Ha Ji Won

Ha Ji Won is a celebrated South Korean actress recognized for her versatile performances across various genres in film and television. After earning her debut Best New Actress award at the 37th Grand Bell Awards and 1st Busan Film Critics Awards for her role in the thriller Truth Game in 2000, Ha Ji Won established herself as a leading force in South Korean entertainment. This impactful film debut was swiftly followed by Best Supporting Actress recognition at the 21st Blue Dragon Film Awards for Ditto that same year. Having debuted on television in New Generation Report: Adults Don’t Understand Us in 1996 and gained acclaim in School 2, Ha Ji Won secured her first leading television role in Beautiful Life in 2001.

She subsequently starred in the science fiction 3D film Sector 7 (2011), The King 2 Hearts (2012), and the sports film As One (2012). Her compelling portrayal of North and South Korean characters in these productions led to her being celebrated as ‘The Flower of Reunification.’ In 2013, Ha Ji Won received her second Daesang award for her critically acclaimed performance in the historical drama Empress Ki (2013–2014), which achieved high viewership and international acclaim. That same year, she established her own agency, Haewadal Entertainment. Most recently, Ha Ji Won starred in the medical drama Hospital Ship (2017), earning a Top Excellence Award at the MBC Drama Awards, and the melodrama Chocolate (2019), continuing to demonstrate her exceptional versatility and enduring appeal across diverse roles.

With a prolific career marked by numerous acting accolades, box office successes, and critical praise, Ha Ji Won remains a highly sought-after talent in the South Korean and international entertainment landscape.