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Han Chae-young
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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, whose real name is Kim Ji-young, is a famous actress from South Korea. She was born on September 13, 1980. She became well-known for playing a challenging role in the TV show Autumn in My Heart in 2000. Later, she became even more popular as the main character in Sassy Girl Chun-hyang (2005). She has also starred in many other popular shows like Only You (2005), Fireworks (2006), and Boys Over Flowers (2009).

About Han Chae-young's Life

Han Chae-young was born Kim Ji-young in Daegu, South Korea. When she was young, her family moved to the United States. She grew up in a suburb near Chicago. While visiting Korea, a famous comedian noticed her. He suggested she try acting instead of going straight to college.

Han Chae-young's Acting Journey

Starting Her Career (2000–2004)

Han Chae-young began her acting career in 2000. She used the stage name Han Chae-young for her first role in the horror film The Record. She gained more attention for her role in the popular TV drama Autumn in My Heart.

People started calling her the "Barbie Doll of Korea." This was because of her tall and graceful appearance. This image helped her get many advertisements. However, for a few years, she often played characters who were beautiful and from rich families.

Becoming a Star (2005–2008)

In 2005, Han Chae-young became very successful with the romantic comedy TV series Sassy Girl Chun-hyang. She played a smart and lively high school girl who grew into a strong, independent woman. This show was a modern version of an old Korean story. It was very popular and was the top show in its time slot for many episodes.

After that, she played a single mom who loved cooking in Only You (2005). She also played a girl looking for a job in Exhibition of Fireworks (2006). In 2007, she starred in the film Love Now. In 2006, she joined BH Entertainment, an agency that manages many famous actors.

Han Chae-young also tried acting on stage for the first time. She performed in a play called Clumsy People. All the tickets for the play were sold out from December 2007 to March 2008. Later that year, she launched her own clothing line called Rachel Han's.

International Roles (2009–2012)

In 2009, she made a special appearance in the very popular drama Boys Over Flowers. She also starred in the films Good Morning President and Girlfriends. She once said that her character in Girlfriends was the most like her real self. She also said it was the most fun role she had played.

After a break from TV, Han Chae-young played a down-to-earth journalist in the 2010 show A Man Called God. This action-romance series was based on a popular comic book. It received good ratings during its run.

She also played a character in The Influence, an online mystery movie. This movie was about a love that could travel through time. Because Sassy Girl Chun-hyang was so popular, Han Chae-young became known as a "Korean Wave" star. This meant she started working in the Chinese market too. She starred in the 2011 Chinese film A Big Deal. She also had a main role in the Chinese TV drama Dream in Blue, which aired in 2012.

Recent Work (2013–Present)

In 2013, Han Chae-young joined a new agency called SM C&C. She returned to TV with the series Ad Genius Lee Tae-baek in 2013. This show was inspired by a famous advertising designer. She also reunited with actor Jo Hyun-jae, whom she had worked with in Only You. Her next series was Bel Ami, where she played a glamorous and successful woman.

In 2015, Han Chae-young started hosting her first variety show called Take Care of My Dressing Table. On this show, beauty experts shared their tips. She continued to work mostly in China, starring in the web series Beauty Master. She also appeared in the TV version of the Chinese novel The Rebirth of a Celebrity Superstar.

Since 2017, she has been a cast member of KBS2's Sister's Slam Dunk. She even made her singing debut as part of a temporary group called Unnies. In September 2017, Han Chae-young returned to movies with the comedy film The Star Next Door. She played a famous actress who secretly had a teenage daughter.

In 2018, Han Chae-young was cast in the MBC drama A Promise with the Gods. This was her first Korean drama role in four years. In December 2022, she signed with a new agency, J-Flex Entertainment. In 2024, Han Chae-young took on a new challenge. She was cast in Snow White's Revenge, her first regular role in a daily TV show since 2000. At 43, she played a 54-year-old villain, which was her first time playing the mother of an adult character.

Han Chae-young's Family Life

Han Chae-young married Korean-American businessman Choi Dong-joon on June 2, 2007. Their wedding was held at Hotel Shilla in Seoul. They welcomed their son on August 28, 2013.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2000 The Record Eun-mi
2002 Bet on My Disco Bong-ja
2003 Wild Card Kang Na-na
2007 Love Now So-yeo
2009 Good Morning President Kim Yi-yeon
Girlfriends Jin
2010 The Influence J Online film
2011 A Big Deal Zhou Yun Chinese film
2016 The Guest Chinese film
2017 The Star Next Door Han Hye-mi

Television Series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2000 Autumn in My Heart Choi/Yoon Shin-ae
2002 Affection Yoo Hae-mi
2004 Beijing My Love Jung Yeon-seok
2005 Sassy Girl Chun-hyang Sung Chun-hyang
Only You Cha Eun-jae
2006 My Girl Choi Han-na Cameo; Episode 16
Fireworks Shin Na-ra
2009 Boys Over Flowers Min Seo-hyun
2010 A Man Called God Jin Bo-bae
Haru: An Unforgettable Day in Korea Tourism mini-movie
2012 Dream in Blue Lin Wei Wei Chinese television drama
2013 Ad Genius Lee Tae-baek Go Ah-ri
Bel Ami Hong Yoo-ra
2015 1931 Love Story Shang Wanting Chinese television drama
2016 The Rebirth of a Celebrity Superstar Chinese television drama
2018 A Pledge to God Seo Ji-young
2022 Sponsor Han Chae-rin
2023 XO Kitty Dami Min Ho's mom
2024 Snow White's Revenge Moon Jeong-in / Moon Gyeong-sook

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Sister's Slam Dunk Regular cast
2017–2018 Wizard of Nowhere Cast member
2018 Secret Unnie Regular cast With Yeri (Red Velvet)
2019 Why Not? Cast member With Oh Ha-young & Song Hae-na [ko]

Theater

Year Title Role
2007–2008 Clumsy People Yoo Hwa-yi

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005 KBS Drama Awards Best Couple Award with Jae Hee Sassy Girl Chun-hyang Won
KBS Drama Awards Popularity Award, Actress Sassy Girl Chun-hyang Won
2007 Korea Best Dresser of the Year Awards Recipient N/A Won
2008 Asia Model Awards Model Star Award N/A Won
Grand Bell Awards Best New Actress Love Now Nominated
2009 Andre Kim Best Star Awards Female Star Award N/A Won
2010 Asia Model Awards Model Star Award N/A Won
2011 CETV Awards Top 10 Asian Stars Won
Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards 2011's Most Stylish Actress N/A Won
China Trend Awards Shining Artist N/A Won
TV Drama Awards Made in China Best Online Popularity Won
2017 MBC Entertainment Awards Rookie Awards in Variety Wizard of Nowhere Won
2018 MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Weekend Special Project A Pledge to God Nominated

See also

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