Name: Happiness
Genre: Idol Drama, Fantasy, Action
Released: 2021-11-05
Rating: 9.6
Cast: Han Hyo Joo, Park Hyung Sik, Jo Woo Jin, Lee Joon Hyuk (1972), Park Joo Hee

About Han Hyo Joo: 
Han Hyo Joo is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on February 22, 1987, she studied theatre and film at Dongguk University. She was first discovered after she participated in a Binggrae teen beauty pageant in 2003.

She made her acting debut in the 2005 television series “Nonstop 5” and is best known for her roles in the well-known dramas “Shining Inheritance” (2009), “Dong Yi” (2010) and “W” (2016). Han Hyo Joo has been a popular choice for music videos, variety shows, and endorsements.
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With over 15+ years in the entertainment industry, Han Hyo Joo has gained international recognition, having been cast in several overseas movies and television shows. Her talents extend far beyond acting — not only is she a singer and model, but she is also trilingual, able to speak Korean, Japanese, and English. Fans of Han Hyo Joo can keep up with her latest news on her Instagram account at @hanhyojoo222.
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Han Hyo Joo Movies and TV Shows: 
After her debut in the 2005 sitcom “Nonstop 5”, Han Hyo Joo went on to star in two highly successful kdramas which propelled her into the limelight — “Heaven & Earth” (2007) and “Iljimae” (2008) with Lee Joon Gi. However, her major breakthrough came in 2009 when she co-starred with Lee Seung Gi in the hit TV show “Shining Inheritance”. The drama received widespread acclaim and led to Han Hyo Joo becoming a household name in the industry. Oher must-watch Han Hyo Joo movies include “Cold Eyes” (2013) and “The Beauty Inside” (2015).
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On top of Korean dramas, Han Hyo Joo was a highly sought-after actress for blockbuster films. Some of her notable Korean movies include “Always” (2011), a melodrama where she played a blind telemarketer. In 2012, she was once again a leading lady — this time as the queen in the period drama film “Masquerade”, which is currently the ninth highest-grossing South Korean film of all time.
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It was not long before her acting prowess was noticed by filmmakers overseas, as she was selected to star in Japanese and American movies and television shows. Though widely known for her roles in romantic dramas, Han Hyo Joo is breaking the mold with her part in her latest 2021 drama “Happiness”, where she plays a determined police officer amidst an apocalyptic crisis.

Han Hyo Joo

Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on November 16, 1991, he also is known by his stage name Hyungsik as part of the boy band ZE:A. Park Hyung Sik debuted as part of the nine-member group in 2010 and made his solo debut in 2015. He broke into acting with minor roles starting in 2010 but gained recognition for his supportive role in the hugely successful television drama “Heirs” in 2013. He then starred in a main role in the award-winning drama “What Happens to My Family” in 2014, “High Society” (2015), “Hwarang” (2016-2017) and “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” (2017).

Park Hyung Sik

Jo Woo Jin is a South Korean actor. Born on December 18, 1978, he made his acting debut in the 2011 film “Mama.” He has since appeared in a number of popular films and television dramas, including the recent “Squad 38” (2016), “Goblin” (2016-2017) and “Chicago Typewriter” (2017).

Jo Woo Jin

Lee Joon Hyuk is a South Korean character actor who has been prolific in films. Born on March 19, 1972, he made his acting debut in the 2008 film “Sunny” and has appeared in many films since, primarily in supporting roles. He branched into television dramas in the 2013 series “The Queen of Office” and has since appeared in many popular dramas, including “Hyde Jekyll, Me” (2015), “Six Flying Dragons” (2015-2016), “Mrs. Cop 2” (2016) and “Doctors” (2016).

Lee Joon Hyuk (1972)

Park Joo Hee is a Korean actress born on August 28, 1987. She studied film at Seoul’s Konkuk University, and first rose to prominence when she scooped the Best Actress award at the Busan International Short Film Festival in 2013. In 2018, she appeared in the movies “Omok Girl,” “Illang, The Wolf Brigade,” and “High Society.” She has also featured in a number of recent small-screen dramas, including “The Ghost Detective” (2018) and “Watcher” (2019).

Park Joo Hee

Lee Ji Ha is a South Korean actress who was born on September 7, 1970. She attended Kyungsung University’s Department of Theater and made her debut as a stage actress in the mid-2000s, scooping the Seoul Theater Festival’s New Actress Award in 2005. In 2010, she starred in the hit movie “Finding Mr. Destiny” and has since appeared in dramas such as “Squid Game” (2021), “Eve” (2022), and “The King of Pigs” (2022).

Lee Ji Ha

Park Hee Bon is the stage name of Park Jae Young, a South Korean actress and singer. Born on May 11, 1983, she made her debut in 2001 as a member of the K-pop girl group M.I.L.K, which disbanded two years later. When she made the shift from singing to acting, she took on the name Park Hee Bon and appeared in many independent films and television dramas. Some of her recent credits include “Master’s Sun” (2013), “Fated to Love You” (2014), “Producer” (2015) and “Bubblegum” (2015).

Park Hee Bon

Moon Ye Won

Kim Young Woong is a South Korean actor born in Busan, South Korea, on February 20, 1971. He first rose to prominence when he appeared in the movie “Guns and Talks” in 2001. He has since gone on to star in a whole host of movies and drama series, including “Last” (2015). More recently, he has appeared in “Welcome to Waikiki 2” (2019) and “Partners for Justice 2” (2019).

Kim Young Woong

Cha Soon Bae is a South Korean actor who was born on October 23, 1972, in Seoul, South Korea. He debuted in 2003, when he starred in the movie “Be Strong, Geum Soon Ah.” He followed up with a role in the international hit film “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance” (2005) and has since gone on to appear in a number of hit movies, such as “The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil” (2019). His more recent drama credits include “Memorist” in 2020 and 2022’s “Mental Coach Jegal.”

Cha Soon Bae

Joo Jong Hyuk is a South Korean actor. He was born on July 27, 1991 and made his acting debut in 2018. Since then, he has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “Clean With Passion For Now” (2018), “The Veil” (2021), “Happiness” (2021), and “Yumi’s Cells 2” (2022).

Joo Jong Hyuk

Jung Woon Sun is a South Korean actress who was born on April 10, 1983. She began acting in the early 2000s, when she appeared in movies such as “Phone” (2002). She went on to star in dramas, including 2021’s “Happiness” and 2023’s “Lies Hidden in My Garden.”

Jung Woon Sun

With construction of the city’s brand new high-rise apartment building finally complete, Officer Yoon Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo) is eager to move in. Having long dreamed of the day she could settle into her new apartment, Sae Bom is beyond thrilled to finally be able to have a place where she can comfortably escape the rigors of her job as a member of one of the city’s special police squads. With her long-time friend and fellow officer, Detective Jung Yi Hyun (Park Hyung Sik) moving in as well, Sae Bom is convinced this new home will bring her all the happiness she desires. Unfortunately, that happiness doesn’t last long.

As a new type of infectious disease slowly begins to spread throughout the building, the residents soon find themselves the object of terror and a source of city-wide panic. With no other way of containing the disease, the residents are soon cut off from everyone and everything around them as the building is sealed off from the outside world. As the world around them struggles to make sense of what is quickly morphing into a full-on apocalypse, the uninfected residents' only chance of survival rests solely in their own hands.&nbsp;

Confused, isolated, and terrified, the residents have no choice but to find a way to overcome their distrust of each other, as it’s their only hope of surviving this living nightmare. But how can they do that when it seems at least one of them holds the secrets that could either save or destroy them all?&nbsp;

Set in the not-so-distant future, “Happiness” is a 2021 fantasy action thriller drama directed by Ahn Gil Ho.

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