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Ji Jin-hee, Ha Jung-woo Meet Ralph Lauren
Actors Ha Jung-woo and Ji Jin-hee have been invited to the Ralph Lauren 40th Anniversary celebration event in the United States.
A Ralph Lauren official said special guests from all over the world will be attending the event to celebrate the fashion designer's 40th anniversary in the fashion industry. He added that popular Korean actors Ji Jin-hee and Ha Jung-woo will be representing Asia there.
The two actors will get together with international celebrities at the event scheduled for September 8 at the Conservatory Garden in Manhattan, New York.
Ji became popular in Asia through the hit TV drama series 'Jewel in the Palace' and 'Spring Days.' He has also attended the Venice International Film Festival with the film 'Perhaps Love.'
Ha received an award for best male actor at the Oporto International Film Festival and has attended a number of prestigious international film festivals, including the Cannes International Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival, proving his potential as an international actor.
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