Han Hyo Joo Lover's Gallery: Donga Interview [Han Hyo Joo]

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Name: Han Hyo Joo
Korean Name: 한효주
Birthdate: February 22, 1987
Birthplace: Cheongju, South Korea
Blood Type: A
Height: 170cm (5'7")
Weight: 48kg (106 lbs)
Shoe size: 250 (Size 8 in USA)
Nicknames: CF Princess, Insang-nyeo (Impressive Girl), Hyo, Katie, Chi Hua Hua (치아와) & Han Taeng Deung (한탱등)
Talents: Telling fairy tales, Piano, Writing, Running, Fencing
Hobbies: Singing, Watching Movies, Writing, Practice acting, Playing piano, Listening to music, Reading, etc.
Favorite Color: Pink , Blue
Ideal Man: Someone who is very enthusiastic about his work, and whom she can rely on.
Education: Yullyang Middle School - Cheongju Girl's High School - Bulgok High School - Dongguk University
Entertainment Company: BH Entertainment

Filmography & Awards

Movie

*Haeuhhwa (2015) - gisaeng

*Beauty Inside | Byooti Insaideu (2015) - Yi-Soo

*C'est si bon | Sseshibong (2015) - Min Ja-Young (20s)

*Miracle: Devil Claus' Love and Magic | Miracle Debikuro kun no Koi to Mahou (2014) - So-Young

*Cold Eyes | Gamshijadeul (2013) - Rookie detective Ha Yoon-Joo (surveillance team)

*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

Short Flms

*Myohyangsangwan (2014) - waitress from North Korea

Drama Series

Drama

*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

Advertaiment

* Non Smoking (2005)
* Crencia (2005)
* Han Game (2005)
* Pizza Hut (2005)
* CYOU (2006)
* Ensure Traffic Order Campaign (2006)
* Green Time (2006)
* Enprani (2006)
* Korean Air Force (2008)
* Samchuly (2008)
* Maxim Coffee (2008)
* Korean Air (2008)
* Baskin Robbins (2009) [Cappuccino Blast] [Fruit Blast]
* Jambangee (2009)
* LG Soom/SU:M (Breathe) 37' (2009-2012)
* Viki (2009)
* Samsung VLUU (2009)
* Nongshim (2009)
* South Korea's representative for Lacoste (2009)
* Cello (2009)
* Kia Soul (2009)
* Corn Silk Tea (2012)
* Blackyak (2012)
* Digital Cable TV (2012)

Video Model

* "사랑해요" ("I Love You") by Simply Sunday (2004)
* "그대가 세상에 있는 것 만으로" ("Renaissance") by Position (2005)
* "Paris" by Epik High (2005)
* "이별은" ("Farewell is..") by U (2006)
* "남잔 다 그래" by Lee Woo Sang (2008)
* "헤어져" ("Break up") by As One (2009)
* "사랑한단 말을 못해서" ("Because I Couldn't Say that I Love You") by K.Will (2009)
* "너 정말이니" ("Are You Serious? ") by Rumble Fish (2009)
* "왈칵눈물이" ("Sudden Burst of Tears") by Han Hyo Joo (feat. Gan-D) (2009)
* "Tree" by Kwon Jin Won (2006)
* "Close to Heaven" by Shin Seung Hun (2008) [1] [2]
* "Men Are All Like That" by Lee Sang Woo (2009)
* "Apart" by As One (2009)
* "Love is Punishment" by K.Will (2009)
* "They Can't Love" by K.Will (2009)

Awards

* 1st Runner-Up for a clothing company Model Selection Contest (2003)
* Winner for The 9th Binggrae Smile Pageant (2003)
* Popular Songs' (SBS Inki Gay) MC (2005-06)
* 26th Korean Screen Critics Award - Best Female Newcomer, Ad-lib Night (2006)
* 20th Singapore International Film Festival - Best Actress, Ad-lib Night (2007)
* Korea's Best Dressed Award (2007)
* KBS Drama Acting Awards - Popularity Award (2007)
* KBS Drama Acting Awards - Best Couple Award with Park Hae Jin (2007)
* SBS Drama Award - New Star "Iljimae" (2008)
* MNet 20's Choice Awards - Hot Female Drama Star (2009)
* SBS Drama Awards - Best Couple with Lee Seung Gi / Best Actress for Special Production Dramas / Top 10 Stars Award (Brilliant Legacy) (2009)
* 5th Seoul Drama Awards- Hallyu Star Female Actress (Brilliant Legacy) (2010)
* Korea Drama Festival - Best Actress (Dong Yi) (2010)
* MBC Drama Awards - Female Popularity Award / Daesang (Dong Yi) (2010)
* 47th Baeksang Art Awards - Best TV Actress (Dong Yi) (2011)

Random Facts

* She was first discovered at a teenage beauty pageant.
* Frequent in Korean, Japanese and English.
* Has sang for 3 soundtracks: New Nonstop 5, Ride Away and Soul Special.
* Feels maternal over her younger brother.
* Has a very close relationship with her grandmother.
* She moved to Seoul by herself during her 2nd year in high school..
* She enjoys watching indie films and listening to indie music.
* Loves to play the acoustic guitar
* Sometimes wakes up to a bloody nose because she'll roll out of bed while sleeping, and would later on climb back into bed.
* Has an "ullzang mom"
* States that she has never had plastic surgery, but is not against it.
* Her father was a Korean Air Force personnel while her mom was a kindergarten teacher.
* When she was younger, she would steal her dad's razor to shave off her mustache.
* Her celebrity crush is So Ji Sub, and wishes to go traveling with him.
* Her drinking capacity is half a bottle of wine or 3-4 shots of soju.
* She bought her mom a new car with the money she earned after debuting.
* Has a group of 6 friends, and with her, they form the 7 teng. They call each other by their surnames so Hyo Joo is Han-teng.
* She's Choi Minhwan's (from F.T. Island) ideal girl.
* Ueda Tatsuya of the famous Japanese boy group, KAT-TUN, wishes to meet her.
* She used to room with Ivy and Block for 3 years.
* Considered giving up on acting when Spring Waltz didn't do as well as expected in South Korea.
* She used to be extremely camera shy until veteran actress Kim Hae Sook gave her advice that helped her overcome her fears.
* Has a chihuahua named Mongdoongie.