Cha Chung-hwa Profile
Cha Chung-hwa (차청화; born on 28 April 1980) is a South Korean actress and a musical actress under Openisland Entertainment.
Cha Chung-hwa made her debut in 2005, she has appeared in number of films and television series. She is known for her roles in Crash Landing on You (2019) and Mr. Queen (2020-21).
Cha Chung-hwa has acted in films namely: As One (2012) and Train to Busan (2016) among many. In 2021 she appeared in TV series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and cast in upcoming series Why Her.
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Basic Information
| Name: | Cha Chung-hwa |
| Other Name: | Cha Cheong-hwa |
| Hangul: | 차청화 |
| Date Of Birth: | 28 April 1980 |
| Age: | 42 Years Old |
| Place Of Birth: | Suwon, Gyeonggi-do South Korea |
| Nationality: | South Korean |
| Zodiac Sign: | Taurus |
| Occupation: | Actress, Musical actor |
| Years Active: | 2005 – Presen |
| Agent: | YNK Entertainment |
| Height: | 5 ft 5 (166 cm) |
| Weight: | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Education: | Sangmyung University-Department of Theatre |
| Spouse: | Single |
| Net Worth: | $6 Million |
Career
Cha Chung-hwa after studying drama at Sangmyung University began her career with theater performances of the musical Backstreet Story in 2005 and then Lunatic in 2008. She made her film debut in 2010 with film Harmony. Cha Chung-hwa after studying drama at Sangmyung University began her career with theater performances of the musical Backstreet Story in 2005 and then Lunatic in 2008.
Cha Chung-hwa made her film debut in 2010 with film Harmony. Chung-hwa joined the crew of rebooted show Saturday Night Live Korea along with Red Velvet’s Wendy in August 2021. In September, she was cast in web series Internal Medicine Park Won Jang as Choi Mi-yeong, which will stream on TVING in January 2022.
On January 19, 2022 Cha signed an exclusive contract with YNK Entertainment.
Movies
- 2016 – Don’t Forget Me | as Wedding staff
- 2016 – Train to Busan | as Mountain clothes middle-aged woman
- 2016 – The Map Against the World | as Woman at the yard of Jeong Ho’s house
- 2014 – Revivre | as Dr. Choi, urology nurse
- 2013 – Ingtoogi: The Battle of Surpluses |as Soon Yi
- 2013 – Catch Me | as Human rights organization representative
- 2013 – How to Use Guys with Secret Tips | as Bo Na’s friend
- 2012 – As One | as In Korea cheering team
- 2012 – Confession of Murder | as Jang Jin Gak
- 2011 – Almost Che | as Dong Sook
- 2010 – Harmony | as Harmony Choir, chase woman
- 2010 – Try to Remember | as Ork girl / Single Bodhisattva
K-drama Series
- 2022 – Internal Medicine Park Won Jang | TVING as Choi Mi-yeong
- 2022 – Why Her | SBS as Chae Joon-hee
- 2021 – Beyond Evil | JTBC as Lee Geum-hwa
- 2021 – On the Verge of Insanity | MBC as Kim Jung-ah
- 2021 – Hospital Playlist Season 2 | tvN as Yeon-woo’s mom
- 2021 – At a Distance, Spring Is Green | KBS as Professor Song
- 2021 – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | tvN as Jo Nam-sook
- 2020 – Recipe for Happiness | JTBC as Kang Hyun Sook
- 2020 – Unique! Chef Moon | Channel A as Pi Gon Sook
- 2020 – Mr.Queen | tvN as Court Lady Choi
- 2020 – Itaewon Class | JTBC as Bureau chief’s wife [Ep. 3]
- 2019 – Crash Landing on You | tvN as Yang Ok Geum
- 2019 – Legal High | JTBC as Kwon Mi Young
- 2019 – The Fiery Priest | SBS as Ahn Dool Ja
- 2019 – Hotel Del Luna | tvN as Water ghost / Policewoman [Ep. 1]
- 2018 – The Ghost Detective | KBS2 as Sang Sub’s wife
- 2017 – Black | OCN as Clara
- 2017 – Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me | KBS2 as travel agency team leader
- 2016 – Shopping King Louie | MBC as Kwon Mi Young
Musical Plays
- 2019.10.04 – 2019.11.10 – Lee Sun-dong Clean Center
- 2016.11.19 – 2016.12.31 – ABachelor’s Vegetable Store
- 2016.07.23 – A Bachelor’s – Vegetable Store – Suwon
- 2016.07.09 – 2016.07.10 – Choice
- 2016.03.15 – 2016.06.12 – Heavy Metal Girls
- 2015.11.13 – 2015.12.31 – A Bachelor’s Vegetable Store
- 2015.03.20 – 2015.05.31 – Midnight Serenade
- 2013.11.21 – 2015.02.01 – The Secret Gratitude Diary
- 2014.11.16 – 2015.01.18 – Midnight Diner
- 2013.09.06 – 2014.03.16 – Oh, while you were sleeping
- 2013.12.24 – 2013.12.25 – Oh, while you were sleeping – Cheongju
- 2013.06.20 – 2013.06.22 – Butcher
- 2013.04.12 – 2013.04.28 – Butcher
- 2012.12.11 – 2013.02.17 – Midnight Diner
- 2012.07.12 – 2012.09.02 – Youth Band
- 2011.04.15 – 2012.02.22 – Medical Lunatic
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saturday Night Live Korea | Coupang Play | Cast Member |
| 2020 | Happy Together | My Acting Class” Special | KBS2 |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Work | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Mr. Queen | Nominated |
| 2021 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actress (TV) | On the Verge of Insanity | Nominated |
Net Worth
Cha Chung-hwa has a net worth that is estimated to be $6 million.
