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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / advertising model
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Dongguk University
Awards & achievements
- Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Spring Waltz | — | |
| Notable work | Like Land and Sky | — | |
| Notable work | Iljimae | — | |
| Notable work | Brilliant Legacy | — | |
| Notable work | Dong Yi | — | |
| Notable work | W | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Han Hyo-joo born?
Born February 22, 1987 (age 39).
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.
What is Han Hyo-joo known for?
Notable works include Spring Waltz, Like Land and Sky, Iljimae.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.