Why you need to know My Name star Han So-hee – the millionaire and face of Gucci who did her own martial arts stunts for Netflix’s new action K-drama
- After her success in World of the Married, Han faced social media backlash over scandalous old photos of her smoking and baring tattoos – but she remained unfazed
- Han’s performances have earned her praise from TV show directors and fellow celebrities – and grabbed attention from brands like Celine, Lanvin and L’Oréal Paris
Starring as the lead in Netflix’s latest Korean action drama, My Name, here are more cool facts about the actress …
She’s had to lose and gain weight for different roles
She had to lose weight for her role in World of the Married – and gained it back for My Name. Playing the role of Yeo Da-kyung in the suspenseful drama World of the Married last year, Han had to lose at least 2kg. On KStarLive, she shared how she trimmed down from her usual 47kg to 45kg.
But for her turn in My Name as the feisty Yoon Ji-woo, Han upped her weight by 10kg to gain muscle and achieve a more athletic build. It’s a far cry from the shy, girl-next-door image she portrayed as Yu Na-bi in Nevertheless.
She went to “action school” for My Name
For My Name, Han went to “action school” to learn martial arts and religiously trained to master her fight scenes. As reported by Koreaboo, Han revealed during a press conference for the drama that she attended action school and spent two months longer learning her skills than the other cast members. Wanting to get her moves just right, Han’s main concern was that of the safety of herself and her co-stars. Despite a number of dangerous and intense fight scenes, the cast of My Name performed 99 per cent of their stunts.
She’s been mired in scandal before
