Kim Mi Sook is an award-winning veteran South Korean actress. Born on March 26, 1959, she made her acting debut in the 1979 television series “Hometown of Legends” and is best known for her roles in the films “Marathon” (2005) and “Seven Days (2007), for which she received numerous acting nominations. Kim Mi Sook also has enjoyed a prolific career in television dramas over the past four decades, including in the recent dramas “I Love You, Don’t Cry” (2008), “Shining Inheritance” (2009), “City Hunter” (2011), “Queen Insoo” (2011), “Glorious Day” (2014), “All About My Mom” (2015-2016) and “The Flower in Prison” (2016). In addition to acting, Kim Mi Sook hosted three different radio music programs from 1990 to 2007, released several spoken-word albums, opened a school called Love Kindergarten in 1987 and served as its director until 2002.

Kim Mi Sook

JTBC

Yoon Jae Hee (Soo Ae), the head of Sung Jin Cultural Foundation, is a highly ambitious woman who trades her long-term relationship for a strategic marriage to Jung Joon Hyuk (Kim Kang Woo), the illegitimate son of the powerful Sung Jin Group. Determined to elevate her husband to the presidency, she allies with the future Public Prosecutor General and wages a calculated war against her in-laws to secure her husband's absolute control. However, her carefully orchestrated plans may be complicated by her husband's own hidden agenda. As a tale of relentless ambition and secret desires unfolds within the elite echelons of South Korean society, Jae Hee's ruthless pursuit of power threatens to unravel everything she has meticulously built. This is a 2021 South Korean psychological mystery thriller drama directed by Jun Chang Geun.

Artificial City

KBS02

Jun Hwi (Kim Jae Young) seems like a regular office worker. But the truth is, he's actually an undercover boss who is first in line to succeed the chairman. With his stylish and dashing good looks, many women show their interest in him. However, as a man who doesn't believe in marriage, he rejects them all. He is also a strict individualist who absolutely detests being on the giving or receiving end of loss. On the other hand, Cheong Ah (Seol In Ah) is a bit pathetic, barely scraping by with part-time jobs while attempting to pass the civil service exams for the eighth year in a row. A real-life youthful romance begins when Cheong Ah, a girl who is loyal to a fault, meets Jun Hwi, a self-centered 'man of the times' who doesn't believe in marriage.

Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life

Na Ri is a cabin attendant with five years of experience. Although she has a clumsy personality, she's a reliable and professional cabin crew as she pursues perfectionism in her career. When she finally manages to get over the loss of her mother, she witnesses her fianc\u00E9's affair and gets shocked. One day, she visits her hometown and runs into Nan Gil, who runs a very famous dumpling place, and gets entangled with him. There's a rich yet lonely guy named Duk Bong, the third son of the owner of Greenland Group. He's been leading a lonely life since his first love betrayed him, but his life changes after he meets Nan Gil and Na Ri.

Sweet Stranger and Me

Unexpected Lovers

A genius girl who was born and raised in prison called Jeonokseo meets various people and becomes a competent woman who helps people in need and finds who she really is. Jeonokseo is a prison in the Joseon era. Ok Nyo learns many things about life here from all kinds of prisoners as she works as a prison officer. Ok Nyo meets with Queen Munjeong, Yun Wong Hyeong, and Jeong Nan Jeong and goes through so many hardships and faces frustration. However, with the help of good people such as the righteous outlaw Im Kkeok Jeong, Dae Jang Geum, and Jeon Woo Chi, she grows into a decent woman and archives her dreams.

The Flower in Prison

The Pretty Prisoners

Queen Moon Jung

This is about a touching family love that depicts love and hatred between a mother and daughter. The main characters are Jin Ae, the daughter who believes she can be happy only if she gets out of her house, and San Ok, the mother who always says, "Do you know what it is like to live as a mother? Try putting yourself in my shoes!" Lastly, Yeong Seon wants to be a lovely mother-in-law. However, things go differently than planned, and their behavior often causes misunderstandings. Let us follow their stories and find ways to become a good family.

All about My Mom

Mom Knows Best Team

Han Song Jung (Kim Mi Sook), a single mother and novelist, dedicates her life to raising her three daughters – Da Ae (Hwang Woo Seul Hye), Da Jung (Park Se Young), and Da In (Go Woo Ri) – with the hope of securing their future happiness through good marriages. When Seo Jae Woo (Lee Sang Woo), the grandson of the neighboring family, enters their lives with his brusque yet kind-hearted nature, he becomes a potential romantic interest for one of the daughters. As the family navigates relationships and personal challenges, Song Jung's selfless love and determination drive the narrative forward. This is a 2014 South Korean drama series directed by Hong Sung Chang, exploring the depths of maternal sacrifice and family bonds.

Glorious Day

The Glorious Team

Eun Sung is a charming girl with a pure heart. She is easy-going and down-to-earth, which helps her to view the world in a positive light. One day, Eun Sung's father loses a lot of money to her stepmother. To make matters worse, she even loses her brother, who is a young, autistic boy. When she has to live on the streets amidst hardship, she runs into an old lady with dementia and helps her. And she happens to be the owner of a company. Eun Sung gets to live in the old lady's big house, but her life there doesn't go well because of others' jealousy. We invite you to the story of a girl who overcomes obstacles with hope, courage, and love.

Shining Inheritance

Shining team

Cho Won (Cho Seung Woo), an autistic young man, struggles with social interactions and self-control, finding solace only in running. His devoted mother Kyung Sook (Kim Mi Sook) seeks to help him achieve independence by enlisting the help of Jung Wook (Lee Ki Young), an alcoholic former marathon runner. Despite warnings about the potential dangers, Kyung Sook sets an ambitious goal for Cho Won to complete a full marathon in under three hours. After successfully placing third in a 10km race, Cho Won prepares for the ultimate challenge of running a full 42.195km marathon, pushing the limits of his physical and mental capabilities. Will he be able to overcome his limitations and achieve this seemingly impossible feat? This is a 2005 South Korean movie based on a true story, directed by Jeong Yoon Cheol.

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