Han made her breakthrough in 2005 when she starred as a young widow in her 20s working as an outgoing hairdresser in the hit daily drama Be Strong, Geum-soon!.

[1] Among her notable leading roles include Soseono in the historical epic Jumong,[2] Korea's first female doctor of Western medicine in Jejungwon,[3] and a sharpshooter in the manhwa film adaptation 26 Years.

[4][5] She also hosted the popular talk show Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy from 2011 to 2013.

[6] Han dated singer Naul (from R&B group Brown Eyed Soul) from 2003 to 2012.

[7][8] Han confirmed in March 2013 that she was dating South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung,[9][10][11] and they announced their engagement two months later.