Ji'yeong was born in Ul'dah, but sadly orphaned shortly after her birth. Thanks to a small community of other poor street dwellers, Ji managed to survive what may have easily been a tragic upbringing. As Ji grew up, she eventually had to learn how to survive on the harsh streets of Ul'dah on her own. As a result, she resorted to nothing but petty theft and crime to do her best just to get by at the risk of her own life and freedom.
Despite the rather dangerous and bleak life she once led, Ji'yeong would eventually meet an Eastern visitor, Hitomi, who would forever change her life around for the better by offering her a second chance at life by eventually becoming a young and talented Kunoichi who would not only dedicate her entire life to Hitomi, but also dedicate her life to serving and protecting Doma at all costs.