Do Ji-won ( ko, 도지원; born February 14, 1966) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in ''Ladies of the Palace'' (2001), ''Punch Lady'' (2007), and '' Smile Again'' (2010).

Career

Upon her graduation as a dance major from

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in 1988, Do Ji-won joined the

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. She was selected as the model for the ballet company's advertisements, which led to her debut in the entertainment industry. She began acting in television dramas such as ''Seoul Ddukbaegi'' (1990) and ''Kareisky'' (1994). In 2001, she portrayed her most famous role as King Jungjong's 4th consort Park Gyeong Bin in the historical drama ''Ladies of the Palace'', which brought her acting recognition and popularity. On the big screen, she and

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played mother and daughter in ''

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'', a 2006

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about a serial killer targeting high school girls who've had facial

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. And in the comedy-drama ''Punch Lady'' (2007), Do gave a well-reviewed performance in the leading role of a battered housewife who trains hard to master the art of fighting after publicly announcing a duel on the ring with her abusive husband (

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), who happens to be a

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champion. Aside from the occasional leading role in series such as ''Our Happy Ending'' (2008), Do has remained active on television mostly in supporting roles, notably as

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's estranged wife in '' Three Brothers'' (2009), and as

Ji Chang-wook Ji Chang-wook (born 5 July 1987) is a South Korean actor and singer. He rose to fame for playing the lead role of Dong-hae in daily drama series ''Smile Again'' (2010–2011), and had notable lead roles in television series such as '' Warrior B ...

's mentally challenged mother in '' Smile Again'' (also known as ''Smile, Dong-hae'', 2010).

Personal life

In July 1998, Do was kidnapped by a man and a woman who threatened the actress with a knife in the parking lot of a sports center in

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. The couple stuffed Do in the trunk of a car and drove around for five hours before releasing her after

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Filmography

Television drama

*'' No Matter What'' (KBS1, 2020) *'' Angel's Last Mission: Love'' (KBS2, 2019) *''

Bravo My Life ''Bravo My Life'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Do Ji-won, Park Sang-min, Yeon Jung-hoon, Jeong Yu-mi, Hyun Woo, and Kang Ji-sub. The series airs four consecutive episodes on Saturday on SBS TV from 8:55 p.m. to 11:15& ...

'' (SBS, 2017-2018) *''

Queen for Seven Days ''Queen for Seven Days'' () is a South Korean television series starring Park Min-young as the titular Queen Dangyeong, with Yeon Woo-jin and Lee Dong-gun. It aired on KBS2 every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:00 ( KST) from May 31, 2017 to August ...

'' (KBS2, 2017) *''

My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol ''My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Baek Jin-hee, Park Se-young, Jeon In-hwa, Yoon Hyun-min, and Do Sang-woo. It aired on MBC on Saturdays and Sundays 21:45 for 51 episodes from September 5, 2015 unt ...

'' (MBC, 2015-2016) *''

Unkind Ladies ''Unkind Ladies'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Kim Hye-ja, Chae Shi-ra, Do Ji-won and Lee Ha-na. It aired on KBS2 from February 25 to May 14, 2015 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Plot Three generat ...

'' (KBS2, 2015) *'' Healer'' (KBS2, 2014-2015) *'' Golden Rainbow'' (MBC, 2013-2014) *''Pure Love'' (KBS2, 2013) *'' Missing You'' (MBC, 2012-2013) *'' Smile Again'' (KBS1, 2010-2011) *'' Three Brothers'' (KBS2, 2009-2010) *''General Hospital 2'' (MBC, 2008-2009) *''Our Happy Ending'' (MBC, 2008) *''

Conspiracy in the Court ''Conspiracy in the Court'' (; lit. ''Seoul's Sad Song''), is a 2007 South Korean historical drama broadcast on KBS2. The mystery thriller revolves around a murder case set in Hansung, the capital of Korea during the latter years of the Joseon dy ...

'' (KBS2, 2007) *''The Land'' (SBS, 2004-2005) *''Mom's Song'' (SBS, 2002) *''Ladies of the Palace'' (SBS, 2001-2002) *''TV Novel'' "다리가 있는 풍경" (KBS2, 2000) *''Cruise of Love'' (KBS2, 2000) *''Ad Madness'' (KBS2, 1999-2000) *''Paper Crane'' (KBS2, 1998-1999) *''Will Make You Happy'' (KBS2, 1998) *''Legend of Heroes'' (MBC, 1997-1998) *''The Brother's River'' (SBS, 1996-1997) *''Men of the Bath House'' (KBS2, 1995-1996) *''Hotel'' (MBC, 1995) *''Kareisky'' (MBC, 1994-1995) *아담의 도시 (MBC, 1994-1995) *당신 없는 행복이란 (MBC, 1993) *''Stormy Season'' (MBC, 1993) *''Ilchul Peak'' (MBC, 1992) *''Keep Your Voice Down'' (SBS, 1991) *촛불처럼 타다 (KBS2, 1991) *''Seoul Ddukbaegi'' (KBS1, 1990-1991) *''Two Diaries'' (MBC, 1990) *지워진 여자 (KBS2, 1990) *절반의 실패 (KBS2, 1989)

Film

*''Entangled'' (2014) *''

Modern Boy ''Modern Boy'' () is a 2008 South Korean film about a rich, hedonistic playboy played by Park Hae-il who cannot care less that his country was colonized, and falls head over heels in love with a beautiful independence fighter. Plot Seoul, 1937 ...

'' (2008) *''Punch Lady'' (2007) *''

Love Me Not ''Love Me Not'' (, "Love and Such Is Not Necessary") is a 2006 South Korean romance film directed by Lee Cheol-ha and starring Moon Geun-young and Kim Joo-hyuk. It is based on the 2002 TBS Japanese drama , starring Ryōko Hirosue. The 201 ...

'' (2006) *''

Barefoot Ki-bong ''Barefoot Ki-bong'' () is a 2006 South Korean film. Production The film based its story on the real person Um Ki Bong,a disabled person who gained attention through a documentary that locally aired in the country for his fillial piety and running ...

'' (2006) *''

Flying Boys ''Flying Boys'' is a 2004 South Korean film, written and directed by Byun Young-joo, and starring Yoon Kye-sang and Kim Min-jung. The film had 114,478 admissions in South Korea. Plot summary Min-jae is a high school senior who lives with his fa ...

'' (2004) *''Hallelujah'' (1997)

Radio show

*''Do Ji-won's Popular Songs'' (

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, 1992)

Awards

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KBS Drama Awards The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on 31 December. The highest honor of the ceremony is the "Gra ...

: Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily Drama ('' Smile Again'') *2001

SBS Drama Awards The SBS Drama Awards (), also known as SBS Awards Festival, is an awards ceremony presented annually by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on December 31. The hi ...

: Top Excellence Award, Actress (''Ladies of the Palace'') *2001

: Top 10 Stars (''Ladies of the Palace'') *1990

: Best New Actress (''Seoul Ddukbaegi'')

References

External links

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