1996–2002: Beginnings and rising popularityedit

andDangerous Lullabyin 1998 and 1999 respectively. But it was through the popular high school dramaSchool 2, in which she played the role of a troubled teen, that she started to gain fame as an actress.

In January 2007

Ditto, which won her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 21st Blue Dragon Film Awards .Later, Ha reunited withDittoco-star Kim Ha-neul in the drama,Secret, playing an antagonist role.The drama earned her Best Rookie Actress recognition at the MBC Drama Awards and 37th Baeksang Arts Awards

This was followed by another starring role inDays in the Sunopposite Ji Sung .

FollowingPhonein the same year was Yoon Je-kyoon 'sAmerican Pie-inspired movie,Sex Is Zero, co-starring Im Chang-jung . The movie was the 3rd most popular Korean movie in 2002 and ranked 5th among all films released in that year,winning Ha the Popularity Award at the 39th Baeksang Arts Awards .

2003–2005: Mainstream successedit

Damowas highly popular among viewers in their 20s and 30s and turned into a cultural phenomenon.Ha's performance as a lowly police detective was highly praised and she was given the Top Excellence award at the MBC Drama Awards .

In November 2009

100 Days with Mr. Arrogantopposite Kim Jae-wonand romantic comedy,Love, So Divinewith Kwon Sang-woo .However, both films were not as successful with audiences.

She also starred in Lee Myung-se 's martial arts film ,Duelist, opposite Kang Dong-won .The movie also had her reunited with Korea's National Actor, Ahn Sung-ki , whom she had previously worked with inTruth Game. At the 26th Blue Dragon Awards where Ha won the Popularity Award, she quoted Director Lee's line, "An actor never stops learning." which she said she had always been applying in her life as an actress.

2006–2009: Critical acclaimedit

Ha's performance won her the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2006 KBS Drama Awards .

In July 2011

, the movie ended up as the 5th most popular movie in that year.She then took on the role of a pianist inMiracle of a Giving Fool, which was based on a popular webcomic and won her the Popularity Award at the 44th Baeksang Arts Awards .

She then starred in Park Jin-pyo 's melodramaCloser to Heaven.Ha's heartfelt performance in the film won her the Best Actress Award at the 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 46th Baeksang Arts Awards .

2010–2016: International popularityedit

Ha was awarded the prestige Best Actress at the Grimae Awards .

. Although the film failed to do well in South Korea, it was a hit in China, garnering over 20 million yuan in China after just one week, beating previous records set by200 Pounds Beautyat 16 million yuan.Ha had spent eight hours a day swimming and training with weights to get in shape for the role, obtained a scuba diving certificate and motor license in a week to "immerse" herself in character.

In January 2015

It was reported that Hyun Jung-hwa, whom Ha portrayed in the film, picked her as the first choice to portray the role.As Ha had simultaneously portrayed a North and South Korean character on the small and big screen,she was dubbed as "The Flower of Reunification" for crossing boundaries of the two nation.

Ha, together with Kang Ye-won and Son Ga-in ofBrown Eyed Girls, then starred in theCharlie's Angels-inspired action fusion saeguk,The Huntresses.

The Time We Were Not in Love.She reportedly earned a salary of 50 million won or approximately US$43,000 per episode of the drama, making her one of the highest paid actresses in South Korean television.However, in contrast to her previous dramas,The Time We Were Not in Lovereceived low ratings and Ha's performance was called into question.

2017–present: TV comeback andManhuntedit

, an international co-production by Hong Kong director John Woo .

Musicedit

Mother's Diaryin 2000. Soon after, she performed Wax 's song,Oppaon stage.

in 2003 . The eponymous single from the albumHome Run, featuring singer Psy , was later used as the OST for her movieReversal of Fortune.

, for the fans who had been supportive of her dramaEmpress Ki. The lyrics of the song was written by the scriptwriter ofEmpress Ki, Jung Kyung Soon; and composed and produced by popular music producerJae Chong(also known as Jung Jae-yoon).

, featuring ZE:A 's Heechul. She personally wrote the song while working onOnStyle'sGo Go with Sisterin Grasse, France. The track was composed by singer The Film.

Fashion, books and filmedit

Albums

Digital singles

Other recognitionedit

Ambassadorshipedit

Charityedit

Ha was conferred thePrime Minister's Awardfor the '2008 Family Month Event', in recognition of her consistent and active hard work in contributing to programs for poor and handicapped families.

, to charity. The recipients of the book earnings, children's aid group Choi Kyung Joo Foundation and Yonsei University Hospital , announced their decision to set up a scholarship for prospective arts students and to subsidize treatment for deaf and blind children respectively. Sponsored by Ha, the organization has set up a "Hartist" (Ha + artist) scholarship to sponsor students who dream of careers in art.

Medical Korea 2013 Sharing Medical Treatment Commemorative Event, an event hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare , promoting greater international co-operation for medical technology and positive medical tourism. During the event, both actors spent time with recovering children and received an award for their previous efforts in promoting the sharing of medical services.

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