Kim Bo-yeon (born Kim Bok-soon on December 31, 1957) is a South Korean actress.

Career

Kim Bo-yeon graduated from

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High School of Arts, and on the principal's recommendation, she was cast in her acting debut, the film ''A Season of Blooming Love'' in 1974, followed by the

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제3교실 in 1975. As a supporting actress in 1976's "Really Really" series ('' Never Forget Me, I Am Really Sorry''), she and costars

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and Lee Deok-hwa emerged as popular teen stars of the 1970s. Kim further rose to stardom in her role of a high school girl with a

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in Kim Soo-hyun's drama ''You'' in 1977. After ''You'' ended in 1978, a record company signed Kim, and she eventually released four albums and one Christmas album. Her single "Love is the Flower of Life" won the Gold Prize at the 1983 Seoul International Song Festival. In 1982, she won Best Actress at the prestigious

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for her performance in Bae Chang-ho's film ''People of Kkobang Neighborhood''. Plagued by rumors that she was romantically involved with

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founder

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(which she denied), Kim left the entertainment industry temporarily in 1984 to study in the United States. She majored in Stage Design at

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. Kim returned to Korea and resumed acting in 1987. In the following years, she received good reviews and acting recognition from the

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and

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for her roles in '' Silver Stallion'' (1991), ''Road to the Racetrack'' (1991), and ''A Hot Roof'' (1995). Though in recent years she's become more active in television, in 2009 Kim won Best Supporting Actress at the Buil Film Awards for playing a religion-obsessed mother in horror film '' Possessed''. Born as Kim Bok-soon, she officially changed her real name to Kim Yoon-joo () in 2007.

Personal life

Kim married in 1988, and had two daughters, Kim Eun-seo and Kim Eun-jo. She and her husband later divorced. She met actor

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on the set of TV series ''A Saint and a Witch'' in 2003, and they married a year later. It was the second marriage for both. The relationship was considered controversial at the time because of their nine-year age difference. The couple began a

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business named ''Family's Honor'' in 2008, but after it failed, the resulting financial strain caused the couple to divorce in 2012.

Filmography

Film

* '' Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies'' (2015) * ''

My PS Partner ''Whatcha Wearin'?'' (; lit. ''My P.S. Partner'') is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy film, starring Ji Sung and Kim Ah-joong. It is about a woman who in an attempt to spice up her five-year relationship, tries to have phone sex with her b ...

'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2011) * '' Sunny'' (2011) ( cameo) * '' In Love and War'' (2011) ( cameo) * ''Yogurt Lady'' (short film, 2010) * ''

Blades of Blood ''Blades of Blood'' (; lit. "Like the Moon Escaping from the Clouds") is a 2010 South Korean action drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik. The film is based on Park Heung-yong's graphic novel ''Like the Moon Escaping from the Clouds''. Plot In the ...

'' (2010) ( cameo) * '' Possessed'' (2009). * ''Holy Daddy'' (2006) * '' Duelist'' (2005) * '' Temptation of Wolves'' (2004) * ''

He Was Cool ''He Was Cool'' (; lit. "That Guy was Cool") is a 2004 South Korean film based on the same-titled 2001 Internet novel written by Guiyeoni. The film was released in South Korean cinemas on July 23, 2004, and was the 35th most attended film of the y ...

'' (2004) * '' Low Life'' (2004) * ''Drama Inside of a Skirt'' (1997) * ''A Hot Roof'' (1995) * ''Declaration of Genius'' (1995) * ''My Dear Keum-hong'' (1995) * ''The Young Man'' (1994) * ''A Heavy Bird'' (1994) * ''Pro at Love, Amateur at Marriage'' (1994) * ''Road to the Racetrack'' (1991) * '' Silver Stallion'' (1991) * '' My Love, My Bride'' (1990) * ''Mayumi'' (1990) * ''The World of Women'' (1988) * ''A Forest Where a Woman Breathes'' (1988) * ''Hello, God'' (1987) * ''Wild Scoundrels of College'' (1983) * ''Madam Oh's Day Out'' (1983) * ''People of Kkobang Neighborhood'' aka ''People in the Slums'' (1982) * ''

A Fine, Windy Day ''A Fine, Windy Day'' () is a 1980 South Korean film written and directed by Lee Jang-ho. Plot The lives of three young working-class male friends are followed in the film. Chun-shik works at a barbershop where he is in love with Miss Yu, a co-wo ...

'' (1980) * ''Run, Balloon!'' aka ''College Festival'' (1980) * ''Earth Tremors'' (1980) * ''A Woman's Pain'' (1980) * ''Butterfly Amongst Flowers'' (1979) * ''The Woman on the Ferris Wheel'' (1979) * ''The Daughter-in-law Born in the Year of the Horse'' aka ''A Stubborn Daughter-in-law'' (1979) * ''A Girl Named Jegal Maeng-sun'' aka ''Country Girl'' (1978) * ''Our High School Days'' (1978) * ''Prankster of Girl's High School'' aka ''Tomboys of School'' (1977) * ''Season of Love'' (1977) * '' I Am Really Sorry'' (1976) * ''Mother and Son'' (1976) * '' Never Forget Me'' (1976) * ''A Season of Blooming Love'' (1974)

Television series

* ''

Jinxed at First ''Jinxed at First'' () is a South Korean television series starring Seohyun, Na In-woo, Jun Kwang-ryul, and Yoon Ji-hye. Based on the Kakao webtoon written by Han Ji-hye, and illustrated by Goo Seul. It aired on KBS2 from June 15, to August 4, ...

'' (2022) - Eun Ok-jin * '' Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)'' (2021) - Season 1–2 * '' Once Again'' (2020) * '' A Piece of Your Mind'' (2020) * '' Misty'' (2018) * ''You Are Too Much'' (2017) * '' Shopaholic Louis'' (2016) * '' ''Monster'''' (2016) * ''

The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law ''The Virtual Bride'' (; lit. ''The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law''), is a 2015 South Korean drama series starring Kim Dasom, Go Doo-shim and Ryu Soo-young. It aired on KBS2 from August 17 to September 22, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 12 ...

'' (2015) * ''The Invincible Lady Cha'' (2015) * ''

Pretty Man ''Bel Ami'' () is a 2013–2014 South Korean romantic comedy television series starring Jang Keun-suk, Lee Ji-eun, Lee Jang-woo, and Han Chae-young. Based on the same-titled 17-volume manhwa by Chon Kye-young, it aired on KBS2 from Novembe ...

'' (KBS2, 2013) * '' Princess Aurora'' (2013) * ''

A Hundred Year Legacy ''A Hundred Year Legacy'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Eugene and Lee Jung-jin. Revolving around themes of food, love and family, the warm human drama is about a modest Seoul noodle house that's been operated by the sam ...

'' (2013) ( cameo) * ''

Childless Comfort ''My Kids Give Me a Headache'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Lee Soon-jae, Kim Hae-sook, Yoo Dong-geun and Uhm Ji-won. It is about three generations of the Ahn family who are all living in one house in the suburbs of Seou ...

'' (2013) ( cameo) * ''

The King of Dramas ''The King of Dramas'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Kim Myung-min, Jung Ryeo-won and Choi Siwon of Super Junior. It is a satirical dramedy about what goes on behind the scenes in making a TV drama. It aired on SBS fr ...

'' (2012) ( cameo) * '' Feast of the Gods'' (2012) * '' Dangerous Woman'' (2011–2012) * ''Iron Daughters-in-Law'' (2011) * ''

New Tales of Gisaeng ''New Tales of Gisaeng'' (; also known as ''New Gisaeng Story'') is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Im Soo-hyang, Sung Hoon, and Han Hye-rin. Written by Im Sung-han and directed by Son Moon-kwon, it aired on SBS from January 23 ...

'' (2011) * '' Golden Fish'' (2010) * ''Again, My Love'' (2009) ( cameo) * ''Amnok River Flows'' (2008) * ''Love Marriage'' (2008) * '' Golden Era of Daughters-in-law'' (2007–2008) * ''Ahyeong-dong Madam'' (2007–2008) * '' Snow Flower'' (2006–2007) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''How Much Love'' (2006) * ''

Smile Again Smile Again may refer to: * ''Smile Again'' (2006 TV series) * ''Smile Again'' (2010 TV series) * "Smile Again", a song by Usher from the album '' Usher'' * "Smile Again", a song by 9nine * "Rescue Me/Smile Again "Rescue Me"/"Smile Again" is a ...

'' (2006) * ''

Precious Family ''Precious Family'' (; lit. ''Letters to My Parents'') is a South Korean television series starring Kim Hee-ae, Heo Joon-ho, Song Jae-ho, Kim Hae-sook, Jang Hyun-sung, Lee Dong-wook, and Lee Yoo-ri. It aired on KBS2 from October 16, 2004 to July 5 ...

'' (2004) * ''Island Village Teacher'' (2004) * ''

Thousand Years of Love ''Thousand Years of Love'' () is a 2003 South Korean television series starring Sung Yu-ri, So Ji-sub and Kim Nam-jin. It aired on SBS from March 22 to May 25, 2003 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 20 episodes. Plot Over a thousand years ag ...

'' (2003) * ''A Saint and a Witch'' (2003) * ''Soon-deok-yi'' (2003) * ''Ice Flower'' (2002–2003) * ''Wonderful Days'' (2001–2002) * ''Way of Living: Couple'' (2001–2002) * 재동이 (1997) * ''Mom's Out of Town'' (1996) * ''The Bicycle Riding Woman'' (1996) * ''The Reason I Won't Divorce'' (1996) * ''The Brothers' River'' (1996–1997) * ''The Fourth Republic'' (1995) * ''Two Dads'' (1995) * 노래만들기 (1995) * ''Adam's City'' (1994) * ''Big Sister'' (1994) * ''Two Women'' (1992) * ''Two Sisters'' (1992) * ''Small City'' (1992) * ''Country of Water'' (1991) * ''Magpie-in-law'' (1991) * 어둔 하늘 어둔 새 (1990) * 꽃 피고 새 울면 (1990) * ''Blazing River'' (1989) * 다녀왔읍니다 (1983) * 거부실록 – 무역왕 최봉준 (1983) * 나라야 (1982) * 여인열전 – 서궁마마 (1982) * ''Sword and Dew'' (1981) * ''Portrait of the Days of Youth'' (1980) * ''Last Stop'' (1980) * ''Like Mom and Dad'' (1979) * ''Wife of One's Youngest Son'' (1978) * ''You'' (1977) * ''Wild Rose'' (1976) * 제3교실 (1975)

Variety show

*''See You at 9'' (1981)

Radio program

*''9595 Show''

Theater

*''

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'' (1980)

Discography

*''Kim Bo-yeon '82'' (4th album, 1982) *''Golden 3'' (3rd album, 1980) *''Golden Hits'' (2nd album, 1979) *''Carol Song Special'' (1979) *''Kim Bo-yeon's Golden Album'' (1st album, 1978)

Awards

2013 MBC Drama Awards The 2013 MBC Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the outstanding achievement in television on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network for the year of 2013. It was held on December 30, 2013 and hosted by actor Lee Seung-gi and actress ...

: Golden Acting Award, Actress ('' Princess Aurora'') *

2010 MBC Drama Awards The 2010 MBC Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the outstanding achievement in television on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network for the year of 2010. It was held on December 30, 2010 and hosted by Kim Young-man and actress Lee ...

: Golden Acting Award, Actress in a Serial Drama ('' Golden Fish'') *2009 32nd Golden Cinematography Awards: Most Popular Actress ('' Possessed'') *2009 18th Buil Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress ('' Possessed'') *1995 6th

: Best Supporting Actress (''A Hot Roof'') *1992 3rd

: Best Supporting Actress (''Road to the Racetrack'') *1991 12th

: Best Supporting Actress ('' Silver Stallion'') *1991 2nd

: Best Supporting Actress ('' Silver Stallion'') *1983 6th Seoul International Song Festival: Gold Prize (''Love is the Flower of Life'') *1982 21st

: Best Actress (''People of Kkobang Neighborhood'') *1978 17th

: Best New Actress (''A Girl Named Jegal Maeng-sun'') *1978 14th

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 Actress, TV category (''You'') *1977

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: Best New Actress (''You'')

References

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