Ha Seok-jin

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Ha Seok-jin

Role / Field:

South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Radiant Office and Drinking Solo.

Born:

1982-03-05

Century / Era:

1982s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Ha Seok-jin (Korean: 하석진; born March 4, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in TV drama series such as Radiant Office (2017), Drinking Solo (2016), Shark (2013), and 4 Legendary Witches (2014), for which he received two nominations for the Excellence Award at the 2014 MBC Drama Awards and the 4th APAN Star Awards. Ha Seok-jin was born in Bangi-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea in 1982. He is the eldest of one son and one daughter. He entered the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University and after completing his first year, he enlisted in the military.

Career & Major Achievements

After completing his military service as Combat Police in year 2002, Ha returned to school. However, a friend who was working at an entertainment production company suggested he try acting. At first, Ha declined the offer, preferring to focus on his studies. But eventually, he decided to give it a try and made his debut in the entertainment industry through a Korean Air advertisement in 2005.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Although he didn't plan on pursuing acting as a career, he found it enjoyable and became increasingly attracted to it. In April 2019, he signed with C-JeS Entertainment, but his contract expired in 2021, prompting him to search for a new agency. In July 2021, he signed with Management Koo. In September 2023, Ha was one of twelve celebrity contestants on the Netflix reality game show, The Devil's Plan; he was also the winner of the contest.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1982 (1982-03-05): Birth of Ha Seok-jin — South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Radiant Office and Drinking Solo.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — After completing his military service as Combat Police in year 2002, Ha returned to school.
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — But eventually, he decided to give it a try and made his debut in the entertainment industry through a Korean Air advertisement in 2005.
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He is best known for his roles in TV drama series such as Radiant Office (2017), Drinking Solo (2016), Shark (2013), and 4 Legendary Witches (2014), for which he received two nominations for the Excellence Award at the 2014 MBC Drama Awards and the 4th APAN Star Awards.
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In April 2019, he signed with C-JeS Entertainment, but his contract expired in 2021, prompting him to search for a new agency.
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In July 2021, he signed with Management Koo.
7. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In September 2023, Ha was one of twelve celebrity contestants on the Netflix reality game show, The Devil's Plan; he was also the winner of the contest.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ha Seok-jin

True or False: “Ha Seok-jin debuted in the entertainment industry through a role in a television drama series.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He actually made his debut in the entertainment industry via a Korean Air advertisement in 2005.

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