Shujoun Al-Hajri, widely known as "Shooj," is a prominent Kuwaiti actress and television presenter, considered one of the most famous stars of her generation in the Arabian Gulf. She began her artistic journey at the very young age of six, participating in children's television programs like "Al-Sawayah Um Owaina" and "Television Al-Atfal" with the renowned media figure Mama Anisa. She entered the world of acting in the late 1990s with minor roles in series such as "Steps on Ice" and "Love Comes Late." Her breakthrough in television drama came in 2002 with her role in the series "Thaman Omri" (The Price of My Life), which brought her widespread fame. Following this success, she took on a series of memorable roles that resonated with audiences, most notably in "Zawarat Khamis," "Umayma in the Orphanage," "Umm Al-Banat," "Saq Al-Bamboo," and "Athraa." In addition to acting, Al-Hajri achieved significant success as a presenter, hosting the popular game show "Shooj" on the Funoon channel for three consecutive seasons starting in 2009, which became a major hit among young audiences.

Throughout her career, Shujoun Al-Hajri has received numerous significant awards, reflecting her talent and impact on the Gulf's artistic scene. In 2008, she won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the "Ayyam Al-Masrah Festival for Youth" for her performance in the play "Intizarat." In the same year, she received the Golden Creativity Award for Best Rising Actress at the "Cairo Arab Media Festival" for the series "Ailati" (My Family). Her accolades continued as she was named "The Number One Youth Star" and won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the "Al-Mumayazoun in Ramadan Festival" in 2019 for her role in the series "Athraa." She was also honored at the "Gulf Radio and Television Festival" with the Best Actress award for her performance in the series "Ghasil." In 2026, her career was further celebrated at the prestigious "Joy Awards" in Saudi Arabia, where she won the Favorite Actress award in the Cinema category for her role in the TV film "Urs Al Nar" (Wedding of Fire). This award underscores her continued success and prominence across the Arab world.

She studied at the Gulf English School in Kuwait and later attended the Australian University of Kuwait.