Kim Soo-mi

South Korean actress (1949–2024)

Kim Soo-mi (Hangul: 김수미; born Kim Young-ok; September 3, 1949 – October 25, 2024) was a South Korean actress.

Kim Soo-mi
Kim in 2023
Born
Kim Young-ok

(1949-09-03)September 3, 1949
DiedOctober 25, 2024(2024-10-25) (aged 75)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationKorea University Graduate School of Media
OccupationActress
Years active1970–2024
Korean name
Hangul
김수미
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Sumi
McCune–ReischauerKim Sumi
Birth name
Hangul
김영옥
Revised RomanizationGim Yeongok
McCune–ReischauerKim Yŏngok

Kim became well known late in her career. She had a role in thr 2006 movie Barefoot Ki-bong. Her role in the 2011 movie Late Blossom also made her popular.[1][2] She won Best Supporting Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Kim died at a hospital in Seoul, South Korea on October 25, 2024 from cardiac arrest caused by hyperglycemic shock, at the age of 75.[3][4]

References

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  1. Kwon, Mee-yoo (6 February 2011). "Blossom portrays love in twilight years". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
  2. Cha, Hyo-jin (14 February 2013). "I Love You, The Most Beautiful Confession". Worldyan News. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
  3. Kim, Ji-ye (October 25, 2024). "Kim Soo-mi, iconic actor and culinary star, dies at 75". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  4. Young-gyu, Yoo (2024-10-25). "'일용 엄니' 배우 김수미 심정지로 별세…향년 75세" [Actress Kim Soo-mi Passes Away from Cardiac Arrest... Aged 75]. Seoul Broadcasting System (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-10-25.

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