Han Hyo-Joo was born on February 22, 1987 in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. Her mother worked as an elementary school teacher before becoming an inspector for public schools and her father worked in the military. As a child, Han Hyo-Joo was good in sports and enjoyed track & field. In her sophomore year of high school, Han Hyo-Ju moved to Seoul and attended Bulgok High School. Although her father, conservative & strict, opposed her move to Seoul she was able to go forth with her wishes. After high school, Han Hyo-Joo majored in theatre at Dongguk University. According to Han Hyo-Ju, her personality fits her blood type-A classification: calm, doesn't get angry easily, & able to endure without a lot of expression
Han Hyo-Joo is also a fan of Japanese movies and learned Japanese language because of Japanese movies. She has also appeared in the joint Korean-Japanese production "Postman to Heaven" and the 2006 independent film "Ad Lib Night" - which is based on a Japanese short story.
Her breakthrough came in Brilliant Legacy costarring Lee Seung-gi, which became a massive hit in 2009, reaching a peak viewership rating of 47.1%.[6][7][8] It catapulted Han to stardom, and after the drama's conclusion, she experienced a sharp rise in endorsement deals and media requests for interviews, as well as increased pan-Asian popularity
Han played the queen to Lee Byung-hun's Gwanghae in the 2012 blockbuster period film Masquerade, which became one of the highest-grossing Korean films of all time. She followed that with Love 911, an unlikely romance between a doctor and a firefighter (Go Soo)
For the release of Japanese film "
My Back Page" in South Korea, Han Hyo-Joo took part in a "barrier free" version (featuring descriptive audio and subtitles for people with hearing or visual impairments). Han Hyo-Joo provided the descriptive audio for the movie. "
My Back Page" is released in South Korea on March 15, 2012.
MOVIES:Cold Eyes | Gamshijadeul (2013) - Rookie detective
Ha Yoon-Joo Love 911 | Banchangggyo (2012) - Doctor Mi-Soo
Masquerade | Naneun Joseonui Wangyida (2012) - Queen
Always | Ohjik Geudaeman (2011) - Jung-Hwa
Postman to Heaven | Cheongukui Woopyeonbaedalbu (2009) - Ha-Na
Ride Away | Dallyeora Jajeonkeo (2008) - Lim Ha-Jung
Ad-Lib Night | Aju teukbyeolhan sonnim (2006) - Lee Bo-Kyung
My Boss, My Teacher | Twosabu ilchae (2006) - Yu Mi-jung
DRAMAS:
Dong Yi (MBC / 2010) - Choi Suk-Bin
Brilliant Legacy | Chanranhan Yusan (SBS / 2009)
Il Ji-Mae: The Phantom Thief | Iljimae (SBS / 2008)
Heaven and Earth | Haneul Mankeum Ttangminkeum (KBS / 2007) - Park Ji-Su
Spring Waltz | Bomui Walcheu (KBS2 / 2006) - Park Eun-Young
Nonstop 5 (MBC / 2005) - Hyo-Joo
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