Han Hyo Joo

Han Hyo Joo is a Korean actress. She’s best recognized for her main roles in various drama series such as Heaven & Earth (2007), Iljimae (2008), Brilliant Legacy (2009), Dong Yi (2010), W (2016), and Happiness (2021).

Career

Han Hyo Joo entered the entertainment industry back in 2003. At the time, she was participating in teenage beauty pageant organized by food company Binggrae. She soon began to focus more into acting.

The woman from Cheongju made her acting debut in 2005. She got a role in the TV series Nonstop 5.

She then followed it up with the film My Boss, My Teacher and the series Spring Waltz just a year later.

This actress began to gain recognition around 2007-2008. She starred in two hit series Heaven & Earth and Iljimae.

Both series were very successful commercially, getting high ratings throughout its runtime. Due to its popularity, Hyo Joo quickly rose to fame.

Her breakthrough role then came in 2009. She got the leading role in the TV series Brilliant Legacy.

The series became a huge hit nationwide. This talented actress saw huge rise in popularity across Asia.

Over the next years, Hyo Joo continued to star in one hit project after another.

Some of her most notable performances can be found in Dong Yi (2010), Cold Eyes (2013), The Beauty Inside (2015), and W (2016).

Profile

Real Name: Han Hyo Joo (한효주)
Stage Name: Han Hyo Joo
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Birthday: February 22, 1987
Birthplace: Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Dongguk University
Hobbies: Watching movies, reading books, and children’s storytelling
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Instagram: @hanhyojoo222
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Height, Weight & Physical Appearance

Height: 172 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Black
Body measurements: 32-24-34 (Bust -32, Waist -24, and Hips -34 inches)
Shoe size: 8 (US)
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Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: Han Ji Hoon
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Park Hyung Sik

Han Hyo Joo and Park Hyung Sik’s blazing chemistry was obvious in the hit K-drama Happiness.

While fans and watchers of the show speculate they are dating, nothing has been confirmed yet.

Kang Dong Won

Kang Dong Won and Hyo Joo worked together in 2018 for a movie Illang: The World Brigade. The two were spotted eating together off set, which sparked dating rumors.

Hyo Joo confirmed they were just good friends who were eating together in between takes and that nothing is going on.

Lee Seung Gi

Lee Seung Gi and Hyo Joo were linked romantically throughout their entire career and there are fans who speculate there is something going on between the two of them.

However, Seung Gi and Hyo Joo are only good friends because they are same-age friends and he always speaks highly of their friendship.

Net Worth

Hyo Joo has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. She mainly earns from her career as an actress.

Charity

She made a ₩50 million donation in 2021 and 2022 to help covering treatment cost of unfortunate young patients through Asan Medical Center.

Controversies

Petitioned to be Boycotted Due to Her Brother’s Alleged Bullying Issue

In September 2014, there were reports made by South Korean media outlets about circulating petition to request Han Hyo Joo to be banned from appearing in television.

The reason behind such petition was because the actress’ brother allegedly was involved in a bullying case during his mandatory military service period as a perpetrator, which resulted in the victim’s suicide.

Plastic Surgery

Although there are some speculation that Hyo Joo did plastic surgery because of her face differences, there is no official confirmation that she actually did surgery.

Facts

Hyo Joo is signed under BH Entertainment for South Korea activities and FlaMme for Japan activities.
She has worked as a model.
She enjoys singing and playing guitar.
Her fandom is Hyolics.
She has a Chihuahua named Moondoongie.
She is good at sports, especially track and field.
Her personality is calm, not easily angry, and can endure things without much expression.
She likes spending her time watching movies.
She quite likes reading books.
This actress is a fan of Japanese movies and has learned the language because of them.
Her mother was a teacher in elementary school, then became public school inspector.
Her father worked as an air force officer.
She moved from Cheongju to Seoul in high school.
In 2019, she has her acting debut in the US with the series Treadstone.
Hyo Joo was involved in legal battle after her ex-manager blackmailed her with pictures of her and her ex-boyfriend in 2013.
In 2014, there was an online petition to boycott her in TV commercials. This was due to her brother allegedly bullying fellow airman in military duty which resulted in suicide.
The negative publicity went away on its own with Hyo Joo that had been a goodwill ambassador for the Republic of Korea Air Force.
When she was younger, she used to like bad boys but has since changed her preference.
Her ideal type is someone understanding, with whom she can open up.

Movies

Believer 2 (2023), as Keunkal
20th Century Girl (2022), as adult Na Bo-Ra
The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022), as Captain Hae-Rang
The Sun Does Not Move (2021), as Ayako
Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018), as Lee Yoon-Hee
Golden Slumber (2018), as Sun-Young
Love, Lies (2016), as Jung So-Yool
The Beauty Inside (2015), as Yi-Soo
C’est si bon (2015), as Min Ja-Young in her 20s
Miracle: Devil Claus’ Love and Magic (2014), as So-Young
Cold Eyes (2013), as Rookie detective Ha Yoon-Joo
Love 911 (2012), as Doctor Mi-Soo
Masquerade (2012), as Queen
Always (2011), as Jung-Hwa
Postman to Heaven (2009), as Ha-Na
Ride Away (2008), as Lim Ha-Jung
Ad-Lib Night (2006), as Lee Bo-Kyung
My Boss, My Teacher (2006), as Yu Mi-jung

Drama Series

Dominant Species (TBA | 2023), as Yoon Ja-Yoo
Moving (Disney+ | 2022), as Lee Mi-Yeon
Happiness (tvN | 2021), as Yoon Sae-Bom
W: Two Worlds Apart (MBC | 2016), as Oh Yeon-Joo
Dong Yi (MBC | 2010) – Choi Suk-Bin
Brilliant Legacy (SBS | 2009)
Il Ji-Mae: The Phantom Thief‎ (SBS | 2008)
Heaven and Earth (KBS | 2007), as Park Ji-Su
Spring Waltz (KBS2 | 2006), as Park Eun-Young
Nonstop 5 (MBC | 2005), as Hyo-Joo

Awards

2016 MBC Drama Awards – Best Actress (mini series) – W
2016 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – W
2016 (5th) APAN Star Awards – Best Actress (mini series) – W
2013 (34th) Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Actress – Cold Eyes

Quotes

“I like watching movies so much that I still go there often now. I go by myself too. My heart aches because there’s no people. Why? Because it’s a way of showing you enjoy movies.”

“Even though platforms for various genres are increasing and movies of different genres are being made, I think movies made for the big screen have a different feeling. I hope it goes well. I hope it comes back to life and I hope it goes well again.”

“When I was really young, I remember holding my mom’s hand and watching ‘The Lion King’ at the theater. For ‘Titanic’ too, I kept begging my mom and so I went to see it three times. It was the first time I watched the same thing repeatedly in a theater. Those memories remain. Good movies also remain for a long time.”

Pics of Han Hyo Joo

1. Hyo Joo is rocking these bright and bold colors

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2. She is having fun on a photoshoot

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3. Simple makeup really looks good on her

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4. Her side profile is incredible as well

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5. Hyo Joo is as beautiful as the flowers

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FAQs

Who is Han Hyo Joo?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Han Hyo Joo’s real name?

Her real name is Han Hyo Joo (한효주).

What makes Han Hyo Joo famous?

She’s famous because of her main roles in various drama series such as Heaven & Earth (2007), Iljimae (2008), Brilliant Legacy (2009), Dong Yi (2010), W (2016), and Happiness (2021).

Where is Han Hyo Joo from?

She was born in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk, South Korea.

How old is Han Hyo Joo?

She was born in 1987, and she is 37 years old as of 2024.

When does Han Hyo Joo celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 22nd of every February.

How tall is Han Hyo Joo?

Her height is 5’8″ or 172 cm.

Who are Han Hyo Joo’s parents?

She did not reveal the names of her father and mother

Is Han Hyo Joo married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Han Hyo Joo’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known. However, she used to be rumored to date Park Hyung Shik, Kang Dong Won, and Lee Seung Gi.

How rich is Han Hyo Joo?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Han Hyo Joo’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

With her amazing talent, Han Hyo Joo has quickly rose into fame in the entertainment industry. She will definitely become even bigger in the near future.