Han Hyo-joo

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This is a Korean name; the family name is Han.
Han Hyo-joo
File:Han Hyo Joo at 2011 Baeksang Awards.jpg
Han at Baeksang Awards 2011
Born February 22, 1987 (1987-02-22) (age 25)
Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea[1]
Alma mater Dongguk University (BFA)[1]
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2003–present
Agent BH Entertainment
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)[1]
Korean name
Hangul 한효주
Hanja 韓孝珠
Revised Romanization Han Hyo-joo
McCune–Reischauer Han Hyo-ju

Han Hyo-joo (Korean: 한효주, born February 22, 1987) is a South Korean actress and model.

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[edit] Career

Han was first discovered in a teenage beauty pageant in 2003. She began her acting career in the sitcom Nonstop 5[2] and the gangster comedy My Boss, My Teacher. Han raised her profile by being cast in Spring Waltz, the fourth and final installment of TV director Yoon Suk-ho's Season Dramas series, following Autumn in My Heart, Winter Sonata and Summer Scent. Though it received low ratings in Korea, Spring Waltz was exported to and aired in other Asian countries, including Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

In 2006 director Lee Yoon-ki cast the newbie in the starring role in his low-budget indie Ad-lib Night, which follows a young woman who rediscovers herself through an eerie overnight encounter with strangers. Han followed that with two highly successful TV projects - KBS daily drama Like Land and Sky in 2007 and SBS masked-adventurer series Iljimae in 2008.[3] She made another independent film, Ride Away, which debuted at the 2008 Jeonju International Film Festival.

Han filmed the collaborative Korean-Japanese telecinema production Heaven's Postman in 2008, which also featured popstar Kim Jaejoong from TVXQ.[4][5] After several postponements, the telecinema was released in late 2009.

In 2009 her Cinderella drama Brilliant Legacy (co-starring Lee Seung Gi) became a massive hit, reaching a peak viewership rating of 47.1%.[6] Since the drama's conclusion, Han has experienced a sharp rise in endorsement deals and media requests for interviews.

Following her success on Brilliant Legacy, Han was slated to assume the lead female role in the drama Chuno. However, she withdrew from the drama prior to production allegedly due to issues relating to her management and salary.[7]

In September 2009 Han wrapped up her starring role in the musical drama Soul Special, which also stars K.Will in his acting debut. The drama aired in twelve five-minute segments on various online portals, with KBS airing the entire drama in four parts.[8]

As the titular character in MBC's 49th Anniversary Project Dong Yi,[9] Han won several acting awards for her portrayal of Choi Suk Bin.

Han stars opposite So Ji-sub in the melodrama Always.[10] So plays an ex-boxer with a rough past that delivers water during the day and works as a parking lot attendant at night, while Han is a telemarketer who despite going blind is strong in spirit. Helmed by critically acclaimed director Song Il-gon, it premiered as the opening film of the 2011 Busan International Film Festival.[11][12][13][14][15][16]

She is confirmed to play Queen in I Am King of Joseon beside A-list actor, Lee Byung Hun. Filming will start in January 2012 and is set to release in the 2nd half of 2012.[17][18][19]

Also, she will be joining her fellow label-mate, Go Soo, in Band-Aid which will start filming in March 2012 when filming for I Am King of Joseon ends.[20][21]

[edit] Personal life

Han Hyo-joo was born on February 22, 1987 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea. Her mother worked as an elementary school teacher before becoming an inspector for public schools and her father worked in the military. As a child, Han Hyo-joo was good in sports and enjoyed track & field. In her sophomore year of high school, she moved to Seoul and attended Bulgok High School. Although her father, conservative & strict, opposed her move to Seoul she was able to go forth with her wishes. After high school she attends Dongguk University, where she majors in the theatre and film department. Her hobbies include singing and writing and her talents are playing the piano, telling fairy tales, writing, running and fencing. Han has a younger brother and currently single at this point..

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Film / TV Network
2005 논스톱5 Nonstop 5 Han Hyo Joo MBC
2006 투사부일체 My Boss, My Teacher Yoo Mi Jung Film
2006 봄의 왈츠 Spring Waltz Chu Eun Young KBS2
2006 아주 특별한 손님 Ad-lib Night the Girl Film
2007 하늘만큼 땅만큼 Like Land and Sky Suk Ji Soo KBS1
2008 달려라 자전거 Ride Away Im Ha Jung Film
2008 멋진 하루 My Dear Enemy Woman at the bus stop/Voice on the phone (cameo) Film
2008 일지매 Iljimae Eun Chae SBS
2009 찬란한 유산 Brilliant Legacy Go Eun Sung SBS
2009 쏘울 스페셜 Soul Special Jin Mi Ah KBS
2009 천국의 우편 배달부 Heaven's Postman Jo Hana / Saki Telecinema
2010 동이 Dong Yi Choi Dong Yi (Suk bin Choi) MBC
2011 오직 그대만 Always Ha Jeong Hwa Film
2012 나는 조선의 왕이다 I Am King Of Joseon Princess Consort Munseong of the Yu clan Film
2012 반창꼬 Bandage Doctor Film

[edit] MC

[edit] Music Videos

  • 2004: 사랑해요 I Love You by Simply Sunday
  • 2005: 그대가 세상에 있는 것 만으로 by Position
  • 2005: Paris by Epik High
  • 2006: 이별은 Farewell is... by U
  • 2006: Tree by Kwon Jin Won
  • 2009: 남잔 다 그래 by Lee Woo Sang
  • 2009: 헤어져 Break up by As One
  • 2009: 사랑한단 말을 못해서 Because I Couldn't Say that I Love You by K.Will
  • 2009: 너 정말이니 Are You Serious? by Rumble Fish
  • 2009: 왈칵눈물이 Sudden Burst of Tears by Han Hyo Joo (feat. Gan-D)

[edit] TV Commercials / Advertisements

  • 2005: Anti-smoking Campaign  · Crencia
  • 2005: Han Game  · Pizza Hut
  • 2006: CYOU Soju  · Green Time Green Tea
  • 2006: Enprani Cosmetics  ·
  • 2008: Samchuly  · Maxim Coffee
  • 2008: Korean Air  · Baskin Robbins
  • 2009: Jambangee  · LG SU:M 37'
  • 2009: VIKI  · Nong Shim Natural Snacks
  • 2009: Samsung VLUU Digital Camera
  • 2009: Cello  · Kia Soul
  • 2010: Yoplait  · Lotte Card  · Mr. Pizza
  • 2011: Head Sports  · LOVCAT Paris  · Lotte Card  · Xylitol  · LG SU:M 37'  · VIKI
  • 2011: Samsung Mirror Pop MV800 Camera  · Samsung NX 200 Camera  · Samchuly

[edit] Awards

Year Awards
2003
  • Binggrae Smile Awards: First Prize
2006
  • 26th Korean Screen Critics Awards: Best New Actress (Ad-lib Night)
2007
2008
  • SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (Iljimae)
2009
2010
  • 5th Seoul Drama Awards: Hallyu Special Award for Actress (Brilliant Legacy)
  • Korea Drama Festival: Best Actress (Dong Yi)
  • MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Dong Yi)
  • MBC Drama Awards: Daesang (Grand Prize) (Dong Yi)
2011

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c "한효주 탤런트, 영화배우" (in Korean). Naver. 7 July 2011. http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=tab_txc&where=people_profile&ie=utf8&query=%ED%95%9C%ED%9A%A8%EC%A3%BC&os=163945. Retrieved 6 August 2011. 
  2. ^ Drinking interview with Han Hyo-joo (Part 1). Dramabeans. Retrieved on November 23, 2009.
  3. ^ Two Kiss Scenes With Two Women, In A Single Day. Hanfever. July 9, 2008.
  4. ^ Han Hyo Joo Cast in “Heaven’s Postman”. Hanfever. October 22, 2008.
  5. ^ Han Hyo-joo is worried about kissing Jae-joong of Dong-bang-shin-ki PopSeoul. December 12, 2008.
  6. ^ ‘Brilliant’ drama leaving its own legacy. JoongAng Daily. July 16, 2009.
  7. ^ Chuno loses its leading lady. Dramabeans. August 1, 2009.
  8. ^ K. Will to debut as an actor on Soul Special!. Allkpop. September 22, 2009.
  9. ^ Ji Jin-hee and Han Hyo-joo pair Up in Dong Yi. Dramabeans. November 17, 2009.
  10. ^ So Ji-sub, Han Hyo-joo start filming new pic. 10Asia. April 4, 2011.
  11. ^ Song Il Gon: 'So Ji Seob and Han Hyo Joo Are Excellent Actors'. KBS Global. September 21, 2011.
  12. ^ Song Il-gon hopes "Always" will be a reminder of true value of love. 10Asia. October 6, 2011.
  13. ^ Han Hyo Joo: ‘My Best Decision Ever Is Becoming Actress’. KBS Global. October 10, 2011.
  14. ^ Han Hyo-joo Seeking More Challenging Roles in Movies. Chosun Ilbo. October 15, 2011.
  15. ^ Interview: Actress Han Hyo-joo - Part 1. 10Asia. October 28, 2011.
  16. ^ Interview: Actress Han Hyo-joo - Part 2. 10Asia. October 28, 2011.
  17. ^ Han Hyo-joo to join Lee Byung-hun in historical film 10Asia. January 4, 2012.
  18. ^ Han Hyo Joo is casted to play a queen in The King Of Joseon Korea.com. January 4, 2012.
  19. ^ Han Hyojoo to join I Am the King of Joseon K-Pop Music. January 4, 2012.
  20. ^ [1] Nate News. January 9, 2012.
  21. ^ [2] Soompi.com. January 9, 2012.
  22. ^ Actress Han Hyo-ju Honored at Singapore Film Festival. KBS Global. April 30, 2007.
  23. ^ 한효주-배수빈, 홍콩 '베스트 드라마 시상식' 인기상 수상 (in Korean). Chosun News. January 10, 2011.

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