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Actress Ha Young reveals great-grandfather treated Emperor Gojong
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Actress Ha Young reveals great-grandfather treated Emperor Gojong

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Ha Young will appear on the KBS 2TV entertainment show 'Problem Child in House'.
  • She revealed her family background, stating her great-grandfather opened the first Western-style clinic in Hanyang and treated Emperor Gojong.
  • Ha Young also discussed her art studies in New York and her transition to acting.

Actress Ha Young is set to appear as a guest on the KBS 2TV entertainment show 'Problem Child in House,' airing on the 7th. Known for her role in the drama 'Such a Damn Love,' Ha Young will share details about her distinguished family background.

Ha Young, an alumna of Ewha Womans University's Department of Painting, furthered her studies at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York. She recalled maintaining top grades throughout her academic career, consistently ranking within the top 10% of her class. The program will explore the reasons behind her decision to switch careers from art, a field she studied for over a decade, to acting.

A notable revelation from Ha Young concerns her great-grandfather, who she stated was the first to establish a Western-style medical clinic in Hanyang. He reportedly provided medical treatment directly to Emperor Gojong. Additionally, Ha Young mentioned consulting with her family members, who are medical professionals, for her role as a nurse in the Netflix series 'Trauma Center.'

My great-grandfather was the first to open a Western-style clinic in Hanyang and personally treated Emperor Gojong.

โ€” Ha YoungHa Young revealed her family background on the show 'Problem Child in House'.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.