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6 top-notch dramas across Ha Ji Won’s spanning career: “Secret Garden” and “Empress Ki” took her career to the next level, “Curtain Call” holds many possibilities 

Her firm acting skills and perfect immersion make each win a convincing victory. 

What Happened In Bali (2004) 

ha ji won What Happened In Bali

At  26, Ha Ji Won made a breakthrough at the “Baeksang Arts Awards” 2004 as she overcame her heavyweight contender for the award, Lee Young Ae in the blockbuster hit “Dae Jang Geum” to become “Best Actress”. Though surprising, the win was, nonetheless, well worth her effort and well-rounded performance in “What Happened in Bali”. 

ha ji won What Happened In Bali

As a charismatic and strong-willed tour guide who is not afraid of getting down and dirty, Ha Ji Won captured the “girl crush” image in her first ever remarkable series in Korean television. 

Hwang Jini (2006) 

ha ji won Hwang Jini

Two years after “What Happened In Bali”, Ha Ji Won returned with KBS2’s period drama “Hwang Jini”, leaving a lasting impression on the Korean public with her “gisaeng” image.  This is also the source of inspiration for other works in the future. 

ha ji won Hwang Jini

The period drama broadcast on KBS2 also brought her many notable achievements, such as the “Grand Prize” in “KBS Drama Awards” in 2006. Ha Ji Won became a role model for achieving this kind of success before her 30s, a rare occasion within the Korean filming industry. 

Secret Garden (2010) 

ha ji won Secret Garden

While “Secret Garden” was directed to the male lead Hyun Bin, Ha Ji Won was not overwhelmed. She stole the spotlight thanks to an immersion in her role and a variety of expressed emotions in her character. Ha Ji Won was the perfect fit for the character. 

ha ji won Secret Garden

For this drama, Ha Ji Won received “Best Actress” at the 2011 “Grimae Awards” and two nominations at “Baeksang Arts Awards” and “Korean Drama Awards” of the same year.  

ha ji won Secret Garden

The King 2 Hearts (2012) 

ha ji won The King 2 Hearts

“The King 2 Hearts” is among her less fortunate works in respect to award-winning. On the other hand, as a strong, brave and powerful daughter of a high ranking official from North Korea, the actress burnt the image into the viewers’ memories. 

ha ji won the King 2 Hearts

Her performance in the series is often considered an upgrade of “What Happened In Bali”. Though significant in its own right, the drama is easily overlooked when it is squeezed between two of her best works, “Secret Garden” and “Empress Ki”. 

Empress Ki (2013) 

ha ji won Empress Ki

“Empress Ki” became Ji Won’s next best historical drama following its airing in 2013. She left the audience fluttering at many acting splendors in the period drama. 

ha ji won Empress Ki

Her chemistry with two fellow male actors was also off the charts, especially with Ji Chang Wook. At the “MBC Drama Awards” in 2013, Ha Ji Won bagged home the most prestigious awards, “Daesang”, for the second time in her career. 

ha ji won Empress Ki

Curtain Call (2022) 

“Curtain Call” easily and early on left the viewers under the impression that it might be Ha Ji Won’s next height in her career. The series hit a record rating of 7.2% and became a broadcast station’s miniseries with the most smooth start in 2022. 

ha ji won Curtain Call

The 42-year-old star takes over 2 roles, a challenge and opportunity for the actress  to show off her capable acting performance. Many made their speculation that Ha Ji Won is a few steps away from the “Grand Prize” at the “KBS Drama Awards” of this year. 

ha ji won Curtain Call

Three decades of acting has witnessed discrete milestones in Ha Ji Won’s career. With a potential “Daesang” in mind, it would be the actress’s third “Grand Prize” in her third decade of acting. “Curtain Call” sets itself as a promising series for both the audience’s viewing experience and the actors themselves already. 

Ha Ji-won Curtain call

Source: dienanh.net

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