Han Chae Young

Profile

Name: 한채영 / Han Chae Young (Han Chae Yeong)
Real name: 김지영 / Kim Ji Young (Gim Ji Yeong)
English name: Rachel Han
Chinese name: 韩彩英 / Han Cai Ying
Profession: Actress and model
Birthdate: 1980-Sep-13 (age 44)
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Height: 172cm
Blood type: A
Family: Husband/former actor/businessman Choi Dong Jun (최동준) and son (b. 2013-Aug-28)
Talent agency: Billions

About Han Chae Young

Kim Ji Young was born on 13 September 1980 in South Korea but her family soon migrated to the United States and she spent her growing up years in a Chicago suburb and is aptly named the "Barbie Doll" of Korea. 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. Taking on the stage name Han Chae-young, she made her acting debut in 2000 through horror film The Record.

TV Shows

Scandal (KBS2, 2024)
XO, Kitty (Netflix, 2023)
Sponsor (MBN / iHQ Drama, 2022)
A Pledge to God (MBC, 2018)
1931 Love (Hunan TV, 2016)
Revive (QQ, 2016)
Bel Ami (KBS2, 2013)
Ad Genius Lee Tae Baek (KBS2, 2013)
The Young Couple (Shenzhen TV, 2013)
Unbeatable (Zhejiang TV, 2012)
Strangers 6 (WOWOW, 2012)
A Man Called God (MBC, 2010)
Boys Over Flowers (KBS2, 2009)
Exhibition of Fireworks (MBC, 2006)
My Girl (SBS, 2005) cameo
Only You (SBS, 2005)
Delightful Girl Choon Hyang (KBS2, 2005)
Beijing My Love (KBS2, 2004)
Affection (SBS, 2002)
Father and Sons (SBS, 2001)
Autumn in My Heart (KBS2, 2000)

TV Show Theme Songs

Intro - Only You (SBS) OST (2005)

Movies

The Guest (2015)
A Big Deal (2011)
The Influence (2010)
Good Morning, President (2009)
Girlfriends (2009)
Do You Live with Your Lover Now? (2007)
Wild Card (2003)
Bet on My Disco (2002)
The Record (2000)

Recognitions

2011 China Entertainment Television: Top 10 Asian Stars Award
2011 Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards: 2011's Most Stylish Actress
2011 China Trend Awards: Shining Artist Award
2011 TV Drama Awards Made in China: Best Online Popularity Award
2010 Asia Model Festival Awards: Model Star Award
2009 Andre Kim Best Star Awards: Female Star Award
2008 Asia Model Festival Awards: Model Star Award
2007 Korea Best Dresser of the Year Awards: Awardee
2005 KBS Drama Awards:
- Best Couple with Jae Hee (Delightful Girl Choon Hyang)
- Popularity Award (Delightful Girl Choon Hyang)

Trivia

Education: Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Dongguk University (B.A Theater and Film)
Languages: Korean, English, and Mandarin
Religion: Roman Catholic
She was born in Daegu, South Korea, but grew up in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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