Cha Chung-hwa

Cha Chung-hwa is a South Korean actress who became beloved as Court Lady Choi in the hit comedy Mr. Queen (2020). Her funny faces, perfect timing and warm heart made her a scene stealer in every episode. Before television fame, she spent many years singing and acting in musicals, and that stage energy still shines in her work.

Cha Chung-hwa is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall, according to her published profile.

Early life

Cha Chung-hwa was born on April 28, 1980, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. She loved singing and acting and chose the musical stage as her first career home. For years she worked in theatre, building strong skills in comedy and live performance.

Career and breakthrough

She took small screen roles for a long time, including a part in The Fiery Priest (2019). In Crash Landing on You (2019), she plays Yang Ok-geum, one of the funny North Korean village women. Her breakthrough came with Mr. Queen, where Court Lady Choi's loyalty and comedy made her famous across Asia.

Popular roles

She played the warm restaurant owner Jo Nam-sook in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021). In My Demon (2023), she plays Noh Suk-nyeo, a homeless woman whose true identity is one of the show's biggest secrets. Every role shows a different side of her talent.

Recent work

In Our Sticky Love (2026), she plays Cho Maeng-suk. Cha Chung-hwa is now one of Korea's favourite supporting actresses, and variety shows love her bright personality too. Fans love her because she gives one hundred percent to every scene, whether it lasts five seconds or five minutes.