About Han Hyo Joo: 
Han Hyo Joo is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on February 22, 1987, she studied theatre and film at Dongguk University. She was first discovered after she participated in a Binggrae teen beauty pageant in 2003.

She made her acting debut in the 2005 television series “Nonstop 5” and is best known for her roles in the well-known dramas “Shining Inheritance” (2009), “Dong Yi” (2010) and “W” (2016). Han Hyo Joo has been a popular choice for music videos, variety shows, and endorsements.
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With over 15+ years in the entertainment industry, Han Hyo Joo has gained international recognition, having been cast in several overseas movies and television shows. Her talents extend far beyond acting — not only is she a singer and model, but she is also trilingual, able to speak Korean, Japanese, and English. Fans of Han Hyo Joo can keep up with her latest news on her Instagram account at @hanhyojoo222.
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Han Hyo Joo Movies and TV Shows: 
After her debut in the 2005 sitcom “Nonstop 5”, Han Hyo Joo went on to star in two highly successful kdramas which propelled her into the limelight — “Heaven & Earth” (2007) and “Iljimae” (2008) with Lee Joon Gi. However, her major breakthrough came in 2009 when she co-starred with Lee Seung Gi in the hit TV show “Shining Inheritance”. The drama received widespread acclaim and led to Han Hyo Joo becoming a household name in the industry. Oher must-watch Han Hyo Joo movies include “Cold Eyes” (2013) and “The Beauty Inside” (2015).
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On top of Korean dramas, Han Hyo Joo was a highly sought-after actress for blockbuster films. Some of her notable Korean movies include “Always” (2011), a melodrama where she played a blind telemarketer. In 2012, she was once again a leading lady — this time as the queen in the period drama film “Masquerade”, which is currently the ninth highest-grossing South Korean film of all time.
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It was not long before her acting prowess was noticed by filmmakers overseas, as she was selected to star in Japanese and American movies and television shows. Though widely known for her roles in romantic dramas, Han Hyo Joo is breaking the mold with her part in her latest 2021 drama “Happiness”, where she plays a determined police officer amidst an apocalyptic crisis.

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Having long dreamt of the day she could move into a place of her own, Police Officer Yoon Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo) is counting down the days until the construction of the city’s brand-new high-rise apartment building is complete. With her long-time friend and fellow officer, Detective Jung Yi Hyun (Park Hyung Sik) planning to move into the complex as well, Sae Bom is certain her new home is going to be nothing short of perfect. Unfortunately, she couldn’t be more wrong. Not long after moving in, a strange sickness begins to spread throughout the building, leaving the city with no choice but to quarantine the residents. Cut off from the outside world, will the uninfected residents find a way to save themselves from this living nightmare? This 2021 South Korean fantasy action thriller series was directed by Ahn Gil Ho.

Happiness

Oh Yeon Joo (Han Hyo Joo) is searching for her missing webtoon-writing father when she is sucked into the strange world of her father’s comic creation. In this dimension, she comes face-to-face with Kang Cheol (Lee Jong Suk), an Olympic gold medal winner and self-made millionaire… and the main character in her father’s unfinished masterpiece “W.” Yeon Joo soon discovers that she can only escape from this bizarre universe by winning the feelings of Cheol. Will she ever return to the “real” world – and find love on the way? This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jung Dae Yoon.

Cassiopeia

Woo Jin (Han Hyo Joo), a talented furniture designer, experiences an extraordinary daily challenge: waking up in a different body each morning. These transformations range from a young, attractive man (Do Ji Han) to a middle-aged person (Bae Sung Woo), an elderly individual (Chun Young Woon), or even a beautiful woman (Park Shin Hye). Despite this bizarre condition, his love for Yi Soo remains constant, and he always finds a way to return to her. As Woo Jin navigates these unpredictable physical changes, he struggles to maintain his identity and relationship. Will he eventually find a way to break free from this mysterious phenomenon and live a stable life with Yi Soo? This is a 2015 South Korean film directed by Baik, based on a 2012 American social film of the same title by Drake Doremus.

The Beauty Inside

Detective Ha Yoon Ju (Han Hyo Joo), a new member of a specialized Korean Police Special Crime Department unit, uses her photographic memory and exceptional skills to track criminals. When a high-profile robbery occurs, her team, led by Chief Detective Hwang Sang Jun (Sol Kyung Gu), is tasked with capturing the elusive group led by a cold-hearted mastermind named James (Jung Woo Sung). As James becomes the target of a hit order from his own superiors, the detectives engage in a dangerous pursuit through the city. With lives at stake, the team must outsmart and capture James in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse that will test their limits and determine who will ultimately survive. This is a non-stop action thriller that promises intense confrontations and strategic manhunts. "Cold Eyes" is a 2013 South Korean action thriller film directed by Cho Ui Seok and Kim Byeong Seo.

Cold Eyes

👀❄️Surveillance eyes👮🏻‍♀🚔

Kang Il (Go Soo), a guilt-ridden firefighter haunted by a past tragedy where saving another life cost him his wife, dedicates himself to recklessly rescuing others. Mi Soo (Han Hyo Joo), a doctor facing legal challenges after misdiagnosing a patient, seeks Kang Il's help in a court case. Initially resistant, Kang Il becomes the target of Mi Soo's desperate attempts to secure his testimony, leading her to join a paramedic unit to get closer to him. As she spends more time with him, her initial manipulative intentions transform into genuine romantic feelings. Their complex relationship develops against the backdrop of personal struggles and professional challenges, raising the question of whether Kang Il might reciprocate her growing emotions. This is a 2012 South Korean movie directed and co-written by Jeon Gi Hyun.

Love 911

🚒 Call 911 Team 🚑

Once an aspiring all-star MMA fighter, Jang Chul Min (So Ji Sub) now lives a monotonous life delivering water and working as a parking lot attendant, leaving his dreams behind. Everything changes when he meets Ha Jung Hwa (Han Hyo Joo), a cheerful woman who’s gradually losing her eyesight. Their chance encounter in his attendant booth sparks a connection that brightens both of their lives, as they share laughter and dreams while facing their loneliness together. However, just as their relationship begins to blossom, Chul Min uncovers a shocking truth that threatens their fragile love. In the face of this revelation, will they be able to confront the challenges ahead, or will the harsh reality extinguish their newfound happiness before it truly begins? This 2011 South Korean romance film was directed by Song Il Gon.

Always

The Red Thread of Fate  Team

In the middle of the 18th century in Joseon, the social class's severe contradiction and rapid change are vividly described through the main character of this story, who was born into the lowest-class family. This is a story about the hope and self-consciousness of the lowest class of people, who were evaluated only by the value of wealth without being recognized for the minimum value as a human being. In addition, it introduces the reality of the underground organization of the lowest class of people, which emerged as a serious social problem during the Manchu Invasion of Korea in 1636.

Jewel in the Crown

Sign of the Heavens Team

Eun Sung is a charming girl with a pure heart. She is easy-going and down-to-earth, which helps her to view the world in a positive light. One day, Eun Sung's father loses a lot of money to her stepmother. To make matters worse, she even loses her brother, who is a young, autistic boy. When she has to live on the streets amidst hardship, she runs into an old lady with dementia and helps her. And she happens to be the owner of a company. Eun Sung gets to live in the old lady's big house, but her life there doesn't go well because of others' jealousy. We invite you to the story of a girl who overcomes obstacles with hope, courage, and love.

Shining Inheritance

Shining team

At 8-years-old, Yong witnesses his father's murder. This leads to Soe Dol adopting Yong and marks the beginning of Yong's life as a ruffian. Unlike most noble women, Eun Chae is smart and shrewd. She envisions the concept of an inn and goes into business with her father to establish Joseon's first-ever upscale inn. While doing so, she finds herself falling for Yong, who keeps himself hidden behind his black mask. Yong realizes that there is more than meets the eye regarding his father's death and decides to dig deep to investigate the matter. While searching for a special design pattern etched on the sword that took his father's life, Il Ji Mae begins his quest of taking revenge against evildoers.

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