Cha Tae-hyun

Cha Tae-hyun
Cha in May 2015
Born (1976-03-25) March 25, 1976
Seoul, South Korea
Education Seoul Institute of the Arts
(Broadcasting)
Kyonggi University
(Multimedia Arts)
Chung-Ang University
(Graduate School of Mass Communications)
Occupation Actor, singer, television personality, radio DJ, director
Years active 1995–present
Agent Blossom Entertainment
Spouse(s)
Choi Suk-eun (m. 2006)
Children 3
Korean name
Hangul 차태현
Hanja 車太鉉
Revised Romanization Cha Tae-hyeon
McCune–Reischauer Ch’a T’aehyŏn

Cha Tae-hyun (born March 25, 1976) is a South Korean actor, singer, television personality, radio DJ and director. He is best known for his lead roles in the box-office hit comedies My Sassy Girl (2001), Scandal Makers (2008), Hello Ghost (2010) and Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) as well as the television series Jeon Woo-chi (2012) and The Producers (2015). He made his directorial debut with the variety-drama Hit the Top (2017), in which he also starred.

Since 2012, he is a cast member of the variety show 2 Days & 1 Night. He is a co-founder of the talent management agency Blossom Entertainment.

Career

1995–2000: Beginnings

Cha Tae-hyun started his career as a silver medalist in a 1995 KBS Talent Contest. Over the next several years he would star in a large number of TV dramas such as Sunflower and Happy Together, while also appearing in numerous TV commercials.[1] He was the radio DJ for KBS Cool FM's FM Popular Music with Cha Tae-hyun from 1999-2000, and made a minor film debut in the comedy Hallelujah.[2]

2001–2007: My Sassy Girl and musical debut

In 2001, he rose to fame through the hugely successful romantic comedy My Sassy Girl where he acted alongside Jun Ji-hyun. Cha's expressive acting established him as a recognized star in Korea as well as the Asian region at large,[3] and he extended his fame by releasing his debut album Accident. His next film Lovers' Concerto (2002), a tragic melodrama with actresses Son Ye-jin and Lee Eun-ju, also proved to be a popular success.[2]

From 2003, however, Cha's casting choices proved to be less inspired. He appeared in three comedies -- Crazy First Love, Happy Ero Christmas and Two Guys—that were widely criticized by audiences for their weak scripts and lack of creativity.[2] He released his second album The Book later that year.

His 2005 films—the relationship film Sad Movie with an all-star ensemble cast, and melodrama My Girl and I opposite Song Hye-kyo, the remake of Japanese hit film Crying Out Love in the Center of the World[2]—were box office disappointments. 2007's Highway Star, in which he played a masked trot singer, was a moderate success.[4]

Cha hosted KBS Cool FM's Mr. Radio from 2007-2008, and was awarded Best Radio DJ at the 2007 KBS Entertainment Awards alongside Ahn Jae-wook.[5] He then portrayed the town's jester who has the intelligence of a six-year-old in BABO (which means "fool" in Korean), a film adaptation of Kang Full's popular online comic.[6]

2008–2012: Revived popularity and 2 Days & 1 Night

Cha regained his top star status when his comedy flick Scandal Makers became the number one film of 2008, attracting 8.2 million moviegoers and ranking among Korea's biggest hits of all time. The film centers on a radio talk show host who must face unforeseen consequences of his days of philandering as a teen idol star when he discovers that he already has a daughter (Park Bo-young) and a grandson (Wang Seok-hyun) at the age of 30.[7] As a result of the film's success, the advertising industry named Cha as the top male celebrity endorser of 2009.[8]

He reunited with BABO director Kim Young-tak in 2010's Hello Ghost, a film about a man who after several failed suicide attempts, becomes possessed by four different ghosts.[9] It was another box office success at 3 million tickets sold, and Cha's performance led him to be dubbed as "Korea's Jim Carrey."[10]

Based on a true story, his 2011 film Champ depicts the relationship between a recently injured racehorse named Woo-bak and the jockey who tries to tame her.[11] Cha spent time with the horse before and during filming, luring his four-legged partner with a combination of carrots and sugar cubes.[12]

In 2012, he became a regular cast member of the second season of popular variety program 2 Days & 1 Night, and remained as a member to this day. The show, which focuses on introducing various places in Korea to the viewers while the cast takes on different missions, has consistently scored high viewership ratings.[13][14]

2013–present: The Producers and continued success

Cha played his first historical role in The Grand Heist, as the leader of a Joseon era group of thieves who band together to steal ice.[15][16] The action-comedy film was produced by his brother Cha Ji-hyun. He took on another saeguk role as the titular character in TV series Jeon Woo-chi, an impish Taoist wizard who becomes an unlikely hero.[17]

In 2014, he starred as an introverted man with dynamic visual acuity who works at a CCTV control center in the comedy film Slow Video, his third collaboration with director Kim Young-tak.[18][19] This was followed by The Producers in 2015, in which Cha played a hot-headed but soft-hearted television producer.[20][21]

In 2016, Cha reprised his role in My New Sassy Girl, a sequel to the 2001 hit film. However, the film did not live up to its predecessor and was a failure at the box office.[22] The same year, he reunited with My Sassy Girl co-star Jun Ji-hyun in a cameo appearance in SBSC's fantasy drama The Legend of the Blue Sea.[23]

In 2017, Cha starred in the romantic comedy Because I Love You, playing a gifted composer who connects people in love; the film was again produced by his brother Cha Ji-hyun.[24] He next starred in KBS2's variety-drama Hit the Top, which he also directs.[25] The same year, Cha starred in the fantasy blockbuster Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds, based on the webtoon of the same name by Joo Ho-min.[26]

In 2018, Cha is set to star in the romance drama Matrimonial Chaos, a remake of the Japanese television series of the same title.[27]

Personal life

Cha's father, Cha Jae-wan, was an assistant director for special effects at KBS, and his mother Choi Su-min, now retired, was a voice-over artist.[28] His brother is film producer Cha Ji-hyeon.

In June 1, 2006, Cha married his high school sweetheart, pop lyricist Choi Suk-eun.[29] They dated for 13 years; she was his first and only girlfriend.[30] They have three children, a son (Cha Soo-chan) and two daughters (Cha Tae-eun, Cha Su-jin).[31]

In 2011, Cha revealed on SBS talk show Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy that he has a panic disorder.[32]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1997HallelujahBad youngster in churchBit part
2001My Sassy GirlGyun-woo
2002Lovers' ConcertoLee Ji-hwan
2003Crazy First LoveSon Tae-il
Happy Ero ChristmasSung Byung-ki
2004Who's Got the Tape?Jap-beomCameo
WindstruckMan at train stationCameo
Two GuysKim Hoon
2005Sad MovieJung Ha-suk
My Girl and IKim Su-ho
2007Highway StarBong Dal-ho / Bong Pil
2008Horton Hears a Who!Horton the Elephantvoice, Korean dubbed
BABOSeung-ryong
My Mighty PrincessPigeon manCameo
Scandal MakersNam Hyun-soo
2009Maybe (Rabbit and Lizard)Yeong-namCameo
TriangleCameo
2010Hello GhostKang Sang-man
2011SunnyPoster model of insurance companyCameo
ChampSeung-ho
2012Never Ending StorySong-kyung's friendCameo
The Grand HeistLee Deok-mu
2013Steal My HeartHo-tae's neighborCameo
2014Tazza: The Hidden CardRadio DJCameo
The Con ArtistsNew TechnicianCameo
Slow VideoYeo Jang-boo
2016My New Sassy GirlGyun-woo
2017Because I Love YouLee Hyeong
Along With the Gods: The Two WorldsKim Ja-hong

Television series

Year Title Role Network Notes
1995Our Sunny Days of Youth(uncredited)KBS2
1996PapaJang Jung-moon
Looking Into Each Other's Eyes
and Loving Each Other
Daughter-in-law's Three Kingdoms
1997First LoveChan-woo's friend
Ready Go!Park Chan-kiMBC
1998Shy LoversHwang In-soo
SunflowerDr. Heo Jae-bong
1999Happy TogetherHa Shin-yeopSBS
I'm Still Loving YouPark Young-jaeMBC
Into the SunlightKang In-ha
2000Juliet's ManJang Gi-poongSBS
2004First Love of a Royal PrinceChoi Gun-heeMBC
2007Flowers for My LifeYoon Ho-sangKBS2
2008General Hospital 2Choi Jin-sangMBC
2011Lights and ShadowsDrunkardCameo, episode 2[33]
2012My Husband Got a FamilyTae-bongKBS2Cameo, episode 26[34]
Jeon Woo-chiJeon Woo-chi
2014Drama Festival "4teen"Adult Young-hoonMBCCameo
2015The ProducersRa Joon-moKBS2
2016Love in the MoonlightFarm servantCameo, episode 1
Legend of the Blue SeaHan River con-manSBSCameo, episode 4
2017Hit the TopLee Gwang-jaeKBS2Also director
2018Matrimonial ChaosCho Suk-moo

Variety show

Year Title Network Notes
1998Family CampMBCMC
Happy SaturdaySBSMC
2000Mnet KM Music FestivalMnetMC; co-host Kim Hyun-joo
2001MC; co-host Song Hye-kyo
2002Campus Song FestivalMBCMC; co-host: Yoon Do-hyun
2003MC; co-host: Lee Hyori
Mnet KM Music FestivalMnetMC; co-host: Sung Yu-ri
2007Campus Song FestivalMBCMC; co-host: Lee Hyori
2012–present2 Days & 1 Night KBS2Cast member
2013Star Awards 2013Channel 8Presenter
2016 Gura Chacha Time Slip - New BoyKBS
2017Dragon Club – Childish BromanceKBS2

Cast member[35]

2018–presentRadio StarMBCHost
2018-presentWhere On Earth?KBS2Cast member

Radio program

Year Title Station Notes
1999-2000FM Popular Music with Cha Tae-hyunKBS Cool FMDJ
2007-2008Mr. Radio

Discography

Studio albums

Album information Track listing
Accident
Track listing
  1. 諦念(체념)
  2. I Love You
  3. 생일선물
  4. 아름다운사람
  5. 그래..
  6. 마지막 하루
  7. 몰라도 돼
  8. 너의 그림자 뒤에
  9. 부탁
  10. 친구와 연인
  11. 미망
  12. 이 계절이 지나도
  13. 피크닉
  14. I Love You (re-mix)
  15. The Last Day (instrumental)
더북 (The Book)
Track listing
  1. 별을 사랑한 어린왕자의 꿈
  2. Again To Me
  3. Love Story
  4. 용서 (容恕)
  5. 슬픈 이별 뒤로
  6. I Can Wating For You
  7. 고마워 그리고 행복해
  8. 사랑 느낌
  9. 바보야
  10. 사진
  11. 언제나 지금처럼
  12. Summer Story
  13. 용서 (Interlude)
  14. 슬픈 이별 뒤로 (RE-MIX)
  15. (Bonus Data)

Singles

Year Title Notes
2000"어디로 갈까"Juliet's Man OST
2002"I Don't Know"Lovers' Concerto OST
"Photograph"
2005"Forget Me"Sad Movie OST
"Don't Let Go of My Hand"
2007"Ichaseon Bridge"Highway Star OST
"Wind Wind Wind"
2008"Because I Love You"Scandal Makers OST
2010"With You"Hello Ghost OST
2011"Happiness"Champ OST
2016"Cheer Up Song"Duet with Hong Kyung-min

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1995KBS Super Talent ContestSilver MedalN/AWon
199935th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actor (TV)SunflowerWon
SBS Drama AwardsBest New ActorHappy TogetherWon
MBC Drama AwardsWon
2000SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActorJuliet's ManNominated
Big Star AwardWon
Popularity AwardWon
SBSi AwardWon
200122nd Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest New ActorMy Sassy GirlWon
200238th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actor (Film)Nominated
39th Grand Bell AwardsBest ActorNominated
Popularity AwardWon
25th Golden Cinematography AwardsBest New ActorWon
23rd Blue Dragon Film AwardsPopular Star AwardLovers' ConcertoWon
200324th Blue Dragon Film AwardsCrazy First LoveWon
2004MBC Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorFirst Love of a Royal PrinceNominated
2005Savings DayPresidential CitationN/AWon
2007KBS Entertainment AwardsBest Radio DJMr. RadioWon
KBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorFlowers for My LifeNominated
200845th Grand Bell AwardsOverseas Popularity AwardBABOWon
MBC Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActorGeneral Hospital 2Nominated
20096th Max Movie AwardsBest ActorScandal MakersWon
201147th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actor (Film)Hello GhostNominated
48th Grand Bell AwardsBest ActorNominated
2012KBS Entertainment Awards[36]Top Entertainer Award2 Days & 1 NightWon
KBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length DramaJeon Woo-chiNominated
2013KBS Entertainment AwardsTop Excellence Award2 Days & 1 NightWon
2014Daesang (Grand Prize)Nominated
2015Nominated
KBS Drama Awards[37]Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length DramaThe ProducersWon
Best Couple Award with Kim Soo-hyun and Gong Hyo-jinWon

References

  1. ↑ "10 Most Memorable Commercials (1950-2007)". The Korea Times. 24 October 2007. Archived from the original on 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Paquet, Darcy. "Actors and Actresses of Korean Cinema: Cha Tae-hyun". Koreanfilm.org. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
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  4. ↑ Yang, Sung-jin (18 January 2007). "Cha Tae-hyun tries comic film role - again". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  5. ↑ "안재욱 차태현, 최우수 라디오DJ상 수상". E Daily (in Korean). 22 December 2007. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
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