Biography of Moon Chae-won
Moon Chae-won is an established South Korean actress and model who made her debut in 2007’s television drama ‘Mackerel Run’. She is known for her early career roles in the Korean television shows ‘Painter of the Wind’ (2008), ‘Brilliant Legacy’ (2009), and ‘My Fair Lady’ (2009). She is also notable for her stunning performances in the period action film ‘War of the Arrows’ (2011) and the television series ‘The Princess’ Man’ (2011).
Early Life and Education
Chae-won was born on 13 November 1986 and raised in the Daegu province of South Korea. When she was in sixth grade, her parents along with her younger brother relocated to Seoul. She studied at Chugye University for the Arts, majoring in Western Painting. She always wished to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, so she dropped out in 2006 to pursue her passion for acting.
Career
2007–2010: Beginnings
The actress made her debut in 2007 in the television series ‘Mackerel Run’ along with the new face of the industry Lee Min-ho and they both also appeared in the South Korean comedy-drama film ‘Our School’s E.T.’ in 2008. Her breakthrough is a period drama ‘Painter of the Wind’ in 2008. Her role as a beautiful gisaeng in Lee Jung-myung’s historical fiction novel drew global attention.
She was next cast in the South Korean television series ‘Brilliant Legacy’, one of the top-rated Korean dramas of 2009. After the success of the series, she performed in a supporting role in the television series ‘My Fair Lady’. In October 2010, she signed with talent agency Barunson Entertainment (MSTeam) followed by the leading role in the television series ‘It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl’.
2011: Breakthrough
2011 marked her career breakthrough, with leading roles in the television period drama ‘The Princess’ Man’ and the action blockbuster ‘War of the Arrows’; both were commercial hits. The period action film set during the Second Manchu invasion of Korea, ‘War of the Arrows’ was the highest-grossing Korean film of the year. She won the Best New Actress award at the Grand Bell and Blue Dragon Film Awards.
2012–Present
Moon Chae-won’s other notable television series include the revenge melodrama ‘The Innocent Man’ in 2012 opposite Song Joong-ki and the humanistic medical drama ‘Good Doctor’ in 2013. She later starred in a South Korean short film ‘Awaiting’ which premiered at the 38th Hong Kong International Film Festival. She returned to the big screen in 2015 through a romantic comedy ‘Love Forecast’.
She then starred in the South Korean film ‘Mood of the Day’ in 2016 followed by a leading female role in MBC’s thriller ‘Goodbye Mr. Black’. She left her former agency MS Team Entertainment and signed with the talent management agency Namoo Actors.
In 2017, she performed in a Korean adaptation of the American crime drama ‘Criminal Minds’. Later in 2018, she starred in the period film ‘Feng Shui’ directed by famous director Han Jae-rim and in the romantic fantasy drama ‘Tale of Fairy’. She reunited with Lee Joon-gi in 2020 for a thriller melodrama ‘Flower of Evil‘.
In 2021, she joined the cast of the comedy film ‘No Kid’ and in November she signed with YNK Entertainment. Moon Chae-won appeared in Korea’s first audio drama ‘Floor’ in December 2021 alongside Lee Je-hoon and Jeong Jun-ha.
2023 witnessed her come back to the small screen with the SBS dramas ‘Payback’ and ‘Taxi Driver 2’.
Achievements
Having debuted in the South Korean drama ‘Mackerel Run’ in 2007, Chae-won is known for her passion and dedication and has won a ton of awards for her work and is a pretty popular face in the Korean film industry. She won the Best New Actress Award at the Grand Bell and Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Endorsements
- She was appointed as Honorary Prosecutor for South Korean prosecutors in 2011.
- The actress will be the new face of the neutral spirit brand, Chamisul Soju, with South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in.
Personal Life
She was rumoured to be dating her co-star Song Joong-ki from the South Korean Television series ‘The Innocent Man’ (2012). They later denied the relationship rumours and declared that they were good friends. As of now, she is not dating anyone.
Some malicious posts appeared targeting Moon Chae-won’s personal life, personality, and relationships with other celebrities. Her agency, IOK Company, has released an official statement announcing their plan to take legal action against these posts.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Chae-won is one of the richest TV Actresses from South Korea. The South Korean television series ‘Brilliant Legacy’ gave a boost to her profile as the series became one of the top-rated Korean dramas of 2009, with a peak viewership rating of 47.1%. The success of the drama boosted her popularity as an actress and she acquired a net worth of $5 Million.
She is known for being humble and nice to people. Along with her appearance in several South Korean films and dramas, she is the face of many popular brands including LG Household & Health Care, Vincis Bench Basic Women’s Fashion Goods, and Style Innerve (SI) Women’s Fashion Wear. This renowned actress, model, and singer has gained a substantial amount of income from brand partnerships, collaborations, endorsements, and her appearance in a variety of shows.
Philanthropy
Several philanthropic celebrities in South Korea have come to aid low-income families and communities by donating funds and volunteering to help those in need. Moon Chae-won and her co-stars in the South Korean television series ‘It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl’ have made rice donations. They donated 250 kg of rice to Hanbeot, a humanitarian organization for the disabled and they also donated 250kg of rice to Yeontan Bank, which provides coal briquettes for the needy.
Awards
- Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards – 2008
Best New Actress (TV), ‘Painter of the Wind’
- SBS Drama Awards – 2008
New Star Award
Best Couple Award, Moon Chae-won with Moon Geun-young
- Asian Jewelry Awards – 2011
Diamond Award, Actress category - Blue Dragon Film Awards – 2011
Best New Actress, ‘War of the Arrows’
- Grand Bell Awards – 2011
Best New Actress
- KBS Drama Awards – 2011
Top Excellence Award, Actress
Popularity Award, Actress
Best Couple Award
- Korea Best Dressed Swan Awards – 2011
Best Dressed, TV Actress category - Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards – 2011
Excellence Award, Actress
Top Excellence Award, Actress - Korea Lifestyle Awards – 2011
Best Dressed of the Year - KBS Drama Awards – 2012
Netizen’s Award
- KBS Drama Awards – 2013
Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama
Popularity Award, Actress
Best Couple Award, Moon Chae-won with Joo Won in ‘Good Doctor’
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival – 2015
Producers’ Choice Award, ‘Love Forecast’
Interesting Facts about Moon Chae-won
- She has an ISFJ personality trait that makes her a kind personality with dedication to her work and empathy towards her fellow coworkers.
- She follows Christianity and her baptismal name is Bona.
- Chae-won has a cute pet cat named Mellow with a separate fan following.
- She enjoys long vacations and day trips with people who are close to her.
- During an interview, she confessed that she was a victim of constant bullying in high school.
- She enjoys performing in historical dramas as she considers them a challenge.
- She spends an ample amount of time researching her role and researching about the director, and her co-stars.
- Chae-won is a movie buff who loves to watch Hollywood movies.
FAQs
- How old is Moon Chae-won?
36 years old. - How famous is Moon Chae-won?
She is one of the most honoured actresses in South Korea with about 20 gongs and 40 nominations. - How tall is Moon Chae-won?
She is 168 cm tall. - What is the Zodiac sign of Moon Chae-won?
Scorpio. - When is Moon Chae-won’s birthday?
She was born on 13 November 1986. - What is Moon Chae-won’s Instagram ID?
Her official Instagram ID is moonchaewon_official with 2 Lakh followers.
