Ha Jung-woo

Ha Jung-woo

  • Born: 1978-3-11
  • Birthplace: South Korea
  • Height: 5' 11¾" (1.83 m)
  • Profession: Actor, director
  • Nationality: South Korea
  • Graduate School: Department of Performance, Chung-Ang University, Korea
  • Representative Works: The Terror Live, The Chaser, The Yellow Sea, War with Criminals, National Athlete, The Berlin File, 터널, Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds
  • Ha Jung Woo (하정우, Ha Jung Woo) , born in South Korea on March 11, 1978, graduated from Chung-Ang University in South Korea and is a South Korean actor.
    In 2002, he made his debut in the drama "Life Seriously". In 2005, with the feature film " The Unforgiven " won the 25th 한국영화평론가협회상 Best Male Newcomer Award. In 2006, starred in the drama " Time ". In 2008, he starred in the thriller " The Chaser ", which won the 11th NETPAC Awards for Best Actor and the 16th 춘사영화상 for Best Actor Award [1]  . In 2009, with the action film " National Athlete " won the 46rd PaekSang Arts Awards for the best actor in the film department [2]  . In 2010, starring in the action film " The Yellow Sea " directed by Hong-jin Na , won the 47th Baeksang Art Awards for the best actor in the film department [3] . In 2013, he starred in the action film " The Berlin File ", which won the Best Actor Award in the 49th Baeksang Art Awards in the film department [4] . In 2015, with the action film "  " Assassination " was nominated for the Best Actor Award for 제52회대종상영화제 [5]  . In 2016, he starred in the disaster film " 터널 " [6]  and the suspense film " The Handmaiden ". In 2017, he starred in the action film " PMC " [7-8]  . In 2018, he starred in the fantasy film " Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds " series of movies. In the same year, he starred in the spy action film " The Berlin File2 ". In 2019, starred in the disaster film " Ashfall ". In 2020, starring in the suspenseful horror film " The Closet ".

    Performing Experience

    In 2002, Ha Jung Woo appeared in the movie "Living Seriously" and made his official debut. Later, he was born in the army and made many short and long films about soldiers.
    In 2005, Ha Jung Woo participated in the thriller " The Unforgiven " directed by Yoon Jong-bin , and won the Korean Film Critics Association's New Men Award for this film . In 2006, Ha Jung Woo participated in the literary film "The Panic of Desire" directed by Ki-duk Kim . He played the role of "Ji Woo" with a changeable personality in the film, which attracted attention .  
    In 2008, Ha Jung Woo starred in the thriller " The Chaser " directed by Hong-jin Na , which won the 11th NETPAC Awards for Best Actor and the 16th 춘사영화상 for Best Actor Award   . On July 30, 2009, the drama " National Athlete " co-starring Ha Jung Woo and Kim Ji Suk was released in South Korea and won the 46rd PaekSang Arts Awards for Best Actor in the film department . On December 22, 2010, the action film " The Yellow Sea " starring Ha Jung Woo was released in South Korea, playing the role of the taxi driver "Junan" in the film. With this film, he won the 47th Baeksang Art Awards as the best in film department Actor award .  
    In 2012, Ha Jung Woo challenged the world of directors for the first time as the director and screenwriter of the comedy " Fasten Your Seatbelt "   . In January 2013, Ha Jung Woo starred in 한석규 , Gianna Jun , and 류승범 co-starring in the spy action film " The Berlin File ", in which he played the role of the cold-blooded North Korean intelligence agent " Byojong Seong "   . With this film, he won the 49th edition. Baeksang Art Awards Film Department Best Actor Award   ; In July, he participated in the suspense film " The Terror Live " directed by Byeong-woo Kim , and played the role of the broadcast host "Yun Yinghua" in the film   .
    In 2014, Ha Jung Woo served as the director and lead actor of the feature film " Chronicle of a Blood Merchant ", and played the role of "Chronicle of a Blood Merchant" who likes to bear grudges in the film   . On June 1, 2015, the mystery film " The Handmaiden " starring Ha Jung Woo was released in South Korea, playing the role of "Fujiwara", the earl of a liar   .
    August 10, 2016, Ha Jung Woo and Bae Doo Na starring disaster film " 터널 " released in Korea, playing calm personality "Li Zhengzhu" corner in the film   ; November 4, and Cho Jin Woong , Seo Kang The comedy " Entourage " co-starred by Joon was broadcast on TVN in South Korea   .
    In August 2017, Ha Jung Woo starred in the action film " PMC " directed by Byeong-woo Kim , playing the role of the captain of the mercenary force "Ahab" in the film ; on December 20, co-starring with Cha Tae Hyun and Ju Ji Hun The fantasy film " Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds: Crime and Punishment " was released in South Korea, playing the role of "Jiang Lin", the leader of the messenger of the underworld .   
    On August 1, 2018, Ha Jung Woo co-starred with Tong-Seok Ma and Ju Ji Hun in " 신과함께-인과연; Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days ", playing the role of the leader of the underworld messenger "Jiang Lin" in the film "A corner   ; in the same year, decided to continue to star in the spy action film " The Berlin File2 "   .
    In December 2019, the disaster film " Ashfall " starring Ha Jung Woo and Lee Byunghun was released in South Korea, playing the role of "Captain Cho Inchang", a bomb disposal expert who went to North Korea to fight secretly . In February 2020, Ha Jung Woo challenged the horror film for the first time, co-starring with Kim Nam Gil in the suspenseful horror film " The Closet ", playing the role of "Yon Sang Won", his father who is estranged from his daughter after his wife's death .  
    Confirmed to appear in the suspense thriller " 야행 " in November 2020, and is expected to start next year. 

    Personal Life

    family
    Ha Jung Woo’s father is Korean actor Yong-gun Kim  , and his younger brother is actor 차현우  .
    Hold an exhibition
    In March 2010, Ha Jung Woo held its first painting exhibition in South Korea, and later held it in Hong Kong, China, the United States, and Germany   .
    In May 2011, the collection of painting art essays " Ha Jung Woo, Feeling " was published. He wrote about his views on performance and the story behind the creation of his paintings   .
    On February 28, 2015, began a two-month solo exhibition at PYO GALLERY LA in Los Angeles, USA   .

    Character Evaluation

    Ha Jung Woo 's performance space in the movie " 터널 " is very narrow, just like Ryan Reynolds in the Spanish suspense film "Buried alive". In an almost completely closed and unfamiliar environment, his acting skills explode further   .
    Ha Jung Woo can play both the perverted murderer in "The Chaser", the relatively artistic movie " The Yellow Sea ", and the commercial production of " The Berlin File " without missing the " "The Terror Live" is a small and wonderful genre film   .
    Ha Jung Woo's varied acting skills are obvious to all. Although he looks serious on the outside, he is actually a funny person   .

    Character Dispute

    On February 18, 2020, South Korean police confirmed that Ha Jung Woo was under investigation for illegal injection of propofol. According to media reports, Ha Jung Woo booked a room with propofol under the name of his brother 차현우 at the Gangnam Plastic Surgery Hospital. The hospital was investigated for using too much propofol   . On the same day, the company owned by Ha Jung Woo issued a statement denying that Ha Jung Woo took drugs   . On February 19, Ha Jung Woo’s lawyer explained in an interview with the media that Ha Jung Woo was injected with propofol for skin treatment on the advice of a doctor   .
    On July 12, 2020, according to Korean media, the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office formally investigated the actor Ha Jung Woo who was suspected of illegal injection of propofol as a suspect. Among them, Ha Jung Woo will be injected under the name of his brother and agent. The history of propofol was investigated. In an interview with SBS News, Ha Jung Woo stated that he did not abuse drugs, only to treat the skin. It is reported that the prosecution will decide whether to prosecute Ha Jung Woo soon   .
    In June 2021, Ha Jung Woo was sued by the prosecution for allegedly illegally using narcotic drugs. In an interview with the media, Ha Jung Woo stated that he cooperated with the prosecutor’s investigation and truthfully confessed all the facts, no matter what the prosecutor did. He will sincerely accept such punishments   .
    On August 10, 2021, the lawyers of South Korean actor Ha Jung Woo admitted in court that Ha Jung Woo had illegally injected propofol (Propofol) for non-medical needs, and the prosecution recommended that Ha Jung Woo be fined 10 million won ( Approximately 56,000 yuan).   On the afternoon of September 14, the Seoul Central District Court held a public trial against Ha Jung Woo, who was charged for violating drug control laws. Ha Jung Woo appeared in court as a defendant, and the court sentenced Ha Jung Woo to a fine of 30 million won   .
    Extended Reading
    • Lolita 2022-04-21 09:03:35

      Gather all high-quality actors in Korea with high-quality themes

      There's not much to say about this drama, the garbage is enough to represent all of him. I really don't understand if a group of actors have been kidnapped to support some kind of rich second-generation obscenity. It's a pity that such a stinky and heart-wrenching disgusting work is produced. I'm...

    • Anne 2022-03-04 08:01:11

      It is another Korean disaster film with "the drunkard's intention is not to drink".

      Ha Jung-woo ("The Tunnel") and Uncle Ma ("Train to Busan") have both filmed Korean disaster films, and both received good reviews. This time the two cooperated, and there were fewer opponents in it. It can be said that Uncle Ma has completely become a supporting role.

      The most shocking part of the...