Jung Hye-sun (born Jung Young-ja; February 21, 1942) is a South Korean actress. Jung made her entertainment debut as a voice actress with the KBS Daejeon Radio in 1960, then began acting onscreen through the first KBS public audition in 1961.[1] She has been active in Korean film, television and theater for more than five decades.[2][3][4]
Jung Hye-sun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jung Young-ja February 21, 1942 |
| Education | Sudo Girls' High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1961-present |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정혜선 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Hye-seon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Hyesŏn |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 정영자 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Yeong-ja |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Yŏngja |
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | The Third Zone | |
| I'm Not a Traitor | ||
| 1969 | The Third Zone | |
| 1970 | Five Left-handers | |
| How Can I Forget? | ||
| Two Bigshots with a Grudge | ||
| Man and Woman from Hong Kong | ||
| Madame Jang from Hong Kong | ||
| One-Eyed Jack in Hong Kong | ||
| Nobody Knows | ||
| Born in Nampo-dong | ||
| Myeongdong Fella, Nampodong Fella | ||
| Old Gentleman in Myeongdong | ||
| 1971 | Two Guys | |
| The Graduation from Myeongdong | ||
| 1972 | Ever Smiling Mr. Park | |
| Don't Cry My Daughter | ||
| 1973 | Love and Hatred | |
| 1974 | A Horrible Breath | |
| Excellent Guys | ||
| A White Handkerchief | ||
| 1975 | Sad San Francisco | |
| Where Is the Light? | ||
| Chun-ja's Love Story | ||
| 1976 | An Extinguished Window | |
| Forgiven Woman | ||
| 1977 | Pyongyang's Secret Order | |
| The Double Rainbow Hill | ||
| 1979 | We Took the Night Train | |
| The Trappings of Youth | ||
| The Woman Who Draws Cranes | ||
| 1980 | Thoughtless Momo | |
| The Last Secret Affair | ||
| Painful Maturity | ||
| 1982 | Night of the Shaman | |
| Mistress | ||
| 1986 | Jung-gwang's Nonsense | |
| 1987 | Forget-me-nots | |
| Prince Yeonsan | Queen Insoo | |
| Five People | ||
| 1988 | You My Rose Mellow | |
| The Salt Vendor | ||
| Kkam-dong | Mother-in-law | |
| Dol-ai 4 Dune Buggy | ||
| Sunshine at Present | Lady Na | |
| Sexual Compatibility | ||
| 1989 | Today's Woman | |
| Happiness Does Not Come in Grades | Eun-joo's mother | |
| 25 Dollar People | ||
| 1990 | Broken Children | Nam-chul's mother |
| The Woman Who Walks on Water | ||
| Hong Du-kae | Lady Jung | |
| 1991 | The Wedding Dress of Tears | Director |
| Does the American Moon Rise Over Itaewon? | ||
| Seoul Evita | ||
| 1995 | Dustbin (short film) | |
| The Marine Revelation | ||
| 1996 | Ghost Mamma | Mother-in-law |
| 2006 | Solace | Shim In-ku's mother |
| 2007 | Sorrow Even Up in Heaven | Principal |
| 2008 | Barbershop (short film) | |
| 2009 | Goodbye Mom | Female monk |
| Fly, Penguin | Mrs. Song | |
| 2011 | Countdown | Money lender granny (cameo) |
Television series
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | When the Day Comes | |
| 1968 | The Third Zone | |
| 1970 | Season of Love and Hate | |
| Blossoming Ajumma | ||
| 1972 | Stepmother | |
| 1975 | Reed | |
| 1976 | The Adventures of Chul-yi | |
| 1978 | I Sell Happiness | |
| Trap of Youth | ||
| 1979 | 113th Investigative Division: "Two Sons of the North and South" |
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| 1980 | Daughter | |
| 1981 | 1st Republic | Im Young-shin |
| Angry Eyes | ||
| Nocturne | ||
| New Mistress | ||
| Madam Gyo-dong | ||
| 1982 | Cannot Forget | |
| Friend, Hey Friend | ||
| 1983 | Kan-nan-yi | Grandmother |
| I'm Home | ||
| 1984 | 500 Years of Joseon: "The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow" |
Queen Jeonghui |
| Missing You | ||
| Spray | ||
| 1985 | That's Right, You Bet | |
| Mom's Room | ||
| 500 Years of Joseon: "The Imjin War" |
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| 1987 | Love and Ambition | Hye-young |
| Retired Front | ||
| 1988 | 500 Years of Joseon: "Queen Inhyeon" |
Queen Jangnyeol |
| Famine in the City | Im Bok-seol | |
| 1989 | A Happy Woman | Jae-seob's mother |
| Mandate of Heaven | ||
| 1990 | A House with the Deep Yard | |
| The Rose of Betrayal | Mrs. Han | |
| My Mother | Mother | |
| Still 49 | Jung Hye-kyung | |
| 1991 | The Royal Way | |
| Beyond the Mountains | Mrs. Song | |
| 1992 | Promise | |
| Thorn Flower | ||
| Sons and Daughters | Lee Hoo-nam's mother | |
| Fearless Love | Jung Hee-ja | |
| String | Song Bong-nim | |
| 1994 | Kareisky | |
| 1995 | Even If the Wind Blows | Hairy ajumma |
| Hopefully the Sky | ||
| 1996 | General Oh | Jang Gil-ja |
| Widow | ||
| Seven Spoons | ||
| Woman Riding a Bicycle | Lee Ae-ja | |
| 1997 | Golden Feather | |
| Because I Really | Hong Eun-pyo's mother | |
| Will Make You Happy | Grandmother | |
| Woman Next Door | ||
| 1998 | Homecoming, a Short Story | |
| The King's Path | Yeong-bin Lee | |
| Letters Written on a Cloudy Day | ||
| Mom's Daughter | Mom | |
| 1999 | Invitation | Mrs. Min |
| Someone's House | ||
| Hur Jun | Heo Jun's mother Ms. Son | |
| 2000 | More than Love | Son Mal-sook |
| Fireworks | Kim Ji-hyun's mother | |
| 2001 | Morning Without Parting | Lee Soon-joo |
| Blue Mist | Noh Kyung-joo's mother | |
| The Rules of Marriage | ||
| Third Coincidence | Song Yeon-hye's grandmother | |
| KBS TV Novel: "Stepmother" |
Grandmother Yoon | |
| Picnic | Jung-ok | |
| 2002 | Who's My Love | Kim Deok-ja |
| 2003 | Forever Love | Kim Jae-seob's mother |
| Near to You | Ms. Kang | |
| Escape from Unemployment | Kim Ki-soon | |
| Perfect Love | Ha Young-ae's mother | |
| 2004 | Proposal | Mrs. Oh |
| Lotus Flower Fairy | Noh Bang-rim | |
| The Age of Heroes | Chun Tae-san's grandmother | |
| Freezing Point | Im Kyung-choon | |
| Tropical Nights in December | Choi Kkeut-soon | |
| 2005 | Green Rose | Han Myung-sook |
| Loveholic | Jo In-ja | |
| Recipe of Love | Kim Nan-hee | |
| Dear Heaven | Hwang Maria | |
| 2006 | Love Can't Wait | Kang Soon-ja |
| My Beloved Sister | Ji-na's grandmother | |
| 2007 | By My Side | Bae Jung-ja |
| Blue Fish[5] | Kang Yoon-jung's mother | |
| Golden Bride | Heo Bok-rye | |
| 2008 | Aquarius | Mrs. Jo |
| Chunja's Special Day | Cha Bok-shim | |
| 2009 | Cinderella Man | Company president Kang Ju-ok |
| Green Coach | Oh Hyun-sook | |
| Queen Seondeok | Lady Man-ho | |
| Assorted Gems | Baek Jo | |
| Father, Your Place | Han Mal-soon | |
| Father's House | ||
| 2010 | Golden Fish | Mrs. Kang |
| Bread, Love and Dreams | Madam Hong | |
| Home Sweet Home | Park Dool-nam | |
| 2011 | I Trusted Men | Moon Jin-heon's mother |
| My Love By My Side | Mrs. Kang | |
| Glory Jane | Oh Soon-nyeo | |
| 2012 | Feast of the Gods | Elder Seon |
| Ice Adonis | Jo Myung-rye | |
| Dr. Jin | Queen Dowager Hyoyu | |
| My Lover, Madame Butterfly | Namgoong maknae | |
| 2013 | A Hundred Year Legacy | Kim Kkeut-soon |
| Pots of Gold | Park Hyun-soo's grandmother | |
| A Tale of Two Sisters | Shim Ae-gi | |
| 2014 | God's Gift: 14 Days | Lee Soon-nyeo |
| Only Love | Woo Jeom-soon | |
| Temptation | Im Jung-soon | |
| Apgujeong Midnight Sun | Ok Dan-shil | |
| 4 Legendary Witches | Bok Dan-shim | |
| 2016 | Goodbye Mr. Black | Jeong Hyun-sook |
| Beautiful Gong Shim | Nam Soon Chun | |
| 2017 | You Are Too Much | Sung Kyung-ja |
| 2018 | Hide and Seek | Na Hae-geum |
| 2022–2023 | Bean Pods in My Eyes[6] |
Theater
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | ||
| Bun-rye's Story | ||
| The Sound of Music | ||
| The Glass Menagerie | ||
| 2010 | Please Look After Mom | Park So-nyo |
| An Jung-geun, a Great Korean | Jo Maria |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1st Korea Broadcasting Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Stepmother | Won |
| 1975 | 11th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Reed | Won |
| MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Won | ||
| 1979 | 15th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | I Sell Happiness | Won |
| MBC Drama Awards | Best Actress | Two Sons of the North and South | Won | |
| 1983 | MBC Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Kan-nan-yi | Won |
| 1984 | 3rd JoongAng Weekly Our Star Awards | Best Actress | Won | |
| 20th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Won | ||
| 1993 | 29th Baeksang Arts Awards | Most Popular Actress (TV) | Fearless Love | Won |
| 1994 | 30th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Sons and Daughters | Won |
| 2007 | 5th Korean Environment and Culture Awards | Recipient, Performer category | — | Won |
| 2009 | MBC Drama Awards | Golden Acting Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Assorted Gems | Won |
| 2010 | MBC Drama Awards | Achievement Award | Home Sweet Home | Won |
| 2014 | MBC Drama Awards | Golden Acting Award, Actress | 4 Legendary Witches | Nominated |
| SBS Drama Awards | Special Award, Actress in a Miniseries | God's Gift - 14 Days | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 1st Wonju Film Festival[7] | Korean Film Achievement Award | — | Won |
State honors
edit| Country | Award ceremony | Year | Honor | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards[note 1] | 2010 | Prime Minister's Commendation | [11] |
| 2023 | Eungwan Cultural | [12] |
Notes
edit- ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[8][9] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Actress Jeong Hye-seon devotes 43 years to acting". KBS Global via Hancinema. 2 May 2005. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-10-20.
- ^ Chung, Ah-young (16 December 2009). "Best-Selling Novels Adapted Into Stage Versions". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-10-20.
- ^ Chung, Ah-young (1 February 2010). "Play Take Care of Mom Adds New Twist". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-10-20.
- ^ "PREVIEW: Please Look After Mom". 10Asia. 3 February 2010. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2014-10-20.
- ^ Jung reunited with her Green Rose co-star Jung Sang-hoon in this series.
- ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (September 14, 2022). "내 눈에 콩깍지' 백성현부터 배누리까지, 열정 가득 대본리딩 현장 [N컷]" [Bean Pods in My Eyes' From Baek Seong-hyeon to Bae Nouri, the script reading scene full of passion [N cut]] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Ahn, Jin-young (October 17, 2022). "제1회 원주영화제 열려…정혜선 공로대상 수상" [The 1st Wonju Film Festival opens... Jeong Hye-sun Awarded the Achievement Award]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (October 18, 2018). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Yeo, Yer-im (October 25, 2018). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
- ^ Lee, Sang-won (October 25, 2016). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ "대중문화예술상 2010년" [2010 Popular Culture and Arts Awards]. Korea Creative Content Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 12, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Lee, Ha-na (October 20, 2023). "이미자, 대중음악인 최초 금관문화훈장 수훈‥황정민·신동엽 대통령 표창" [Lee Mi-ja becomes the first popular musician to be awarded the Gold Medal of Culture by Presidents Hwang Jung-min and Shin Dong-yup]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023 – via Naver.
External links
edit- Jung Hye-sun at HanCinema
- Jung Hye-sun at the Korean Movie Database
- Jung Hye-sun at IMDb
- Jung Hye-sun at IMDb
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