Kim Young-ae (; 21 April 1951 – 9 April 2017) was a South Korean actress.
Career
Kim Young-ae began her acting career when she joined
MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment in 1971. She made her acting debut in the TV
police procedural
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''Chief Inspector'' and subsequently built a prolific career in film and television.
After she made her film debut in 1973's ''Long Live the Island Frogs'', Kim became most active on the big screen in the 1970s and early 1980s, appearing in films such as ''Wang Sib Ri, My Hometown'' (also known as ''Wangsimni'' or ''A Bygone Romance'', 1976), ''
Suddenly at Midnight
''Suddenly at Midnight'' (; also known as ''Suddenly in the Dark'' or ''Suddenly in Dark Night'') is a 1981 South Korean erotic horror thriller film directed by Ko Young-nam.
Plot
Kang Yu-jin, a wealthy biology professor doing a butterfly field ...
'' (1981), and ''
Diary of King Yeonsan'' (1987).
As she grew older, Kim transitioned to more television work. Among her notable
television dramas are ''Queen Min'' (1973), ''Ilchul'' (or ''Sunrise'', 1989), ''Magpie-in-law'' (1991), ''The Brothers' River'' (1996), ''Waves'' (1999), ''Go, Mom, Go!'' (2003), ''
Hwang Jini
Hwang Jini or Hwang Jin-Yi (; 1506 – 1560), also known by her gisaeng name Myeongwol ("bright moon", ), was one of the most famous gisaeng of the Joseon Dynasty. She lived during the reign of King Jungjong. She was noted for her exceptional ...
'' (2006), ''
Royal Family
A royal family is the immediate family of kings/queens, emirs/emiras, sultans/ sultanas, or raja/ rani and sometimes their extended family. The term imperial family appropriately describes the family of an emperor or empress, and the term ...
'' (2011), and ''
Moon Embracing the Sun
''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (, also known as ''The Moon that Embraces the Sun'' or ''The Sun and the Moon'') is a 2012 South Korean television drama series, starring Kim Soo-hyun, Han Ga-in, Jung Il-woo, and Kim Min-seo. It aired on MBC from Jan ...
'' (2012).
In 2009, she drew praise for her portrayal of a terminally ill yet headstrong mother who has a love-hate relationship with her daughter in the dramedy film ''Aeja'' (internationally known as ''
Goodbye Mom
''Goodbye Mom'' () is a 2009 South Korean comedy drama film written and directed by Jeong Gi-hun in his feature debut. Starring Choi Kang-hee and Kim Young-ae, it depicts the story of an unsuccessful writer and her tumultuous relationship with her ...
'').
Another notable role was as a
Busan
Busan (), officially known as is South Korea's most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.4 million inhabitants. Formerly romanized as Pusan, it is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea, w ...
restaurant owner whose son is arrested and tortured during the 1980s in ''
The Attorney
''The Attorney'' () is a 2013 South Korean courtroom drama film directed and co-written by Yang Woo-suk in his directorial debut. With 11,375,954 tickets sold and a revenue of , ''The Attorney'' became the 15th-best-selling Korean film of all tim ...
'' (2013). Kim later won Best Supporting Actress at the
Grand Bell Awards
The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea.
The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest co ...
and the
Blue Dragon Film Awards
The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by ''Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea.
The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popula ...
for her performances.
Other activities
In 2006, Kim temporarily put her acting career on hold when she became the vice chairman of cosmetics firm Chamtowon, which mainly produces soap and mud packs. Her company filed a lawsuit against state-owned network
KBS in 2008, after the program ''Consumer Report'' falsely reported that Chamtowon's mud-based products contained
heavy metals
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above safe levels. During the eight months after the broadcast, the company went virtually bankrupt, and had to suspend operations at its factory in
Jeongeup
Jeongeup (), also known as Jeongeup-si, is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The city limits include Naejang-san National Park, a popular destination particularly in autumn due to its foliage. Jeongeup is on the Honam Expressway an ...
in
North Jeolla Province
North Jeolla Province (; ''Jeollabuk-do''), also known as Jeonbuk, is a province of South Korea. North Jeolla has a population of 1,869,711 (2015) and has a geographic area of 8,067 km2 (3,115 sq mi) located in the Honam region in the southwes ...
and lay off 100 workers. After the
Korea Food and Drug Administration confirmed that the magnetic substance found in the mud products was oxidized steel originally present in the mud, not foreign materials put in the products during the manufacturing process, the court ruled in favor of Chamtowon, and ordered KBS to release a correction regarding the wrong report. But Chamtowon wasn't able to recover from its financial losses, and the strain contributed to Kim's divorce from her husband.
Death
Kim died of
pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer arises when cell (biology), cells in the pancreas, a glandular organ behind the stomach, begin to multiply out of control and form a Neoplasm, mass. These cancerous cells have the malignant, ability to invade other parts of t ...
on April 9, 2017, just two weeks before her 66th birthday.
Filmography
Film
Television series
Radio program
*''This Is Hwang In-yong and Kim Young-ae'' (KBS, 1992)
Awards
*2017
KBS Drama Awards
The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean te ...
: Special Achievement Award
*2017
54th Grand Bell Awards: Special Award
*2017
53rd Baeksang Arts Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award
*2015
8th Korea Drama Awards
The 8th Korea Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony for excellence in television in South Korea. It was held at the Gyeongnam Culture and Art Center in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province on October 9, 2015. The nominees were chosen from Korean drama ...
: Lifetime Achievement Award
*2014
35th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress (''
The Attorney
''The Attorney'' () is a 2013 South Korean courtroom drama film directed and co-written by Yang Woo-suk in his directorial debut. With 11,375,954 tickets sold and a revenue of , ''The Attorney'' became the 15th-best-selling Korean film of all tim ...
'')
*2014
51st Grand Bell Awards: Best Supporting Actress (''
The Attorney
''The Attorney'' () is a 2013 South Korean courtroom drama film directed and co-written by Yang Woo-suk in his directorial debut. With 11,375,954 tickets sold and a revenue of , ''The Attorney'' became the 15th-best-selling Korean film of all tim ...
'')
*2014
23rd Buil Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress (''
The Attorney
''The Attorney'' () is a 2013 South Korean courtroom drama film directed and co-written by Yang Woo-suk in his directorial debut. With 11,375,954 tickets sold and a revenue of , ''The Attorney'' became the 15th-best-selling Korean film of all tim ...
'')
*2014 9th Max Movie Awards: Best Supporting Actress (''
The Attorney
''The Attorney'' () is a 2013 South Korean courtroom drama film directed and co-written by Yang Woo-suk in his directorial debut. With 11,375,954 tickets sold and a revenue of , ''The Attorney'' became the 15th-best-selling Korean film of all tim ...
'')
*
2011 MBC Drama Awards: Special Award (''
Royal Family
A royal family is the immediate family of kings/queens, emirs/emiras, sultans/ sultanas, or raja/ rani and sometimes their extended family. The term imperial family appropriately describes the family of an emperor or empress, and the term ...
'')
*2010 7th Max Movie Awards: Best Supporting Actress (''Goodbye Mom'')
*2009
46th Grand Bell Awards: Best Supporting Actress (''Goodbye Mom'')
*2000
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 (''Waves'')
*2000
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 ...
: Big Star Award (''Cheers for the Women'')
*2000 27th Korea Broadcasting Awards: Best TV Actress (''Waves'')
*2000 36th
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...
: Best TV Actress (''Waves'')
*1997
KBS Drama Awards
The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean te ...
: Top Excellence Award, Actress (''Colors'', ''Reporting for Duty'', ''Until We Can Love'')
*1997 33rd
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...
: Best TV Actress (''The Brothers' River'')
*1990
KBS Drama Awards
The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean te ...
: Top Excellence Award, Actress (''Ilchul'')
*1982 18th
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...
: Best TV Actress (''Nocturne'')
*1974 MBC Talent
["Talent" is a Korean entertainment industry term meaning "TV actor/actress."] Awards: Excellence Award, Actress
*1974 10th
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...
: Best New TV Actress (''Queen Min'')
References
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1951 births
2017 deaths
South Korean film actresses
South Korean television actresses
Deaths from pancreatic cancer
Deaths from cancer in South Korea
Gwangsan Kim clan
Best Actress Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners
Best New Actress Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners