Kim Ha Neul

Kim Ha Neul is a South Korean actress.

She experienced a high tide of recognition by appearing in a number of Korean movies such as Ditto (2000), My Tutor Friend (2003), Too Beautiful to Lie (2004), and My Girlfriend Is an Agent (2009).

Career

Kim Ha Neul jumped into the entertainment industry by becoming a model in 1996 for the clothing brand called Storm.

Two years later, in 1998, she began her career in acting by appearing in the movie Bye June with Yoo Ji Tae.

Her first debut in TV series was on Happy Together (1999), which was aired on SBS Channel. In that year, she also appeared in another series, Into the Sunlight.

Ha Neul gained popularity after starring in a Sci-Fi movie, Ditto (2000), and a melodrama series Piano (2001).

That series was very popular in 2001, which got a high rating of 40.2% at that time.

Ha Neul later continued his acting career by starring in Romance (2002) gave her an award as Top Excellence Award.

That achievement was followed by her appearance for My Tutor Friend (2003), Too Beautiful to Lie (2004), Almost Love (2006), and Lovers of Six Years (2008).

She then came back to TV series and starred in On Air (2008), Road No. 1 (2010), and A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012).

Four years later, her popularity came back after she starred in a series On the Way to the Airport (2016) alongside Lee Sang Yoon.

After that, she then continued her career and acted in various dramas, such as The Wind Blows (2019), 18 Again (2020), and Kill Heel (2022).

Profile

Real Name: Kim Ha Neul (김하늘)
Stage Name: Kim Ha Neul (김하늘)
Nickname: Ha Neul
Birthday: February 21, 1978
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actress, Model
Education: Seoul Institute of the Arts (Majored in Film)
Hobbies: Travelling, Reading
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 167cm (5’5″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: Kim Jong Won
Mother: Lim Hwa Sook
Brother: Kim Woo Joo
Sister: –
Children: Choi Ha Ra

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Choi Jin Hyeok

She married a Korean businessman named Choi Jin Hyeok in March 2017.

She officially announced her pregnancy in October 2017 and gave birth to a baby daughter in May 2018.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated her net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million. She appears to earn most of her income through working as an actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to adjust her visual appearance.

Facts

Her name, Ha Neul, means sky in Korean.
Ha Neul got an image as a pure and fragile character in 2001, so since then, she avoided similar characters like her character in Piano and Ditto.
Her husband works as a businessman.
Her baptismal name is Cecilia.
Ha Neul loves to read a lot.
In her spare time, she also likes to watch movies.
She enjoys traveling.
Ha Neul likes to cook.
Rooney Mara is her role model in the acting industry.
She is a part of IOK Company.
She is under the same agency as Jo In Sung.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017), as God of Betrayal Hell
Misbehavior (2017), as Hyo Joo
Making Family (2016), as Ko Mi Yeon
Remember You (2016), as Kim Jin Young
You’re My Pet (2011), as Ji Eun Yi
Blind (2011), as Min Soo Ah
Paradise (2009), as Mi Kyeong
My Girlfriend is an Agent (2009), as Ahn Su Ji
Lovers of Six Years (2008), as Da Jin
Almost Love (2006), as Jin Dal Rae
Dead Friend (2004), as Min Ji Won
Ice Rain (2004), as Kim Kyung Min
Too Beautiful to Lie (2004), as Ju Yeong Ju
My Tutor Friend (2003), as Su Wan
Ditto (2000), as Yoon So Eun
Doctor K (1999), as Oh Sae Yeon
Bye June (1998), as Yoo Chae Young

Drama Series

Red Swan (Disney+ | 2024), as Oh Wan Soo
Nothing Uncovered (KBS2 | 2024), as Seo Jung Won
Kill Heel (tvN | 2022), as Woo Hyun
18 Again (JTBC | 2020), as Jung Da Jung
The Wind Blows (JTBC | 2019), as Lee Soo Jin
On the Way to the Airport (KBS2 | 2016), as Choi Soo A
Gentleman’s Dignity (SBS | 2012), as Seo Yi Soo
Road No. 1 (MBC | 2010), as Kim Su Yeon
Paradise (SBS | 2009), as Mi Kyeong
On Air (SBS | 2008), as Oh Seung Ah
90 Days, Time to Love (MBC | 2006-2007), as Go Mi Yeon
Stained Glass (SBS | 2004-2005), as Shin Ji Soo
Romance (MBC | 2002), as Kim Chae Won
Piano (SBS | 2001-2002), as Lee Soo Ah
Secret (MBC | 2000), as Lee Hee Jung
Into the Sunlight (MBC | 1999), as Kang Soo Bin
Happy Together (SBS | 1999), as Jin Soo Ha

Awards

2017 Baeksang Arts Awards – InStyle Fashion Award
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award (with Lee Sang Yoon) – On the Way to the Airport
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – On the Way to the Airport
2012 SBS Drama Awards – Popularity Award – A Gentleman’s Dignity
2012 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – A Gentleman’s Dignity
2012 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Weekend Drama – A Gentleman’s Dignity
2011 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Leading Actress – Blind
2011 Grand Bell Awards – Best Actress – Blind
2008 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Popular Star Award – Lovers of Six Years
2008 Korea Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – On Air
2008 Korea Fashion & Design Awards – Best Dressed
2008 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – On Air
2008 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – On Air
2004 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (Film) – Too Beautiful to Lie
2003 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (Film) – My Tutor Friend
2002 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Romance
2001 SBS Drama Awards – Popularity Award – Piano

Nominations

2019 Korea Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – The Wind Blows
2017 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (TV) – On the Way to the Airport
2017 Buil Film Awards – Best Actress – Misbehavior
2017 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best Actress – Misbehavior
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – On the Way to the Airport
2012 K-Drama Star Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – A Gentleman’s Dignity
2011 Buil Film Awards – Best Actress – Blind
2009 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Leading Actress – My Girlfriend Is an Agent
2009 Max Movie Awards – Best Actress – My Girlfriend Is an Agent
2004 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Leading Actress – Too Beautiful to Lie
2004 Grand Bell Awards – Best Actress – Too Beautiful to Lie
2003 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Leading Actress – My Tutor Friend
2001 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best New Actress – Ditto
2000 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Leading Actress – Ditto
1999 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Doctor K

Quotes

“The types of movies that allow actresses in their 20s and 30s to shine are very limited. They’re all comedies.”

“I think that for actors, getting to take on deeper roles puts pressure on them but also gives them catharsis. You want to know how well you can portray this character. You look back on yourself and pull the character out of you. It’s very appealing.”

“At my core, I’m afraid of challenging myself, making drastic changes. But with time, my spectrum is growing broader and I want to push myself more and more.”

“My husband is really cute and handsome in my eyes. He and I have similar tastes. For instance, we both love food and are willing to wait in line for an hour or two to try out places with great reviews.”

“I went to see it [Ditto] with my husband. As my name appeared on the screen, tears began pouring down my face. It’s hard to describe how I felt at the moment. I was 21 when I shot the movie. Now, I was watching it again, 25 years later. It was really… It felt strange.”

“My husband is a bit strange. He said [my temples] are pretty. He said they’re lovable.”