Born in Pyongyang in 1927. She graduated from Jinnampo Girls’ High School in South Pyongan Province. She began her theater career in the early 1940s. Recognized for her acting skills on stage, she was able to make her film debut in director Lee Kang-cheon's 1956 film The Idiot Adada. Since then, she has appeared in over 80 films, including Simcheongjeon, Seaside Village, and Forest Fire. New play performances such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1959), Flock of Seagulls (1963), and Exchange (1966) by Shinhyup Theater Company, and musical performances such as Porgy and Bess (1962) by Drama Center.
41 movies
An Old Potter
1970·6.2
Rebirth
1969·7.0
Madam Freedom
1969·0.0
Potato
1968·10.0
Love Me Once Again
1968·5.9
Love
1968·7.0
Sound of Magpies
1967·0.0
Lost People
1967·9.0
The Queen of Elegy
1967·0.0
One-sided Love of Princess
1967·0.0
Flame in Valley
1967·6.6
Confession of an Actress
1967·9.0
Full Ship
1967·10.0
Green Rain
1966·6.3
The Seaside Village
1965·6.4
The Field Glow with the Setting Sun
1965·0.0
Hwalbindang
1965·0.0
The Lost Sun
1964·9.0
Sinmungo
1963·7.0
Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness
1963·6.0
A Sad Story of Danjong
1963·10.0
The Way of Hwarang
1962·6.8
The Country Left Behind
1962·7.0
Tyrant Yeonsan
1962·6.0
Lee Chadon
1962·0.0
Prince Yeonsan
1961·8.6
Under the Sky in Seoul
1961·7.0
My Sister is a Tomboy
1961·4.0
An Upstart
1961·6.5
A Dream of Fortune
1961·6.0
A Sunflower Family
1961·7.5
A Returned Man
1960·7.0
A Jealousy
1960·0.0
A Revival
1960·0.0
A Female Boss
1959·4.7
There is No Tragedy
1959·0.0
Gobau
1959·0.0
A Skinny and a Fatty Go to Camp Nonsan
1959·5.5
Love
1957·9.0
The Wedding Day
1956·6.0
An Idiot Adada
1956·7.0