Kim Young-ae
Born April 21, 1951 (Age: 74)
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Busan, South Korea
Biography
Kim Young-ae began her acting career when she joined MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment in 1971. She made her acting debut in the TV police procedural Chief Inspector and subsequently built a prolific career in film and television. After she made her film debut in 1973's Long Live the Island Frogs, Kim became most active on the big screen in the 1970s and early 1980s, appearing in films such as Wang Sib Ri, My Hometown (also known as Wangsimni or A Bygone Romance, 1976), Suddenly at Midnight (1981), and Diary of King Yeonsan (1987). As she grew older, Kim transitioned to more television work. Among her notable television dramas are Queen Min (1973), Ilchul (or Sunrise, 1989), Magpie-in-law (1991), The Brothers' River (1996), Waves (1999), Go, Mom, Go! (2003), Hwang Jini (2006), Royal Family (2011), and Moon Embracing the Sun (2012). In 2009, she drew praise for her portrayal of a terminally ill yet headstrong mother who has a love-hate relationship with her daughter in the dramedy film Aeja (internationally known as Goodbye Mom).Another notable role was as a Busan restaurant owner whose son is arrested and tortured during the 1980s in The Attorney (2013). Kim later won Best Supporting Actress at the Grand Bell Awards and the Blue Dragon Film Awards for her performances.
Kim Young-ae began her acting career when she joined MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment in 1971. She made her acting debut in the TV police procedural Chief Inspector and subsequently built a prolific career in film and television.
After she made her film debut in 1973's Long Live the Island Frogs, Kim became most active on the big screen in the 1970s and early 1980s, appearing in films such as Wang Sib Ri, My Hometown (also known as Wangsimni or A Bygone Romance, 1976), Suddenly at Midnight (1981), and Diary of King Yeonsan (1987).
As she grew older, Kim transitioned to more television work. Among her notable television dramas are Queen Min (1973), Ilchul (or Sunrise, 1989), Magpie-in-law (1991), The Brothers' River (1996), Waves (1999), Go, Mom, Go! (2003), Hwang Jini (2006), Royal Family (2011), and Moon Embracing the Sun (2012).
In 2009, she drew praise for her portrayal of a terminally ill yet headstrong mother who has a love-hate relationship with her daughter in the dramedy film Aeja (internationally known as Goodbye Mom).Another notable role was as a Busan restaurant owner whose son is arrested and tortured during the 1980s in The Attorney (2013). Kim later won Best Supporting Actress at the Grand Bell Awards and the Blue Dragon Film Awards for her performances.
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Filmography
Pandora
2016
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as Mrs. Seok
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Age: 65
Operation Chromite
2016
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as Na Jung-nim
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Age: 65
Oldboy
2003
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as Elevator Lady
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Age: 52
Naked Being
1998
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Age: 47
Blood and Fire
1991
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as 이정선
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Age: 40
You Know What? It's a Secret
1990
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as Hye-na's mother
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Age: 39
Mountain Snake
1988
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Age: 37
The Diary of King Yonsan
1988
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Age: 36
A Woman on the Verge
1987
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Age: 36
The Hero Returns
1987
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Age: 36
Eve's Second Bedroom
1987
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Age: 35
A Long Journey, a Long Tunnel
1987
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Age: 35
Dreams of the Strong
1985
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Age: 34
No Image
Tragedy of W
1985
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Age: 34
Woman Who Grabbed the Rod
1984
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Age: 33
The Whereabouts of Eve
1982
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Age: 31
Suddenly in the Dark
1981
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as Seon-hee
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Age: 30
Love Me Once Again '80 Part 2
1981
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Age: 30
Subzero Point '81
1981
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as Young-ae
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Age: 29
Ban Geum-ryeon
1981
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Age: 29
Good Windy Days
1980
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as Mrs. Lee
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Age: 29
Outsiders
1980
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Age: 29
The Hidden Hero
1980
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Age: 29
Climax
1978
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Age: 27
The Land of Snow
1977
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Age: 26
Seize the Precious Sword
1972
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as Eun-wol
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Age: 21
Long Live the Island Frogs
1972
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as Kim Sun-hee
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Age: 20
A Male Housekeeper
1968
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Age: 17