Han Ji-eun

Han Ji-eun is a South Korean actress known for warm, funny and very human characters. She was born on 3 June 1987 in Gwacheon. On Oxfea, she plays teacher Lee Han-kyung in Study Group (2025). Many viewers know her from Be Melodramatic (2019) and Bad and Crazy (2021).

Han Ji-eun is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.

Early life

She studied at Dongduk Women's University and made her acting debut in the 2010 film Be With Me. For almost ten years she worked steadily in films and dramas, often in small roles, learning from every set. That long, quiet build-up later became the base of her confident acting style.

Career and breakthrough

Her breakthrough came in 2019 with Be Melodramatic, where she played Hwang Han-ju, a single mother working at a drama company. The show became a cult favourite and her funny, honest performance won many fans. She then took on variety in Bad and Crazy and other dramas, moving between comedy, romance and crime stories with ease.

Popular roles

Fans often name Hwang Han-ju in Be Melodramatic as her signature role. In Study Group she brings heart to the story as Lee Han-kyung, a teacher who truly believes in her difficult students. She has a gift for making ordinary women feel special, brave and fun to watch.

Recent work and why fans love them

Han Ji-eun is now a trusted name in Korean television, the kind of actress who makes any cast stronger. Fans love her bright energy, her comic timing and the warmth she gives even serious scenes. She keeps choosing interesting projects, and her best years may still be ahead of her.