Kim Soo-mi (born Kim Young-ok on September 3, 1949) is a South Korean actress. She has had a prolific career in film and television. Kim debuted in a talent contest in 1970, then shot to fame in ''Country Diaries''. The landmark TV series aired for almost 20 years, making Kim one of the most popular Korean actresses of the 1980s. In 2003 she made a memorable cameo as a profanity-spouting

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in the Jang Nara comedy ''Oh! Happy Day''. It successfully revamped her image and rejuvenated her fading career. Kim quickly became known in the Korean entertainment industry as the "Queen of

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," with her comic talent showcased in many of her succeeding projects, notably ''

Mapado ''Mapado'' () is a 2005 South Korean film directed by Choo Chang-min.http://www.cine21.com/news/view/mag_id/44083 Plot A gangster and a corrupt police officer travel to the tiny remote island of Mapado to hunt down a young woman who has run off ...

'', ''Twilight Gangsters'', ''Granny's Got Talent'' (2015), and the ''Marrying the Mafia'' sequels. Kim also gained attention for her turns in more serious fare, such as 2006's ''

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 ...

'', a heartwarming pic about a developmentally disabled man. Her 2011 film ''

Late Blossom ''Late Blossom'' (; lit. "I Love You") is a 2011 South Korean film written and directed by Choo Chang-min about the love story of two elderly couples. After opening quietly to little fanfare, the indie slowly gained positive word-of-mouth and cri ...

'' is a romance between two elderly couples, a topic rarely explored in Korean cinema. The low-budget indie became a

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, and for her portrayal of an

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-afflicted woman, Kim won Best Supporting Actress at the

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Other activities

In 1998, Kim's chauffeur-driven BMW shot backward, killing her mother-in-law. Kim filed a lawsuit against BMW, alleging that the sudden-start had been a car defect. The Seoul District Court ruled in the automaker's favor in 2003, saying that it was unclear whether the accident was caused by driver error or a sudden-start. Kim filed an appeal at the Seoul High Court. She headed the publicity as part of the organizing committee of the 1999

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International Environment Expo. Since 2003, Kim has been the chairman of the Department of Theater and Film at Soongsil University's College of Social Sciences.

Filmography

Film

* ''Ghost Police'' (TBA) *'' Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP'' (2020) *''

Enemies In-Law ''Enemies In-Law'' (; lit. "Dangerous Meeting of In-Laws 2" or "Clash of the Families 2") is a 2015 South Korean film directed by Kim Jin-young, starring Jin Se-yeon and Hong Jong-hyun. It is a spin-off (or thematic sequel) to '' Meet the In-Laws ...

'' (2015, cameo) *''Granny's Got Talent'' (2015) *'' Born to Sing'' (2013) *''Woosoossi'' (2012, cameo) *'' Marrying the Mafia IV: Unstoppable Family'' (2011) *'' Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil'' (2011, Korean dubbing) *'' The Suicide Forecast'' (2011, cameo) *'' Meet the In-Laws'' (2011) *''Shotgun Love'' (2011) *''

'' (2011) *''Twilight Gangsters'' aka ''Pistol Bandit Band'' (2010) *''Fortune Salon'' (2009) *''Black Heart'' aka ''Delivering Love'' aka ''Beyond All Magic'' (2008) *''Underground Rendezvous'' (2007) *'' Unstoppable Marriage'' (2007) *'' Mapado 2: Back to the Island'' (2007, cameo) *'' Marrying the Mafia III: Family Hustle'' (2006) *'' Dasepo Naughty Girls'' (2006) *''Detective Mr. Gong'' aka ''Detective ODD'' (2006) *''

'' (2006) *'' Now and Forever'' (2006) *'' Hoodwinked!'' (2006, Korean dubbing) *'' Oh! My God'' (2006) *''Ssunday Seoul'' (2006) *''

'' (2005) *''Mr. Housewife (Quiz King)'' (2005) *'' Marrying the Mafia II: Enemy-in-law'' (2005) *''A Bold Family'' (2005) *''Mr. Gam's Victory'' aka ''Superstar Mr. Gam'' (2004) *'' The Greatest Expectation'' (2003) *''Oh! Happy Day'' (2003, cameo) *'' Downfall'' (1997) *''Boss'' (1996) *''Brave Trio'' (1988) *'' Blitz of Ureme from Outer Space'' (1987) *'' Ureme 4: Thunder V Operation'' (1987) *''Milky Way in Blue Sky'' (1984) *''Hwa-sun'' (1982) *''Cuckoo's Dolls'' (1976)

Television series

*''

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'' (2022) - Cameo *''

Man in the Kitchen ''Man in the Kitchen'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Choi Soo-young, On Joo-wan, Seo Hyo-rim, and Park Jin-woo. The series aired on MBC every Saturday and Sunday from 8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ( KST). It was then later ...

'' (2017) *'' Unni is Alive'' ( 2017) *''

4 Legendary Witches ''4 Legendary Witches'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Han Ji-hye, Ha Seok-jin, Go Doo-shim, Oh Hyun-kyung and Ha Yeon-soo. It aired on MBC from October 25, 2014, to March 8, 2015, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 ( K ...

'' (2014) *''

The Eldest ''The Eldest'' () is a 2013–2014 South Korean television series starring Yoon Jung-hee, Jae Hee, Oh Yoon-ah and Park Jae-jung. It aired on JTBC from September 14, 2013 to March 16, 2014. Synopsis Set between the 1960s and the 1990s, ''The Eld ...

'' (2013) *''

Incarnation of Money ''Incarnation of Money'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series about greed, ambition, and love. Starring Kang Ji-hwan, Park Sang-min, Hwang Jung-eum, Oh Yoon-ah, Choi Yeo-jin and Kim Soo-mi, it aired on SBS from February 2 to April 21 ...

'' (2013) *''

Ohlala Couple ''Ohlala Couple'' () is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy gender bender television series starring Kim Jung-eun, Shin Hyun-joon, Han Jae-suk and Han Chae-ah. It aired on KBS2 from October 1 to November 27, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21: ...

'' (2012) *'' Vampire Idol'' (2011) *'' Bravo, My Love!'' (2011) *''

Daring Women ''Daring Women'' () is a 2010 South Korean television series starring Lee Yu-ri, Lee Chang-hoon, Seo Ji-young, and Lee Joong-moon. The morning soap opera aired on SBS on Mondays to Fridays at 8:40 a.m. from March 2 to July 30, 2010 for 10 ...

'' (2010) *'' Unstoppable Marriage'' (2007) *''

The King and I ''The King and I'' is the fifth musical by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is based on Margaret Landon's novel '' Anna and the King of Siam'' (1944), which is in turn derived from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, governess to the chil ...

'' (2007) *''Love Needs a Miracle'' (2005) *''

Hello Franceska ''Hello Franceska'' () is a South Korean sitcom that aired on MBC from 2005 to 2006 on Sundays at 23:00 for three seasons. The first and second seasons aired from January 24 to August 1, 2005 for 29 episodes. The third season, with new cast mem ...

Season 3'' (2005) *'' Beating Heart'' (2005) *''Cute or Crazy'' (2005) *''

What Happened in Bali ''Something Happened in Bali'' (; also known as ''What Happened in Bali'' or ''Memories of Bali'') is a 2004 South Korean television series, starring Ha Ji-won, Jo In-sung, So Ji-sub and Park Ye-jin. It aired on SBS on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 ...

'' (2004) *''MBC Best Theater'' "내 딸 소란이" (2003) *''See You in the Morning'' (2001) *''Meeting'' (1999) *누룽지 선생과 감자 일곱 개 (1999) *''You're One-of-a-Kind'' (1999) *''The King's Path'' (1998) *''Beautiful Lady'' (1997) *''A Bluebird Has It'' (1997) *''Illusion'' (1996) *''Salted Mackerel'' (1996) *''Their Embrace'' (1996) *''

Asphalt Man ''Asphalt Man'' () is a 1995 South Korean television series starring Lee Byung-hun, Choi Jin-sil, Jung Woo-sung, and Lee Young-ae. Based on the 1991 comic of the same title by manhwa artist Huh Young-man, it aired on SBS from May 17 to July 6, 1 ...

'' (1995) *''Our Sunny Days of Youth'' (1995) *''Professor Oh's Family'' (1993) *마포 무지개 (1992) *말로만 중산층 (1991) *''That Woman'' (1990) *마당 깊은 집 (1990) *유산 (1989) *''Your Toast'' (1989) *''The Face of a City'' (1987) *''The Season of Men'' (1985) *''Father & Son'' (1983) *''Park Soon-kyeong'' (1982) *''Sae-ah'' (1981) *''Angry Eyes'' (1981) *''Country Diaries'' aka ''Lifetime in the Country'' (1980-2002) *엄마 아빠 좋아 (1979) *''You'' (1977) *''Samiingok'' (1976) *한백년 (1973) *''Adada'' (1972)

Television show

*''The President's People'' (2022) *''Ghost worm'' (2021) *''Soo Mi’s Mountain Cabin'' (2021) *''Soomi's Side Dishes''(2018) *''A Look at Myself'' (2015) *''Mamado'' (2013) *''Show King (Global Korean Talk Show King)'' (2011-2012) *''Soo-mi Ok'' (2011) *''

Sunday Sunday Night ''Sunday Night'' () is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme airing on MBC. It runs for 175 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising. Previously named ''Big March of Sunday Night'' () when it debu ...

: Age of Charm'' (2005) *''Kim Soo-mi's Cooking of the Day'' (1982-1985)

Music video

*" Countryside Life" - T-ara N4 (2013) *"Your Sister, Instead of You" - EZ-Life (2005)

Theater

*''My Mother'' (2023) - Bongran *''My Mother'' (2010-2013) *''

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'' (2005) *너를 보면 살고 싶다 (1998)

Radio program

*''The Pursuit of Happiness with Kim Soo-mi and Kang Nam-gil'' (KBS, 1995) *''Hello, This is Kim Hong-shin and Kim Soo-mi'' (MBC, 1993-1995)

Books

*얘들아, 힘들면 연락해! (2009) *맘놓고 먹어도 살 안 쪄요 (2003) *그해 봄, 나는 중이 되고 싶었다 (2003) *''Kim Soo-mi's

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Food Stories'' (1998) *''I'm Sorry, I Love You'' (1997) *나는 가끔 도망가 버리고 싶다 (1993) *그리운 것은 말하지 않겠다 (1991) *너를 보면 살고 싶다 (1990)

Ambassadorship

* Ambassadors for Island Day (2022) * Ambassador for Gwangju World Kimchi Festival (2022) * Jeonbuk's Honorary Ambassador (2022)

Awards

2013 SBS Drama Awards The 2013 SBS Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the best performances in television on the SBS network for the year 2013. It was held at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul on December 31, 2013, and hosted by Lee Hwi-jae, Lee Bo-young, ...

: Achievement Award (''

'') *2011 32nd

: Best Supporting Actress (''

'') *2007 1st Korean Movie Star Awards: Best Actress Who Made Us Laugh Award (''

Marrying the Mafia III ''Marrying the Mafia III'' () is a 2006 South Korean film. Plot This gangster comedy chronicles the White Tiger Family of Jeolla Province. Hong Deok-ja, head of the crime family, quits the syndicate to open a kimchi business after her son marries ...

'') *2006 3rd Max Movie Awards: Best Supporting Actress *2006 14th

Chunsa Film Art Awards The Chunsa Film Art Awards (also known as the Icheon Chunsa Film Festival) have been presented in South Korea since the founding of the prize by the Korea Film Directors' Society in 1990. The awards take their name from the pen name of the early ...

: Best Supporting Actress (''

'') *2005 26th

: Popular Star Award (''

Marrying the Mafia II ''Marrying the Mafia II'' is a 2005 South Korean film, the sequel to '' Marrying the Mafia'' (2002). It was the most successful comedy film in South Korea the year of its release; its over 5 million tickets sold represented more than 10% of the po ...

'') *1986 22nd

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 ...

: Most Popular Actress, TV category (''Country Diaries'') *1986

MBC Drama Awards The MBC Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually in December. Unlike its counterparts in KBS and SBS, MB ...

: Grand Prize/Daesang (''Country Diaries, The Season of Men'') *1985

: Top Excellence Award, Actress (''Country Diaries'') *1982 Our Star Awards: Recipient *1981

: Excellence Award, Actress (''Country Diaries'') *1978

: Top Excellence Award, Actress *1975

: Excellence Award, Actress *1972

: Best New Actress (''Adada'')

References

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