Han Ji Min

Han Ji Min kickstarted her entertainment career by appearing in various MVs and commercial advertisements in early 2000 before she gained popularity in 2003.

That year, Ji Min got an opportunity to appear in drama All In with Song Hye Kyo and also Dae Jang Geum.

Her first career breakthrough began in 2005 after she acted in Resurrection, which later was followed by the movie Blue Swallow (2005).

Later, she then continued to appear in more dramas, such as Capital Scandal (2007) and Yi San (2007).

In 2011, Ji Min surprised audiences by performing as a sexy femme fatale for the movie Detective K: Secret of the Virtuous Widow.

During that year, she also portrayed a cynical veterinarian in the drama Padam Padam.

Her popularity went back to stardom after starring in Rooftop Prince (2012) and Hyde, Jekyll, Me (2015).

One year later, in 2016, Ji Min starred again in an action thriller movie, The Age of Shadows, which was followed by her appearance in Miss Baek (2018).

For her role in those projects, she successfully earned various awards and nominations, such as Blue Dragon Film Awards and also Baeksang Arts Awards.

Starting from 2018, Ji Min came back to the television by appearing in Familiar Wife (2018), One Spring Night (2019), and Our Blues (2022).

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Real Name: Han Ji Min (한지민)
Stage Name: Han Ji Min (한지민)
Nickname: Ji Min
Birthday: November 5, 1982
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 161 cm (5’2″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Seoul Women’s University (Majored in Social Welfare)
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Parents: –
Siblings: Han Sang Min (sister)
Boyfriend: –
Facebook: @official.hjm
Twitter: –
Instagram: @roma.emo
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Facts

Ji Min has a very social personality.
She loves to participate in various volunteer work.
She also loves to fund drives.
Ji Min often collaborates with Join Together Society.
Ji Min once made her own book about donation in Philippines.
She once spent some time in a Philippines village to help the society.
All of the royalties were donated to fund the education of North Korea and Asia’s developing countries’ children.
Ji Min once donated 100 million won in March 2022 to help Ukrainian victims of Russian invasion.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

A Year-End Medley (2021), as So Jin
Josee (2020), as Josee
Default (2018), as Lee A Ram (cameo)
Miss Baek (2018), as Baek Sang A
Herstory (2018), as teacher (cameo)
Keys To The Heart (2018), as Ga Yool
The Age of Shadows (2016), as Yun Gye Soon
Salut D’Amour (2015), as Min Jung (Geum Nim’s daughter)
The Fatal Encounter (2014), as Queen Jungsoon
The Plan Man (2014), as Yoo So Jung
Detective K: Secret Of Virtuous Widow (2011), as Han Kaek Ju
Cadaver (2007), as Sun Hwa
Blue Swallow (2005), as Lee Jung Hee

Drama Series

Our Blues (tvN | 2022), as Lee Young Ok
Beyond The Memory (TVING | 2022), as Yi Hu
One Spring Night (MBC | 2019), as Lee Jeong In
The Light in Your Eyes (JTBC | 2019), as Kim Hye Ja
Familiar Wife (tvN | 2018), as Seo Woo Jin
Jealousy Incarnate (SBS | 2016), as woman on blind date with Hwa Shin
Hyde Jekyll, Me (SBS | 2015), as Jang Ha Na
Rooftop Prince (SBS | 2012), as Park Ha / Boo Yong
Padam Padam (JTBC | 2011-2012), as Jung Ji Na
Cain and Abel (SBS | 2009), as Oh Young Ji
Scandal in Old Seoul (KBS2 | 2007), as Na Yeo Kyeung
Lee San, Wind of the Palace (MBC | 2007-2008), as Sung Song Yeon
Great Expectations (KBS2 | 2006), as Yoo Mi Rae
Super Rookie Ranger (SBS | 2006), as Kong Joo Yeon
Rebirth (KBS2 | 2005), as Seo Eun Ha
A Jewel in the Palace (MBC | 2003), as Shin Bi
All In (SBS | 2003), as Min Soo Young (child)

TV Shows

Off The Grid (Discovery Channel / SKY Channel | 2021), as main cast
Entertainment Weekly (KBS2 | 2006-2008), as host

Awards

Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 – Best Actress – Film – Miss Baek
MBC Drama Awards 2019 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Wednesday-Thursday Miniseries – One Spring Night
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2018 – Best Actress – Miss Baek
Golden Cinema Festival 2017 – Best Supporting Actress – Salut d’Amour
Golden Cinema Festival 2015 – Best Supporting Actress – The Age of Shadows
Korea Drama Awards 2012 – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Rooftop Prince
SBS Drama Awards 2012 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special – Rooftop Prince
APAN Star Awards 2012 – Excellence Award, Actress – Padam Padam
KBS Drama Awards 2007 – Excellence Award, Actress – Capital Scandal
KBS Drama Awards 2005 – Best New Actress – Resurrection

Nominations

Asian Film Critics Association Awards 2019 – Best Actress – Miss Baek
MBC Drama Awards 2019 – Grand Prize (Daesang) – One Spring Night
Asian Film Awards 2019 – Best Actress – Miss Baek
Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 – Best Supporting Actress – Film – The Age of Shadows
Grand Bell Awards 2016 – Best Supporting Actress – The Age of Shadows
SBS Drama Awards 2015 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special – Hyde, Jekyll, Me
Grand Bell Awards 2006 – Best New Actress – Blue Swallow