Han Chae-young was born as Kim Ji-young in Daegu, South Korea, but her family soon immigrated to the United States and she spent her childhood years in a Chicago suburb, where she attended Glenbrook South High School. During one of her visits to Korea, she was reportedly discovered by a famed Korean comedian who suggested that she put her college plans on hold and try acting.
Han married Korean-American businessman Choi Dong-joon on June 2, 2007 at Hotel Shilla in Seoul. She gave birth to a son on August 28, 2013.
I. Movies
- Star Nextdoor | Iwootjib Seuta (2017) - Hye-Mi
- A Big Deal (2011)
- The Influence | Inpulrueonseu (2010) - J
- Girlfriends | Girlfriends (2009) - Se-Jin
- Good Morning President (2009) - Kim Lee-Yeon
- Soul Mates (2009)
- Love Now | Saranghaneun Saramgwa Salgo Issumnika? (2007) - Han Seo-Yeo
- Wild Card (2003) - Kang, Na-na
- Hae-jeok, Disco King Hae-jeok, discowang doeda (2002) - Bong-ja
- The Record Zzikhimyeon jukneunda (2000) - Eun-mi
II. Drama Series
- A Pledge To God | Singwaui Yaksok (MBC / 2018-2019) - Seo Ji-Young
- Bel Ami | Yebbeun Namja (KBS2 / 2013-2014) - Hong Yoo-Ra
- Ad Genius Lee Tae-Baek | Gwanggocheonjae Lee Tae-Baek (KBS2 / 2013) - Ko A-Ri
- A Man Called God | Shinira Beulriyun Sanayi (MBC / 2010)
- Boys Over Flowers | Kkotboda Namja (KBS2/ 2009) - Min Seo-Hyeon
- Fireworks | Boolkkotnoli (MBC / 2006) - Shin Na-Ra
- Only You | Eunriyu (SBS / 2005) - Cha Eun-Jae
- Sassy Girl Chun-hyang | Kwaegeol Chun-hyang (KBS2 / 2005) - Sung Choon-Hyang
- Beijing My Love | Bok-kyeong naesarang (KBS2 / 2004)
- Autumn in my Heart | Gaeul donghwa (KBS2 / 2000) - Choi Shin-Ae
Awards
2005 KBS Drama Awards - Best Couple Award with Jae Hee
2005 KBS Drama Awards - Popularity Award, Actress
2007 Korea Best Dresser of The Year Awards - Recipient
2008 Asia Model Festival Awards - Model Star Award
2009 Andre Kim Best Star Awards - Female Star Award
2010 Asia Model Festival Awards - Model Star Award
2011 CETV Awards - Top 10 Asian Stars
2011 Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards - 2011's Most Stylish Actress
2011 China Trend Awards - Shining Artist
2011 TV Drama Awards Made in China - Best Online Popularity
2017 MBC Entertaiment Awards - Rookie Awards in Variety
