Uhm Ji-won
Acting
Biography
Uhm Ji Won is a Korean actress who was born on December 25th, 1977 in South Korea. She had her first acting job in 1998, when she appeared on the television show Vector Man. In 2000, she appeared in her first film, called The Record. However, it was not until 2004, after she had done another two movies and three television shows, that she got her first big break in acting. She was cast to play one of the leads in the dramatic film The Scarlet Letter. The film was a huge success and critics took note of her amazing acting talent.
Born: December 25, 1977
Place of Birth: Daegu, South Korea
Known For
Movie Room
Movie meets humanities! This talk show/variety show for movie enthusiasts features interesting discussions by a writer and two movie directors where film and humanities intertwine.
My Grumpy Secretary
When Life Gives You Tangerines
In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs — proving love endures across time.
Hope
After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
For Eagle Brothers
After her husband's sudden death just ten days into their marriage, the eldest sister-in-law must step up as the head of the family, navigating the complex relationships with her five unique brothers-in-law.
Running Man
These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!
Little Women
Three sisters, who only have each other and never enough money, get entangled in a conspiracy involving the rich and powerful.
The Cursed
Im Jin Hee is a gung ho reporter, out to do the ring thing. She covers a violent case involving Forest, the biggest IT company in South Korea. The chairman of Forest is Jin Jong Hyun. He relies heavily on shamanism. During her investigation, Im Jin Hee learns of a spiritual consulting company that is affiliated with Forest. The head of that affiliate company is Jin Kyung. While trying to reveal the secret behind Forest, Im Jin Hee meets So Jin. She is possessed by a spirit and she has a special ability.
Amazing Saturday
A group of hungry celebrities listen to poppin’ tunes, from recent hits to all-time-favorites, to correctly dictate a part of the lyrics. The songs may sound familiar, but the part they must dictate are unclear to the naked ear, as the lyrics are slurred, muffled by strong beats, etc. If they get the lyrics right, they get to share exquisite regional dishes. But if they get them wrong, a professional eater gobbles it up instead.
The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey
Following a brutal murder case, the police are baffled to find out that the assailant, whose body was found on the scene with the victim, had already been dead for three months. Meanwhile, journalist Jin-hee sets up a live interview with an anonymous caller claiming he is the true killer behind the mysterious murder. When the man announces three more murders will occur in the hands of the undead, Jin-hee must face the sinister forces beyond understanding.
Filmography
as Self
as Min Yeon-ui
as Na Min-ok
as Ma Kwang-sook
as Lee Seon
as Choi Ji-won
as Self
as Se-yeon
as Won Sang-a
as Self
as Cha In-joo
as Lim Jin-hee
as Oh Hyun-jin
as Lim Jin-hee
as Nam-ju
as Lee Bom / Kim Bo Mi
as Self
as Self
as Kwon So-Ra
as MC
as Sin Gemma
as Ji-sun
as Jo Yeon-soo
as Kato Sanae
as Oh Hyun-soo
as Mi-hee
as Fortune teller Myung
as So Yeong
as Yoon Da-ran
as Jung Woo Jin
as Ji-su
as Kim MooRyeong
as Jung Da-jung
as Kong Hyeonhee
as Soon-deok
as Na-yeon (uncredited)
as herself
as Host
as Se-Young
as Professor Park's Daughter
as Yoon Se-jin
as Kang Joo-hee
as Choi Youngsil
as Han Su-hyun
as Kim Jeong-ae
as Herself
as Hwang Soon-Jung