Han Hyo-Joo is a popular South Korean actress famous for playing a variety of characters in several popular movies and K-dramas. She was first discovered at a beauty pageant in her high school in 2003, and since then, she has only grown to receive significant appreciation and accolades throughout her career. The actress made her acting debut in the 2004 sitcom Nonstop Season 5. She gained significant attention for her performance on Ad-Lib Night.
Over time, Han Hyo-Joo has played a variety of characters in different genres, including romance, thrillers, and more. Furthermore, the actress is currently playing the female lead in the Disney Plus K-drama Blood Free. Some of her other popular dramas and movies include Moving, Happiness, Believer 2, and more.
Check out more details about popular movies and K-dramas featuring Han Hyo-Joo.
Blood Free
Blood Free is an ongoing Disney Plus K-drama that premiered on April 10, 2024. The series is a futuristic thriller set against the backdrop of the BF Group. The company, founded by CEO Yoon Ja-Yoo (Han Hyo-Joo), dominates the genetically engineered cultured meat market. As opposition from inside and outside the company rises, she hires retired officer-turned-bodyguard Woo Chae-Woon (Ju Ji-Hoon) to help her with her mission.
Moving
Moving is a popular K-drama that follows the story of three high school students, Kim Bong-Seok, Jang Hee-Soo, and Lee Gang-Hoon, with superpowers. Bong-Seok can fly, Hee-Soo can miraculously recover from injury, and Gang-Hoon has unimaginable speed. The story centers around the three trying to conceal their powers while their parents fight to save them from exploitation. Meanwhile, Han Hyo-Joo plays Bong-Seok’s mother, Lee Mi-Hyun, a woman who possesses enhanced senses. It premiered on August 9, 2023, and is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Happiness
Happiness is an apocalyptic thriller series that premiered on November 5, 2021. The series follows the story of Officer Yoon Sae-Beom (Han Hyo-Joo), who moves into a new high-rise apartment building along with her longtime friend and fellow officer, Detective Jung Yi-Hyun (Park Hyung-Sik). However, their happiness is short-lived after a dangerous infectious disease spreads into the apartment. The two fight, along with other uninfected residents, for their survival. The drama is available to stream on Viki and Netflix.
Believer 2
Believer 2 is a 2023 crime action film that revolves around a passionate detective, Won-Ho (Cho Jin-Woong), who tries to catch hold of an elusive drug cartel. The film is a sequel to the first part and follows Won-Ho’s investigation into looking for “Rak” (Oh Seung-Hoon) and the cartel boss, Teacher Lee. He crosses paths with two individuals, Brian Lee (Cha Seung-Won) and Seob So-Cheon (Han Hyo-Joo). So-Cheon is the only one who is aware of Teacher Lee’s real identity. The movie is available to stream on Netflix.
The Beauty Inside
The Beauty Inside is a 2015 film that follows the story of a man named Woo-Jin, who sells furniture for a living. He has a secret that only a few know about. Woo-Jin wakes up with a new face every day and navigates his uncanny situation. He falls in love with a woman named Yi-Soo (Han Hyo-Joo) and tries his best to hide this issue from her. But when he finally wakes up to a new identity, he has to find his way back to Yi-Soo. Many popular stars take on Woo-Jin’s role, including Kim Dae-Myung, Park Seo-Joon, Park Shin-Hye, and more. The movie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
Han Hyo-Joo has a diverse filmography featuring many K-dramas and movies, including W, Shining Inheritance, Spring Waltz, Golden Slumber, Love 911, Always, and more.
