Ha Ji Won recently garnered positive attention after posting photos of herself on the streets of Seoul on 17/7, according to Star News. The actress highlighted her 60 cm waist with a white crop top and jeans, sporting a natural hairstyle and minimal makeup. News 1 commented that the 47-year-old star maintains a youthful appearance, looking much the same as she did in 2013 during the filming of "Empress Ki," one of the most popular historical dramas on Korean television that year.
In an April interview with Vogue Korea, Ha Ji Won shared that she has embraced a "gentle lifestyle" for the past 15 years, focusing on inner wellness. She maintains a healthy diet, prioritizing organic foods, and drinks honey lemon water every morning for digestive balance and skin health. She also incorporates stretching exercises into her daily routine.
Believing that "beautiful skin comes from consistent inner care," Ha Ji Won focuses on a minimalist skincare routine with natural oils and products, avoiding invasive procedures. She is currently the director of a cosmetics company, occasionally modeling for her own brand. She also serves as an ambassador for various other brands.
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Ha Ji Won participating in a program in June. Photo: Pouch24 |
The South Korean star has also found success as a professional painter. She began painting around 2020-2021, shortly after her brother, actor Jeon Tae Soo, passed away from depression. Art critics have praised her work for its bright colors, abstract style, and representation of "inner coexistence"—a philosophy focused on introspection rather than external social interaction.
In recent years, she has participated in several exhibitions in South Korea, including KIAF Seoul, Incheon Art Show, and Apy Art Project Y. Ha Ji Won held her first solo exhibition in 4/2023, titled "Instant: The Beginning of a Relationship," showcasing works exploring personal relationships and emotions. In 5/2024, she debuted "Pink Drawing: Coexistence" in Seoul, delving into the connection between herself, her past and present, and her surroundings. The prominent use of pink symbolizes healing and femininity.
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The actress presents her abstract paintings at her solo exhibition last year. Photo: Instagram Hajiwon1023 |
Ha Ji Won is currently filming the new television series "Climax," which centers on power struggles within the South Korean entertainment industry and among the wealthy elite. The series, featuring a cast including Joo Ji Hoon, Oh Jung Se, Cha Joo Young, and Nana, is slated to air on Netflix in 2026.
Throughout her nearly 30-year career, the actress has remained private about her personal life. While many of her peers are married with grown children, Ha Ji Won is often encouraged by friends, family, and fans to settle down. According to Koreaboo, she isn't currently considering marriage, preferring to live according to her own simple preferences and habits. She declines matchmaking attempts, favoring organic encounters over arranged meetings.
JoongAng Daily reports that she lives with her mother in a luxury apartment in Seoul, invests in real estate, and engages in philanthropic activities. Many Korean fans regard Ha Ji Won as a "modern action heroine"—an independent, sophisticated woman with artistic sensibilities and a strong sense of purpose.
Born in 1978 as Jeon Hae Rim, Ha Ji Won began her acting career in 1996. She is hailed as "Korea's number one action actress" by Chosun Ilbo, JoongAng Ilbo, and SBS, thanks to her roles in films and dramas like "Counterfeit Case," "Secret Garden," "Sea God," "Truth Game," and "Empress Ki." Other notable works include "Hwang Jini," "What Happened in Bali," and "A Frozen Flower."
Thien Lam (News1, Vogue, JoongAng Daily)
