Ha Jeong-woo
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Ha Jeong-woo is a South Korea
n actor. He is best known for his role in The Chaser
, the 2008 film loosely based on serial killer Yoo Young-chul
.
as a theater major, where he acted on the stage.
In 1998, Ha began his military service, working in the Armed Forces Public Relations Department. He put his acting experience to good use during this time, appearing in 10 promotional films for the military. In 2002, he made his acting debut in the SBS sitcom Honest Living and his feature film debut in the 2002 film Madeleine. For the next few years, Ha's acting career was relatively low-key, appearing in several supporting roles, but not receiving a lot of attention. Things started to change in 2005. He signed with talent agency Sidus HQ and on their recommendation changed his name to "Ha Jeong-woo" from Kim Seong-hun. Ha would also appear in his first starring role in the indie film The Unforgiven
- a film centered around the relationships between military personnel. He then appeared in Kim Ki-duk
's Time and Breath, which brought more notice to his acting talents in Korea and overseas. During this time, his popular MBC drama series H.I.T garnered him more female fans, with his portrayal of a cool-headed prosecutor who is romantically involved with a feisty police officer played by Ko Hyun Jung. He also starred in the American indie film Never Forever
opposite Vera Farmiga
, which garnered praise from the film festival circuit.
Ha's breakout role came in the 2008 serial killer film The Chaser
. The movie became a huge hit at the Korean box office, raking in over 5 million ticket sales, while also garnering high praise from critics and numerous awards from local award-giving bodies. Ha's portrayal of a psychopath, coupled with his performance as a charming scoundrel in My Dear Enemy
that same year, showcased his versatility and elevated his status as one of the most sought-after actors in the Korean film industry. Since The Chaser
, Ha has worked virtually non-stop for the next several years, taking on diverse but compelling roles in The Moonlight in Seoul, Boat
, and Take Off
. Take Off
, based on the Korean national ski jumping
team, became one of the biggest box office hits of 2009.
American director Martin Scorsese
, rumored to be attached to a Hollywood remake of The Chaser
, has complimented Ha as having as much potential as his The Departed
stars Leonardo DiCaprio
and Matt Damon
.
Ha reunited with his The Chaser
director Na Hong-jin
and costar Kim Yoon-seok
in Na's sophomore feature The Yellow Sea
, which netted Ha Best Actor trophies from the Asian Film Awards
, Baeksang Arts Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics.
Ha said the legal thriller The Client evoked his early days of theater, and the director praised Ha for his "moments of true brilliance and genius" during the production.
He is currently filming the romantic comedy Love Fiction with Kong Hyo-jin
. Casting is underway for The War Against Crime
, pitting Ha opposite acclaimed veteran actor Choi Min-shik; this is Ha's third collaboration with director Yun Jong-bin.
style, have been displayed in several solo art exhibitions. Critics have said his paintings, with their strong colors and interesting composition are reminiscent of those by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
.
In 2011 Ha published Ha Jeong-woo, Good Feeling, a compilation of his essays. Besides his musings on life, Ha also wrote his thoughts on famous artists such as Pablo Picasso
. The book also included about 60 of his own drawings.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n actor. He is best known for his role in The Chaser
The Chaser (film)
The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
, the 2008 film loosely based on serial killer Yoo Young-chul
Yoo Young-Chul
Yoo Young-chul is a South Korean serial killer and self-confessed cannibal. Although he admitted to murdering 21 people, mostly prostitutes and wealthy old men, the Seoul Central District Court convicted him of 20 murders . Yoo burned three and mutilated at least 11 of his victims, admitting he...
.
Career
Born as Kim Seong-hun, Ha Jeong-woo comes from an acting family. His father Kim Yong-geon is a well-known veteran actor who has appeared in many movies and television series, while his younger brother Kim Yeong-hoon is an aspiring actor. Ha has said that since he was 4 or 5 years old, he has always dreamed of becoming an actor like his father. Before entering college, Ha studied at a private acting institute and at one point had actor Lee Beom-soo as his instructor. He then enrolled at Chung-Ang UniversityChung-Ang University
The Chung-Ang University is a private comprehensive institution in South Korea, located over two campuses in Seoul and Anseong. It was founded subsequent to liberation from Japanese colonial rule for the benefit of the nation and advancement of civilization, with the educational philosophy of...
as a theater major, where he acted on the stage.
In 1998, Ha began his military service, working in the Armed Forces Public Relations Department. He put his acting experience to good use during this time, appearing in 10 promotional films for the military. In 2002, he made his acting debut in the SBS sitcom Honest Living and his feature film debut in the 2002 film Madeleine. For the next few years, Ha's acting career was relatively low-key, appearing in several supporting roles, but not receiving a lot of attention. Things started to change in 2005. He signed with talent agency Sidus HQ and on their recommendation changed his name to "Ha Jeong-woo" from Kim Seong-hun. Ha would also appear in his first starring role in the indie film The Unforgiven
The Unforgiven (2005 film)
The Unforgiven is a 2005 South Korean drama film directed by Jong-bin Yun. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:...
- a film centered around the relationships between military personnel. He then appeared in Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk is a South Korean filmmaker noted for his idiosyncratic "art-house" cinematic works. His films have received many distinctions in the festival circuit. He is not related to the Kim Ki-duk who directed Yonggary in the 1960s...
's Time and Breath, which brought more notice to his acting talents in Korea and overseas. During this time, his popular MBC drama series H.I.T garnered him more female fans, with his portrayal of a cool-headed prosecutor who is romantically involved with a feisty police officer played by Ko Hyun Jung. He also starred in the American indie film Never Forever
Never Forever
Never Forever is a 2007 US/Korean movie written and directed by Gina Kim, released worldwide in December 2007...
opposite Vera Farmiga
Vera Farmiga
Vera Ann Farmiga is an American actress and director. Farmiga made her film debut in the 1998 drama thriller Return to Paradise. This was followed by supporting roles in the 2000 romantic film Autumn in New York and the 2001 television series UC: Undercover...
, which garnered praise from the film festival circuit.
Ha's breakout role came in the 2008 serial killer film The Chaser
The Chaser (film)
The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
. The movie became a huge hit at the Korean box office, raking in over 5 million ticket sales, while also garnering high praise from critics and numerous awards from local award-giving bodies. Ha's portrayal of a psychopath, coupled with his performance as a charming scoundrel in My Dear Enemy
My Dear Enemy
My Dear Enemy is the fourth film by South Korean director Lee Yoon-ki, starring Jeon Do-yeon and Ha Jeong-woo. It tells the story of a destitute woman searching for an old lover who, years after their break up, still owes her a sum of ₩3.5m....
that same year, showcased his versatility and elevated his status as one of the most sought-after actors in the Korean film industry. Since The Chaser
The Chaser (film)
The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
, Ha has worked virtually non-stop for the next several years, taking on diverse but compelling roles in The Moonlight in Seoul, Boat
Boat (2009 film)
Boat is a 2009 film directed by Kim Young-nam and starring Ha Jung-woo and Satoshi Tsumabuki in the lead roles. It is a South Korean Japanese co-production. The film charts the experiences and cross cultural friendship of a couple of smugglers.-Plot:...
, and Take Off
Take Off (Korean Movie)
Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
. Take Off
Take Off (Korean Movie)
Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
, based on the Korean national ski jumping
Ski jumping
Ski jumping is a sport in which skiers go down a take-off ramp, jump and attempt to land as far as possible down the hill below. In addition to the length of the jump, judges give points for style. The skis used for ski jumping are wide and long...
team, became one of the biggest box office hits of 2009.
American director Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Martin Charles Scorsese is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and film historian. In 1990 he founded The Film Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to film preservation, and in 2007 he founded the World Cinema Foundation...
, rumored to be attached to a Hollywood remake of The Chaser
The Chaser (film)
The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
, has complimented Ha as having as much potential as his The Departed
The Departed
The Departed is a 2006 American crime thriller film, fashioned as a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan...
stars Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer. He has received many awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Aviator , and has been nominated by the Academy Awards, Screen Actors Guild and the British Academy of Film and Television...
and Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon is an American actor, screenwriter, and philanthropist whose career was launched following the success of the film Good Will Hunting , from a screenplay he co-wrote with friend Ben Affleck...
.
Ha reunited with his The Chaser
The Chaser (film)
The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
director Na Hong-jin
Na Hong-jin
Na Hong-jin is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. For his debut film The Chaser , Na won Best Director at the 45th Grand Bell Awards in 2008. The film also won the award for Best Film....
and costar Kim Yoon-seok
Kim Yoon-seok
Kim Yoon Suk is a South Korean film, television and stage actor.-Movies:* The Professionals *Punch *The Yellow Sea *Jeon Woo Chi *Running Turtle...
in Na's sophomore feature The Yellow Sea
The Yellow Sea (film)
-Plot:On the Chinese side of the China-Russia-North Korea border, in Yanbian, Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Ku-Nam toils away as a taxi driver. When not working, he is often found at gambling halls. Ku-Nam is now in serious debt. His wife left to work in South Korea and promised to send money back...
, which netted Ha Best Actor trophies from the Asian Film Awards
Asian Film Awards
The Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society to recognize excellence of film professionals in the film industries of Asian cinema.-History:...
, Baeksang Arts Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics.
Ha said the legal thriller The Client evoked his early days of theater, and the director praised Ha for his "moments of true brilliance and genius" during the production.
He is currently filming the romantic comedy Love Fiction with Kong Hyo-jin
Kong Hyo-jin
Gong Hyo-jin is a South Korean actress living in Seoul, South Korea.- Filmography :- Music Videos :*Part 1: "Left Alone" Part 2: "I Still Bite My Lips" *"Brown Hair"...
. Casting is underway for The War Against Crime
Nameless Gangster
Nameless Gangster is an upcoming South Korean film by Yun Jong-Bin. It is set in the 1990s when the government declared its war against crime in Busan. It stars Ha Jung-woo and Choi Min-shik in the lead roles....
, pitting Ha opposite acclaimed veteran actor Choi Min-shik; this is Ha's third collaboration with director Yun Jong-bin.
Other activities
Ha Jeong-woo is also an artist. Though it began as a hobby in his university days, Ha began painting in earnest in 2007. His paintings, all done in a modernistModern art
Modern art includes artistic works produced during the period extending roughly from the 1860s to the 1970s, and denotes the style and philosophy of the art produced during that era. The term is usually associated with art in which the traditions of the past have been thrown aside in a spirit of...
style, have been displayed in several solo art exhibitions. Critics have said his paintings, with their strong colors and interesting composition are reminiscent of those by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist. His career in art began as a graffiti artist in New York City in the late 1970s, and in the 1980s produced Neo-expressionist painting.-Early life:...
.
In 2011 Ha published Ha Jeong-woo, Good Feeling, a compilation of his essays. Besides his musings on life, Ha also wrote his thoughts on famous artists such as Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso known as Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a Spanish expatriate painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer, one of the greatest and most influential artists of the...
. The book also included about 60 of his own drawings.
Filmography
- The Berlin File (2012)
- The War Against Crime (2012)
- Love Fiction (2012)
- The Client (2011)
- Come Rain, Come ShineCome Rain, Come ShineCome Rain, Come Shine Love , Don't Love ) is a 2011 South Korean film by Lee Yoon-ki, starring Hyun Bin and Im Su-jung. They play a married couple who separating after 5 years together. The film premiered in competition at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival in 2011.-Plot:The movie...
(2011) (voice cameoCameo appearanceA cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
) - The Yellow SeaThe Yellow Sea (film)-Plot:On the Chinese side of the China-Russia-North Korea border, in Yanbian, Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Ku-Nam toils away as a taxi driver. When not working, he is often found at gambling halls. Ku-Nam is now in serious debt. His wife left to work in South Korea and promised to send money back...
(2010) - Parallel Life (2010)
- Take OffTake Off (Korean Movie)Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
(2009) - BoatBoat (2009 film)Boat is a 2009 film directed by Kim Young-nam and starring Ha Jung-woo and Satoshi Tsumabuki in the lead roles. It is a South Korean Japanese co-production. The film charts the experiences and cross cultural friendship of a couple of smugglers.-Plot:...
(2009) - Like You Know It All (2009)
- My Dear EnemyMy Dear EnemyMy Dear Enemy is the fourth film by South Korean director Lee Yoon-ki, starring Jeon Do-yeon and Ha Jeong-woo. It tells the story of a destitute woman searching for an old lover who, years after their break up, still owes her a sum of ₩3.5m....
(2008) - Our School's E.T. (2008 (cameoCameo appearanceA cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
) - The Moonlight in Seoul (2008)
- The ChaserThe Chaser (film)The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
(2008) - Forever the MomentForever the MomentForever the Moment is a 2008 South Korean film. It is a fictionalised account of the South Korea women's handball team which competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics...
(2008) (cameoCameo appearanceA cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
) - Breath (2007)
- Never ForeverNever ForeverNever Forever is a 2007 US/Korean movie written and directed by Gina Kim, released worldwide in December 2007...
(2007) - The Fox FamilyThe Fox FamilyThe Fox Family is a 2006 South Korean film. Made on a budget of ₩3.5 billion , the film is a musical comedy about the kumiho of Korean mythology.- Plot :...
(2006) - Time (2006)
- I'm Not That Kind of Person (short, 2006)
- The UnforgivenThe Unforgiven (2005 film)The Unforgiven is a 2005 South Korean drama film directed by Jong-bin Yun. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:...
(2005) - She's On DutyShe's On DutyShe's on Duty is a 2005 South Korean film about a police detective who goes undercover in a high school to befriend the daughter of an elusive gangster. Despite being heavily marketed the film was generally considered a box office disappointment...
(2005) - Mr. Gam's Victory (2004)
- Madeleine (2002)
Television
- H.I.T. (MBC, 2007)
- Lovers in Prague (SBS, 2005)
- Loveholic Project (MBC Best Theater, 2005)
- Age of Warriors (KBS1, 2003)
- Unstoppable Man (KBS Wedding Story, 2003)
- My Husband is 19 (KBS Wedding Story, 2003)
- Honest Living (SBS, 2002)
Theater
- OthelloOthelloThe Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565...
(2003) - Waiting for GodotWaiting for GodotWaiting for Godot is an absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly and in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the play's...
(2002) - The Glass MenagerieThe Glass MenagerieThe Glass Menagerie is a four-character memory play by Tennessee Williams. Williams worked on various drafts of the play prior to writing a version of it as a screenplay for MGM, to whom Williams was contracted...
(2002) - The Good Doctor (2001)
- CarmenCarmenCarmen is a French opéra comique by Georges Bizet. The libretto is by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on the novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée, first published in 1845, itself possibly influenced by the narrative poem The Gypsies by Alexander Pushkin...
(2001) - Be Strong, Geum-soon! (2000)
Awards
- 2011 Korean Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actor (The Yellow SeaThe Yellow Sea (film)-Plot:On the Chinese side of the China-Russia-North Korea border, in Yanbian, Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Ku-Nam toils away as a taxi driver. When not working, he is often found at gambling halls. Ku-Nam is now in serious debt. His wife left to work in South Korea and promised to send money back...
) - 2011 Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Actor (The Yellow SeaThe Yellow Sea (film)-Plot:On the Chinese side of the China-Russia-North Korea border, in Yanbian, Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Ku-Nam toils away as a taxi driver. When not working, he is often found at gambling halls. Ku-Nam is now in serious debt. His wife left to work in South Korea and promised to send money back...
) - 2011 Asian Film AwardsAsian Film AwardsThe Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society to recognize excellence of film professionals in the film industries of Asian cinema.-History:...
: Best Actor (The Yellow SeaThe Yellow Sea (film)-Plot:On the Chinese side of the China-Russia-North Korea border, in Yanbian, Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Ku-Nam toils away as a taxi driver. When not working, he is often found at gambling halls. Ku-Nam is now in serious debt. His wife left to work in South Korea and promised to send money back...
) - 2010 Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Actor (Take OffTake Off (Korean Movie)Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
) - 2010 Max Movie Awards: Best Actor (Take OffTake Off (Korean Movie)Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
) - 2009 Blue Dragon Film AwardsBlue Dragon Film AwardsThe Blue Dragon Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is presented annually by Sports Chosun for excellence in film in South Korea....
: Popularity Award (Take OffTake Off (Korean Movie)Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
) - 2009 University Film Festival of Korea: Best Actor (Take OffTake Off (Korean Movie)Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
) - 2009 Buil Film AwardsBuil Film AwardsThe Buil Film Awards is a South Korean film awards ceremony hosted by the Busan Ilbo newspaper. The awards began in 1958 and were held annually until 1973...
: Best Actor (My Dear EnemyMy Dear EnemyMy Dear Enemy is the fourth film by South Korean director Lee Yoon-ki, starring Jeon Do-yeon and Ha Jeong-woo. It tells the story of a destitute woman searching for an old lover who, years after their break up, still owes her a sum of ₩3.5m....
) - 2009 Pusan Film Critics AwardsPusan Film Critics AwardsThe Pusan Film Critics Awards have been presented in South Korea since the founding of the prize by the Korea Pusan Film Critics Association. The winners of the awards are announced yearly just prior to the Pusan International Film Festival...
: Best Actor (My Dear EnemyMy Dear EnemyMy Dear Enemy is the fourth film by South Korean director Lee Yoon-ki, starring Jeon Do-yeon and Ha Jeong-woo. It tells the story of a destitute woman searching for an old lover who, years after their break up, still owes her a sum of ₩3.5m....
) - 2009 Chunsa Film Art AwardsChunsa Film Art AwardsThe Chunsa Film Art Awards have been presented in South Korea since the founding of the prize by the Korea Film Directors' Society. The awards take their name from pen-name of the early Korean actor and filmmaker, Na Woon-gyu. Prizes are given for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress and Best...
: Ensemble Acting Award (Take OffTake Off (Korean Movie)Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
cast) - 2009 Mnet 20's Choice AwardsMnet 20's Choice AwardsThe Mnet 20's Choice Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea.-2011:*Hot Drama Actor: Cha Seung Won*Hot Drama Actress: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Style Icon: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Korean Wave Star: KARA...
: Hot Movie Star - Male (Take OffTake Off (Korean Movie)Take Off is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Yong-hwa Kim.-Plot:Cha Hyeon Tae, a Korean-born American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He formally appeared on a Korean television program in search of his mother...
) - 2008 Golden Cinematography Awards: Best Actor (The ChaserThe Chaser (film)The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
) - 2008 Director's Cut Awards: Best Actor (The ChaserThe Chaser (film)The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
, My Dear EnemyMy Dear EnemyMy Dear Enemy is the fourth film by South Korean director Lee Yoon-ki, starring Jeon Do-yeon and Ha Jeong-woo. It tells the story of a destitute woman searching for an old lover who, years after their break up, still owes her a sum of ₩3.5m....
) - 2008 A-Awards (organized by AudiAudiAudi AG is a German automobile manufacturer, from supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges that are marketed under the Audi brand , positioned as the premium brand within the Volkswagen Group....
Korea and Arena Homme +Arena Homme +Arena Homme + is a fashion magazine for men published biannually since 1994. It is published by Bauer and editor-in-chief is the writer Jo-Ann Furniss....
): Man of the Year (Intelligence category) - 2008 Korea Visual Arts Festival (Korea Broadcasting Camera Directors Association): Best Actor (The ChaserThe Chaser (film)The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
) - 2008 Premiere Rising Star Awards: Best Actor (The ChaserThe Chaser (film)The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
) - 2008 Chunsa Film Art AwardsChunsa Film Art AwardsThe Chunsa Film Art Awards have been presented in South Korea since the founding of the prize by the Korea Film Directors' Society. The awards take their name from pen-name of the early Korean actor and filmmaker, Na Woon-gyu. Prizes are given for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress and Best...
: Best Actor (The ChaserThe Chaser (film)The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean thriller film starring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jeong-woo. It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directional debut...
) - 2007 Oporto International Film FestivalFantasportoFantasporto, also known as Fantas, is an international film festival, annually organized since 1981 in Porto, Portugal. Giving screen space to commercial feature films, auteur films and experimental projects from all over the world, Fantasporto has created enthusiastic audiences, ranging from...
: Best Actor (Time) - 2006 Pyeongtaek Film Festival: New Currents Best New Actor (The UnforgivenThe Unforgiven (2005 film)The Unforgiven is a 2005 South Korean drama film directed by Jong-bin Yun. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:...
, Time) - 2005 Director's Cut Awards: Best New Actor (The UnforgivenThe Unforgiven (2005 film)The Unforgiven is a 2005 South Korean drama film directed by Jong-bin Yun. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:...
) - 2005 Korean Critics' Choice Awards: Best New Actor (The UnforgivenThe Unforgiven (2005 film)The Unforgiven is a 2005 South Korean drama film directed by Jong-bin Yun. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:...
)
External links
- Mini-Homepage at CyworldCyworldCyworld is a South Korean social network service operated by SK Communications , a subsidiary of SK Telecom .Members cultivate relationships by forming Ilchon or "friendships" with each other through their minihompy....
- Fan Cafe at Daum
- Ha Jeong-woo at N.O.A. Entertainment
- Ha Jeong-woo at HanCinema