Tae-Hye-Ji
| Hangul | Korean: 태혜지 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cultural acronym, Media term |
| Members | |
| Period | Early 2000s–Present |
| Usage | South Korean media, marketing, and cultural analysis |
Tae-Hye-Ji (Korean: 태혜지) is a coined term and acronym used in South Korean media and popular culture to refer to three actresses: Kim Tae-hee, Song Hye-kyo, and Jun Ji-hyun. The term emerged in the early 2000s to collectively describe the actresses who were identified by The Korea Herald as the representative icons of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) due to their brand recognition and advertising value.
The term has been widely referenced in Korean media coverage discussing celebrity branding and generational comparisons. Media outlets have drawn parallels between this grouping and the "1970s Troika" Jeong Yun-hui, Chang Mi-hee, and Yu Ji-in), citing Tae-Hye-Ji as a modern continuation of the industry's "troika" tradition.