Na Moon-hee
Biography
Na Moon-hee is a South Korean actress born on November 30, 1941, in Beijing, China. She has had a prolific acting career spanning over five decades, with more than 70 known credits. Na has established a classic Korean mother persona through her work in various TV dramas, including Even if the Wind Blows, The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World, and My Name is Kim Sam Soon. On the big screen, she has received acclaim for her roles in Crying Fist, You Are My Sunshine, Cruel Winter Blues, and I Can Speak. The latter film, released in 2017, earned her the Best Actress trophy in three prestigious award ceremonies, including the 54th Baeksang Art Awards.
Career overview
Na Moon-hee is a South Korean actress with a career spanning over five decades. She has established a classic Korean mother persona in various television dramas. Her notable roles include appearances in Even if the Wind Blows, The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World, My Name is Kim Sam Soon, My Rosy Life, Goodbye Solo, Amnok River Flows, and It's Me, Grandma.
On the big screen, Na Moon-hee has received acclaim for her performances in Crying Fist, You Are My Sunshine, Cruel Winter Blues, and I Can Speak. Her critically acclaimed film I Can Speak won her a Best Actress trophy in three prestigious award ceremonies, including the 54th Baeksang Art Awards. This recognition highlights her talent and dedication to her craft.
Na Moon-hee's extensive career is marked by her versatility and range as an actress. With a prolific body of work in both television and film, she has solidified her position as a respected figure in the South Korean entertainment industry. Her contributions to the world of acting continue to be celebrated and recognized through her numerous performances and awards.
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- When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) as Kim Chun-ok
- Picnic (2024) as Eun-sim
- Real Granny (2022)
- Hot Singers (2022)
- Hero (2022) as Cho Maria
- My Perfect Roommate (2022) as Geum-boon
- Navillera (2021) as Choi Hae-nam
- Pawn (2020) as Seung-yi's Grandmother
- Oh! My Gran (2020) as Moon-hee
- Honest Candidate (2020) as Kim Ok-hee
- A Little Princess (2019) as Mal-soon
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Love+Sling (2018) as Gui-bo's Mother
- Just Between Lovers (2017) as Medicine Seller Grandmother
- I Can Speak (2017) as Na Ok-boon
- Dear My Friends (2016) as Moon Jung-a
- Father, I'll Take Care of You (2016) as Hwang Mi Ok
- Witch's Castle (2015) as Chun Geum-Ok
- Glorious Day (2014) as Lee Soon-ok
- Miss Granny (2014) as Oh Mal-soon
- Wang’s Family (2013) as Ahn Gye-Shim
- Baeksang Arts Awards (2012) as Self
- Five Fingers (2012) as Min Ban-wol
- 아들 녀석들 (2012) as Woo Jung-Sook
- What is Mom (2012) as Na Moon-Hee
- Padam, Padam... The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats (2011) as Kim Mi-ja
- Twilight Gangsters (2010) as Kim Jung-ja
- Harmony (2010) as Kim Moon-ok
- It's Me, Grandmother (2010) as Grandmother
- Woman of Matchless Beauty, Park Jung Kum (2008) as Yoon Myung-Ja / Ms. Yoon
- Worlds Within (2008) as Ji-oh's mother
- Amnok River Flows (2008) as Mi Reuk's mother
- Girl Scout (2008) as Lee I-man
- Voice of a Murderer (2007) as Kyung-bae's Mother
- May 18 (2007) as Naju-daek
- Mission Possible: Kidnapping Granny K (2007) as Kwon Soon-boon
- High Kick (2006) as 罗文姬
- Famous Princesses (2006) as Nam Dal-Goo
- Goodbye Solo (2006) as Mi-young
- Cruel Winter Blues (2006) as Jeom-sim
- Infinite Challenge (2005) as Self
- My Lovely Sam Soon (2005) as Na Heyon Suk (Jin Heon's mother)
- My Rosy Life (2005) as Ggot Soon-yi
- You Are My Sunshine (2005) as Seok-joong's Mother
- Crying Fist (2005) as Sang-hwan's Grandmother
- Precious Family (2004)
- 사랑을 할꺼야 (2004) as Ms. Yun
- Lovely Rivals (2004) as Mi-ok's mother
- S Diary (2004) as Jin-hee's mother
- Apgujeong House (2003)
- Please Teach Me English (2003) as Moon-su's mother
- 맹가네 전성시대 (2002) as Choi Young-Soon
- Saving My Hubby (2002)
- My Beautiful Girl, Mari (2002) as Nam-woo's Grandmother (voice)
- Merchant (2001)
- Man of Autumn (2001) as Eun-jae's mother
- 우리가 남인가요 (2001)
- Mr. Duke (2000)
- Oh Mother Oh Sister (2000) as Seo
- Did We Really Love? (1999) as Shin Shin-ja
- Last War (1999) as 태경 어머니
- The Quiet Family (1998) as Soon-rye
- Open Your Heart (1996) as Ha Yi Soon
- The Moon of Seoul (1994) as Home grandmother
- 친애하는 기타 여러분 (1993)
- Jang Hee Bin (1981) as Queen Dowager Myeongseong
- Lightning Atom (1971)
- Tantara
- 어쩌다 셰프
- I'm Home as Hong Jung-hee