Baek Jin-hee began her entertainment career after getting scouted on the streets by a talent agent.

Baek then starred in the sitcom High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged (2011–2012), playing a fresh graduate looking for employment.

[10] Baek had her breakthrough role as the villainous empress Tanashiri (Danashiri) in the period drama Empress Ki (2013–2014),[11] She next starred as an orphaned casino dealer in melodrama Triangle (2014),[12] and a passionate prosecutor in legal drama Pride and Prejudice (2014).

[13][14] In 2015, Baek played the title role in family drama My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol, which was a hit and ended with national viewership of 33.6 percent.

[15] In 2017, Baek played leading roles in the disaster drama Missing 9,[16] and office comedy series Jugglers.