So Hee-jung
Biography
So Hee-jung (Korean: 소희정) is a South Korean actress born on May 28, 1973, in South Korea. She began her acting career in theater in 1994 and has since worked across stage, film, and television, accumulating thirty‑four credited roles. She is recognized for supporting performances in the television series The K2, the drama Bossam: Steal the Fate, the series Twenty‑Five Twenty‑One, and the production Shooting Stars. Her professional name also appears as Hee‑jung So, So Hui‑jeong, and Hui‑jeong. The database lists her primary occupation as acting and identifies her gender as female.
Career overview
So Hee-jung, born on May 28, 1973 in South Korea, is a South Korean actress who began her career on the stage. She made her acting debut in 1994, entering the professional world through theater. Since that first performance, she has worked across a range of media, appearing in numerous plays, films and television series, building a diverse body of work that reflects her versatility as a performer.
Her on‑screen presence has been especially noted in supporting roles. So Hee‑jung earned recognition for her contributions to the television drama The K2, as well as for her work in Bossam: Steal the Fate, Twenty‑Five Twenty‑One, and Shooting Stars. These performances have highlighted her ability to add depth to ensemble casts and have contributed to her reputation within the South Korean entertainment industry.
According to the Motion Picture Database, So Hee‑jung is credited with thirty‑four acting roles to date. She is listed under the stage name 소희정 and is also known by several romanized variations, including Hee‑jung So, So Hui‑jeong and Hui‑jeong. Her career, spanning more than two decades, demonstrates a sustained commitment to both stage and screen, establishing her as a recognized supporting actress in contemporary South Korean drama and film.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- The Queen Who Crowns (2025) as Court Lady Jung
- Crypto Man (2025) as Ok-ja
- Oasis (2023) as Mrs Jung-am
- My Happy Ending (2023) as Dr. Kim Sun-a
- The Kidnapping Day (2023) as Ro-hee's Homeroom Teacher
- Miraculous Brothers (2023) as Cha Young-sook
- Twenty Five Twenty One (2022) as Seung-wan's Mother
- Eve (2022) as Kim Gye-young
- Shooting Stars (2022) as Kwon Myeong-hui
- Miracle (2022) as Lee So Rin's mother
- Genesis (2021) as Myung Ja
- Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021) as So Yoon [Soo Kyung's mom]
- At a Distance, Spring is Green (2021) as Cha Jeong-joo
- The Witch's Diner (2021) as Seo Ae-sook
- Scripting Your Destiny (2021) as Yang Mi-soon
- The Uncanny Counter (2020) as Bae Jeong-suk
- Hospital Playlist (2020) as Bae Jong-sup's Wife
- #Alive (2020) as Joon-woo's Mother
- Kairos (2020) as Jung Hye-Kyeong
- Hotel Del Luna (2019) as Lee Se-young
- Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019) as Se-jin's Mother
- Birthday (2019) as Seok-won's Mother
- Player (2018) as Oh Min-jeong's Mom
- On Your Wedding Day (2018) as Woo-yeon's Mother
- The King (2017) as Ji-min's Mother
- The K2 (2016) as JSS Chief Medical Doctor
- Happy Home (2016) as Oh Min-Jung
- Remember You (2016) as Psychiatrist
- Twenty (2015) as Kyung-jae's Mother
- Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014) as Gambling Couple
- The Flu (2013) as Teacher
- Sunny (2011) as Homeroom Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is So Hee-jung best known for?
So Hee-jung is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Queen Who Crowns (2025), My Happy Ending (2023), Twenty Five Twenty One (2022), Eve (2022).
When and where was So Hee-jung born?
So Hee-jung was born on May 28, 1973 in South Korea.
How many credits does So Hee-jung have?
So Hee-jung has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2011 to 2025.
What is So Hee-jung's background in cinema and television?
So Hee-jung (Korean: 소희정) is a South Korean actress born on May 28, 1973, in South Korea. She began her acting career in theater in 1994 and has since worked across stage, film, and television, accumulating thirty‑four credited roles. She is recognized for supporting performances in the television series The K2, the dr...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Twenty Five Twenty One (2022) as Seung-wan's Mother — aged about 49
- Hospital Playlist (2020) as Bae Jong-sup's Wife — aged about 47
- Hotel Del Luna (2019) as Lee Se-young — aged about 46
- The Uncanny Counter (2020) as Bae Jeong-suk — aged about 47
- Shooting Stars (2022) as Kwon Myeong-hui — aged about 49
- The K2 (2016) as JSS Chief Medical Doctor — aged about 43
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