Han Ji-hyun

Han Ji-hyun (; born March 21, 1996) is a South Korean actress and model. She began her career as a model in middle school before transitioning to acting in high school. Han made her acting debut in the web series Soul Driver and gained attention for her roles in Today's Taromance (2018) and What a Wonderful World (2019). Han rose to prominence with her role as Joo Seok-kyung in the SBS series The Penthouse: War in Life (2020–2021), and has since taken on leading roles in television, including Cheer Up (2022), and No Gain No Love (2024).

Early life and education Han was born on March 21, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea. She has a younger twin brother named Han Seung-soo who was born two minutes later and is a model. Han attends the Korea National University of Arts under the Department of Acting. Prior to her admission, she was known to have passed the university entrance exams for Department of Acting for other universities such as Konkuk University, Dongguk University, Seoul Institute of the Arts, Sungkyunkwan University, Sejong University, and Chung-Ang University.

Career 2017–2019: Early career Han began her career as a model while she was still in middle school, later pursuing acting during high school. On February 24, 2017, it was announced that Han had signed with SBD Entertainment.

Han made her debut in 2017 with the web series Soul Driver, portraying the supporting role of Jin-hui.

In 2018, Han starred in YouTube's web series Today's Taromance, playing the supporting role of Yoo In-jeong.

In March 2019, Han starred in YouTube's web series What a Wonderful World, portraying the lead role of Jo Ah-yeong.

2020–present: Rise in popularity and leading roles In October 2020, Han gained recognition for her performance as Joo Seok-kyung in SBS's television series The Penthouse: War in Life, earning the Best New Actress award at the 2021 SBS Drama Awards.

In January 2021, Han made her film debut in I Bet Everything, portraying the supporting role of Kang Seon-mi. Four months later, she starred in the film Seo Bok, playing a convenience store student in a bit part.

In October 2022, Han starred in SBS's television series Cheer Up, taking on the lead role of Do Hae-yi.

In August 2024, Han starred in tvN's television series No Gain No Love, playing the lead role of Nam Ja-yeon, a web novelist who uses the pen name Yeon Bo-ra. In October 2024, she starred in TVING's web series Spice Up Our Love, portraying the lead role of Seo Yeon-seo. In the same month, she was announced to star in the upcoming film Sisterhood, playing the lead role of Ryu Mi-jee. In November 2024, she starred in KBS's television series Face Me, taking on the lead role of Lee Min-hyeong.

In March 2025, Han starred in Netflix's film Revelations, playing the supporting role of Lee Yeon-joo. The following month, it was announced that she had signed with Chorokbaem Entertainment after her contract with SBD Entertainment expired in March 2025. In August 2025, she was announced to star in the upcoming film Made in Itaewon, playing the lead role of Kim Ji-won. The following month, she starred in the film The Ugly, playing the supporting role of Kim Su-jin. In October 2025, she was announced to star in MBC's upcoming television series In Your Brilliant Season, playing the supporting of Song Ha-young. The following month, she was announced to star in KBS's television film Love: Track – First Love is a Wired Earphone, playing the lead role of Han Young-seo.

Filmography + Key Denotes films or TV productions that have not yet been released

Film + Year Title Role Notes 2021 I Bet Everything Kang Seon-mi 2020–2021 The Penthouse: War in Life Joo Seok-kyung Season 1–3 2022 Cheer Up Do Hae-yi

Music video appearances Year Song title Artist Notes 2025 "Asadal" Song Ga-in

Discography Singles + List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album Title Year Peak chartpositions Album KORDL "High" 2022 132 Cheer Up OST Part 10

Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Blue Dragon Series Awards 2023 Best New Actress Cheer Up Brand Customer Loyalty Award 2021 Best Female Rookie Actor Han Ji-hyun Brand of the Year Awards Best New Actress SBS Drama Awards 2021 The Penthouse: War in Life 2 and 3 Best Couple Award Han Ji-hyun Cheer Up Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Cheer Up