Radio from 2007–2008, and was awarded Best Radio DJ at the 2007 KBS Entertainment Awards alongside Ahn Jae-wook. 2007's Highway Star, in which he played a masked trot singer, was a moderate success.
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His 2005 films-the relationship film Sad Movie with an all-star ensemble cast, and melodrama My Girl and I opposite Song Hye-kyo, the remake of Japanese hit film Crying Out Love in the Center of the World -were box office disappointments. He released his second album The Book later that year. He appeared in three comedies - Crazy First Love, Happy Ero Christmas and Two Guys -that were widely criticized by audiences for their weak scripts and lack of creativity. įrom 2003, however, Cha's casting choices proved to be less inspired. His next film Lovers' Concerto (2002), a tragic melodrama with actresses Son Ye-jin and Lee Eun-ju, also proved to be a popular success. Cha's expressive acting established him as a recognized star in Korea as well as the Asian region at large, and he extended his fame by releasing his debut album Accident. In 2001, he rose to fame through the hugely successful romantic comedy My Sassy Girl where he acted alongside Jun Ji-hyun. 2001–2007: My Sassy Girl and musical debut He was the radio DJ for KBS Cool FM's FM Popular Music with Cha Tae-hyun from 1999–2000, and made a minor film debut in the comedy Hallelujah. Over the next several years he would star in a large number of TV dramas such as Sunflower and Happy Together, while also appearing in numerous TV commercials. 1.4 2013–2018: Continued success and directorial debutĬareer 1995–2000: Beginnings Ĭha Tae-hyun started his career as a silver medalist in a 1995 KBS Talent Contest.1.3 2008–2012: Revived popularity and 2 Days & 1 Night.1.2 2001–2007: My Sassy Girl and musical debut.