Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min

The 'Behind Your Touch' leading lady once worked on a book project that was inspired by her stay in the Philippines

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>Popular for her performances in <em><strong>Rooftop Prince</strong></em> (2012), <em><strong>Hyde Jekyll, Me</strong></em> (2015), <strong><em>Familiar Wife</em></strong> (2018), <strong><em>The Light In Your Eyes</em> </strong>(2019), <em><strong>One Spring Night</strong></em> (2019) and <em><strong><a href="https://metro.style/culture/film-and-tv/watch-trailer-our-blues-k-drama-on-netflix/32737" target="_blank">Our Blues</a></strong></em> (2022), <strong>Han Ji Min</strong> now slides into a new series titled <em><strong>Behind Your Touch</strong></em>. </p><div><br/></div><p>With her talent and versatile acting, her value as an actress increases by the minute, making her a beloved icon in South Korea’s showbiz scene. Signed under <strong>BH Entertainment</strong>, Han Ji Min boasts a unique string of portrayals in the small and big screen. </p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuD-o-_LZiL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuD-o-_LZiL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div> 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roles. Han Ji Min is a true chameleon who can take on any character with ease.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Check out the gallery below for some fun facts about her:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c2bfe60f-9cc5-4b3e-bf1d-55ee66e6ce3a_fast facts about korean actress han ji min landscape.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/de0a3099-416d-487a-89b9-1df9224b6985_hanjimin_bhent.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/849e4597-df52-4e32-b687-ab3a98dcaa3a_hjm_2.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/04d480ea-8777-4d16-a120-e57fc9367495_hjm_3.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4646100a-57c8-4d32-9ebd-a003a9e9cdac_hjm_4.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0c6166dd-6de6-405b-8637-6949938454b5_hjm_5.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/38f617cf-640f-426a-bdc6-2736231f324d_hanjimin_koala.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fdd7c84c-bd6c-4edf-9e7a-b4a58b43860a_hjm.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1e26c6fe-bf0d-4c59-8b5e-58e89243b080_hjm_8.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a26b095f-d18d-41bd-b752-7e06d2c4a864_hjm_9.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6be005c4-6707-43e0-9965-5cd12ab00ccd_hjm_10.jpg" alt="Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>1. Han Ji Min has always been a Seoulite. - Born on November 5, 1982, Han Ji Min was brought up in her hometown Heukseuk-dong in South Korea. It is a neighborhood nestled at the heart of Seoul, close to hotspots in the city and located near landmarks such as Lotte World Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, N Seoul Tower, Namdaemun Market, COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, and many more. <cite>@bhent_official via @roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>2. She has been in show business since high school.  - Before Han Ji Min began her acting career, she started out as a commercial model and appeared in music videos. Her striking visuals were also an investment that helped her transition into the small screen, landing projects like “All In” (2003), “Dae Jang Geum” (2003), and “Resurrection” (2005). <cite>@oliviahassler_kr via @roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>3. She is an award-winning actress. - Soon after Han Ji Min started her acting career, her performance in the mystery melodrama “Resurrection” catapulted her to popularity. Her starring role in the series fetched her her first feat at the KBS Drama Awards, bagging Best New Actress in 2005. Under her belt are also Best Actress awards from Asian Film Awards, Baeksang Art Awards, Blue Dragon Awards, Grand Bell Awards, Seoul International Drama Awards, and many more.<cite>@photokyj80 via @roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>4. She was a Social Welfare student at Seoul Women’s University.  - Prior to acting full-time, Han Ji Min actively participated in various volunteer work and social welfare campaigns and initiatives as a college student. She has since been serving in relief organizations and rendering time to help those who are underserved or underprivileged. <cite>@roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>5. She has published a book in the past. - In 2009, Han Ji Min authored the book “We&#x27;re Already Friends: Han Ji Min’s Philippines Donation Book,” which is about her living in the Philippine landscape. It tells stories of how she spent her time in a remote community in the region, supporting a village school. <cite>@ckoblues via @roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>6. She is a pet person. - If there is one thing about the Korean actress that her followers tend to notice, it is her being a pet lover. Han Ji Min’s Instagram page, in fact, features a bunch of furry friends that she loved taking photos with or playing with. <cite>@armonggg via @roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>7. She was appointed as an ambassador of the United Nations. - Apart from her early aspirations as a social welfare student, Han Ji Min’s social work stretches from partaking in volunteer programs to donating in organizations and charity operations. In 2012, she was designated as Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Environment Programme, too, and over time, became a member of the UNICEF Honors Club in 2022 by making consistent donations and contributions.<cite>@dudwls.72 via @roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>8. She has experienced “a lot of unrequited love.” - Ever since elementary school, according to a 2022 Soompi article, Han Ji Min has been experiencing bouts of unrequited love. Unbeknownst to some, she actually stopped expressing herself and her emotions further because she feared being rejected. <cite>@roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>9. She is still single! - As per reports from the media, Han Ji Min remains single up to this second. She prefers her personal life a private matter as well, making her love life classified and strictly confidential.<cite>@roma.emo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>10. Han Ji Min has an ongoing TV offering! - It’s time to tune in, folks! If you are fond of Han Ji Min and her timeless talent, best believe that you will love her television series titled “Behind Your Touch.” Starring alongside Hallyu actors Lee Min Ki and Suho, the detective drama revolves around a veterinarian whose abilities range from medical mastery to psychometric powers. The show airs on select streaming platforms and services. In the Philippines, it&#x27;s on Netflix.<cite>@roma.emo</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos courtesy of <strong>@goldendew_official</strong> via <strong>@roma.emo</strong></p><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/fast-facts-about-korean-actress-park-gyu-young/35907" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fast Facts About Korean Actress Park Gyu Young </a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/fast-facts-about-korean-actress-k-pop-idol-yoona/35852" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fast Facts About “King the Land” Actress YoonA</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/facts-about-korean-actor-kim-woo-bin/35566" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 Things You Might Not Have Known About “Black Knight” Actor Kim Woo Bin</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/fast-facts-about-korean-actress-jeon-do-yeon/35301" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fast Facts About “Kill Boksoon” Actress Jeon Do Yeon</a></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

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Fast Facts About Korean Actress Han Ji Min

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

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