1. Cha Chung-hwa is a South Korean character actress who has worked extensively on stage, screen, and television.
29 Facts About Cha Chung-hwa
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Cha Chung-hwa has been nominated for Baeksang Arts Awards for her role as court lady Choi in tvN historical drama Mr Queen.
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Cha Chung-hwa is known for her roles in Crash Landing on You, Mr Queen, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, and Dr Park's Clinic.
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Cha Chung-hwa has acted in films As One, Train to Busan and Pawn among many.
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Cha Chung-hwa served as class president throughout elementary, middle, and high school, and she entered the best high school in Gwangmyeong, which was a non-standard area.
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When she was in high school, Cha Chung-hwa found joy in watching TV, movies, and listening to music.
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At the age of 25 in 2006, Cha Chung-hwa made her debut as a musical actress in Daehak-ro, playing multiple roles in the musical Backstreet Story.
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In 2012, Cha Chung-hwa took on another minor role in the film As One.
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In 2015, Cha Chung-hwa took on the role of Park Jung-ja in the musical Midnight Serenade.
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Cha Chung-hwa first became aware of the musical while filming the 2009 film Harmony, as she saw her senior actress practicing guitar for the audition.
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From that moment on, Cha Chung-hwa had a strong desire to play the role.
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Cha Chung-hwa eventually auditioned for the 2015 revival, with the recommendation of a fellow actress.
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That same year, Cha Chung-hwa landed her first supporting role on the small screen in the MBC drama Shopping King Louie.
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Cha Chung-hwa's performance helped her to gradually establish a strong presence in the industry.
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In 2016, Cha Chung-hwa played the role of Jung-min in the play Heavy Metal Girls.
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Cha Chung-hwa created hit products such as tomato ramen and honey chicken breast, dedicating 16 years of her life to her work before being laid off.
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Cha Chung-hwa was praised for her sincerity in her acting, bringing the character to life on stage.
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In 2019, Cha Chung-hwa won audition for supporting role in tvN miniseries Crash Landing on You, starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin.
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Cha Chung-hwa played the role of Yang Ok-geum, a former announcer and hairdresser from North Korea.
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Cha Chung-hwa often spent time with Na Wol-suk, her character's friend, and their interactions added an enjoyable element to the show, with their sisterhood chemistry.
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In 2020, Cha Chung-hwa was cast as court lady Choi, serving Queen Cheorin, in tvN historical fantasy drama Mr Queen.
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Cha Chung-hwa's performance received a highly positive response from viewers, dominating real-time search terms after each episode's broadcast.
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Cha Chung-hwa gained critical recognition for her role, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
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Cha Chung-hwa made a special appearance in the thriller drama Beyond Evil as Lee Geum-hwa, a character vital to the plot.
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In July 2021, Cha Chung-hwa joined the cast of the rebooted show Saturday Night Live Korea, alongside Red Velvet's Wendy.
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On January 19,2022, Cha Chung-hwa signed an exclusive contract with YNK Entertainment.
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In 2023, Cha Chung-hwa joined the MBC drama Kokdu: Season of Deity as Gaksin, the god of rumor.
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On October 11,2023, Cha Chung-hwa's agency confirmed that she would marry a younger businessman later that month.
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On January 24,2024, Cha Chung-hwa announced that she was pregnant with the couple's first child.