This is a Korean name; the family name is Han.

Han Hyo Joo
Han Hyo Joo at the Red Pepper Launch Party in May 2007.
Born	February 22, 1987 (1987-02-22) (age 22) Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea
Other name(s)	Insang-nyeo
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	2005—present

Korean name
Hangul	한효주
Hanja	韓孝珠
Revised Romanization	Han Hyoju
McCune–Reischauer	Han Hyo-ju

Han Hyo Joo (born February 22, 1987) is a South Korean actress and model affiliated with BH Entertainment. She made her debut in the sitcom Nonstop 5. ^[1]

Contents 1 Biography 2 Filmography 2.1 Dramas 2.2 Films 2.3 TV Commercials / Advertisements 3 Music Videos 4 Awards 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Biography

Han Hyo Joo attended Yullyang Middle School, Cheongju Girl's High School, Bulgok High School and graduated from Dongguk University, where she majored in the dramatics and films 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 was first discovered at a teenage beauty pageant in 2003. She joined the ranks as a prominent Pan-Asian star due to the rising popularity of Spring Waltz (the fourth and final installment of Yoon Suk-ho's season drama series, following Autumn Fairy Tale, Winter Sonata and Summer Scent) in other Asian countries, including Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore.

The film called Ad-lib Night (a subtle drama by Lee Yoon-ki) follows a young single woman who rediscovers herself through an eerie overnight encounter with strangers. The film, in which she has the starring role, premiered in November 2006. She was then chosen for the title role in a daily soap opera called 하늘만큼 땅만큼 ("Like the Heavens, Like the Land), on KBS in January 2007.

Han Hyo Joo was then cast in the SBS drama Iljimae^[2], which also stars Lee Jun Ki, Lee Young Ah, and Park Shi Hoo.

Her latest film, Ride Away, debuted in the Jeonju International Film Festival in 2008.

In 2009, Han Hyo Joo starred as the lead actress in the highly successful SBS drama, Brilliant Legacy, along with Lee Seung Gi. She was the runner-up to host MNET 20’s Choice Award on August 28. Han was chosen due to the popularity of SBS drama Brilliant Legacy]. The drama's popularity, with a peak viewership rating of 47.1% in South Korea, has increased her visibility in the Korean media and popularity as an entertainment personality. Since the drama's conclusion, she has experienced a sharp rise in interest for endorsement deals and media requests for interviews. ^[3]

Following her success on Brilliant Legacy, Han Hyo Joo was slated to assume the lead female role in the upcoming KBS2 drama Chuno. However, she withdrew from the role prior to production allegedly due to issues relating to her management and salary.^[4]

Han Hyo Joo will also star in the collaborative Korean-Japanese telecinema production, Heaven's Postman, which - after several postponements - is scheduled for release in late 2009.^[5] The drama also features Kim Jaejoong^[6] from TVXQ.

In September 2009, Han Hyo Joo wrapped up her latest starring role in the musical drama, Soul Special, which will also star K. Will in his acting debut. The drama is slated to air in twelve five-minute segments on various online portals, with KBS airing the entire drama in four parts.^[7]

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Dramas

• Dong Yi - Choi Sook Bin (MBC, 2010)
• Soul Special - Jin Mia (KBS, 2009)
• Telecinema Heaven's Postman - Jo Hana/Saki (SBS, 2009)
• Brilliant Legacy - Go Eun Sung (SBS, 2009)
• My Dear Enemy - Woman at the bus stop/Voice on the phone (Cameo) (2008)
• Iljimae - Eun Chae (SBS, 2008)
• Like Land and Sky / By Land and Sky - Suk Ji-soo (KBS1, 2007)
• Spring Waltz - Park Eun-young (KBS2, 2006)
• Nonstop 5 - Hyo-joo (MBC, 2005)

[edit] Films

• Ride Away - Ha-jeong (2008)
• Ad-lib Night - The Girl (2006)
• My Boss, My Teacher - Yu Mi-jung (2005)

[edit] TV Commercials / Advertisements

• 2009: Samsung Camera
• 2009: Blue mirror natural snacks
• 2009: Nong Shim natural snacks
• 2009: Identity jambaengyi
• 2009: Vicky
• 2009: LG Household and Health Breathe 37
• 2009: Baskin-Robbins
• 2006: Korean Air
• 2006: Ssiyusoju
• 2006: Enpeurani Cosmetics
• 2006: Picture Time
• 2005: Pizza Hut
• 2005: Hangame

[edit] Music Videos

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

[edit] Awards

• 2009 MNET 20's Choice Awards: Hot Female Drama Star (Brilliant Legacy)
• 2008 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award
• 2007 KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Female)
• 2007 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple (with Park Hae Jin)
• 2007 Korea's Best Dressed Award
• 2007 20th Singapore International Film Festival: Best Actress Award, Ad-lib Night ^[8]
• 2006 26th Korean Screen Critics Award: Best Female Newcomer Award
• 2005-2006 SBS Popular Song MC
• 2003 Binggrae Smile Awards: First Prize
• 2003 First Prize for Binggrae Smile Awards

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Han Hyo Joo Cyworld (Korean)
• Han Hyo-joo at HanCinema(English)
• Han Hyo-joo at the Internet Movie Database(English)