional actors.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:연극 '분장실', 관객 성원 힘입어 5월 28일까지 앙코르 공연|trans-title=The play 'Dressing Room', thanks to the audience's support, an encore performance until May 28|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/014/0005002318|website=Naver News|language=ko|access-date=April 25, 2023|archive-date=April 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425101908/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/014/0005002318|url-status=live}}

On February 19, 2024, Hahm signed an exclusive contract with Mask Studio.{{cite web|script-title=ko:함은정→임나영, 신생 마스크스튜디오와 전속계약..."소속 배우 지원+신인개발 박차" [공식]|trans-title=Ham Eun-jung → Lim Na-young, exclusive contract with new Mask Studio... "Support for affiliated actors + spur development of new talent" [Official]|url=https://m.mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024021916072578483#_DYAD|website={{ill|My Daily|ko|마이데일리}}|publisher=Park Seo-yeon|language=ko|date=February 19, 2024}} In September 2024, Eun-jung was appointed as a judge for the 4th Geumcheon Fashion Film Festival which will be held in Geumcheon District from September 6 to September 9.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:함은정, '제4회 금천패션영화제' 심사위원 위촉|trans-title=Ham Eun-jung, appointed as a judge for the 4th Geumcheon Fashion Film Festival|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20240904n06360|website=모바일 네이트 뉴스|language=ko|access-date=September 4, 2024}}

On March 26, 2025, Sports Chosun reported that Eun-jung has been cast in KBS2's new revenge drama The Queen's House.{{Cite web |title=일일극 퀸 함은정, 흥행불패 신화 잇나? 서준영과 '여왕의 집' 출연 : 네이트 연예 |url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20250325n04979 |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=모바일 네이트 뉴스 |language=ko}}

Hahm Eun-jung, who debuted as a child actress and model, has significantly diversified her career over the years. She has frequently been recognized as one of the best idol-actors throughout her three-decade acting career. In 2011, NewsWire wrote that she "has proven herself to be the best acting idol of her time", while Cine21 hailed her the next-generation "horror queen" due to her standout roles in horror movies White: Melody of Death and Death Bell, —a genre rarely explored by idols.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'화이트: 저주의 멜로디' 함은정, 변신이 기대되는 연기돌 1위|trans-title='White: Melody of the Curse' Ham Eun-jung, No. 1 Acting Idol with Expected Transformation|url=https://www.newswire.co.kr/newsRead.php?no=544080|website=NewsWire|language=ko|last=|first=|date=May 11, 2011|access-date=April 23, 2023|archive-date=April 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423130547/https://www.newswire.co.kr/newsRead.php?no=544080|url-status=live}} That same year, a Sports Seoul survey ranked her as the third-best acting idol, as voted by over 80 idols, making her the only female idol in the Top 5.{{Cite web|title=Stars pick Yoochun, TVXQ as best Korean idols in survey|url=https://www.koreaobserver.net/2011/07/stars-pick-yoochun-tvxq-as-best-korean.html|language=en|access-date=December 27, 2022|archive-date=December 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227160938/https://www.koreaobserver.net/2011/07/stars-pick-yoochun-tvxq-as-best-korean.html|url-status=live}} Her reputation as a skilled actress was further cemented in 2012 when she again secured third place in a critics' survey conducted by Nate.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박유천·정은지 '연기돌 짱'... 노래+연기 누가 누가 잘하나|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20120829n28588|website=Nate News|language=ko|access-date=December 27, 2022|archive-date=December 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227153358/https://news.nate.com/view/20120829n28588|url-status=live}} Alongside her T-ara groupmates Jiyeon and Hyomin, they are collectively referred to as "T-ara's 3 acting idols".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:티아라 연기돌3인, 파이브돌스 무대 지원사격|trans-title=T-ara 3 acting idols, 5dolls stage support shooting|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/4870160|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|date=March 3, 2011|access-date=April 23, 2023|archive-date=April 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423130546/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/4870160|url-status=live}} In September 2024, Eun-jung was appointed as a judge for the 4th Geumcheon Fashion Film Festival, held in Geumcheon District from September 6 to September 9.

Eun-jung has starred in numerous acclaimed projects, including Land (2004),{{Cite web|script-title=ko:전도연, '2005 SBS 연기대상' 대상 수상 (종합)|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20060101n00024?mid=n1006|website=Nate News|language=ko|access-date=October 24, 2021|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024073949/https://news.nate.com/view/20060101n00024?mid=n1006|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:제57회 백상예술대상|url=https://www.baeksangawards.co.kr/|website=www.baeksangawards.co.kr|language=ko|access-date=October 24, 2021|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825201901/https://www.baeksangawards.co.kr/|url-status=live}} Coffee House (2010),{{Cite web|title=The 6th INNOLIFE Awards|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123133139/http://www.innolife.net/vote/10/vote.php?apm_id=2|website=web.archive.org|date=January 23, 2012|access-date=January 7, 2025}} Dream High (2011),{{cite web|title=KBS' "Dream High" honored with win at Rose d'Or Awards|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?a_id=2012051114460173423|publisher=Ten Asia|last=Hong|first=Lucia|date=May 11, 2012|access-date=June 21, 2012|archive-date=January 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109031451/http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?a_id=2012051114460173423|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=KBS "Dream High" wins two honors at TV awards ceremony in Japan|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?a_id=2011100617334602407|publisher=Ten Asia|last=Hong|first=Lucia|date=October 7, 2011|access-date=June 21, 2012|archive-date=September 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912021509/http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?a_id=2011100617334602407|url-status=dead}} Queen Insu (2011),{{Cite web|script-title=ko:인수대비|url=https://movie.naver.com/movie/bi/mi/detail.naver?code=89744|website=movie.naver.com|language=ko|access-date=July 20, 2022}} and more recently Love Twist (2021–2022),{{cite web|script-title=ko:'황금가면' 정민준·'사랑의 꽈배기' 윤채나, 청소년연기상 수상 [KBS 연기대상]|trans-title='Golden Mask' Jeong Min-joon and 'Love Twist' Yoon Chae-na win the Youth Acting Award [KBS Drama Awards]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/311/0001541273|work={{ill|Xports News|ko|엑스포츠뉴스}}|publisher=Naver|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Soo-yeon|date=December 31, 2022|access-date=December 31, 2022|archive-date=December 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231140349/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/311/0001541273|url-status=live}} and Suji & Uri (2024),{{Cite web|title=Winners of APAN Star Awards 2024: Kim Tae Ri, Ji Chang Wook, Byeon Woo Seok & Kim Hye Yoon and others triumph|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/winners-of-apan-star-awards-2024-kim-tae-ri-ji-chang-wook-byeon-woo-seok-kim-hye-yoon-and-others-triumph-101735394838515.html|website=The Hindustan Times|author=Ashima Grover|date=December 28, 2024|access-date=December 28, 2024}} which have achieved strong ratings and received widespread praise both commercially and critically. Eun-jung's performances have earned her several prestigious nominations, including multiple nods for Excellence Awards at the MBC Drama Awards and KBS Drama Awards, as well as a nomination for the Top Excellence Award at the APAN Star Awards, both one of the highest honors in South Korea's acting industry. In 2024, her role in Suji & Uri earned her the Excellence Award at the KBS Drama Awards.

Eun-jung rose to prominence not only through her acting but also through her widespread popularity on Cyworld pages, an early social media platform, where she frequently topped the most-visited and popular pages with hundreds of thousands of weekly views.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[미니홈피 방문자수 랭킹] 티아라 효민-지연 '투톱'|trans-title=[Mini Homepage Visitor Ranking] T-ara Hyomin and Jiyeon 'Top Two'|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/12/28/2009122800960.html|website=The Chosun Ilbo|language=ko|date=August 3, 2020|access-date=December 26, 2023|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226210312/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/12/28/2009122800960.html|url-status=live}} Hahm's successful musical and acting career secured her numerous brand endorsements across South Korea.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 은정, 어릴적 생수 모델 활동 "예쁘네"|trans-title=T-ara's Eunjung, bottled water model activity as a child "It's pretty"|url=http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=127061859352921002|website=tvdaily.co.kr|date=April 7, 2010|access-date=July 17, 2022|archive-date=July 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717183321/http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=127061859352921002|url-status=live}}

In addition to her commercial success, Eun-jung served as an ambassador for various organizations in South Korea and abroad.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:티아라 은정, 전의경 홍보대사 위촉|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20110308n20074|website=Mobile Nate News|language=ko|access-date=June 9, 2022|archive-date=June 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609175249/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20110308n20074|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:[인터뷰] '뷰티앤뷰' 속 반가운 얼굴, 박규리와 함은정|trans-title=[Interview] Familiar faces in 'Beauty and View', Gyuri Park and Eunjung Hahm|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20200416n22188|website=Mobile Nate News|language=ko|access-date=June 9, 2022|archive-date=June 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609175508/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20200416n22188|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:모교 홍보대사 위촉된 티아라 은정|trans-title=T-ara Eunjung appointed as alma mater public relations ambassador {{!}} Moderator: Nate News|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20161017n18472?mid=m03|website=Mobile Nate News|language=ko|access-date=June 9, 2022|archive-date=June 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609175248/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20161017n18472?mid=m03|url-status=live}} At 17, she was appointed by the Ministry Of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as a public relations ambassador. Her international representation includes attending the "Korea-Brunei 30th year Relations Ceremony", where she met with government officials and dined formally with the country's Prime Minister.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:김규리-티아라 은정, 한-브루나이 코스매틱 합작 홍보대사 발탁|trans-title=Gyu-Ri Kim and Eun-Jeong T-ara selected as public relations ambassadors for Korea-Brunei Cosmetic Collaboration {{!}}|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20141120n47259?mid=e01|website=Mobile Nate News|language=ko|access-date=June 9, 2022|archive-date=June 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609175246/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20141120n47259?mid=e01|url-status=live}}

In 2022, Hahm was awarded the Korea-China Culture Exchange Award Grand Prize at the 2022 World Creators Awards for her channel on Bilibili, one of the major Chinese streaming platforms, which garnered nearly 200,000 subscribers and 10 million views.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:2021월드크리에이터대상 시상식 성료|url=https://www.hankyung.com/life/article/202202250262k|website=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|date=February 25, 2022|access-date=February 27, 2022|archive-date=February 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227155406/https://www.hankyung.com/life/article/202202250262k}}

Hahm has modeled for several brands since before her debut as a singer. Her first-ever advertisement was a print ad for Korea's No.1 mineral water, Jeju Samdasoo, in 1998. In February 2011, was selected as an exclusive model for the clothing brand SPRIS, alongside actor Kim Soo-hyun. Known as one of the most popular fashion brands among young people, SPRIS previously featured notable figures such as Lee Joon-gi, Kim Beom, and 2PM. TThe campaign included multiple TV commercials and a 3-minute music-drama video featuring a newly recorded song by Hahm and Kim, titled "Crazy4s". However, the track was never officially released. In 2015, Hahm became the face of Burger King in Korea, following fellow T-ara members Hyomin and Jiyeon, who had endorsed the brand the previous year. Her promotional posters were displayed nationwide.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:'솔로' 티아라 은정, 단발 버리고 빨간 긴 머리 '대변신'|trans-title='Solo' T-ara Eunjung, ditching short hair and red long hair 'transformation'|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/05/08/2015050801672.html|website=The Chosun Ilbo|language=ko|last=|date=July 25, 2020|access-date=September 3, 2022|archive-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903001316/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/05/08/2015050801672.html|url-status=live}} The following year, she was chosen as a model for Coca-Cola alongside Yubin and Park Yoon. From 2015 to 2017, she actively participated in various promotional events for the brand, including its 130th-anniversary exhibition.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:[포토]티아라 은정 '콜라의 짜릿한 맛~'|trans-title=[Photo] T-ara's Eunjung 'Exhilarating taste of Coke~'|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01190646612612512&mediaCodeNo=258|website={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|language=ko|last=|date=April 3, 2016|access-date=September 2, 2022|archive-date=September 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902235805/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01190646612612512&mediaCodeNo=258|url-status=live}}

Hahm has been appointed as an ambassador for numerous institutions and events across various countries since her debut in 1995. In 2005, she was named an ambassador for South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. In 2011, she was appointed as the public relations and goodwill ambassador for the National Police Agency, receiving an ambassador award from Police Commissioner Cho Hyun-oh at the National Warfare Guard Festival on March 8. That same year, she became an ambassador for ETN's audition show Global Super Idol in Thailand, where she also served as a mentor and judge.{{Cite web|title=|script-title=ko:[포토엔]티아라 은정 '태국 잘 다녀올게요~'|trans-title=[PhotoN] T-ara Eunjung 'I'll be back in Thailand~' {{!}} Broadcast: Nate Entertainment|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20110920n07398?mid=e02|website=Mobile Nate News|language=ko|access-date=June 9, 2022|archive-date=June 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609182504/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20110920n07398?mid=e02|url-status=live}}

Her ambassadorships extend to the luxury sector as well—she was named an ambassador for Gold Elite Paris in Thailand in 2016. That same year, she was appointed as a public relations ambassador for Dongguk University, receiving her appointment certification from the university's president on October 17.

In 2017, as the public relations ambassador for the 9th Gangneung Coffee Festival, she attended the opening ceremony and received the talent ambassador plaque from the mayor of Gangneung.{{Cite web |title=T-ARA Eun Jung, updated SNS. "In August, I have received a commission of Public {{!}} WoW!Korea |url=https://www.wowkorea.live/album/70064.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425120257/https://www.wowkorea.live/album/70064.html |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |access-date=June 25, 2022 |website=www.wowkorea.live}} She has also supported cultural and philanthropic initiatives, serving as an honorary ambassador and participant in Hattung's Aesop Fable Donation in 2020 and acting as an ambassador for the Chunsa Film & Arts Awards Festival the same year.

Internationally, Hahm represented South Korea in Brunei at the Korea-Brunei 30th Year Relations Ceremony in 2014, participating in the signing ceremony of a 500 billion won joint project between the two nations.

In 2016, Eunjung published her first pocket-book, Smile, inspired by her experiences while filming the reality show What Should I Do? in Thailand. In the book, she shares her thoughts and emotions from her time traveling and working in the country. The title reflects her impression of the Thai people's constant warmth and smiles.{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2016 |title=ฮัม อึนจอง T-ARA เปิดพ๊อกเกตบุ๊คเล่มแรกในชีวิต "Smile" |trans-title=Ham Eunjung T-ARA publishes the first pocket book of her life, "Smile" |url=https://www.sanook.com/music/2378361/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213223841/https://www.sanook.com/music/2378361/ |archive-date=December 13, 2023 |access-date=December 13, 2023 |website=www.sanook.com/music |language=th}}

The book was a limited release and published in three languages—English, Korean, and Thai. Beyond writing, Hahm was also involved in the creative process, designing the cover and accompanying merchandise.{{Citation |title=อึนจอง ควง เพื่อนร่วมวง T-ARA เปิดตัวซี่รี่ย์เรียลลิตี้ และโฟโต้บุ๊ค ที่ไทย |date=July 3, 2016 |url=https://www.bugaboo.tv/ent/262457 |access-date=December 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213221145/https://www.bugaboo.tv/ent/262457 |archive-date=December 13, 2023 |url-status=live |language=th}}

Eunjung is an advocate for pet protection. In July 2016, Eunjung participated in the 'Protect Us' campaign. Hosted by premium pet magazine Life & Dogue and Thank You Studio, It aimed to revise the animal protection act in South Korea and prevent animal abuse.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:동물보호법 개정 위한 스타 1인 캠페인 `PROTECTUS`|trans-title=One-person star campaign `PROTECTUS` for animal protection law revision|url=https://www.dailyvet.co.kr/news/animalwelfare/62855|language=ko-KR|access-date=December 13, 2024}} A year later, she participated in G9's abandoned animal campaign.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:G9, 써니·은정·엘·혜정 참여 '유기동물 돕기' 캠페인|trans-title=G9, Sunny, Eunjung, L, Hyejung participate in 'Help Abandoned Animals' campaign|url=https://www.womancs.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=31070|website=우먼컨슈머|language=ko|date=May 15, 2017|access-date=December 13, 2024}} The singer donated several fashion items through TV Report. All donations collected were donated to the animal protection civic group 'KARA' and used for abandoned animal rescue.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:G9, 스타와함께 '유기동물 돕기 기부 캠페인' 열어|trans-title=G9, Opening 'Donation Campaign to Help Abandoned Animals' with Stars|url=https://www.consumerwide.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=15537|website=컨슈머와이드|language=ko|last=기자|first=강하나|date=May 15, 2017|access-date=December 13, 2024}}

In 2016, Eunjung traveled to Thailand to volunteer to distribute food at Sanam Luang.{{Cite web|title=ไอดอลเกาหลี "ฮัม อึนจอง" วง "T-ARA" มาไทยร่วมเป็นจิตอาสาแจกอาหารที่สนามหลวง {{!}} daradaily|trans-title=Korean idol "Ham Eunjung" of the band "T-ARA" came to Thailand to volunteer to distribute food at Sanam Luang.|url=https://www.daradaily.com/news/58661/read|website=daradaily|language=thai|date=December 5, 2016|access-date=December 13, 2023|archive-date=December 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213223841/https://www.daradaily.com/news/58661/read|url-status=live}} In 2018, to celebrate her 30th birthday, Hahm held a charity event in Vietnam during which she met up with her fans, visited a nursing home and provided meals to 300 homeless people. She also gave gifts to 150 of her fans including bottles, photos, key chains and slogans that she made herself. She explained that her Vietnamese fans celebrated her last birthday which warmed her heart and inspired her to organize the event.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:아시아 - 티아라 함은정, 생일 기념 베트남 팬들과 깜짝 선행 "보답하고 싶었다..감동"|trans-title=T-ara Ham Eun-jung, surprise good deed with Vietnamese fans to celebrate birthday "I wanted to repay... touching"|url=http://www.okja.org/?mid=asia_dong&document_srl=116531&listStyle=viewer&page=82|website=okja|language=ko|access-date=October 18, 2024}}

In August 2024, Hahm participated in "Daehan is Alive" campaign to celebrate the National Liberation Day of Korea. As a holder of a level 2 certificate in Korean history, she released a multi-lingual video introducing independence activist and poet Lee Yuk-sa in collaboration with Professor Seo Kyung-deok on August 14.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"값진 희생 잊지 않을 것" 송혜교·이영애→션, 광복절 의미 함께 나눈 ★들 : 네이트 연예|trans-title="We will not forget the precious sacrifice" Song Hye-kyo, Lee Young-ae → Sean, ★s who shared the meaning of Liberation Day|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20240815n10242|website=모바일 네이트 뉴스|language=ko|access-date=October 18, 2024}}

In 2010, Eunjung revealed that she holds a 3rd-degree black belt in Taekwondo.{{Cite web |title=티아라 은정 지연, 태권도 공인3단다운 옆차기 '깜짝'(출발드림팀) |trans-title=T-ara Eunjung Jiyeon, Taekwondo Certified 3rd Dan Down Side Kick 'Surprise' (Start Dream Team) |url=https://v.daum.net/v/M0O4GUxDnD?f=p |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=다음 - 뉴스엔}} She frequently showcased her martial arts skills on live television programs such as Haha Mong Show, Three Wheels, and Let’s Go Dream Team in Vietnam.{{Cite web |date=2010-09-05 |title=티아라 은정-지연, 태권도 공인3단 화려한 발차기 '깜짝공개' |trans-title=T-ara Eunjung-Jiyeon, Taekwondo 3rd degree certified, flashy kick 'surprise reveal' |url=http://cm.asiae.co.kr/article/2010090511404828627 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=www.asiae.co.kr |language=ko}} Her expertise in Taekwondo also proved beneficial in her acting career, particularly in historical dramas that required action sequences. In addition to Taekwondo, Eunjung trained in ballet and rhythmic gymnastics as a child.{{Cite web |last=스타뉴스 |date=2011-12-10 |title=은정, 발레·태권도 팔방미인 어린시절 공개 '깜찍' |trans-title=Eun-jung, Ballet and Taekwondo All-rounder, Childhood Revealed 'Cute' |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2011121017352691193 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=스타뉴스 |language=ko}}

{{See also|T-ara discography|T-ara N4}}

In October 2013, MBK Entertainment revealed that Eun-jung participated in the arrangement of T-ara's upcoming track "I Know The Feeling" from their newest EP Again. Deoksang Park, the composer of the song proposed the collaboration. However, Eun-jung hasn't been credited for the song yet.

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