Han Hyo-joo

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Actor in

Believer 2 (2023)
- Han role in sequels film action criminal this that released in Netflix.
20th Century Girl (2022) – Appearance Special
- Han featured as versions mature from characters main that cast Kim Yoo-jung in film romance here.
The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022)
- Han cast Hae-rang, captain ships plow sea, in film adventure action here.
The Sun Does Not Move (2021)
- Film action Japan in power Han role as spy mysterious.
Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018)
- Han starring film action fiction scientific this together Kang Dong-won.
Golden Slumber (2018)
- Film thriller action Korea that adapted from novels Japan.
Love, Lies (2016)
- Han cast one gisaeng in drama history about life in era occupation Japan.
The Beauty Inside (2015)
- Han role as Hong Kong Yi-soo in film romance unique about one men that change body each day.
C’est Si Bon (2015)
- Han cast muse from duo music folk in film biography musical here.
Miracle: Debikuro-kun no Koi to Maho (2014)
- Debut film Japan Han, a story love that set night Christmas.
Cold Eyes (2013)
- Han role as detective beginners in film thriller action that success great.
Love 911 (2012)
- Film romance about one doctor and officers eraser fires, starring together Go Soo.
Masquerade (2012)
- Han cast Queen in drama history that become wrong one film best selling in Korea.
Always (2011)
- Han role as telemarketers visual impairment in film romance that heartwarming here.
Heaven’s Postman (2009)
- Film telecinema co-production Korean-Japanese, starring together Jaejoong.
Ride Away (2008)
- Film independent that debut in Jeonju International Film Festival.
Ad-lib Night (2006)
- Film independent that become steps early Han reach recognition as actress seriously.
My Boss, My Teacher (2006)
- Debut film Han in comedy gangster, although role still small.

Biography

Name Complete: Han Hyo-joo (Hangul: 한효주; born as Han Ji-yeong, 한지영)
Date Born: 22 February 1987
Places Born: Yullryang-dong, Cheongju, Province Chungcheong North, Korea South
National: Korea South
Jobs: Actress, Models
Agency: BH Entertainment (Korea South), FlaMme (Japanese)
Height: 172 cm (5 legs 8 inci)
Weight: Around 48 kg
Group Blood: A
Zodiac: Pisces
Education: University Dongguk, Department Theatre and Film (graduated year 2010)

Background Rear and Life Early

Han Hyo-joo born on 22 February 1987 in Cheongju, Province Chungcheong North, Korea South. Ia derived from family classes secondary with dad that is officers armed forces Air Force (lieutenant Colonel suggestion) and mom that initially works as teacher schools basic before become inspector schools state. Han has one sister men.

Seconds small, Han known active and talented in sports, specifically branches athletics like run and jump far away. Ia even ever become athletes wushu and winning Champions first on Championship Wushu National 15th seconds still sit in bench Junior high. In addition that, ia also has talent in field art, often participate in drama schools and activities Theatre local.

Han initially uses name Han Ji-yeong up to classes three SD, when ia replace his name become Han Hyo-joo. Ia school in Schools Basic Deokseong, then continuing to SMP Yullyang and High school Girls Cheongju. On year second High school, ia move to Seoul although got resistance from his father that known conservative and tight. In Seoul, ia school in High school Bulgok, Bundang, Seongnam, and pass on March 2005. After that, ia accepted in University Dongguk, take Department Theatre and Film, that become steps initially towards career acting professional.

Early Career

Career Han Hyo-joo in world entertainment started on year 2003, when ia winning grand prize in contest beauty teens that organized by company food Binggrae, "Miss Binggrae Smile Pageant.” Appearance and charm interesting attention industry entertainment, opening doors to debut the acting.

On year 2005, Han getting started debut acting with roles small in sitcoms MBC Nonstop 5 and film comedy gangster My Boss, My Teacher. Although roles initially no too prominent, ia continue sharpening ability the acting.

Surprise and Trip Career

2006: Steps First Towards Popularity

On year 2006, Han got roles main first in drama KBS2 Spring Waltz, that directed by Yoon Seok-ho. Drama this is parts from series "Season Drama” Yoon, and although rating no too height, appearance Han got attention because effects polos and mysterious that ia bring to characters such. On year that sama, ia starring film independent Ad-lib Night works director Lee Yoon-ki. Appearance in film this harvest praise critical, and ia winning Awards Actress New Best in Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 26th and Singapore International Film Festival 20th.

2007-2008: Towards Name Large

Han start interesting attention that more luas through drama daily KBS Heaven & Earth (2007) together Park Hae-jin, that noted rating audience that solid. On year 2008, ia starring drama adventure masked SBS Iljimae together Lee Joon-gi. Drama this success large, making Han as name that known luas in Korea South.

Ia also continue explore film independent, like Ride Away (2008), that aired in Jeonju International Film Festival, strengthen reputation as actress serba can.

2009: Breakthrough Large with Brilliant Legacy

Point return career Han happened on year 2009, when ia starring drama SBS Brilliant Legacy together Lee Seung-gi. Drama this combine elements melodrama Korea with plot story ala Great Expectations works Charles Dickens, and become phenomenon with rating peak reach 47,1%. Brilliant Legacy toss name Han as wrong one actress young most popular in Korea, increase offer advertising, interview media, and popularity in whole Asia.

On year that sama, ia starring production Korean-Japanese Heaven’s Postman together Jaejoong (TVXQ/JYJ), that released in cinema on end 2009 and aired in television on 2010.

2010: Success Dong Yi

On year 2010, Han cast characters main in drama history MBC Dong Yi, that celebrate repeat year 49th stations such. Role as Choi Suk-bin, one concubine government that fighting fight injustice, got praise luas and carry drama this success large good in Korea nor in Asia. Han winning some Awards prestigious, includes Daesang (Grand Prize) in MBC Drama Awards and Actress Best in Baeksang Arts Awards.

2011-2013: Transition to Film and Achievements

After success in television, Han start focus on film. On year 2011, ia cast one telemarketers blind in film melodrama Always together So Ji-sub, that become film opener Festival Film International Busan 2011. On year 2012, ia role as Queen in film history Masquerade together Lee Byung-hun, that become wrong one film Korea best selling throughout time.

Peak achievements cinematics come on year 2013 with film action Cold Eyes, in power ia role together Sol Kyung-gu and Jung Woo-sung. Appearance as agent spotter that smart got welcome warm, and ia winning Actress Best in Blue Dragon Film Awards 34th and Buil Film Awards.

2014-2015: Exploration International

On year 2014, Han reunion with opponents play in Love 911, Go Soo, in film short experimental Myohyangsangwan works artists Moon Kyung-won and Jeon Joon-ho. Ia also explore market Japan with starring film Miracle: Debikuro-kun no Koi to Maho together Masaki Aiba (Arashi), a story love themed Christmas.

On year 2015, Han starring film musical biography C’est Si Bon, cast muse from group music folk Twin Folio. Ia also featured in film romance unique The Beauty Inside, in power ia pitted acting with many actors because character fall love with someone that changed exist each day. On year that sama, ia starring Love, Lies, a drama history about gisaeng last on time occupation Japan.

2016: Return to Television with W

After six year absences from drama television, Han return with W (MBC, 2016), a thriller fantasy together Lee Jong-suk. Drama this, that directed by Jung Dae-yoon and written by Song Jae-jung, success large and got praise top chemistry Han and Lee. Ia winning Top Excellence Award in APAN Star Awards and MBC Drama Awards.

2018-2019: Hollywood and Challenges

On year 2018, Han starring two film: Golden Slumber together Kang Dong-won and Illang: The Wolf Brigade, a thriller fiction scientific based on anime Japan Jin-Roh. Although second film this no success projects previous, Han continue shows dedication to explore genre new.

On year 2019, ia make debut acting in Hollywood with roles Soyun in serial America Treadstone, a spin-off from franchise Bourne. This marking steps large in career in market international.

2021-2023: Return Shine

On year 2021, Han starring drama action-apocalyptic Happiness together Park Hyung-sik, that got welcome positive because approach realistic against themes pandemic. On year 2022, ia return to screen width with The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure, cast captain plow sea Hae-rang, marking return to cinema Korea after four year. Ia also make appearance special in film 20th Century Girl as versions mature from characters major.

Peak is on year 2023, when Han starring serial Disney+ Moving together Ryu Seung-ryong, Zo In-sung, and others. Role as Mi-hyeon in drama superhero this got praise luas, and ia winning Actress Best in Categories Serial in Grand Bell Awards 59th, Awards first in categories such.

2023-present: Projects Latest

Han continue active with projects like Believer 2 (Netflix, 2023), in power ia cast characters Big Knife, and drama Dominant Species (2023). Ia also rumoured will starring projects upcoming that increasingly strengthen position as wrong one actress notable Korea.

Awards and Achievements

Han Hyo-joo has been winning various Awards prestigious, includes:

Baeksang Arts Awards: Actress Best (TV) to Dong Yi (2010)
Blue Dragon Film Awards: Actress Best to Cold Eyes (2013)
Grand Bell Awards: Actress Best (Serial) to Moving (2023)
MBC Drama Awards: Daesang (Grand Prize) to Dong Yi (2010), Top Excellence Award to W (2016)
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards: Actress New Best to Ad-lib Night (2006)
Singapore International Film Festival: Actress Best to Ad-lib Night (2006)
APAN Star Awards: Top Excellence Award to W (2016)
And many more Awards from SBS, KBS, and festival international others.

Life Personal and Hobbies

Han Hyo-joo known as personal that low heart and closed problem life personal. Ia trilingual, fluent speaking in language Korea, England, and Japan, that ia learn because his love on film Japan. His hobbies includes:

Watch film and reading books
Storytelling to children
Writing poetry and story short
Playing piano and guitar
Collecting hats unique
Enjoy culinary, especially dessert
Sports extreme like skydiving and bungee jumping
Calligraphy, in power ia often make works to friends and family
Singing, although ia more often do it to pleasure personal

Han also known as loving animals and often become volunteers in places shelter animals. According to him, his personality fit with group blood A: quiet, patience, and mampu detain emotions without many expression.

Controversy

On year 2013, Han time facing situation confidential when former manager try blackmail his father with threatening will publish photos personal Han with former his girlfriend. Police capture perpetrators, and case this solved without impact large on his career.

On year 2014, appears petition to boycott advertising Han because sister men suspected get involved in case bullying during mandatory military, that causes one warrior kill self. However, Han no in general direct related with case the Holy Qur'an, and controversy this abated along time.

Rumors Romance

Han Hyo-joo often associated with opponents play because chemistry that strong in screen, but ia no ever in general official confirm relationship what pun. Some rumors includes:

Kang Do-han (2009): Called as "brother” by Han, not sweetheart.
Lee Seung-gi: Because chemistry in Brilliant Legacy, but both rebuttal rumors.
Bae Soo-bin: Opponents main in Dong Yi, however rumors no proven.
Lee Jong-suk: Speculation appears because W, but both only make friends.
Park Hyung-sik: Rumors brief during Happiness, but no confirmed.

Up to 2025, Han Hyo-joo unknown still single and focus on his career. Ia ever States that ia believe on marriage and want married with someone that full understanding and can become friends talk that okay.

Facts Interesting

Popularity in Japan: Han is wrong one actress Korea most popular in Japan, often holding fan meeting and appears in magazine Japan. Ia ever occupy ranking second as actress Hallyu favorites in survey Asahi on 2020.
Face Serba Can: Han known has face that "like paper empty,” that enable it transform drastic only with changes style hair or decor.
Chungmuro Youngest: Ia is wrong one actress youngest that recognized as parts from Chungmuro, Center cinema Korea that prestigious.
Hyolics: Name fans official Han Hyo-joo.
Love on Art: In addition acting, ia enjoy writing essays, that ever published in magazine Japan.
Appearance Natural: Han often featured with decor minimum, and director The Beauty Inside famous because "obsessed” with sisi face left that soft.

Filmography Options

Drama Television

Nonstop 5 (2005) – Roles supporters
Spring Waltz (2006) – Seo Eun-young
Heaven & Earth (2007) – Suk Ji-soo
Iljimae (2008) – Eun-chae
Brilliant Legacy (2009) – Go Eun-sung
Dong Yi (2010) – Choi Dong-yi
W (2016) – Oh Yeon-joo
Happiness (2021) – Yoon Sae-bom
Moving (2023) – Lee Mi-hyeon
Dominant Species (2023) – Yoon Ja-yu

Film

My Boss, My Teacher (2006) – Yoo Mi-jung
Ad-lib Night (2006) – Lee Bo-kyung
Ride Away (2008) – Im Ha-jung
Heaven’s Postman (2009) – Jo Hana/Saki
Always (2011) – Jung-hwa
Masquerade (2012) – Queen
Love 911 (2012) – Mi-soo
Cold Eyes (2013) – Ha Yoon-ju
The Beauty Inside (2015) – Hong Kong Yi-soo
C’est Si Bon (2015) – Min Ja-young
Love, Lies (2016) – Jung So-yul
Golden Slumber (2018) – Sun-young
Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018) – Lee Yoon-hee
The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022) – Hae-rang
20th Century Girl (2022) – Appearance special
Believer 2 (2023) – Big Knife

Serial International

Treadstone (2019, USA) – Soyun Pak
The Sun Does Not Move (2021, Japan) – Appearance special

Legacy and Influence

Han Hyo-joo considered as wrong one actress most serba can and respected in Korea South. Ability to moving between drama television, film blockbuster, and projects independent shows reach acting that spacious. Ia known because mampu turning characters with emotions that deep, good in roles melodrama, action, nor comedy romance.

Popularity no only limited in Korea, but also spread to Japan, China, and market international other, making it wrong one icon Hallyu. With dedication against art and approach low heart against fame, Han continue inspire fans and partners fellow actor.