South Korean movie actresses born in the year 1966
Here are 13 famous actresses from South Korea were born in 1966:
Kang Soo-yeon
Kang Soo-yeon (August 18, 1966 Seoul-) also known as Kang Su-yeon, Soo-yeon Kang, Kang Suyŏn, Gang Su-yeon or Kang Soo-Youn is a South Korean actor.
She began her acting career at the age of 16 and has since appeared in a number of television dramas and films, earning critical acclaim for her performances. She is known for her versatility as an actress, having taken on a range of challenging roles throughout her career.
Kang Soo-yeon's breakout role came in the 1987 film, "The Surrogate Mother", for which she won the Best Actress award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. She went on to star in a number of successful films, including "The Contact" and "A Good Lawyer's Wife".
In addition to her acting career, Kang Soo-yeon has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts. She has served as the ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme and has been recognized for her contributions to the charity.
Overall, Kang Soo-yeon has established herself as one of the leading actresses in South Korea, having left a significant impact on the country's entertainment industry.
Lee Eung-kyung
Lee Eung-kyung (February 3, 1966 Seoul-) also known as Eun-kyeong Lee, Yi Eung-gyeong, I Ung-gyŏng, Eung-kyung Lee, Lee Eung-kyeong or Lee Eungkyung is a South Korean actor.
She is best known for her roles in popular television dramas such as "Autumn in My Heart," "Sandglass," and "The First Shop of Coffee Prince." Lee Eung-kyung has also appeared in several films, including "Joint Security Area" and "The Chaser." She graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Western History and later pursued acting at the Korea National University of Arts. In addition to her successful acting career, she has also served as the director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in South Korea.
Ji-Won To
Ji-Won To (March 5, 1966 Seoul-) otherwise known as Do Ji-won, To Chi-wŏn or Do, Ji Won is a South Korean actor.
Ji-Won To was born on March 5, 1966, in Seoul, South Korea. She started her career in acting in 1988, debuting in the Korean film "Gancheob Li Cheol-jin." She then appeared in a number of TV dramas such as "Hur Jun" and "Queen Inhyeon's Man."
In addition to acting, Ji-Won To has also pursued a career in music. She released her first album "Do Ji Won 1-ueui Norae" in 1994 and has since released several more albums.
Throughout her career, Ji-Won To has received numerous awards for her performances. She won the Best Actress award at the 2011 Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards and Best Supporting Actress award at the 2017 KBS Drama Awards.
Ji-Won To is known for her versatility as an actor and has played a wide range of roles in various genres. Her notable works include "The King and I," "Lobbyist," and "Descendants of the Sun."
Jeon Su-Kyung
Jeon Su-Kyung (July 12, 1966 South Korea-) also known as Soo-kyeong Jeon, Jeon Su-Kyeong, Jeon Soo-kyeong or Jeon Soo-kyung is a South Korean actor. She has two children, Ju Ji-on and Ju Shi-on.
Jeon Su-Kyung started her acting career in 1991 with the Korean TV series "Our Paradise". She became known for her roles in the TV dramas "Love in Your Bosom" (1994), "Jealousy" (1992), and "How's Your Husband?" (1993). In 1996, she starred in the film "The Day a Pig Fell into the Well" directed by Hong Sang-soo, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Jeon Su-Kyung has won several awards for her acting, including the Best Actress award at the Korean Critics Awards for "The Day a Pig Fell into the Well" in 1997, and the Best Supporting Actress award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for "My Mother, The Mermaid" in 2004.
Apart from her acting career, Jeon Su-Kyung is also a trained traditional Korean dancer and a member of the Korea Traditional Music & Dance Company. She has performed in various traditional Korean dance troupes and also collaborated with modern dance companies.
Young-sook Lee
Young-sook Lee (August 28, 1966 Naju-) also known as Lee Young-sook, Yeong-suk Lee or Lee Youngsook is a South Korean actor and film producer.
Lee Young-sook began her acting career in 1986 with a role in the television drama "Love and Farewell". She went on to act in numerous films and television series, including "General Hospital" (1994), "Sweetheart" (1995), "Tell Me Something" (1999), and "Friend" (2001). In addition to acting, Lee has also produced several films, such as "Holiday in Seoul" (1997), "Ardor" (2002), and "Death Bell" (2008). Lee has won multiple awards throughout her career, including Best Supporting Actress at the Korean Film Awards for her role in "The Contact" (1997) and Best Supporting Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for her role in "Chaser" (2008). Lee is also known for her humanitarian work and was appointed as a UNHCR goodwill ambassador in 2010.
Mi-Jung Lee
Mi-Jung Lee (September 12, 1966 Chuncheon-) also known as Mi Jung Lee is a South Korean journalist, actor and tv personality.
Mi-Jung Lee is one of the most recognizable journalists on Canadian television. She began her career in journalism in 1991 as a reporter for MBC in Seoul, South Korea. In 1993, she moved to Vancouver, Canada, and started as a news anchor and reporter for CHEK-TV.
Lee went on to work for various news outlets, including CBC Television and CTV News, before eventually becoming a senior investigative reporter for CTV Vancouver. She has received numerous awards for her work in journalism, including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award and the RTDNA Canada Award.
In addition to her work in journalism, Lee has also appeared in various television series and films as an actor. She has hosted several tv shows and currently hosts the CTV true crime series "The Unsolved". Lee is also committed to various charitable organizations such as the Children's Wish Foundation and the BC Cancer Foundation.
Ju-hie Seo
Ju-hie Seo (October 26, 1966 South Korea-) also known as Seo Joo-hee, Joo-hee Seo or Juhee Seo is a South Korean actor.
Ju-hie Seo began her acting career in the late 1980s and has appeared in numerous films and television dramas since then. She is best known for her roles in the films "The Contact" (1997), "Tell Me Something" (1999), and "Marriage Is a Crazy Thing" (2002), as well as the television dramas "Sandglass" (1995), "Firebird" (2004), and "My Love, My Family" (2011). In addition to her acting, she has also served as a goodwill ambassador for the Korean Organ Donor Program since 2006.
Jeong Soo-kyeong
Jeong Soo-kyeong (April 2, 1966-) a.k.a. Suk-yeong Jeong is a South Korean actor.
He began his acting career in the 1990s and has since appeared in numerous TV dramas and films. Some of his notable works include the dramas "Miss Mermaid" and "Winter Sonata" and the films "Pink" and "Boy Goes to Heaven". Jeong has also become a popular host and has hosted several TV programs in Korea, including the variety show "Happy Together". In addition to his acting and hosting work, Jeong is also known for his philanthropy and has served as an ambassador for various organizations that work to support children and disadvantaged communities.
Kyeong-shil Lee
Kyeong-shil Lee (February 10, 1966 Gunsan-) a.k.a. Lee Kyung-sil is a South Korean actor.
She made her acting debut in 1985 and had her breakthrough role in the 1987 film "The Age of Success". Lee has since appeared in numerous films and television dramas, earning critical acclaim for her performances. Some of her notable works include "Gingko Bed", "The Harmonium in My Memory", and "Mostly Sunny". In addition to acting, Lee has also served as a judge on the reality competition show "K-Pop Star". She is considered one of the most respected actresses in South Korea.
Heo Yoon Jung
Heo Yoon Jung (April 4, 1966 Seoul-) is a South Korean actor.
She made her debut in the entertainment industry in 1989 as a supporting actress in the drama "Black Winter." Heo gained widespread recognition for her role in the hit drama "The Last Scandal of My Life" in 2008. Her other notable performances include "Ohlala Couple," "The Great Seer," and "Queen for Seven Days." In addition to acting, Heo is also a talented singer and has released several OSTs for the dramas she has appeared in. She has won numerous awards for her acting, including the Best Supporting Actress award at the 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards for her performance in the film "The Unjust."
Cho Yong-Won
Cho Yong-Won (September 27, 1966 South Korea-) is a South Korean actor.
He is best known for his roles in popular Korean dramas like "My Love from the Star," "Descendants of the Sun," and "Goblin." Cho Yong-Won began his acting career in 2001 and has since appeared in various TV dramas, films, and theater productions. In addition to his acting career, he is also a well-known voice actor and has lent his voice to various animated characters. Cho Yong-Won has won several awards and nominations for his acting and is considered one of the most versatile actors in South Korea. He is married and has two children.
Keum-Hee Lee
Keum-Hee Lee (December 12, 1966 Seoul-) is a South Korean actor, professor, narrator, announcer and radio personality.
She is best known for her roles in Korean dramas and films such as "My Golden Life", "The K2", and "The Man From Nowhere". Keum-Hee Lee has also been a professor at Dongduk Women's University since 2000, teaching theater and film studies. She has lent her voice to various documentaries, including the Korean version of "Frozen Planet" and "The Blue Planet". Keum-Hee Lee has also been a radio personality, hosting shows such as "People Inside" and "The World Is Round". In 2016, she was awarded the Young Pilgrim Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards for her contribution to the Korean drama industry.
Seonwoo Il-Ran
Seonwoo Il-Ran (February 1, 1966 South Korea-) also known as Seonu Il-ran, Il-ran Seonwoo or Sunwoo Ilran is a South Korean actor. Her child is called Lee Yo-Han.
Seonwoo Il-Ran began her acting career in 1988, with her first role in the television drama "Land". She has since appeared in numerous popular Korean dramas, such as "The Moon That Embraces The Sun", "Secret Garden", and "Healer". Seonwoo has also acted in films, including "A Day" and "The Whistlers".
In addition to acting, Seonwoo Il-Ran has also worked as a radio host and MC. She is known for her versatility as an actress and her ability to bring a wide range of characters to life on screen.
Aside from her professional career, Seonwoo Il-Ran is also a devoted mother to her son Lee Yo-Han. She keeps her personal life very private and does not often share details about her family or personal life in interviews or social media.