Kim Soo-mi
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.[1] The landmark TV series aired for almost 20 years,[2] making Kim one of the most popular Korean actresses of the 1980s.
Kim Soo-mi | |
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Born | Kim Young-ok September 3, 1949 Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea |
Education | Korea University Graduate School of Media |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1970-present |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gim Su-mi |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Sumi |
Birth name | |
Hangul | |
Revised Romanization | Gim Yeong-ok |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Yŏngok |
In 2003 she made a memorable cameo as a profanity-spouting ajumma in the Jang Nara comedy Oh! Happy Day. It successfully revamped her image and rejuvenated her fading career.[3] Kim quickly became known in the Korean entertainment industry as the "Queen of Ad-lib,"[3] with her comic talent showcased in many of her succeeding projects, notably Mapado,[4] Twilight Gangsters,[5] Granny's Got Talent (2015),[6] and the Marrying the Mafia sequels.[7][8]
Kim also gained attention for her turns in more serious fare, such as 2006's Barefoot Ki-bong, a heartwarming pic about a developmentally disabled man. Her 2011 film Late Blossom is a romance between two elderly couples, a topic rarely explored in Korean cinema.[9][10] The low-budget indie became a sleeper hit, and for her portrayal of an Alzheimer's-afflicted woman, Kim won Best Supporting Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.[11]
Other activities
In 1998, Kim's chauffeur-driven BMW shot backward, killing her mother-in-law. Kim filed a ₩1 billion 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.[12] Kim filed an appeal at the Seoul High Court.[13]
She headed the publicity as part of the organizing committee of the 1999 Hanam International Environment Expo.[14]
Since 2003, Kim has been the chairman of the Department of Theater and Film at Soongsil University's College of Social Sciences.
Filmography
Film
- Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP (2020)
- Enemies In-Law (2015, cameo)
- Granny's Got Talent (2015)
- Born to Sing (2013)
- Woosoossi (2012, cameo)
- Marrying the Mafia IV: Unstoppable Family (2011)[15]
- Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (2011, Korean dubbing)
- The Suicide Forecast (2011, cameo)
- Meet the In-Laws (2011)
- Shotgun Love (2011)
- Late Blossom (2011)
- Twilight Gangsters aka Pistol Bandit Band (2010)
- Fortune Salon (2009)
- Black Heart aka Delivering Love aka Beyond All Magic (2008)[16]
- 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)
- Barefoot Ki-bong (2006)
- Now and Forever (2006)
- Hoodwinked! (2006, Korean dubbing)
- Oh! My God (2006)
- Ssunday Seoul (2006)
- Mapado (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
- Man in the Kitchen (MBC, 2017)
- Unni is Alive (SBS, 2017)
- 4 Legendary Witches (MBC, 2014)
- The Eldest (jTBC, 2013)
- Incarnation of Money (SBS, 2013)
- Ohlala Couple (KBS2, 2012)
- Vampire Idol (MBN, 2011)[17]
- Bravo, My Love! (MBC, 2011)
- Daring Women (SBS, 2010)
- Unstoppable Marriage (KBS2, 2007)
- The King and I (SBS, 2007)
- Love Needs a Miracle (SBS, 2005)
- Hello Franceska Season 3 (MBC, 2005)
- Beating Heart (MBC, 2005)
- Cute or Crazy (SBS, 2005)
- What Happened in Bali (SBS, 2004)
- MBC Best Theater "내 딸 소란이" (MBC, 2003)
- See You in the Morning (SBS, 2001)
- Meeting (KBS2, 1999)
- 누룽지 선생과 감자 일곱 개 (KBS2, 1999)
- You're One-of-a-Kind (MBC, 1999)
- The King's Path (MBC, 1998)
- Beautiful Lady (SBS, 1997)
- A Bluebird Has It (KBS2, 1997)
- Illusion (MBC, 1996)
- Salted Mackerel (MBC, 1996)
- Their Embrace (MBC, 1996)
- Asphalt Man (SBS, 1995)
- Our Sunny Days of Youth (KBS2, 1995)
- Professor Oh's Family (SBS, 1993)
- 마포 무지개 (MBC, 1992)
- 말로만 중산층 (MBC, 1991)
- That Woman (MBC, 1990)
- 마당 깊은 집 (MBC, 1990)
- 유산 (MBC, 1989)
- Your Toast (MBC, 1989)
- The Face of a City (MBC, 1987)
- The Season of Men (MBC, 1985)
- Father & Son (MBC, 1983)
- Park Soon-kyeong (MBC, 1982)
- Sae-ah (MBC, 1981)
- Angry Eyes (MBC, 1981)
- Country Diaries aka Lifetime in the Country (MBC, 1980-2002)
- 엄마 아빠 좋아 (MBC, 1979)
- You (MBC, 1977)
- Samiingok (MBC, 1976)
- 한백년 (MBC, 1973)
- Adada (MBC, 1972)
Variety show
- "Soomi's Side Dishes"(tvN, 2018)
- A Look at Myself (KBS, 2015)
- Mamado (KBS2, 2013)[18]
- Show King (Global Korean Talk Show King) (Channel A, 2011-2012)[19]
- Soo-mi Ok (QTV, 2011)
- Sunday Sunday Night: Age of Charm (MBC, 2005)
- Kim Soo-mi's Cooking of the Day (MBC, 1982-1985)
Music video
- "Countryside Life" - T-ara N4 (2013)
- "Your Sister, Instead of You" - EZ-Life (2005)
Theater
- My Mother (2010-2013)[20][21]
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (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)[22]
Books
- 얘들아, 힘들면 연락해! (2009)
- 맘놓고 먹어도 살 안 쪄요 (2003)
- 그해 봄, 나는 중이 되고 싶었다 (2003)
- Kim Soo-mi's Jeolla 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)
Awards
- 2013 SBS Drama Awards: Achievement Award (Incarnation of Money)
- 2011 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Late Blossom)
- 2007 1st Korean Movie Star Awards: Best Actress Who Made Us Laugh Award (Marrying the Mafia III)
- 2006 3rd Max Movie Awards: Best Supporting Actress
- 2006 14th Chunsa Film Art Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Barefoot Ki-bong)
- 2005 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popular Star Award (Mapado, Marrying the Mafia II)
- 1986 22nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Most Popular Actress, TV category (Country Diaries)
- 1986 MBC Drama Awards: Grand Prize/Daesang (Country Diaries, The Season of Men)
- 1985 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actress (Country Diaries)
- 1982 Our Star Awards: Recipient
- 1981 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actress (Country Diaries)
- 1978 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actress
- 1975 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actress
- 1972 MBC Drama Awards: Best New Actress (Adada)
References
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- Han, Hyun-woo (14 April 2000). "MBC to Film Drama Episode in Kumgang". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- "Interview with Kim Soo-Mi, the 'Queen of Ad-Lib'". Twitch Film. 22 October 2005. Archived from the original on 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- "Seniors Invade Movie Theaters for Mapa Island". The Chosun Ilbo. 1 April 2005. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Lee, Hyo-won (11 March 2010). "Feisty Grandmas Pull Off Bandit Acts". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Kim, Hyo-eun (12 March 2015). "Kim Su-mi is at it again". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- "Now Playing: Marrying the Mafia 4 - Family Ordeal". Korea JoongAng Daily. 23 September 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- "Comedic Veteran Actress Returns to TV from Big Screen". KBS Global. 2 November 2007. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
- Kwon, Mee-yoo (6 February 2011). "Blossom portrays love in twilight years". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Cha, Hyo-jin (14 February 2013). "I Love You, The Most Beautiful Confession". Worldyan News. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
- Lee, Claire (27 November 2011). "The Unjust best picture at Blue Dragon Awards". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Jeon, Su-yong (2 September 2003). "Celebrity Loses Case Against BMW". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Min, Dong-ki; Lim, Jae-un (1 April 2004). "Actress pickets BMW over 1998 accident". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Moon, Gap-shik (21 September 1999). "First Environment Expo Opens". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Lee, Kyung-nam (23 August 2011). "Kim Su Mi's Confession About Killer Filming Schedules". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Lee, Hyo-won (12 June 2008). "Delivering Love Doesn't Come Through". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 3 November 2014. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Lee, Jin-ho (14 September 2011). "Kim Su Mi To Play Wife of Shin Dong Yeop?". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- Lee, Sun-min (30 August 2014). "Veteran actresses to share life experiences on new show". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
- "Channal-A's new programme is inviting YOU !". Korean Language and Culture Center of Korea University. 7 October 2011. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- "Concerts, Museum & Theater". The Korea Times. 15 April 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- "2010.5.26 TICKET". Korea JoongAng Daily. 26 May 2010. Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- "Back After 10 Years". The Chosun Ilbo. 30 September 2003. Archived from the original on 5 March 2015. Retrieved 2013-02-23.