Han Hyo-Joo Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Films, Awards, Songs

Han Hyo-joo is a South Korean actress who gained widespread recognition for her role in the 2009 television drama “Brilliant Legacy.”

Her portrayal of Go Eun-sung in the series resonated with audiences, resulting in a significant surge in her popularity.

Following this success, she continued to build her career with notable performances in both television and film, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full name: Han Ji-yeong (changed to Han Hyo-Joo in third grade)
• Date of birth: February 22, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Yullryang-dong, Cheongju, South Korea
• State of origin: North Chungcheong Province
• Nationality: South Korean
• Profession: Actress, model, singer
• Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Brother – Han Ji-hoon
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Korean
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Han Hyo-joo is now 38 years old and was born on February 22, 1987, in Yullryang-dong, Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Her father served as an Air Force lieutenant colonel, and her mother was an elementary school teacher before becoming an inspector for public schools.

She has a younger brother named Han Ji-hoon. During her early years, Han was active in sports, particularly track and field. She attended Deokseong Elementary School and graduated from Yullyang Middle School in 2002. Han then enrolled at Cheongju Girls’ High School until 2004.

In her sophomore year, she moved to Seoul and transferred to Bulgok High School in the Bundang District of Seongnam, despite her father’s objections. After graduating in March 2005, she entered Dongguk University’s College of Arts, majoring in Theater and Film, and graduated in 2010.

Personal Life

Han Hyo-Joo is currently single and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships. She has been linked to several co-stars over the years, including Park Hyung-sik, Kang Dong-won, and Lee Seung-gi, but these relationships have remained speculative, with Han maintaining that they are close friends and colleagues. She is known to be trilingual and fluent in Korean, English, and Japanese.

Career

Han Hyo-joo began her career after winning a teenage beauty pageant organized by food corporation Binggrae in 2003. She made her debut in the sitcom “Nonstop 5” and the film “My Boss, My Teacher.” Her profile rose with her role in “Spring Waltz” in 2006. Han’s breakthrough came with the 2009 drama “Brilliant Legacy,” which achieved high viewership ratings.

In 2010, she starred in “Dong Yi,” earning several acting awards. Han transitioned to film with notable roles in “Always” (2011), “Masquerade” (2012), and “Cold Eyes” (2013), the latter earning her Best Actress awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and Buil Film Awards. She continued to take on diverse roles in films like “The Beauty Inside” (2015) and “Love, Lies” (2016).

Han returned to television with the fantasy suspense series “W” in 2016, winning the Top Excellence award at the APAN Star Awards and MBC Drama Awards. She made her American debut in the series “Treadstone” in 2019 and starred in the Disney+ series “Moving” in 2023, winning Best Actress in a Series at the Grand Bell Awards.

Awards

Singapore International Film Festival:

• 2007: Best Actress – Ad-lib Night

Grand Bell Awards

• 2015: Best Actress – The Beauty Inside
• 2023: Best Actress in a Series – Moving

Baeksang Arts Awards:

• 2010: Best Actress – Television – Brilliant Legacy

Buil Film Awards:

• 2013: Best Actress – Cold Eyes

Net Worth

Han Hyo-joo’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. Her income primarily stems from her successful acting career in television and film.

Controversy

In November 2013, Han Hyo-joo’s former manager from Fantom Entertainment was indicted for attempted extortion. The ex-manager, surnamed Lee, illegally transferred 16 photos of Han and her ex-boyfriend from her digital camera to his mobile phone and threatened to publish them unless he and his accomplices were paid.

Han’s father paid the demanded amount, and the agency took legal action against the perpetrators. In September 2014, a petition circulated to boycott Han’s appearance in TV commercials due to allegations that her younger brother had bullied a fellow airman during military service, leading to the latter’s suicide.

Han faced public scrutiny, especially since she had been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the Republic of Korea Air Force. Her agency denied any wrongdoing on her part and threatened legal action against those spreading false information.

In 2019, Han was falsely linked to the Burning Sun scandal, with rumours suggesting her involvement in drug use at a gathering sponsored by a cosmetics company.

Both Han and the company denied any association with the incident. Han’s legal representative issued a statement confirming that she was not the actress involved and announced legal action against individuals spreading false rumours.

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Filmography

• My Boss, My Teacher (2006)
• Ad-lib Night (2006)
• Ride Away (2008)
• My Dear Enemy (2008)
• Heaven’s Postman (2009)
• Always (2011)
• Masquerade (2012)
• Love 911 (2012)
• Cold Eyes (2013)
• View of Mount Myohyang (2014)
• Miracle: Devil Claus’ Love and Magic (2014)
• C’est Si Bon (2015)
• The Beauty Inside (2015)
• Love, Lies (2016)
• Golden Slumber (2018)
• Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018)
• The Sun Does Not Move (2021)
• The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022)
• 20th Century Girl (2022)
• Believer 2 (2023)

Discography

• It’s the First Time (2005) – Nonstop 5 OST
• Ride Away (2008) – Ride Away OST
• Sudden Burst of Tears (2009) – Soul Special OST
• You (2010) – Brown Eyed Soul feat. Han Hyo-Joo
• Don’t You Know (2010) – Han Hyo-joo with No Reply
• 8 A.M. (2011) – My-Q feat. Han Hyo-Joo
• Oh, Seoul (2011) – M-Q feat. Han Hyo-Joo
• Time for Love (2011) – Lee Seung-gi feat. Ra.D (narration by Han Hyo-Joo)
• Hide and Seek (2012) – with Broccoli, You Too?
• Let Us Forget (2015) – C’est Si Bon OST
• I’ll Give It All To You (2015) – with Jung Woo
• Love, Lies (2016) – Love, Lies OST
• Spring Lady (2016) – with Chun Woo-hee