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Jee Young Han's journey into acting began in an unconventional way, driven by a high school crush rather than a passion for the stage. As a shy student, Jee found herself joining the drama club to get closer to a fellow student, but little did she know that instead of falling for him she would fall in love with acting. Her time in theatre had led her to discover a hidden side of herself—a loud, wild, and colorful personality that flourished when performing. After college she was set on pursuing an acting career in musical theatre and thought to do it right, she needed to move from LA to New York so she could start with a clean slate. She quickly discovered many of the challenges that come with building an acting career, but Instead of being discouraged, she decided to take a job as an assistant to a talent manager in New York. Jee viewed this as an opportunity to learn more about the industry from behind the scenes while still looking for acting opportunities. This decision allowed her to stay involved in the acting world without solely depending on booking auditions and eventually led her to her first audition for a pilot season role.
"It's not going to happen the way you think it's going to happen. But it's going to be really rewarding and it's going to be so hard. Hard in a way you don't understand, but it's going to be so rewarding."
Jee continued her work in New York but eventually realized her career was leaning toward film and television, prompting her to move back to LA, which also allowed her to be closer to her family. It was during this time that doors began opening—she received more auditions and started booking regular roles, including a lead in the NBC pilot "Like Magic". One day she was approached with a videogame audition, which became her introduction into the world of Motion Capture. This audition was for the game "Anthem" by Bioware and booking it opened up a whole new avenue for her career, leading to roles in projects such as DreamWorks’ "Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts" and "Dragon Age: The Veilguard". Jee found the world of performance capture both fascinating and a natural fit, as it blends stage acting with TV and film techniques. She enjoys the unique challenge of working in performance capture, where the large space of a motion capture studio allows her to fully use her physicality while still performing for a screen medium, rather than a live audience.
"I don't think the PCAP world is 'Gate Keepy' like other industries, it's just really hard to crack."
Nowadays, Jee continues to thrive in the entertainment industry, taking on roles in television, film, and video games. Since this interview, she has returned for Season 2 of "Imprisoned" and starred in the comedy-drama series "KPOPS". Her career remains defined by her strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to find unique methods to ground herself in her characters. Whether through her thoughtful approach to auditioning, her experiences in performance capture, or her exploration of different artistic mediums—such as playing the harp—Jee is committed to pushing the boundaries of her craft. Outside of acting, she finds balance by focusing on the things that bring her joy, such as her unusual skill of identifying fonts, her pride in her flossing technique, and her dedication to keeping her New Year’s resolutions. Ultimately, Jee stays connected to her true self amidst the challenges of the industry, allowing her to continue delivering captivating performances across all types of media.
"You gotta set your ego aside for anything collaborative. When you learn to set you're ego aside you're going to have a blast."
Hear Jee Young Han’s (PCAP, Film, TV Actor) unique journey from being a shy, quiet kid to building an acting career across multiple mediums. Discover how she transitioned her career from New York to LA, found a passion for Motion Capture, and continues to push the boundaries of her craft while staying true to herself.
Hear Jee Young Han’s (PCAP, Film, TV Actor) unique journey from being a shy, quiet kid to building an acting career across multiple mediums. Discover how she transitioned her career from New York to LA, found a passion for Motion Capture, and continues to push the boundaries of her craft while staying true to herself.
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