Han Ji-hye is a South Korean actress. While making her living through her career in modeling, she found herself in the small roles in Korean dramas.
She was born on 29 June 1984 in Gwangju, South Korea, as Lee Ji-hye. She turned 37 this 2021. She has been present in the entertainment industry since her debut as a model in 2001.
She used the stage name “Han Ji-hye” upon learning that her real name would confuse fans since an older actress, Lena Lee also has the same Korean name. Learn more about her here!
Han Ji-hye Welcomes Her First Daughter
Actress Han Ji Hye introduced her first daughter via an Instagram post on 26 June 2021 as she gave birth to her healthy at a hospital in Seoul on 23 June.
She posted two pictures of her adorable newborn baby on her Instagram account along with a caption, which read, “I met with princess Bang Gap. I met her after going through emergency surgery which had me suffer in pain for a few days after the surgery. I cried a lot in the bathroom because I was in pain physically and emotionally. Now I’m on the mend, and I really hope I could get better soon. It’s not easy being a mother, but I’m happy that I met this angel-like baby. Thank you for all the congratulations. I’ll read them all while I recover!”
As she addressed in her post, she conveyed her thoughts about finally becoming a mother while she gets surrounded herself with an immense amount of happiness welcoming her daughter. She also admitted that it’s not easy to be a mother since they would have to carry a human being for nine months in their womb, but it will turn into a priceless joy the moment the baby comes out. It is likely the case for Ji-hye as well.
Han Ji-hye announced that she was pregnant with her first child 10 years after marriage through her Instagram account and YouTube channel on 31 December 2020. She said on the YouTube video, “A precious child has come to me. I was concerned because we didn’t have any children after we got married, so I’m happy and thankful for this joyful news.”
In her Instagram post, she created a cute baby snowman and posted a video of her ultrasound along with a short message for 2021. She wrote, “Today is the last day of 2020. I have joyful news to share before the year ends. A beautiful baby has found me. I am so grateful and am doing well. The New Year is the Year of the Ox, which are strong and symbolize wealth. I hope that 2021 will have good results with all the hard work that you’ve been through. Happy New Year!”
After her pregnancy announcement, she first appeared in the broadcast program Star’s Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant. Accordingly, the members of the Fun-Staurant pour out congratulatory messages to her. She also reveals the baby's name in her tummy is “Banggap,” which means “nice to meet you,” also while giving a peek at her happy pregnancy days.
Who Is Han Ji-hye Married To?
Han Ji-hye is in a long time marriage with a prosecutor in 2010. Much about her husband by publications is not revealed respecting the privacy he wants from the public.
Back in May 2021, they had a short prenatal trip together in a forest. Ji-hye said, “Go to the forest on the weekends,” along with a short video and photo on her Instagram. In the photo, she is seen enjoying camping in the forest in Jeju Island, where she currently resides.
Han Ji-hye with her husband (©: Instagram/Han Ji-hye)
Ji-hye married young with her husband, and while the spotlight was focused on her, the SBS variety shows Healing Camp once featured her in an episode to discuss her personal life. When asked if she had experienced much discomfort due to marrying her six-year senior husband when she was 26 years old, she responded in the affirmative. She expected that it would negatively impact her career, but she felt what mattered the most was on the inside. Since she did not want to lose her husband, she took the decision quickly.
While sharing a glimpse of her happy pregnancy in the Fun-Staurant, the program also revealed about her life with her loved-up husband. The program showed how she and her husband share a sweet phone call with each other following the morning black pork hamburger. Han’s husband expressed her love for his wife with a voice overflowing with love.
Han Ji-hye married her prosecutor beau on the last of September 2010 in a private ceremony in Hawaii. The couple met each other in January 2009 at a church gathering and hit off well together due to their shared hobby of hiking, but Han has done a pretty good job keeping her private life quiet.
The actress announced her engagement in August 2010. She said, “After living only for myself, living together and for another person is what marriage is about. I’ve met a partner that I can share my life with. As we live, we’ll encounter days that are rain and windy. We’ll need umbrellas and coats – that’s what we will be to each other. No matter what unpaved roads we encounter in life, I will not let go of this hand, I vow to you all. I ask for lots of encouragement that I may live a happy life.”
Before her relationship with her prosecutor husband, she was dating star Lee Dong-gun. The couple went public in April 2007, with Lee posting the revelation on his fan website, expressing his deep love for Han. Lee revealed that the two first linked on the set of the 2004 KBS comedy Sweet 18, and romance bloomed immediately for them as they began dating. However, it didn’t last long for them as they split after a short while of going public with their relationship.
Net Worth And Career Of Han Ji-hye
Han Ji-hye has worked on several projects in the entertainment industry through which she earns thousands of dollars. While her net worth still remains on review, it may not be less than a million dollars. She also boasted quite a bit of her home in Chicago. After her marriage with her prosecutor husband, the two went to live in Chicago. In 2012, the actress revealed a picture of her Chicago home on her Facebook account, writing, “My pretty house that has a little bit of me in every corner.”
Han made her first entertainment debut as a model. Then, in 2003, she debuted as an actress through the movie Singles. And now, she has found herself appearing in several TV dramas and movies since then.
Some movies, dramas, and TV shows she has appeared in include My Boyfriend Is Type B, Pianist, Humming, Saving My Hubby, Once Again, Golden Garden, Marry Me Now, Legendary Witch, The Duo, Naturally, Love Letter, The Secret Lovers, Sweet 18, Why Women?, East of Eden, and much more.
Ji-hye sat down in an interview with cm.asiae.co.kr in November 2010. During the interview, she exchanged some words about her career life and how much she has achieved to date. While she just started acting in 2003 with the movie Singles, she has come a long way and admires the acting field more.
As for now, after giving birth to her first child she may take some while to get back on track in her professional acting career.