Han Ye-ri

Quick Facts: Who was Han Ye-ri?

Subject:

Han Ye-ri

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actress known for diverse roles in film and television.

Born:

1984-12-23

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Ye-ri (Korean: 김예리; born December 23, 1984), known professionally as Han Ye-ri (한예리), is a South Korean actress. Han built her filmography by starring in short films and indies. She drew notice in the sports drama As One (2012), for which she learned the Hamgyŏng dialect in her role as real-life North Korean table tennis athlete Yu Sun-bok.

Career & Major Achievements

She played her first mainstream leading roles in the action thrillers Commitment (2013) and Haemoo (2014), and romantic film A Dramatic Night (2015). Han also starred in the critically acclaimed indie Worst Woman (2016) by Kim Jong-kwan. Han extended her filmography to television, starring in sageuk Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016) and youth comedy Hello, My Twenties!

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2021, Han's Hollywood debut, Minari, was nominated for six categories at the 93rd Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Music, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor. In April 2021, Han signed with USA agency Echo Lake Entertainment, and Han confirmed her attendance at the 2021 Academy Awards. On June 9, 2022, the agency confirmed that Han married her non-celebrity boyfriend in early 2022.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-12-23): Birth of Han Ye-ri — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for diverse roles in film and television.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — She drew notice in the sports drama As One (2012), for which she learned the Hamgyŏng dialect in her role as real-life North Korean table tennis athlete Yu Sun-bok.
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She played her first mainstream leading roles in the action thrillers Commitment (2013) and Haemoo (2014), and romantic film A Dramatic Night (2015).
4. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Han extended her filmography to television, starring in sageuk Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016) and youth comedy Hello, My Twenties!
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Han also starred in the critically acclaimed indie Worst Woman (2016) by Kim Jong-kwan.
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In 2021, Han's Hollywood debut, Minari, was nominated for six categories at the 93rd Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Music, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor.
7. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On June 9, 2022, the agency confirmed that Han married her non-celebrity boyfriend in early 2022.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Han Ye-ri

True or False: “Han Ye-ri's role in the movie Minari was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 93rd Academy Awards.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While Han Ye-ri starred in Minari, the nomination mentioned for Best Supporting Actress was not hers; she was part of a cast recognized by the film's success.

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