Choi Ji-woo(I)

Considered one of South Korea's most beautiful women, Choi Mi-Hyang, well-known by her stage name Choi Ji-Woo, is an accomplished South Korean actress. Her two-decade-long acting career saw her performing in several notable films, television series, and variety shows, both in her homeland and overseas. This earned her international fame and popularity apart from several awards and accolades. She stepped into the showbiz after winning a talent audition, organized by MBC in 1994. Initially, she gained attention by playing tragic heroines in TV series, but she eventually proved her versatility with unique and challenging roles. Her remarkable performance in the South Korean hit romance melodrama 'Winter Sonata' brought her widespread recognition across Asia, particularly in Japan where she earned the nickname Ji-woo Hime ("Princess Ji-woo"). She enjoyed her popularity as a star and brand in Japan and ranked #5 in the list of top Hallyu stars in Japan's TVN's E News. The list was based on the gross incomes of these stars for the first half of 2011. Some of her other notable works include TV series like 'Beautiful Days', 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'The Suspicious Housekeeper'; films like 'The Hole', 'The Romantic President'; and variety shows such as 'Grandpas Over Flowers' and 'Choi Ji-woo's Delicious Korea'.