Im Ye-jin
Biography
Im Ye-jin is a South Korean actress born on January 24, 1960, in Seoul, South Korea. She is known for her work in the film industry, particularly in the 1970s with the "Really Really" film trilogy. Im Ye-jin has remained active in television and the occasional film, often taking on supporting roles as ajummas, aunts, or mothers. She has been associated with YG entertainment since 2014. Im Ye-jin has also been involved in a 2010 musical theatre adaptation of one of her early hits, I Really Really Like You.
Career overview
Im Ye-jin is a South Korean actress who reached the peak of her popularity in the 1970s. She was part of the "Really Really" film trilogy, which includes Never Forget Me, I Am Really Sorry, and I Really Really Like You. This early success marked the beginning of her acting career.
As Im Ye-jin grew older, she continued to work in the entertainment industry, primarily in television and occasional film roles. She often played supporting characters, such as ajummas, aunts, or mothers. Her extensive experience in the industry has led to her being cast in various roles over the years.
In a notable example of her enduring career, Im Ye-jin played an adult character in a 2010 musical theatre adaptation of her early hit I Really Really Like You. This performance marked a full-circle moment in her career, as it brought her back to a role from her early days as a teenage actress. Throughout her career, Im Ye-jin has demonstrated her versatility and dedication to her craft, earning her a place in the South Korean entertainment industry.
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- Splash Splash Love: The Movie (2025) as Dan-bi's Mother / Queen Wongyeong
- Beauty and Mr. Romantic (2024) as So Geum-ja
- Young Lady and Gentleman (2021) as Jang Mi-Sook
- Love Scene Number (2021) as Park Jung-Seok's mother
- Trade Your Love (2019) as Hae-joo's mother
- My Only One (2018) as So Yang-ja
- Cheol Soo and O2 (2018)
- The Best Hit (2017) as Kaesy
- The Liar and His Lover (2017) as Kim Soon-Hee
- Video Star (2016) as Self
- Yeah, That's How It Is (2016) as Lee Tae-Hee
- Time Renegades (2016) as Vice Principal
- The Producers (2015) as Park Bong-soon
- Splash Splash Love (2015)
- Rosy Lovers (2014) as So Geum-ja
- Marriage, Not Dating (2014) as Na So-nyeo
- Can We Fall in Love, Again? (2014) as [Ji Hyun's mother-in-law]
- Princess Aurora (2013) as Wang Yeo-ok
- 7th Grade Civil Servant (2013) as Go Soo-ja
- My Kids Give Me a Headache (2012) as Ji Yoo Jung
- Immortal Classic (2012) as Kang San-Hae
- My Princess (2011) as Kim Da-bok
- KBS Drama Special (2010) as Kim Jin-sook
- Secret Love (2010) as Yeon-yi's Mother
- Boys Over Flowers (2009) as Na Gong-joo
- The Road Home (2009) as Yoo Yong-sun
- My Mighty Princess (2008) as He-in
- Winter Bird (2007)
- Miss Gold Digger (2007) as Mi-Su's mother
- Princess Hours (2006) as Chae-kyeong's Mother
- Sunday Seoul (2006)
- Dasepo Naughty Girls (2006) as Poor Girl's Mom
- Full House (2004) as Dae-pyo
- Ireland (2004) as Kwon Byung-Ran
- 풀하우스 (2004) as 经纪公司代表
- Windstruck (2004) as Policewoman of Police Substation
- The Classic (2003) as Canteen Operator
- See and See Again (1998) as Park Bong Hui
- Partner (1994)
- 오경장 (1993)
- MBC Bests Theater (1991) as Hae-boon
- Good Windy Days (1980) as Chun-sun
- An Affair with Peanuts (1979) as Ju-ri
- Really I Like You (1978) as Ji-young Choi
- Fire (1978)
- When We Grow Up... (1977)
- Nobody Knows (1977)
- The First Snow (1977)
- Never Never Forget Me (1976) as Jeong-ah Han
- Ever So Much Good! (1976)
- Really Sorry (1976) as Jeong-ah Han
- I Really Have a Dream (1976)
- Transgression (1974)