Ha Ji-won

About

Known best for her title role in the KBS series Hwang Jini and for her portrayal of Gil Ra-im in the SBS comedy Secret Garden, this Korean screen actress went on to win an MBC Drama Award for her starring role in Empress Ki.

Before Fame

After studying film and theater at Dankook University, she appeared in the 1990s series Adults Don't Know and later won a Blue Dragon Film Award for her supporting role in Ditto.

Trivia

In 2013, she became the first Korean performer to sign with the Los Angeles-based United Talent Agency.

Family Life

Her brother, Jun Tae-soo, also had a successful television acting career.

Associated With

In 2003, she released her first vocal music recording. The album, Home Run, features additional vocals by Psy (the pop star who released the popular "Gangnam Style" single).