Kim Young-ae
Biography
Kim Young-ae is a South Korean actress born on April 21, 1951, in Busan, South Korea. She began her acting career in 1971 when she joined MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment. Kim made her film debut in 1973's Long Live the Island Frogs and went on to appear in numerous films throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. As she grew older, she transitioned to more television work, appearing in notable dramas such as Queen Min, Ilchul, and Magpie-in-law. Kim Young-ae is known for her prolific career in film and television, with a total of 76 known credits. She passed away on April 9, 2017, at the age of 65.
Career overview
Kim Young-ae began her acting career in the early 1970s, joining MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment in 1971. She made her acting debut in the TV police procedural Chief Inspector. Her film debut followed in 1973's Long Live the Island Frogs, marking the beginning of a prolific career in film and television.
During the 1970s and early 1980s, Kim was most active on the big screen, appearing in films such as Wang Sib Ri, My Hometown, and Diary of King Yeonsan. Her notable film roles from this period include Wang Sib Ri, My Hometown, also known as Wangsimni or A Bygone Romance, released in 1976, and Suddenly at Midnight, released in 1981.
As Kim grew older, she transitioned to more television work, appearing in notable dramas such as Queen Min, released in 1973, and Ilchul, also known as Sunrise, released in 1989. Her television career continued with roles in Magpie-in-law, released in 1991. Throughout her career, Kim accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 76 known credits.
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76 titles- The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (2016) as Choi Gok-Ji
- Doctors (2016) as Mal-soon
- Operation Chromite (2016) as Na Jung-nim
- Pandora (2016) as Mrs. Seok
- Proof of Innocence (2016) as Madame
- Kill Me, Heal Me (2015) as Seo Tae-im
- Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) as Gye-hwa's Mother
- Birth of a Beauty (2014) as Go Soon-dong
- Liar Game (2014) as Woo-jin's mother
- Entangled (2014) as Soon-im
- Cart (2014) as Soon-rye
- We Are Brothers (2014) as Park Seung-ja
- Medical Top Team (2013) as Shin Hye-soo
- The Attorney (2013) as Choi Sun-ae
- The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) as Queen Dowager Jung-hui
- My Love, Madame Butterfly (2012) as Lee Jung-ae
- Confession of Murder (2012) as Han Ji-soo
- Royal Family (2011) as Gong Soon-ho
- Goodbye Mom (2009) as Choi Yeong-hee
- Hwang Jin Yi (2006) as Im Baek-moo
- If You Were Me 2 (2006) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Oldboy (2003) as Elevator Lady
- Ya Shim Man Man (2003) as Self
- Jang Hee Bin (2002) as Queen Myeongseong
- Legend (2001)
- Look Back in Anger (2000) as Dong-hoon's mother
- 민들레 (2000)
- Wave (1999)
- Naked Being (1998) as Kim
- Until We Fall in Love (1996)
- 컬러 (1996)
- Jang Hee Bin (1995) as Queen Jangryeol
- Sandglass (1995) as Tae-soo's mother
- The Sorrow of the Survivor (1993) as Ja-myung's mother
- 까치 며느리 (1991) as 주혜련
- Blood and Fire (1991) as 이정선
- You Know What? It's a Secret (1990) as Hye-na's mother
- The Diary of King Yonsan (1988)
- Mountain Snake (1988)
- A Long Journey, a Long Tunnel (1987)
- Eve's Second Bedroom (1987)
- The Hero Returns (1987)
- A Woman on the Verge (1987)
- Winter Wanderer (1986)
- Dreams of the Strong (1985)
- Tragedy of W (1985)
- Woman Who Grabbed the Rod (1984)
- Like a Petal or a Leaf (1984)
- Tree With Deep Roots (1983) as Queen Soheon
- Fiery Wind (1983)
- Wife (1983)
- The Rose and the Gambler (1983)
- Madam Oh's Day Out (1983)
- Wind and Cloud (1982) as Empress Myeongseong
- I Loved (1982)
- Champions of Tomorrow (1982)
- The Carriage Running into the Winter (1982)
- The Whereabouts of Eve (1982)
- Suddenly in the Dark (1981) as Seon-hee
- Ban Geum-ryeon (1981)
- Love Me Once Again '80 Part 2 (1981)
- Subzero Point '81 (1981) as Young-ae
- Outsiders (1980)
- Good Windy Days (1980) as Mrs. Lee
- The Hidden Hero (1980)
- Red Gate of Tragedy (1979) as Ok-nyeo
- Romance Gray (1979)
- An Old Man's Death (1979)
- Who Knows the Pain (1979)
- Climax (1978)
- The Land of Snow (1977)
- An Extinguished Window (1976)
- My Hometown (1976) as Jeong-hui
- Seize the Precious Sword (1972) as Eun-wol
- Long Live the Island Frogs (1972) as Kim Sun-hee
- A Male Housekeeper (1968)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kim Young-ae best known for?
Kim Young-ae is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doctors (2016), Pandora (2016), The Light We Cast (2026), The World's Greatest Lover (1977).
When and where was Kim Young-ae born?
Kim Young-ae was born on April 21, 1951 in Busan, South Korea. They passed away on April 9, 2017.
How many credits does Kim Young-ae have?
Kim Young-ae has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2016.
What is Kim Young-ae's background in cinema and television?
Kim Young-ae is a South Korean actress born on April 21, 1951, in Busan, South Korea. She began her acting career in 1971 when she joined MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment. Kim made her film debut in 1973's Long Live the Island Frogs and went on to appear in numerous films throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. As she grew old...