Han Na-na

Quick Facts: Who was Han Na-na?

Subject:

Han Na-na

Known for:

South Korean actress known for 'Autumn in My Heart' and modeling career.

Born:

1979-01-30

Century / Era:

1979s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Han Na-na (born January 30, 1979) is a South Korean actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She is known for her role in Autumn in My Heart as Shin Yoo-mi. She also appeared in the movie, Love Wind Love Song. She was born on January 30, 1979, in South Korea.

Career & Major Achievements

Since childhood, she loved dancing and learned ballet in elementary school and won many competitions at a very young age. She went abroad to study Ballet in Boston Ballet School, but due to knee injury she had to leave dance. She completed her studies from Michigan State University and joined Media Dream Entertainment.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 1999, she made her acting debut in the movie, Love Wind Love Song and that year won the Miss Korea pageant as 1st runner-up. In 2000, she appeared in the music video, "You Know" by Jo Sung-mo. The same year she landed her first main role in a television series in the KBS2 drama Autumn in My Heart, appearing alongside Song Hye-kyo, Won Bin, and Song Seung-heon.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979 (1979-01-30): Birth of Han Na-na — South Korean actress known for 'Autumn in My Heart' and modeling career.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — In 1999, she made her acting debut in the movie, Love Wind Love Song and that year won the Miss Korea pageant as 1st runner-up.
3. 2000: 2000 Milestone — In 2000, she appeared in the music video, "You Know" by Jo Sung-mo.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Han Na-na

True or False: “Han Na-na won the Miss Korea pageant as the winner in 1999.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She was actually crowned the 1st runner-up at the 43rd Miss Korea pageant that year.

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