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Han Hyo-joo was born on February 22, 1987 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea and is credited as a film actor and advertising model. Han Hyo-joo is 39 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Dongguk University. Listed accolades include Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress. The listed height is 170 cm.
My Take
Han Hyo-joo embodies a kind of quiet, dignified strength that I find increasingly rare. Born in Cheongju and educated at Dongguk University, she broke through with back-to-back hits in Brilliant Legacy and Dong Yi, winning over an entire nation not through flash but through warmth and credibility. Her Blue Dragon Best Actress win underlines that range, and her turn in W remains a favorite of mine. She isn't an actor who chases trends; she builds trust performance by performance. That patience and authenticity are exactly why I respect her career so much, and why I keep coming back to her work.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Han Hyo-joo
- Name (Japanese)
- ハン・ヒョジュ
- Reading
- はん・ひょじゅ
- Born
- February 22, 1987 (age 39)
- Origin
- Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / advertising model
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Dongguk University
Awards & achievements
- Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Spring Waltz |
| Notable work | Like Land and Sky |
| Notable work | Iljimae |
| Notable work | Brilliant Legacy |
| Notable work | Dong Yi |
| Notable work | W |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.flamme.co.jp/actress/profile.php?talentid=15
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hanhyojoo222/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han%20Hyo-joo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8F%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%92%E3%83%A7%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A5
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q494346
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Han Hyo-joo born?
Han Hyo-joo was born on February 22, 1987 and is 39 years old.
Where is Han Hyo-joo from?
Han Hyo-joo is from Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea.
What does Han Hyo-joo do?
Han Hyo-joo works as actor, film actor, advertising model.
How tall is Han Hyo-joo?
Han Hyo-joo is 170 cm tall.
Where did Han Hyo-joo study?
Han Hyo-joo attended Dongguk University.
What is Han Hyo-joo known for?
Han Hyo-joo's notable works include Spring Waltz, Like Land and Sky, Iljimae.
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