Choo Ja Hyun

Choo Ja Hyun started her career as an entertainer when she was just 17 years old as a model.

After that, she then began her acting debut back in 1996 and appeared in various drama series, such as Sunrise House (2002), Successful Story of a Bright Girl (2002), and also Apgujeong House (2003).

Four years later, this Aquarius actress then acted in a Korean film noir, Bloody Tie (2006).

Even though this movie got a lot of critics, she earned various awards and nominations for her role in this movie.

Ja Hyun later starred in Portrait of a Beauty (2008) which also earned her a lot of awards and nominations.

Her career then was followed by her appearance in Missing (2009), Loveholic (2010), and Short! Short! Short! 2010: Fantastic Theater (2010).

Not only in South Korea, but Ja Hyun also expanded her influence to China by starring in The Temptation to Go Home (2011).

After that, she then starred in various Chinese dramas, such as Wipe Out the Bandits of Wulong Mountain (2012), Hu Xian (2013), and , Xiu Xiu’s Men (2014).

In 2018, Eun Ju came back to the Korean series by appearing in Misty, which later was followed by her acting project in Arthdal Chronicles (2019), My Unfamiliar Family (2020), and Green Mothers Club (2022).

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Profile

Real Name: Choo Eun Ju (추은주)
Stage Name: Choo Ja Hyun (추자현)
Nickname: Ja Hyun
Birthday: January 20, 1979
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 170 cm (5’8″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Dankook University (Majored in Theater and Film)
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Parents: –
Sibling: –
Husband: Yu Xiaoguang (Married 2017)
Children: 1
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Instagram: @choo.jahyun
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Facts

Ja Hyun was raised in Daegu, South Korea.
In her family, she is the only daughter.
Her parents worked as a cosmetologist and a white-collar worker.
Ja Hyun already faced her parents’ divorce when she was just 18 years old.
She had a little sister who died by drowning when they were young.
Her husband, Yu Xiagouang, is a Chinese actor and singer.
She first met her husband when they worked together in the 2012 Chinese drama.
Ja Hyun once got a controversy after appearing in a semi-nude hanbok for a Chinese magazine back in 2011.
Because of that controversy, Korean netizens said she damaged the national costume’s image.
Ja Hyun had to close down her Twitter account at that time and chose to active on Weibo.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

The Boundary (2014), as supporting actress
Short! Short! Short! 2010: Fantastic Theater (2011), as Lee Seo Yeon
Loveholic (2010), as Ji Heun
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle (2010), as Seong Chan’s mom
Missing (2009), as Hyeon Jeong
Portrait of a Beauty (2008), as Sul Hwa
Bloody Tie (2006), as Ji Young
Short Time (2005), as Yang Jung Ae
The Adventures of Mrs. Park (1996), as Hye Soo

Drama Series

The Accidental Narco (Netflix | 2022), as supporting actress
Green Mothers’ Club (JTBC | 2022), as Chun Hee
My Unfamiliar Family (tvN | 2020), as Kim Eun Joo
Arthdal Chronicles (tvN | 2019), as Asa Hon
Beautiful World (JTBC | 2019), as Kang In Ha
Misty (JTBC | 2018), as supporting actress
Gorgeous Workers (JSTV | 2014), as Zhang Wei
Legend of Southwest Dance and Music (CCTV-8 | 2013), as Ye Shaluo
Hu Xian (HNTV | 2013), as Nie Xiaoqian
Turbulence of the Mu Clan (CCTV-8 | 2012), as A Leqiu
Wipe Out the Bandits of Wulong Mountain (Hunan TV | 2012), as Chen Feng Jiao
The Temptation to Go Home (Hunan TV | 2011), as Gao Shanshan / Lin Pinru
A Man Called God (MBC | 2010), as Seo Misoo / Choi Kanghee
Let Love Rain Like Pearls (2007), as Bei Xinru
The Legend of Chu Liuxiang (CCTV-8 | 2007), as Shi Guanyin
The Legend of the Banner Hero (CCTV-8 | 2007), as Shui Lingguang
Family Scandal (OCN | 2005), as Sun Ah
Oh! Phil Seung Bong Soon Young (KBS2 | 2004), Heo Song Ja
Apgujeong House (SBS | 2003), as eldest daughter
Scent of Love (TTV | 2003), as Jeon Ho-yeon / Yin Xiangzhi
Sunrise House (SBS | 2002), as Jung Mi Hee
Bright Girl’s Success (SBS | 2002), as Song Bo Bae
Leave (SBS | 2001), as Jung Nan Young
Cruise of Love (KBS2 | 2000)
Because of You (MBC | 2000), as Ahn Soo Eun
Legends of Love (SBS | 2000)
The Last War (MBC | 1999)
KAIST (SBS | 1999-2000)
The Eldest (MBC | 1998)
Miss & Mister (SBS | 1997)
18, Feeling of Growing Up (SBS | 1996)

Awards

SBS Entertainment Awards 2017 – Hot Star of the Year – Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny
Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards 2009 – Excellence Award, Actress in Film – Portrait of a Beauty
Director’s Cut Awards 2006 – Best New Actress – Bloody Tie
Korean Film Awards 2006 – Best New Actress – Bloody Tie
Korean Film Awards 2006 – Best Supporting Actress – Bloody Tie
Grand Bell Awards 2006 – Best New Actress – Bloody Tie
Busan Film Critics Awards 2006 – Best Supporting Actress – Bloody Tie

Nominations

APAN Star Awards 2021 – Best Supporting Actress – My Unfamiliar Family
Seoul International Drama Awards 2013 – Best Actress – Turbulence of the Mu Clan
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2009 – Best Supporting Actress – Portrait of a Beauty
Grand Bell Awards 2009 – Best Supporting Actress – Portrait of a Beauty
Baeksang Arts Awards 2007 – Best New Actress – Bloody Tie
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2006 – Best New Actress – Bloody Tie

Choo Ja Hyun has been facing a lot of ups and downs throughout her career as an actress. Even so, she still keeps her best effort to do the best. Salute!