Han Chae-young facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Han Chae-young
Han Chae-young in September 2009
Born	Kim Ji-young (1980-09-13) September 13, 1980 (age 44) Daegu, South Korea
Other names	Rachel Kim
Alma mater	Dongguk University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2000–present
Agent	J-Flex Entertainment
Spouse(s)	Choi Dong-joon ​ (m. 2007)​
Children	1
Korean name
Hangul	김지영
Hanja	金志英
RR	Gim Jiyeong
MR	Kim Chiyŏng
Stage name
Hangul	한채영
Hanja	韓彩英
RR	Han Chaeyeong
MR	Han Ch'aeyŏng

Han Chae-young (born Kim Ji-young on September 13, 1980) is a famous South Korean actress. She is known for using the stage name Han Chae-young for her work.

She first became well-known for playing the main rival in the TV show Autumn in My Heart in 2000. She became even more famous as the star of the hit show Sassy Girl Chun-hyang in 2005. Some of her other popular shows include Only You (2005), Fireworks (2006), and Boys Over Flowers (2009).

Early Life and Discovery

Han Chae-young was born in Daegu, South Korea. When she was young, her family moved to the United States. She grew up near Chicago and went to Glenbrook South High School.

During a trip back to South Korea, a famous comedian noticed her. He suggested she try acting instead of going to college right away. This advice helped start her career in entertainment.

Acting Career

2000–2004: Starting Out

Han Chae-young chose her stage name and started her acting career in 2000. Her first role was in the horror movie The Record. She gained more attention for her role in the popular TV drama Autumn in My Heart. At first, some people said her acting was a little awkward, but she worked hard to improve.

Because of her tall and stylish looks, people started calling her the "Barbie Doll of Korea." This nickname helped her get many jobs in commercials. For a while, she was often chosen for roles as a beautiful, wealthy character.

2005–2008: A Big Success

In 2005, Han had a huge success with the romantic comedy show Sassy Girl Chun-hyang. She played the main character, a smart and energetic high school girl. The show was a modern version of a famous Korean folktale called Chunhyangjeon. It was very popular and was the number one show in its time slot for many weeks.

After this, she acted in the TV series Only You and Fireworks. In 2007, she starred in the movie Love Now. That same year, she also acted in a play for the first time, called Clumsy People. The play was so popular that all the tickets were sold for its entire run.

In 2008, she launched her own clothing line called Rachel Han's, using her American name.

2009–2012: Going International

In 2009, Han made a special appearance in the hit drama Boys Over Flowers. She also starred in the movies Good Morning President and Girlfriends. She said that her character in Girlfriends was the most like her real personality and the most fun to play.

In 2010, she starred in A Man Called God, a TV show based on a Korean comic book, or manhwa. She also acted in an online movie called The Influence. Because she speaks English, she signed with an American talent agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

Han became a Korean Wave star, meaning her work was popular in other countries. She started working in China, starring in the movie A Big Deal in 2011. In 2012, she also starred in a Chinese TV show called Dream in Blue.

2013–Present: Recent Work

Han returned to Korean television in 2013 with the show Ad Genius Lee Tae-baek. Later that year, she was in Bel Ami. In 2015, she hosted a TV show for the first time, called Take Care of My Dressing Table, where she shared beauty and style tips.

In 2017, she joined the cast of the reality show Sister's Slam Dunk, where she even debuted as a singer in a temporary girl group called Unnies. She also starred in the comedy movie The Star Next Door, playing a famous actress with a secret teenage daughter.

After a four-year break from Korean dramas, she returned in 2018 with A Promise with the Gods. In 2024, she took on a new challenge by starring in the daily TV drama Snow White's Revenge, playing a villain for the first time.

Personal Life

On June 2, 2007, Han married Choi Dong-joon, a Korean-American businessman. The wedding took place at the Hotel Shilla in Seoul. She gave birth to their son on August 28, 2013.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Television shows

Theater

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Han Chae-young para niños