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Quick Facts
| First Name | Ji-Won |
| Last Name | Ha |
| Full Name at Birth | Jeon Hae-rim |
| Alternative Name | Ha Ji-won, 하지원, 전해림, Jiwon Ha |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthday | 21st February, 1978 |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Height | 5′ 5¾” (167 cm) |
| Weight | 101lbs (46 kg) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| High School | Girls High School Young Shin (Suwon) |
| University | Department of Drama and Film, Dankook University |
| Occupation Text | Actress, Model |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Ha Ji Won is one of the most popular Korean actress that made name and fame with both big screen movies and TV dramas. |
| Year(s) Active | 1996 – present, 1996–present |
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | Wellmade STARM (웰메이드스타엠) |
| Brand Endorsement | Bob kaeseuldyu Crystal Awards, Career Chamisul (2008), Olay (2010), Crocodile Lady (2010), Binggrae Red Face (2011) |
| Brother | Tae-soo Jeon (brother) (actor) |
Ha Ji-won, sometimes known as Jeon Hae-rim (born 28 June 1978), is a South Korean actress.
Early Life and Childhood Development
One of South Korea’s most popular and critically acclaimed actresses, she has acted in a number of films and television shows. She is particularly renowned for her versatility in playing characters in a variety of genres, including action, comedy, horror, drama, sports, and medicine.
Ha Ji-won is a South Korean actress, writer, and fashion designer who has established her acting prowess in a variety of roles on television and in movies, including those of Lee Soo-jung in What Happened in Bali, Ki Seung Nyang in Empress Ki, Hwang Jini in Hwang Jini, Kim Hang-ah in The King 2 Hearts, Gil Ra-im in Secret Garden, Lee Ji-soo in Closer to Heaven, and Oh Ha-na in With more than 2 million Instagram followers, 200k Facebook fans, and 120k Twitter followers, she has also amassed a sizable social media fan base.
Education
Ha Ji-won studied at Dankook University and received a Bachelor of Film and Television degree (BFTV).
Professional Life
She made her debut as a vocal musician in 2003. Psy, a pop star who released the well-known “Gangnam Style” single, contributes extra vocals to the album Home Run.
Salary and Networth
Her net worth, according to Celebnetworth, is around $500 million USD.
Manager
Ha Ji-won is represented by –
- Wellmade STARM
- Haewadal Entertainment
- United Talent Agency
- BM+ Entertainment
- Invincible Plan (China)
Distinctive Features
- Often sports short hair
- High cheekbones
Personal Life
She dated Ji Chang-wook.
Ha Ji-won Filmography, Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Truth Game | Han Da-hye |
| 2000 | Nightmare | Eun-joo / Kyung-ah |
| 2000 | Ditto | Seo Hyun-ji |
| 2002 | Phone | Seo Ji-won |
| 2002 | Sex Is Zero | Eun-hyo |
| 2003 | Reversal of Fortune | Han Ji-young |
| 2004 | 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant | Kang Ha-young |
| 2004 | Love, So Divine | Yang Bong-hie |
| 2005 | All for Love | Cameo |
| 2005 | Daddy-Long-Legs | Cha Young-mi |
| 2005 | Duelist | Detective Namsoon |
| 2007 | Miracle on 1st Street | Myung-ran |
| 2007 | Sex Is Zero 2 | Eun-hyo (Cameo) |
| 2008 | Miracle of a Giving Fool | Ji-ho |
| 2008 | His Last Gift | Hye-young (Cameo) |
| 2009 | Tidal Wave | Kang Yeon-hee |
| 2009 | Closer to Heaven | Lee Ji-soo |
| 2011 | Sector 7 | Cha Hae-joon |
| 2012 | As One | Hyun Jung-hwa |
| 2014 | The Huntresses | Jin-ok |
| 2015 | Chronicle of a Blood Merchant | Heo Ok-ran |
| 2016 | Life Risking Romance | Han Je-in |
| 2017 | Manhunt | Rain |
| 2020 | Collateral | Seung-yi |
| 2021 | Bigwang | Na-Mi |
Music Video Appearances
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | “Love Story” | Rain |
| 2015 | “Daddy” – cameo | PSY |
TV Series, TV Shows, Dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | New Generation Report: Adults Don’t Understand Us | a student | KBS2 |
| 1998 | Dragon’s Tears | Na-in | KBS2 |
| 1999 | Dangerous Lullaby | Young-eun | KBS2 |
| 1999 | School 2 | Jang Se-jin | KBS2 |
| 2000 | Secret | Lee Ji-eun | MBC |
| 2001 | Life is Beautiful | Yoo Hee-jung | KBS2 |
| 2002 | Sunshine Hunting | Park Tae-kyong | KBS2 |
| 2003 | Damo | Jang Chae-ok (Jang Jae-hee) | MBC |
| 2004 | What Happened in Bali | Lee Soo-jung | SBS |
| 2005 | Fashion 70’s | Cameo | SBS |
| 2006 | Hwang Jini | Hwang Jini | KBS2 |
| 2010-2011 | Secret Garden | Gil Ra-im | SBS |
| 2012 | The King 2 Hearts | Kim Hang-ah | MBC |
| 2013–2014 | Empress Ki | Ki Seung Nyang | MBC |
| 2015 | The Time We Were Not in Love | Oh Ha-na | SBS |
| 2017 | Hospital Ship | Song Eun-jae | MBC |
| 2019–2020 | Chocolate | Moon Cha-yeong | JTBC |
Hosting Shows
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2003 | TV Entertainment Tonight | SBS |
| 2015 | Go Go with Sister | OnStyle |
| 2018 | Galileo: Awakened Universe | tvN |
| 2020 | House on Wheels Ep. 11 & 12 | tvN |
Bibliography
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | At This Moment | Memoir |
| 2015 | Ha Ji-won’s Secret | Photo Book |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 37th Grand Bell Awards | Best Actress | Truth Game | Nominated |
| 2000 | 37th Grand Bell Awards | Best New Actress | Truth Game | Won |
| 2000 | 1st Busan Film Critics Awards | Best New Actress | Ditto | Won |
| 2000 | 21st Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Ditto | Won |
| 2000 | MBC Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Secret | Won |
| 2001 | 37th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress (TV) | Secret | Won |
| 2001 | 24th Golden Cinematography Awards | Popularity Award | Truth Game | Won |
| 2002 | 23rd Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Leading Actress | Phone | Nominated |
| 2002 | 3rd Korea Visual Arts Festival | Photogenic Award | Sex Is Zero | Won |
| 2003 | 39th Baeksang Arts Awards | Most Popular Actress (Film) | Sex Is Zero | Won |
| 2003 | MBC Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Damo | Nominated |
| 2003 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, actress | Damo | Won |
| 2003 | MBC Drama Awards | Popularity Award | Damo | Won |
| 2003 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Couple Award with Lee Seo-jin | Damo | Won |
| 2004 | 40th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | What Happened in Bali | Won |
| 2004 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, actress | What Happened in Bali | Won |
| 2004 | SBS Drama Awards | Top 10 Stars | What Happened in Bali | Won |
| 2005 | 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Popularity Award | Duelist | Won |
| 2006 | KBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Hwang Jini | Won |
| 2006 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, actress | Hwang Jini | Nominated |
| 2006 | KBS Drama Awards | Netizen Popularity Award | Hwang Jini | Won |
| 2006 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Couple Award with Jang Keun-suk | Hwang Jini | Won |
| 2007 | 34th Korean Broadcasting Awards | Best Actress | Hwang Jini | Won |
| 2007 | BNT 32nd Golden Chest International TV Festival | Best Actress | Hwang Jini | Won |
| 2007 | 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Hwang Jini | Nominated |
| 2007 | 28th Korea Dance Association Seoul Dance Festival | Beautiful Mind Award | Hwang Jini | Won |
| 2008 | 3rd Asia Model Festival Awards | Popular Star Award | N/A | Won |
| 2009 | Estee Lauder | Star of the Year Award | N/A | Won} |
| 2009 | 2nd Style Icon Asia | Actress of the Year | N/A | Won |
| 2009 | 2nd Style Icon Asia | Fun Fearless Female | N/A | Won |
| 2009 | 3rd Mnet 20’s Choice Awards | HOT Movie Star (Female) | Haeundae | Won |
| 2009 | 5th Korean University Films Festival | Best Actress | Haeundae | Won |
| 2009 | 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Leading Actress | Closer to Heaven | Won |
| 2009 | 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Popularity Award | Closer to Heaven | Won |
| 2009 | 9th Korea Youth Film Festival | Favorite Film Actress | Closer to Heaven | Won |
| 2010 | 46th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Closer to Heaven | Won |
| 2010 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special | Secret Garden | Won |
| 2010 | SBS Drama Awards | Netizen Popularity Award | Secret Garden | Won |
| 2010 | SBS Drama Awards | Best Couple Award with Hyun Bin | Secret Garden | Won |
| 2010 | SBS Drama Awards | Top 10 Stars | Secret Garden | Won |
| 2011 | 47th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Secret Garden | Nominated |
| 2011 | 4th Korea Drama Awards | Best Actress | Secret Garden | Nominated |
| 2011 | 24th Grimae Awards | Best Actress | Secret Garden | Won |
| 2012 | 16th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival | Producer’s Choice | N/A | Won |
| 2012 | 7th Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Actress | The King 2 Hearts | Nominated |
| 2012 | 1st K-Drama Star Awards | Top Excellence Award, actress | The King 2 Hearts | Nominated |
| 2012 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | The King 2 Hearts | Nominated |
| 2012 | 12th Korea Youth Film Festival | Favorite Film Actress | As One | Won |
| 2013 | MBC Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Empress Ki | Won |
| 2013 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Project Drama | Empress Ki | Nominated |
| 2013 | MBC Drama Awards | PD Award | Empress Ki | Won |
| 2013 | MBC Drama Awards | Popularity Award, actress | Empress Ki | Won |
| 2014 | 9th Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Actress | Empress Ki | Nominated |
| 2015 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | The Time We Were Not in Love | Nominated |
| 2016 | 8th Style Icon Asia | Style Icon | N/A | Won |
| 2017 | MBC Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Hospital Ship | Nominated |
| 2017 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Hospital Ship | Won |
Social Activities and Ambassadorship
| Year | Event | Title | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Puchon Film Festival | PiFan Lady | South Korea |
| 2008–present | New Zealand’s Cultural Ambassador to Korea | New Zealand | |
| 2012 | 2012 Summer Olympics | Honorary Coach | South Korea |
| 2014 | National Tax Service | Promotional Ambassador (with Gong Yoo) | South Korea |
| 2014 | Cartier Muse | South Korea, Taiwan | |
| 2014–present | Operation Smile | Smile International Ambassador | Worldwide |
| 2015–present | Hanbok Day | Hanbok Ambassador | South Korea |
| 2015–present | Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards | Piaget Altiplano Ambassador | Taiwan |
| 2016–present | Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo 2016 | Honorary Ambassador (with Winner) | China |
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