Han Seung-yeon
{{Short description|South Korean singer and actress (born 1988)}}
{{family name hatnote|Han||lang=Korean}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Han Seung-yeon
| image = Han Seung-yeon in February 2024.png
| image_upright = 1.0
| caption = Han in February 2024
| native_name = 한승연
| native_name_lang = ko-Hang
| birth_name = Han Seung-yeon
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|7|24}}
| birth_place = Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea
| education = Kyung Hee University
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|actress}}
| years_active = 1993–present
| agent = YG Entertainment
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre = K-pop
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = DSP
| current_member_of = Kara
| past_member_of =
}}
{{Infobox Korean name/auto|child=yes
| hangul = %한승연
| hanja = 韓昇延
}}
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Han Seung-yeon ({{Korean|hangul=한승연}}; born July 24, 1988), known mononymously as Seungyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as the vocalist of the South Korean girl group Kara, and for her role in Hello, My Twenties!.
Life and career
= 1993–2007: Early life and career beginnings =
Han Seung-yeon was born on July 24, 1988,{{cite book|author=Mark Russell|title=K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution|page=94|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|date=April 29, 2014|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-1411-1}} in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. She made her acting debut as a child actress in a bit part in Dear Ends (1993), Summer Showers (1995) and Star in My Heart (1997).{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20111007n13588 |script-title=ko:이민호·한승연, 단역에서 스타로..'풋풋한 모습' 눈길 | 네이트 연예 |language=ko |publisher=Nate News |access-date=October 12, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011100713233332642&type=3 |script-title=ko:이민호·한승연, 단역에서 스타로..'풋풋한 모습' 눈길 |publisher=Star.mt.co.kr |date= October 7, 2011|access-date=October 12, 2018}} She later left South Korea to study at Tenafly High School in New Jersey, United States. However, she withdrew from high school mid-course to pursue a singing career.{{Cite news|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2009012009301941432|script-title=ko:카라 한승연, 알고보니 美명문고 다닌 '엄친딸'|date=January 20, 2009|website=Star News}} After returning to South Korea, she debuted as a member of girl group Kara on March 29, 2007. During her time with the group, she passed a high school qualification exam, the College Scholastic Ability Test, and was accepted by Kyung Hee University, majoring in theater and film.
= 2007–08: Debut and solo activities =
Seungyeon debuted as main vocalist of Kara on M Countdown on March 29, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=312&aid=0000002717 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131204145820/http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=312&aid=0000002717 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 4, 2013 |script-title=ko:카라│My name is...1|date=March 11, 2009|work=Naver|language=ko}}
She was the VJ for MSL Break from 2007 to 2008. She replaced Tiffany of Girls' Generation as co-host of Boys and Girls Music Countdown in June 2008 with Kim Hye-sung,{{in lang|ko}} [http://kr.ibtimes.com/article/news/20080625/7268288.htm Kara's Han Seung-yeon is Tiffanys successor on "Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010224829/http://kr.ibtimes.com/article/news/20080625/7268288.htm |date=October 10, 2012 }}. IB Times. June 25, 2008. Retrieved January 16, 2010. and later with actor Kim Soo-hyun.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/3307/kim-soo-hyun-and-karas-han-seung-yeon-co-mcs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731032130/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/3307/kim-soo-hyun-and-karas-han-seung-yeon-co-mcs|archive-date=July 31, 2017|title=Kim Soo Hyun and Kara's Han Seung Yeon Co-MCs?|date=February 2012|work=enewsWorld}} Their segment ended on May 8, 2009. From October to December 2008, she was part of the cast of the MBC Every 1 reality show I Need a Family – Season 2, where a group of celebrities would live life as a family, consisting of a father, mother, son and daughter.{{in lang|ko}} [http://isplus.joins.com/article/article.html?aid=1023785 Hongryeol Lee and Bora Keum star together as a couple]. Isplus.com. October 7, 2008. She also became part of MBC's entertainment news show Section TV, as a "pop correspondent," debuting on November 21, 2008.{{in lang|ko}} Jang, Suh-yoon. [http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200811171537381115 "Section TV" Panel Overhaul... Kara's Han Seung Yeon Debuts as Reporter]. MyDaily. November 17, 2008. Retrieved November 26, 2008.
= 2009–present: Continued solo activities, Kara disbandment and label changes=
Han was featured on rapper Nassun's single "Come to Play", which was released in March 2009, and was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Why Did You Come to My House? (2009), releasing her first solo song entitled "Miracle".{{in lang|ko}} [http://news.nate.com/view/20090928n02878 Kara "Thank you fans"]. Nate. September 28, 2009. In October 2009, she became part of the "Dream Team Girl Group" named 4Tomorrow for Samsung's campaign Samsung Anycall.{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009100716172378269|title='Dream team' girl group unveils new single|date=October 7, 2009|work=The Asia Business Daily}} Their digital single "Tomorrow" was released on October 6, and the official music video for their single was released on the October 12, starring actor Lee Dong-gun.{{in lang|ko}} [http://news.joins.com/article/551/3819551.html?ctg=15 Lucky Lee Dong-gun, What Connection with Han Seung-yeon]{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Joins.com/Newsen. October 12, 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
In 2010, she recorded the song "Super Star" for the soundtrack of the KBS2 drama Mary Stayed Out All Night. The same year, she became a host of MBC Every1's I Love Pet alongside fellow member Kang Ji-young.{{cite web|url=http://thestar.chosun.com/m/view.html?catid=21&contid=2010072100330|script-title=ko:카라 승연-지영, MBC 에브리 원 '아이러브 펫' MC 발탁!|date=July 21, 2010|work=The Star|language=ko|access-date=December 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223044006/http://thestar.chosun.com/m/view.html?catid=21&contid=2010072100330|archive-date=December 23, 2017|url-status=dead}} In 2011, she recorded the song "Because of Love" for the soundtrack of the SBS drama Warrior Baek Dong-soo. In July 2011, she became a co-host of SBS's Animal Farm.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110729n06970 |script-title=ko:카라 한승연, 'TV 동물농장' MC 발탁…눈물 펑펑 흘린 신고식|date=July 29, 2011|work=Nate|language=ko}}
Han released her first solo single "Guilty" on November 30, 2012, along with its music video.{{cite news|url=http://nbiz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20121127000363 |script-title=ko:카라, '셀프 메이드' 솔로곡 발표…멤버들이 직접 작사ㆍMV기획 참여 |publisher=Nbiz.heraldcorp.com |date= November 27, 2012|access-date=October 12, 2018 |newspaper=헤럴드경제 |author1=장연주 }} She had a performance of the single on MBC's Music Core on December 15.{{cite web|url=http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/content/cms_view_1766872.jsp?cid=1766872&nodeId=4396|title=Kara's Han Seung Yeon, Park Gyuri to Perform Solo on Music Shows|date=December 13, 2012|work=VisitKorea.or.kr|access-date=December 22, 2017|archive-date=December 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223044112/http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/content/cms_view_1766872.jsp?cid=1766872&nodeId=4396|url-status=dead}}
File:150528 코엑스 팬사인회 한승연.jpgIn 2013, Han appeared as the protagonist's younger counterpart in the daily drama Pure Love (2013).{{cite web|url=http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?cntn_cd=A0001834205 |script-title=ko:'일말의 순정' 속 숨은 1인치, 아이돌들의 '깨알출연'|date=February 13, 2013|work=OhmyNews|language=ko}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=June 2025}} Then in her first major supporting role, Han portrayed Choi Suk-bin in the period drama Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013).{{cite web|last=Sunwoo|first=Carla|title=KARA's Han to work with Kim Tae-hee|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2966552|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=February 4, 2013|date=February 4, 2013|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213220721/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2966552|archive-date=February 13, 2013}} In 2014, starred in the weekend drama Jang Bo-ri is Here!.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2985814 |title= Han Seung-yeon from Kara continues acting despite group's turmoil|date=March 5, 2014 |work=Korea JoongAng Daily}} The same year, she played her first leading role in the cable series Her Lovely Heels.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/56600/hongjonghyun-to-act-in-a-new-drama-with-kara-hanseungyeon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803085341/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/56600/hongjonghyun-to-act-in-a-new-drama-with-kara-hanseungyeon|archive-date=August 3, 2017|title=Hong Jong Hyun to Act Opposite Kara's Han Seung Yeon in New Drama|date=January 21, 2014|work=enewsWorld}} Also, from 2013 to 2014, Han and fellow member Park Gyu-ri served as hosts of the music program The Show.{{cite web|url=http://sbssports.sbs.co.kr/news/news_content.jsp?article_id=E10004603076 |script-title=ko:카라 승연-규리, 음악 프로 '더쇼' MC 낙점|date=September 23, 2013|work=SBS Sports}}
In January 2016, Kara was disbanded after Seungyeon, Park Gyuri and Goo Hara decided not to renew their contract.{{cite web |script-title=ja:【韓国報道資料】DSPmediaより重要なお知らせ|url=http://www.karaweb.jp/news/41420396|website=KARA Japan Official Fanclub|date=January 15, 2016|title=Kara Japan Official Fanclub}} She later signed a contract with J Wide Company in the same year.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601261808062356683_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Former Kara member Han Seung-yeon joins new agency|date=January 26, 2016|work=Kpop Herald}} In May, Han was cast in the omnibus web film Bugs Attack.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3019174|title=Han Seung-yeon lands film role|date=May 26, 2016|work=Korea JoongAng Daily}} In July 2016, Han starred in the coming-of-age youth drama Hello, My Twenties!.{{cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/age-of-youth-5-pretty-girls--character-analysis-96900.html|title="Age of Youth" 5 pretty girls – character analysis|date=July 20, 2016|work=HanCinema|publisher=The Fact}} In October 2016, Han was cast in a short film titled Frame in Love.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3024783|title=Han Seung-yeon nabs lead role|date=October 12, 2016|work=Korea JoongAng Daily}}
In 2017, Han starred in JTBC's web drama Last Minute Romance.{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003533831 |script-title=ko:[공식입장] 한승연·이서원·기안84, '막판로맨스' 출연 확정|date=May 11, 2017|work=OSEN|language=ko}} She also reprised her role in the sequel of Hello, My Twenties.{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0003802683 |script-title=ko:'청춘시대2' 한승연, 데이트 폭력 트라우마 극복기 "예은, 힘 냈으면"|date=July 28, 2017|website=Naver|publisher=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko}}
In 2018, Han switched over to Inyeon Entertainment,{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=016&aid=0001365679 |script-title=ko:[한승연, 인연엔터와 전속계약 체결...본격 연기자 행보]|date=March 14, 2018|work=Naver|language=ko}} and was cast in the fantasy romance drama About Time.{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003219033 |script-title=ko:[공식]한승연, tvN '어바웃타임' 출연 확정…'애교+푼수' 반전매력|date=February 22, 2018|website=Naver|publisher=Sports Chosun|language=ko}} She then took on the leading role in travel romance drama Twelve Nights.{{cite web|url=https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/celeb/0.8509978|title=Han Seung Yeon (Kara) takes lead role in a romantic drama|date=October 4, 2018|website=JTBC}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
In April 2020, Han signed with new agency YGX Entertainment.{{cite news|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111337935|script-title=ko:한승연, YGX와 전속계약 체결…이수혁‧주우재와 한솥밥 [공식]|work=OSEN|date=April 14, 2020|access-date=April 14, 2020}}
In 2021, Han appeared in comedy horror film Show Me the Ghost as Ye-ji. She won Fantastic Actor Jury's Special Mention Award for her performance at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003462199 |author= Lee Mi-ji |script-title=ko:한승연 '쇼미더고스트' 9월 개봉확정..유니크 메인포스터 공개|trans-title=Han Seung-yeon's 'Show Me the Ghost' to be released in September... Unique poster released |work=Herald POP |publisher=Naver |date= August 2, 2021 |access-date= August 2, 2021 |language=ko}}
Discography
{{See also|Kara discography}}
= EPs =
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rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Album details ! colspan="2"| Peak positions ! rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Sales |
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scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"|KOR
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"|JPN |
scope="row" |Uchuu (宇宙) |
| — || 15{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |JPN: 5,657+{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
scope="row" |Aozora e (青空へ) |
| — || — | |
colspan="15" style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
=Singles=
==As lead artist==
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scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:25em"|Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:2em"|Year ! scope="col"|Peak positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em"|Album ! rowspan="2" |Ref |
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scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|KOR {{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL |title=Gaon Digital Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=KMCIA |access-date=February 12, 2015 |language=ko}} |
scope="row"| "Gijeog" (Miracle)
| 2009 | — | On the Way Home OST |
scope="row"| "Super Star"
| 2010 | 96 |
scope="row"| "Salang Ttaemune" (Because Of Love)
| 2011 | — |
scope="row"| "Guilty"
| 2012 | 155 |{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
scope="row"| "Honja Salanghalkkayo" (Should I Love Alone)
|rowspan="4"| 2014 | — | Her Lovely Heels OST |
scope="row"| "Hello" (with Gyuri) | — |
scope="row"| "Du Salam" (Duet) (with Kim Soo Hyung) | — |Musical Fool Victor OST |{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/it/album/%EB%AE%A4%EC%A7%80%EC%BB%AC-%EB%B0%94%EB%B3%B4%EB%B9%85%ED%84%B0-original-musical-soundtrack-single/934735672|work=iTunes|date=October 29, 2014 |language=ko|script-title=ko:뮤지컬 바보빅터 (Original Musical Soundtrack) – Single|access-date=July 28, 2015}} |
scope="row"| "Jeo Byeolkkaji Deullige" (Can Be Heard From The Stars) (with Kim Da-hyun) | — |Guitar and Hot Pants OST |{{cite web|url=http://m.music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=794196|work=Daum|language=ko|script-title=ko:저 별까지 들리게 (기타와 핫팬츠 OST)|access-date=July 28, 2015|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305081756/http://m.music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=794196|url-status=dead}} |
scope="row"| "Geuttaen Alji Moshaessnabwa" (From Now) (with Lee Sang Gon from Noel) | 2015 | — |rowspan="3" {{n/a|Non-album singles}} |{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/geuttaen-alji-moshaessnabwa/982089791?l=ko&ls=1|work=iTunes|date=April 2, 2015 |language=ko|script-title=ko:그땐 알지 못했나봐 From Now – Single|access-date=July 28, 2015}} |
scope="row"| "Geuaen Na" (U&I)
|rowspan="2"|2016 | — |{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/07/15/han-seung-yeon-release-first-solo-song-since-kara-disbandment/|title=Han Seung Yeon To Release First Solo Song Since KARA Disbandment|work=Soompi|date=July 15, 2016|language=ko|access-date=July 17, 2016|archive-date=July 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712125548/https://www.soompi.com/2016/07/15/han-seung-yeon-release-first-solo-song-since-kara-disbandment/|url-status=dead}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=June 2025}} |
scope="row"| "Jal Itni" (Do You Remember?)
| — |{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
scope="row"| "Sigan-ui Ondo" (The Temperature of Time)
|rowspan="1"| 2018 | — |At The Moment : When Time Stopped OST |{{Citation needed|date=November 2018}} |
scope="row"| "I Love Me"
|rowspan="2"| 2019 | — | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |{{Citation needed|date=January 2019}} |
scope="row"| "Annyeong tto Annyeong" (Goodbye Again Goodbye)
| — |{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}} |
==As featured artist==
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scope="col" style="width:25em;"|Title
! scope="col" style="width:2em;"|Year ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"|Album !Ref |
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scope="row"| "Nolleowa" (Come To Play) (Nassun feat. Seungyeon) |rowspan="2" | 2009 | Nassun Happyface |
scope="row"| "Tomorrow" (4 Tomorrow (Seungyeon, Gain, Uee and Hyuna) | Dugeundugeun Tomorrow |{{cite web|url=http://m.mnet.com/album/184375|work=Mnet|language=ko|script-title=ko:두근두근 Tomorrow|access-date=July 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304055238/http://m.mnet.com/album/184375|archive-date=March 4, 2018|url-status=dead}} |
scope="row"| "Talk About Love" (W Foundation Campaign with various artists) | 2014 | {{n/a|non-album single}} |{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/th/album/talk-about-love-single/929882841|title=Talk About Love – Single|work=iTunes|date=October 10, 2014 |access-date=July 14, 2015}} |
=Guest appearances=
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Year
! Title ! Album !Ref |
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2010
| "Bingeul Bingeul" (Round and Round) | MBC Music Travel Lalala Live Vol.11 |{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
2014
| "Cheos Salang" (First Love) (with Gyuri) | DSP Special Album "White Letter" |{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
Filmography
=Film=
= Television series =
=Hosting=
Audiobook
- Victor the fool by Joachim de Posada, voice of Laura{{cite web|url=http://media.daum.net/breakingnews/entertain/view.html?cateid=1005&newsid=20110920205804629&p=xportsnews|title=Han Seung-yeon donates talent for Joachim de Posada audiobook |work=Daum|date=September 20, 2011|access-date=September 20, 2011|language=ko}}
Awards and nominations
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Kara}}
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|+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Nominee / Work ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
scope="row" | Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
| style="text-align:center" | 2021 | Fantastic Actor Jury's Special Mention | {{Won}} | style="text-align:center" | {{Cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/movie/article/438/0000037312 |title= [BIFAN] 부천국제판타스틱영화제 폐막, '액션히어로' 4관왕 |trans-title= [BIFAN] Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Closing, 'Action Hero' Wins 4 Crowns |author= Jung Eun-eun |work=Korean Broadcasting System |publisher=Naver |date= July 16, 2021|access-date= July 16, 2021|language=ko}} |
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scope="row" | Cable TV Broadcasting Awards
| style="text-align:center" | 2015 | Best Couple Award (With Hong Jong-hyun) | Her Lovely Heels | {{won}} | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|last1=Jang|first1=Ah-reum|script-title=ko:홍종현, 팬들에 화이트데이 기념 깜짝 이벤트 선사 '로맨틱'|url=http://news1.kr/articles/?2136797|website=News1 Korea|language=ko|access-date=March 23, 2015|date=March 14, 2015}} |
scope="row" | Korea Drama Awards
| style="text-align:center" | 2016 | Hallyu Star Award | {{Won}} | style="text-align:center" | {{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
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- [https://ygfamily.com/en/actors/han-seungyeon/profile Han Seung-yeon] at YG Entertainment
- {{Twitter}} {{in lang|ko}}
- {{KMDb person|00184143}}
- {{IMDb name|4172473}}
- {{Instagram|thesy88}}
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{{Korea Drama Awards Hallyu Star Award}}
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