This is a Korean name; the family name is Han.This article's introduction section may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please Consider modifying the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points in such a way that it can stand on its own as a Concise version of the article. (Discuss). (December 2012)Han Ga-inBorn Kim Hyun-joo25 February 1982 (age 31)Seoul, South KoreaEducation Kyung Hee UniversityTourism Management [1]Agent J. One Plus Entertainment(2009-2011) [2] [3] [4]BH Entertainment(2012 -) [5]Spouse (s) Yeon Jung-hoon (d. 2005)Korean nameHangul 한가인Hanja 韩 佳人Revised romanization Han Ga-inMcCune-Reischauer Han FabricsBirth nameHangul 김현주Hanja 金贤珠Revised romanization Gim Hyeon-juMcCune-Reischauer Kim Hyŏnju
Han Ga-in (Hangul: 한가인) (born Kim Hyun-joo on February 25, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is Considered one of Korea's most beautiful women. [6]Contents
1 Career
2 Personal life
3 Television series
4 Films
5 Variety shows
6 Awards and nominations
7 References
8 External links
Career
As a high school student, Han Ga-in Appeared on a TV quiz show and was also captured in footage of interviews with other students. Entertainment bigwigs spotted her in the news clip and immediately went to her school to offer her a part. [7] She debuted in an Asiana Airlines commercial in 2002, and was cast in the KBS2 drama Sunshine Hunting. KBS Drama Awards named her best actress in 2003 for new Yellow Handkerchief, and best actress for Terms of Endearment in 2004. [8] [9]
She soon Became one of the most Sought-after faces in the TV commercial industry. But despite her early success, Han struggled to Overcome her image as strictly a pretty face rather than a serious actress. Over the past decade of drama appearances, the popular actress played Repeatedly familiar characters and her performances failed to wow audiences. [8]
After Witch Yoo Hee wrapped in 2007, Han publicly Criticized the director and writers for the drama's poor quality. She went on a three-year hiatus afterwards, merely starring in advertisements.
Categorized as a "CF star," Han wanted to change that misconception with her comeback in 2010. [10] In Bad Guy, she Attempted to transform her image as a pure and innocent girl to a materialistic woman who dreams of climbing the social ladder . [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]
2012 was the most successful year of Han's career yet. Period drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, in roomates she played the heroine Yeon-woo, ended with a Whopping audience share of 40 percent when the final episode aired. [8] [18] Then her movie Architecture 101 got rave reviews and set a new box-office record as the highest-grossing Korean melodrama. She considers her character Seo-yeon as the closest to her real-life personality. [8] [19] [20] [21]Personal life
She married actor Yeon Jung-hoon on April 26, 2005; they previously starred together on the 2003 TV series Yellow Handkerchief. [22] [23]Television seriesYear Title Role Network2002 Sunshine Hunting KBS2Comedy Town 2003 SBS2003 Yellow Handkerchief Jo Sun-joo KBS12004 Terms of Endearment Kang Eun-pah KBS22005 Super Rookie MBC Lee Mi-ok2006 Dr. Kkang Kim Yoo-na MBC2007 Ma Yoo Hee Witch Yoo-hee SBS2010 Bad Guy Moon Jae-in SBS2012 Moon Embracing the Sun Heo Yeon-woo MBCFilmsYear Title Role2004 Spirit of Jeet Kune Do: Once Upon a Time in High School Eun-joo2012 Architecture 101 Yang Seo-yeon (present)Variety showsYear Title Role Network2003 KBS Entertainment Relay MC2012 Running Man guest, ep 87 [24] SBSAwards and nominationsYear Award Category Work Result Ref.2003 KBS Drama Awards Best New Actress Won Yellow Handkerchief N / A2004 Baeksang Arts Awards Popularity Award Once Upon a Time in High School Won [25]Blue Dragon Film Awards Best New Actress Nominated [26]Korean Film Awards Best New Actress Nominated N / AKBS Drama Awards Best Couple Award with Song Il-gook Terms of Endearment Won [9]Excellence Award, Actress Won2005 MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress Super Rookie Won N / A2012 Seoul International Drama Awards Outstanding Korean Actress Moon Embracing the Sun Nominated N / AMBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries WonReferences
^ "한가인" (in Korean). Nate. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Han Ga-in signs with Kim Ha-neul's agency". 10Asia. 29 October 2009. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Official Han Ga-in website open today". 10Asia. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Han Ga-in renews contract with J.One + Entertainment". 10Asia. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Han Ga-in Joins Lee Byung-hun's Agency". 10Asia. 23 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-27.
^ Fans of snubbed Beauties up in Arms. The Chosun Ilbo. April 6, 2005.
^ "History attests to Korean Stars' All-Natural Looks". The Chosun Ilbo. 6 June 2006. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ Abcd "Han Ga-in struggles to Overcome innocent image". Korea Joongang Daily. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ A b "Winners at the 2004 KBS DRAMA AWARDS". Korea Tourism Organization. 6 January 2005. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
^ "Top Actresses Heading Toward Small Screen". The Korea Times. 8 February 2010. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Press conference for drama" Bad Guy "". 10Asia. 31 March 2010. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "The six actors of TV series" Bad Guy "". 10Asia. 31 March 2010. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Kim Jae-wook says Kim Nam-gil" like a time bomb "- Part 1". 10Asia. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
^ "Kim Jae-wook says Kim Nam-gil" like a time bomb "- Part 2". 10Asia. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
^ "Will Kim, Han create magic thru Bad Boy". The Korea Times. 25 May 2010. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "INTERVIEW:" Bad Boy "actresses Han Ga-in and Oh Yun-soo". 10Asia. 16 June 2010. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Han Ga-in's Song Picks". 10Asia. 6 September 2010. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Hit drama ends with record ratings". Korea Joongang Daily. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Han Ga-in and other" Introduction to Architecture "stars talk about their first loves". Korea Joongang Daily. 15 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Interview: Han Ga In, Uhm Tae Woong Likes Kissing More than Kim Soo Hyun". enewsWorld. 27 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Han Ga-in Still Wrestling with Innocent Image". The Chosun Ilbo. 31 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "Yeon Jung-hoon and Han Ka-in Register Their Marriage". KBS Global. 26 April 2005. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
^ "Han Ga-in says she wants a son like Yeon Jung-hoon". Korea JoongAng Daily. 15 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
^ "Han Ga-in to Appear on 'Running Man'". Korea Joongang Daily. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
^ "40th Baeksang Arts Awards". Baeksang Arts Awards (in Korean). Retrieved 2012-11-13.
^ "25th Blue Dragon Film Awards". Blue Dragon Film Awards (in Korean). Retrieved 2012-11-13.
External links
Han Ga-in at HanCinema
Han Ga-in at the Internet Movie Database
