Meet Ha Yoon-kyoung, star of Extraordinary Attorney Woo: she’s captured hearts as Choi Soo-yeon in the Netflix K-drama with Park Eun-bin and Kang Tae-oh, and loves Korean fashion and cats

She plays a strong-willed character who’s firm in her beliefs and always stands in defence of the protagonist Woo Young-woo (played by Park Eun-Bin), who is autistic. She also stars alongside Kang Tae-oh, who plays Lee Jun-ho, Woo’s love interest.

Choi’s kindness even earns her the nickname “Spring Sunshine Choi Soo-yeon” in the series and it’s likewise a fitting description for the actress herself, who’s also bright and cheery!

So what else do we know about her so far?

She’s played great supporting roles in hit K-dramas

Ha’s reliable acting skills has had her cast in several supporting roles in top K-dramas, including Hospital Playlist in 2020-2021, where she played a neurosurgery fellow and became part of an unexpected couple; She Would Never Know in 2021, where she was a doting mother, supportive sister and understanding wife; and currently, in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, where she plays a rookie lawyer.

Her character in the drama, Choi Soo-yeon, has captured the hearts of viewers because of how she protects Woo as the latter struggles with everyday activities and social interactions because of her autism.

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She’s a style star in the making

Alongside her sunny disposition, Ha undeniably also looks the part. Choi in the show is the daughter of a judge and a lawyer in one of Korea’s top firms. In her sharp suits and well-tailored pieces, her model-esque physique turns every single outfit into an A+ ensemble. Per Inki Style, she notably wears many Korean brands in the drama, including Grove, Lehho and Couronne, to name a few.

Off-camera, Ha makes even a simple T-shirt and jeans look chic! Not to mention that she has an effortless cool girl appeal, whatever she wears.

She’s getting much love from friends and co-stars

In the entertainment industry, it’s a common gesture among friends to send food or coffee trucks to actors as a show of support. Ha received one sent on set during the final filming day of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, which she posted about on her Instagram. It was a sweet gesture as the truck was also decorated with handwritten notes, artworks and photos of Ha with her friends.

Ha also posts many photos of her with other cast members, such as with Park Eun-bin, who she seems to be good buddies with already!

She’s surrounded by furry friends, too

Ha seems to be a true animal-lover, as she often posts photos of the furry friends she meets randomly, like a dog on a street or a nearby shop. She also owns a cat herself, according to Captions Nation.

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She has already been cast in an upcoming webtoon-based drama

Thanks to all the attention she’s been getting, Ha seems to have her hands full when it comes to new projects. Per AllKpop, the actress has been cast in the drama See You in My 19th Life, which revolves around a woman who can remember all her previous lives.

According to AllKpop, Ha has been getting lots of casting offers thanks to her impressive performance in Extraordinary Attorney Woo.