Kim Hae-sook
Kim Hae-sook is a South Korean actress known for her versatile roles in both television and film. She gained recognition for her performances in dramas such as 'A Time Called You' and 'Secret Garden.' With a career spanning several decades, she is acclaimed for her... Read More
Known for
The Handmaiden (2016)
1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a young woman is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded...
Thirst (1979)
The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of self-proclaimed supermen who achieve this state of superiority by drinking from the "blood...
Hope (2016)
The Hope Affair is the story of the fascinating affair between an impassioned woman in the midst of an attack on a conservative male...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
The WONDERfoolsA goofy group of townies stumbles into superpowers and fights rising evil as doomsday panic grows in this wild, turn-of-the-century... |
Kim Jeon-bok | |
| 2026 |
My Royal NemesisA legendary Joseon villainess reincarnated in a modern actress’s body clashes with a cold-blooded chaebol heir, sparking a chaotic love-hate... |
Nam Ok-sun | |
| 2025 |
New Old Boy : Dir. ParkExplore director Park Chan-wook's creative mastery in films like "Oldboy" and "The Handmaiden" — diving into his expansive 33-year cinematic... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
No Other ChoiceAfter being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in... |
Ok Sang-yeo | |
| 2025 |
TempestSeo Munju, a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United Nations, and Sanho, an international special agent shrouded... |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
It's Okay!In-young, a high school student who is alone due to her parents' sudden death, is forced out because of her... |
Director | |
| 2024 |
Who Is SheA romantic music coming-of-age drama about grandmother Oh Mal-soon, who turns into a 20-year-old Oh Doo-ri overnight and enjoys her... |
Oh Mal-soon | |
| 2024 |
Mr. PlanktonA man plagued by misfortune and his ex, the unluckiest bride-to-be, are forced to accompany one another on the final... |
Beom Ho-ja | |
| 2024 |
No Gain No LoveSon Hae-yeong seeks out a fake wedding with her neighbourhood convenience store employee, Kim Ji-uk, to avoid missing out on... |
Geum Deok | |
| 2024 |
Alienoid: Return to the FutureEan has a critical mission to return to the future to save everyone. However, she becomes trapped in the distant... |
Secret Temple Old Lady | |
| 2023 |
Gyeongseong CreatureGyeongseong, 1945. In Seoul's grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a... |
Nawol-daek | |
| 2023 |
Our SeasonBok-ja is granted a special vacation after her death, which allows her to go see her daughter, Jin-joo, a university... |
Park Bok-ja | |
| 2023 |
My DemonA pitiless demon becomes powerless after getting entangled with an icy heiress, who may hold the key to his lost... |
Ju Cheon-suk | |
| 2023 |
Strong Girl Nam-soonGifted with superhuman strength, a young woman returns to Korea to find her birth family — only to be entangled... |
Gil Jung-gan | |
| 2023 |
RevenantA woman possessed by an evil spirit and a man who can see evil spirits uncover the secrets of mysterious... |
Na Byung-hee | |
| 2023 |
Divorce Attorney ShinDriven by a personal tragedy, a pianist-turned-lawyer navigates the complex world of divorce — fighting for his clients to win... |
Grandma's Noodle Shop owner | |
| 2022 |
Under the Queen's UmbrellaA spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king... |
Queen Dowager | |
| 2022 |
AlienoidGurus in the late Goryeo dynasty try to obtain a fabled, holy sword, and humans in 2022 hunt down an... |
Secret Temple Old Lady | |
| 2022 |
TomorrowMade half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man is employed by a company of grim reapers in the underworld... |
The Jade Emperor | |
| 2021 |
Inspector KooA reclusive ex-cop reenters the game as an insurance investigator, searching for clues in crime scenes perfectly staged by a... |
Director Yong | |
| 2021 |
Three Meals a Day: DoctorsA small celebrity cast goes to live in a countryside house and make their own meals, often farming or fishing... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Start-UpYoung entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's... |
Choi Won-deok | |
| 2020 |
Hospital PlaylistEvery day is extraordinary for five doctors and their patients inside a hospital, where birth, death and everything in between... |
Jeong Rosa | |
| 2019 |
A Diamond in the RoughA man with criminal past makes a promise to his mother to turn his life around after he realizes how... |
Soon-ok | |
| 2019 |
Mother of MineStory of a mother and three daughters living in modern day Korean society. The drama conveys a message about the... |
Park Sun-Ja | |
| 2019 |
Tower of BabelA prosecutor who started his career as a newspaper reporter faces a life-changing event when his father dies in an... |
Shin Hyun-Sook | |
| 2018 |
Room No. 9Eulji Hae-Yi, a lawyer at a big law firm, is a kiss-up to those with power, but looks down upon... |
Jang Hwa-Sa | |
| 2018 |
HerstoryA true story of a six-year-long legal conflict of 10 comfort women and 13 attorneys against 200 Fukuoka supporters association. |
Bae Jung-gil | |
| 2018 |
About TimeOur heroine will have the unfortunate ability to see the “life clocks” of everyone around her, including herself, and the... |
Oh So-Nyeo | |
| 2017 |
Along with the Gods: The Two WorldsHaving died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials... |
Cho-gang / God of Indolence Hell | |
| 2017 |
Judge vs. JudgeAn unconventional judge sets out to prove the innocence of her brother, a convict accused of rape and murder, with... |
Yoo Myung-Hee | |
| 2017 |
RV: Resurrected VictimsBased on the Resurrected Victims Phenomenon where murder victims come back to life to avenge the murderer, a prosecutor is... |
Choi Myeong-sook | |
| 2017 |
WhisperShin Young-Joo is a female detective with charisma and Lee Dong-Joon is a righteous judge. They uncover corruption at the... |
Kim Sook-Hee | |
| 2017 |
My Father is StrangeMi Yeong, Hye Yeong, Ra Yeong, and Joon Yeong are the kids of Yeong Sil and Han Soo. They seem... |
Na Young-Sil | |
| 2017 |
New TrialA taxi driver is found dead, and Hyun-woo, the only witness, charged with a murder and serves 10 years in... |
Soon-im | |
| 2017 |
Saimdang, Memoir of ColorsAn art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by... |
Kim Jung-hee | |
| 2017 |
Miss ButcherButcher Soon-ae runs popular shop with male clientele. Bodies of murdered men appear near shop. Detective Kim investigates, becomes suspicious... |
Forensic Doctor | |
| 2016 |
Let's Eat Dinner TogetherAs more and more people are getting used to eating dinner alone, Kang Ho-dong and Lee Kyung-kyu visit ordinary Korean... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
My Little Old BoyHow much do you know about your grown up son? In Mom’s Diary, the daily lives of the grown up... |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 |
TunnelA man is on his way home when the poorly constructed tunnel he is driving through collapses, leaving him trapped... |
Minister | |
| 2016 |
The Handmaiden1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese... |
Ms. Sasaki | |
| 2016 |
Yeah, That's How It IsThis drama is about a story of a big family. |
Han Hye-Kyung | |
| 2015 |
The ThroneAncient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused... |
Queen In-won | |
| 2015 |
AssassinationIn Japanese-occupied Korea, three freedom fighters are assigned a mission to assassinate a genocidal military leader and his top collaborator.... |
Bar Owner | |
| 2015 |
HeliosWanted criminal "Helios" and his assistant stole a quantity of uranium and plan to produce weapons of mass destruction. They... |
Park Young Sook (Director of NIS) | |
| 2015 |
Make a Woman CryOne difference that separates humans from animals is that people have emotions. So describing the emotions of different characters in... |
Park Hwa-Soon | |
| 2014 |
You Are The Only OneThe birth of multi-family living under the same roof! In this generation, there is a staggering number of singles across... |
Oh Mal-Su | |
| 2014 |
PinocchioIn-ha and Ha-myeong become reporters for different reasons: one aspires to follow in her mother's footsteps and the other seeks... |
Park Ro-sa | |
| 2014 |
Kundo: Age of the RampantIn 1862, amidst the rule of the late Joseon dynasty in Korea, a band of fighters named Kundo rise against... |
Dol Moo-chi's Mother | |
| 2014 |
Marriage, Not DatingA romantic comedy about a man who doesn't want to get married and a woman who has no luck in... |
Shin Bong-hyang | |
| 2014 |
Hotel KingA star hotelier holding a grudge against his father unfolds a story filled with plots, betrayal, and desire. |
Baek Mi-nyeo | |
| 2014 | Kang Yoon-Geum | ||
| 2013 |
HopeAfter 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their... |
Psychiatrist Jung-sook | |
| 2013 |
Tough as IronGang-cheol is a legendary street fighter in Busan who cleaned up his act to care for his sick mother. Knowing... |
Soon-i | |
| 2013 |
The Suspicious HousekeeperA suspicious housekeeper who never smiles works for a man and his four children who just lost their mother. |
Housekeeping Agency Director Hong Bun Nam | |
| 2013 |
Wang’s FamilyWang Subak, the eldest daughter of the Wang family, had married into a wealthy family. But after her husband Ko... |
Lee Ang-Geum | |
| 2013 |
I Hear Your VoiceGovernment tax lawyer Hye Sung meets Su Ha, who has the ability to read people's thoughts. |
Eo Choon-Sim | |
| 2012 |
Love CliniqueA comedy about a woman who tries to overcome tone-deafness and a man who tries to help her but joins... |
Dong-joo's mother | |
| 2012 |
My Kids Give Me a HeadacheChildless Comfort is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Lee Soon-jae, Kim Hae-sook, Yoo Dong-geun and Uhm Ji-won. It... |
Lee Ji Ae | |
| 2012 |
The ThievesA gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a... |
Chewing Gum | |
| 2012 |
Can't Live Without YouA family drama that conveys the touching heart-warming story of the conflicts and difficulties a group of adults face as... |
Chang In-ja | |
| 2012 |
Love On-AirJin-ah, a radio host and singer, works hard to make sure she does well on air. When she is accused... |
Jin-ah's Mother | |
| 2011 |
Go! Mrs. Go!Go Bong-sil is separated from her husband by death and almost comes to bankruptcy when she becomes a writer for... |
Go Bong-shil | |
| 2011 |
A Thousand Days' PromiseA Thousand Days' Promise is a 2011 South Korean traditional melodrama about a woman who is losing her memory and... |
Kang Soo-Jung | |
| 2011 |
MamaA mother of a boy with muscular dystrophy is diagnosed with uterine cancer. A daughter of a prima donna decides... |
Ok-joo | |
| 2010 |
Making of Thirst90 minute making of doc |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
Running ManThese days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible... |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
A Long VisitDaughter Ji-suk is now already a mother herself, but she'll always be a child in the eyes of her proud... |
Mother | |
| 2010 |
Life Is BeautifulSet in Jeju, the drama revolves around a loving, multi-generation family led by the parents, Yang Byung Tae and Kim... |
Kim Min-Jae | |
| 2009 |
ThirstA respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets... |
Lady Ra | |
| 2009 |
Good Job, Good JobGood Job, Good Job also known as Cheer Up on Love, Job Well Done, Well Done or Thumbs Up For... |
Wang Young-soon | |
| 2009 |
Cain and AbelGifted doctor Cho-in leads a charmed life while his older brother Seon-woo seethes with jealousy in this series inspired by... |
Na Hye-joo | |
| 2008 |
White LiesWhen Seo Eun Young's fiance, Kang Jung Woo, leaves her alone and pregnant, she manages to get on with her... |
Shin Jung-Ok | |
| 2008 |
Eye For An EyeThe devious brain behind a heist draws a top police detective, on the eve of his retirement, into an elaborate... |
Do-soo's Mother | |
| 2008 |
Viva! LoveAn unhappy woman in her 50s is knocked up by her daughter's boyfriend after a one night stand. With the... |
Bong-soon | |
| 2008 |
Open CityJo Dae-yeong is a police officer investigating a pickpocket ring with ties to the Yakuza. One day he rescues Baek... |
Kang Man-ok | |
| 2008 |
RobberRomance blossoms between a single mom and a womanizing bad boy. |
Lee Soon-Sum | |
| 2007 |
First Wives' ClubWhen a couple of wives discover that their husband's hearts are with other women, they decide to form their own... |
Ahn Yang-soon | |
| 2007 |
Likeable or NotLikeable or Not is a South Korean television series starring Han Ji-hye, Kim Ji-seok, Jo Dong-hyuk, Yoo In-young, and Lee... |
Oh Dong-ji | |
| 2007 | Han-na | ||
| 2007 |
Surgeon Bong Dal HeeSurgeon Bong Dal-hee is a 2007 South Korean medical drama television series starring Lee Yo-won, Lee Beom-soo, Kim Min-joon and... |
Yang Eun-ja | |
| 2006 |
SunflowerTae-sik gets out of a prison after spending 10 years for killing a man and wishes nothing but an ordinary... |
Yang Deok-ja | |
| 2006 | Kyung Myung-Ja | ||
| 2006 |
Spring WaltzWill the tragedy of spring be repeated years later? To escape debt, Lee Su Ho's father escaped to a remote... |
Jo Yang-soon | |
| 2006 | Jang Yong-Shil | ||
| 2005 |
My Girl and ISu-ho is a plain high school boy, and Su-eun is a bright and beautiful girl in the same school. For... |
Soo-ho's Mother | |
| 2005 |
Bizarre BunchThe story follows an extended family's love dilemmas, family arguments and family secrets. |
Kim Min-Sook | |
| 2005 |
My Rosy LifeMaeng Soon-yi has sacrificed everything in her life for the sake of others. She missed out on her youth because... |
Soon-yi's birth mother | |
| 2005 |
Wet Dreams 217 year-olds Sung-eun, and Mi-sook are always curious about sexual matters that nobody teaches them about. One day, new teacher... |
Sung Eun's mother | |
| 2004 |
Precious FamilyPrecious Family is a South Korean television series starring Kim Hee-ae, Hur Joon-ho, Song Jae-ho, Kim Hae-sook, Jang Hyun-sung, Lee... |
Kim Ok-hwa | |
| 2004 |
My BrotherThe story of two brothers, growing up in 1970s Korea, who each take two completely different paths. One goes to... |
Mother | |
| 2004 |
Oh! Pil Seung And Bong Soon YoungOh Pil Seung is a free-spirited, but somewhat lazy regular joe who suddenly finds himself heir apparent to a top-level... |
Park Ok-Ja | |
| 2004 |
The GhostMin Ji-won is suffering from amnesia. Her memory slowly comes back, after she discovers that all her friends mysteriously drowned... |
Ji-won's Mother | |
| 2004 |
PassionTwo couples finds love outside their marriage. |
Ms. Jung | |
| 2004 |
Little WomenKorean drama saga which follows four sisters as they grow from little women to adults showing their family life, career... |
Yoon Ja | |
| 2004 |
Sweet 18Kwon Hyuk Joon's grandfather, the head of the traditional Kwon family agrees to an arranged marriage between his grandson, Hyuk... |
Jung-Sook's mother | |
| 2003 |
Pearl Necklace진주 목걸이는 KBS 2TV에서 2003년 9월 20일부터 2004년 3월 14일까지 매주 토,일 저녁 19시 55분에 방영되었던 주말 드라마이다. |
Jung In-Sook | |
| 2003 |
Summer ScentAfter losing his first love in an accident, a young man meets a florist who reminds him of her. The... |
Min-woo's Mother | |
| 2003 |
Oh! Happy DayHee-Ji (Jang Na-Ra) is a girl who isn't afraid to stand up against injustice. She goes to the Club Med's... |
Yang Mi-Suk | |
| 2003 |
Scent of LoveIn-ha and Hee-jae were together in college and meet again after years. Their love is being tested when Hee-jae finds... |
In-ha's Mother | |
| 2002 | Moon Su's mother | ||
| 2002 |
Marrying the MafiaAn up-and-coming lawyer wakes up next to a beautiful woman with mafia connections, but neither remembers how they got there.... |
Dae-suh's Mother | |
| 2002 |
To Be With YouA drama depicting the story of four sisters who have different views on marriage and life in the 70s and... |
Kang Young-Sook | |
| 2002 |
Golden WagonA sister accustomed to modern values and a younger sister who holds a somewhat traditional ideal of womanhood. Through the... |
Kim Jin-Bun | |
| 2002 |
RomanceRomance tells the story of the forbidden love between a teacher and a student. |
Kwan Woo's mother | |
| 2002 |
Winter SonataA woman, who is about to marry her longtime lover, encounters a man who looks just like her first love. |
Yoo-jin's Mother | |
| 2001 |
사랑은 이런거야It is a drama that gets the sympathy of an unspecified number of people and satisfies their needs. |
Jang Oh-Bok | |
| 2001 |
Her HouseThis drama is about the unconventional love between Tae Ju, a construction supervisor, and Young Wook, a building renovator. Tae... |
Young Soon | |
| 2001 | Oh Mi-Ja | ||
| 2001 |
Ladies of the PalaceThis drama depicts the in-fighting between women in the palace from the reign of Jungjong to Injong, particularly the power... |
Madam Park | |
| 2000 |
Autumn in My HeartTwo men and two women, their relationship begins in tragic fates, and it grows into love, agony, and parting. |
Kim Soon-im | |
| 2000 | Maeng Soon-Ja | ||
| 2000 |
FireworksTo find true love while going through chaos and in the name of love. The life story of four men... |
Min Kyung's aunt | |
| 1999 |
Hur JunHur Jun is a 2000 TV biographical drama broadcast by the South Korean TV channel MBC. It was aired by... |
Ham Ahn-Daek | |
| 1994 | Sang Gook's mother | ||
| 1993 | Unknown character | ||
| 1988 |
Queen InhyeonThe eigth installment of 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty covers the reign of King Sukjong in the late 17th-early 18th... |
Queen Myeongseong | |
| 1987 |
Eve's Second BedroomThe main plot follows Jae-sook, a university student majoring in dance, who falls in love with a doctor named Jae-woo.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1985 |
The Neckless MurderessSi-mok happens to see a drawing of his dead wife at an art exhibition. He turns white with shock. Leaving... |
Unknown character | |
| 1985 |
Love in the DarkYoung-hwan, an orphaned driver, gathers a group of abandoned children into a makeshift family and cares for them as his... |
Unknown character | |
| 1983 | Unknown character | ||
| 1983 |
The King of Chudong PalaceThis drama marks the beginning of the 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty series, covering the fall of Goryo and the... |
Queen Jeongan | |
| 1982 | Unknown character | ||
| 1982 |
Woman of Fire '82Intrigue and murder on a small poultry farm outside of Seoul when a young maid starts working on the farm... |
Hye-ok | |
| 1982 |
Die to LiveYi-suk, a teacher at a girl's middle school, refuses to worship in the traditional Japanese way. She goes to the... |
Unknown character | |
| 1981 |
The Door to the FleshKim Hae-suk and her friends run away from their homes and come to Seoul. There, they find men to support... |
Unknown character | |
| 1981 |
A Battle JournalA man, feeling guilty and depressed over a life-and-death decision he made while rock climbing, which left his friend dead,... |
Unknown character | |
| 1981 |
Oh My LoveYoung-ju's wedding is cancelled when it is revealed that her mother was a prostitute for American soldiers. Young-ju, pregnant by... |
Unknown character | |
| 1976 |
Forbidden LoveChoi Seok, the principal of a girl's high school, adopts Jeong-nim, a Japanese student there. However, they develop a disturbing... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Portrait of a FamilyBaseball player Jung-gu and movie star Nam-mi are a celebrity couple who are blissfully happy in their careers and marriage.... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA | Jeom-Rye |
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Got a question about Kim Hae-sook?
Kim Hae-sook is well-known for her roles in 'A Time Called You,' 'Secret Garden,' and 'My Daughter, Seo-young.' Her performances in these dramas have solidified her status as a talented actress in South Korea.
Yes, Kim Hae-sook has received several awards throughout her career, including the Best Supporting Actress award at the KBS Drama Awards for her impactful performances in various dramas.
Kim Hae-sook's first film was 'The Last Witness' released in 1995, where she began to establish her presence in the film industry.
Some highlights of Kim Hae-sook's career include her acclaimed performances in popular dramas, her longevity in the industry, and her ability to take on diverse roles that resonate with audiences.
Kim Hae-sook has one child, a daughter named Kim Ji-won, who has also pursued a career in the entertainment industry.
Kim Hae-sook's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting her successful career in acting and contributions to the entertainment industry.
Kim Hae-sook typically acts in melodrama and romantic genres, often portraying emotionally complex characters that resonate deeply with audiences.
A notable milestone in Kim Hae-sook's filmography is her role in 'A Time Called You,' which has garnered significant attention and praise, showcasing her talent to a new generation of viewers.