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Name: Kim Young-Ok
Hangul: 김영옥
Birthdate: December 5, 1937
Birthplace: South Korea
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Movies

Ballerina (2023) - gun dealer
Take Care of My Mom | Malimssireul Butakhae (2022) - Mal-Im
Nothing Serious | Yeonae Bbajin Romance (2021) - Ja-Young's grandmother
Snowy Road | Noongil (2017) - Choi Jong-Boon (adult)
Makgeolli Girls | Makkeolseu (2015) - Grandmother
Granny’s Got Talent | Helmeoni (2015) - elderly shaman
Casa Amor: Exclusive For Ladies | Weokinggul (2015) - president of toy company
Fists of Legend | Jeonseolui Joomeok (2013) - mother-in-law
Spring, Snow | Bom, Nun (2012) - grandmother
Sunny (2011) - Na-Mi's grandmother
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle | Sikgaek : Kimchi Jeonjaeng (2010) - Yeo-Sang's mom
Our School's E.T. | Woolhakgyo ET (2008) - Seong-Keun's mother
Public Enemy Returns | Kang Cheol-joong: Public Enemy 1-1 (2008) - Chul-Jung's mother
Soo (2007) - police station grandmother
Old Miss Diary | Oldeumiseu Daieori Geukjangpan (2006) - Young-Ok
Big Bang | Ssonda (2007) - Chul-Gon's mother
Springtime | Ggotpineun bomi omyeon (2004)
Spring Breeze (2003) - Seon-Guk's mother
White Valentine | Hwaiteu ballenta-in (1999)
A Short Love Affair (1990)
A Sketch of a Rainy Day | Bioneun Nalui Suchaehwa (1990)
A shoeshine boy (1961)
Even the clouds drift (1959)
Open the Door to a Pure Heart (1958)

Drama Series

Cashero (Netflix / 2025) - subway grandma (ep.1)
Typhoon Family | Taepoongsangsa (tvN / 2025) - Yeom-Bun
Mary Kills People (MBC / 2025) - Kim Sun-Joo (ep.12)
The Art of Negotiation | Hyeobsangui Kisool (JTBC / 2025) - apt. resident (ep.2)
Seoul Busters | Kangmaekang (Disney+ / 2024) - Hong Tan-Bong
The Judge from Hell | Jiokeseo On Pansa (SBS / 2024) - Oh Mi-J
Iron Family | Darimi Family (KBS2 / 2024) - An Gil-Rye
My Sweet Mobster | Nolajooneun Yeoja (JTBC / 2024) - Hyun-Woo's Dumplings owner
Goodbye Earth | Jongmalui Babo (Netflix / 2024) - Kim Bo-Ae
The Midnight Studio | Yahan Sajingwan (ENA / 2024) - So Geum-Soon
Not Others | Namnam (ENA-Genie TV / 2023) - Lee Gang-Sook
King the Land (JTBC / 2023) - Cha Sun-Hui
Big Bet | Casino (Disney+ / 2022) - restaurant owner (ep.1)
May I Help You | Ildangbaekjibsa (MBC / 2022) - Yoon So-Ra's grandmother
Vengeance of the Bride | Taepungeui Sinbu (KBS2 / 2022-2023) - Park Yong-Ja
The Law Cafe | Beobdaero Saranghara (KBS2 / 2022) - Park Wol-Sun (ep.8)Park Wol-Sun (ep.8)
Tomorrow | Naeil (MBC / 2022) - Lee Jeong-Mun (ep.13)
Bravo, My Life | Eurachacha Nae Insaeng (KBS1 / 2022) - Jeom-Soon
Pachinko (Apple TV+ / 2022) - Shin Bok-Hee (ep.5)
Jirisan (tvN / 2021) - Lee Moon-Ok
Young Lady and Gentleman | Shinsawa Agassi (KBS2 / 2021-2022) - Shin Dal-Rae
Squid Game | Ojingeo Game (Netflix / 2021) - Seong Gi-Hun's mother
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | Gaetmaeul Chachacha (tvN / 2021) - Kim Gam-Ri
Mouse (tvN / 2021) - Bong-Yi's grandmother
The King: Eternal Monarch | The King: Youngwonui Gunjoo (SBS / 2020) - Noh Ok-Nam
Love With Flaws | Hajaitneun Ingandeul (MBC / 2019-2020) - Chairwoman Han
Love Alarm | Joahamyun Woolrineun (Netflix / 2019) - Jo-Jo's grandmother
Hip Hop King | Hiphapwang: Naseunagil (SBS / 2019) - Kim Bong-Sook
Golden Garden | Hwanggeumjungwon (MBC / 2019) - Kang Nam-Doo
Her Private Life | Geunyeoui Sasaenghwal (tvN / 2019) - Geun-Ho's mother (ep.4)
The Light in Your Eyes | Nooni Booshige (JTBC / 2019) - Lee Joon-Ha's grandmother
My Strange Hero | Boksooga Dolawadda (SBS / 2018-2019) - Lee Soon-Hye
Witch's Love | Manyeoui Sarang (MBN / 2018) - Maeng Ye-Soon
Ms. Hammurabi (JTBC / 2018) - Park Cha O Reum's grandmother
The Rich Son | Bujatjib Adeul (MBC / 2018) - Park Soon-Ok
Welcome to Waikiki | Eulachacha Waikiki (JTBC / 2018) - grandmother (ep.4)
The Most Beautiful Goodbye | Sesangeseo Gajang Areumdawoon Yibyeol (tvN / 2017) - In-Hee's mother-in-law
Live Up To Your Name | Myeongbulheojeon (tvN / 2017) - Kkot-Boon (special appearance)
Dal-Soon's Spring | Kkot Piweora Dalsoona (KBS2 / 2017-2018) - Kang Boon-Yi
All Kinds of Daughters-in-Law | Byulbyul Myeoneuri (MBC / 2017) - Kang Hae-Soon
Listen To Love | Ibun Joo, Anaega Barameul Pibnida (JTBC / 2016)
Sweet Stranger and Me | Woorijibe Saneun Namja (KBS2 / 2016) - O-Rye
Blow Breeze | Booleora Mipoonga (MBC / 2016-2017) - Dal-Rae
You Are a Gift | Dangshineun Sunmool (SBS / 2016)
Shopaholic Louis | Shopingwang Looi (MBC / 2016) - Choi Il-Soon
Dear My Friends (tvN / 2016) - Oh Ssang-Boon
Bubble Gum | Poongsungeom (tvN / 2015) - Se-Young's Mother (cameo)
Reply 1988 | Eungdabhara 1988 (tvN / 2015-2016) - Duk-Sun's Grandmother
All About My Mom | Bootakhaeyo Eomma (KBS2 / 2015-2016) - Song Ki-Nam
The Return of Hwang Geum-Bok | Dolaon Hwanggeumbok (SBS / 2015) - Mrs Wang
Beating Again | Soonjunge Banhada (JTBC / 2015) - old woman selling patjuk (cameo)
Birth of a Beauty | Minyeoui Tansaeng (SBS / 2014-2015) - foul-mouthed grandma (cameo)
Rosy Lovers | Jangmibit Yeonindeul (MBC / 2014-2015) - Jo Bang-Sil
Marriage Not Dating | Yeonae Malgo Gyeolhon (tvN / 2014) - No Jeom-Soon
Make Your Wish | Sowoneul Malhaebwa (MBC / 2014-2015) - Yi-Hyun's grandmother
Beyond the Clouds | Taeyangeun Gadeukhee (KBS2 / 2014) - Hong Soon-Ok (Se-Ro's grandmother)
Ruby Ring | Roobibanji (KBS2 / 2013-2014) - Jo Il-Soon
Here Comes Oh Ja-Ryong | Ohjaryongi Ganda (MBC / 2012-2013) - Chun Geum-Soon
My Love, Madame Butterfly | Nae Sarang Nabibooin (SBS / 2012-2013) - Yoo Geum-Dan
Standby (MBC / 2012) - Joon-Keum's mother (cameo)
TV Novel: Love, My Love | TVsoseol Sarangah Sarangah (KBS2 / 2012-2013) - Lee Geum-Nyeo
K-POP - The Ultimate Audition | K-POP Choegang Seobaibeol (Channel A / 2012) - Ji-Woo's grandmother
Saving Mrs. Go Bong Shil | Gobongsil Ajumma Guhagi (TV Chosun / 2011-2012) - Kim Geum-Sil
Just Like Today | Oneulman Gatala (MBC / 2011-2012) - Oh Gap-Boon
Brain (KBS2 / 2011-2012) - Sa Bong-Ja (cameo)
Protect The Boss | Boseureul Jikyeora (SBS / 2011) - Ji-Hun's grandma
A Thousand Affections | Aejung Manmanse (MBC / 2011-2012) - Da-Reum's grandmother (cameo)
My Bittersweet Life | Woorijip Yeojadeul (KBS / 2011) - Choi Jung-Ok
All My Love For You | Mongddang Naesarang (MBC / 2010-2011) - Kim Yeong-Ok
Gloria (MBC / 2010) - Oh Soon-Nyeo
Master of Study | Kongbu-ui Shin (KBS2 / 2010)
The Slave Hunters | Chuno (2010) - Hwang Cheol-Woong's mother
The Jewel Family | Boseok Bibimbop (MBC / 2009)
Jolly Widows | Dahamkke Cha Cha Cha (KBS / 2009)
The Partner | Partner (KBS2 / 2009) - old woman
Boys Over Flowers | Kkotboda Namja (KBS2 / 2009) - head maid
Splendor of Youth | Cheongcheun Yeochan (KBS / 2009) - Yong-Jin's mother
Family's Honor | Gamunui Yeongkwang (SBS / 2008-2009) - Yoon Sam-Wol (housemaid)
Chilwu, the Mighty | Choi Kang Chil Woo (KBS2 / 2008) - Nam-Deuk's mother-in-law
Likable or Not | Miwoona Kowoona (KBS / 2007-2008) - Baek-Ho's grandma
Crazy in Love | Sarangae Michida (SBS / 2007) - Han Bok-Ja
Dalja's Spring | Daljaui Bom (KBS2 / 2007) - Lee Kkeut-Soon
Coffee Prince | Kapi Peurinseu 1hojeom (MBC / 2007) - Han-Gyul's grandmom
Snow Flower | Nun Ggot (SBS / 2006-2007) - Kang Ae-Mo
The Bizarre Bunch | Byeolnan Yeoja Byeolnan Namja (KBS / 2005-2006) - Seo Mal-Ja
Let's Get Married | Kyeolhunhapshida (MBC / 2005)
Her Beautiful Story | Kkotboda Areumdawo (KBS2 / 2004)
Old Miss Diary | Oldeumiseu Daieori geukjang-pan (KBS / 2004)
The Land | Doji (SBS / 2004-2005)
Bodyguard | Bodigadeu (KBS / 2003)
Yellow Handkerchief | Noran Sonsukeon (KBS / 2003)
The Maengs' Golden Era | Maengganye Junsungshidae (MBC / 2002-2003) - Han Eul-Soon
Since We Met | Keudaereul Ahlgobuteo (MBC / 2002)
Beautiful Days | Hwaryeohan Shijeol (SBS / 2001)
Beautiful Sin | Areumdawoon Joe (SBS / 1997)
The Reason For My Living | Naega Saneun Yiyu (MBC / 1997)
Until We Fall in Love | Saranghal Ddaeggaji (KBS2 / 1996)
The Most Beautiful Goodbye | Sesangyeseo Gajang Ahreumdawoon Ilbyeon (1996) - In-Hee's mother-in-law

TV Movies

The Pork Cutlets | Naneun Dongaseuga Sileoyo (MBC / 2024) - Choon-Sim
Drama Special: Stain | Eolrook (KBS2 / 2022) - Park Mak-Soon
Drama Special: My Mom's Third Marriage | Eommaui Se Beonjje Gyeolhon (KBS2 / 2018) - Bang Cho-Rong
Snowy Road | Noongil (KBS1 / 2015) - Choi Jong-Boon (adult)
Drama Special: Yeon-Woo's Summer | Yeonwooui Yeoreum (KBS2 / 2013) - grandmother

Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award - 2024 SBS Drama Awards - December 21, 2024
Special Short Drama Actress ("Snowy Road") - 2015 KBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2015

Comments

Roo Aug 22 2025 7:28 am I hope you have a long, healthy, and happy life! <3

Moon Cycle Mar 07 2025 7:01 am Keep healthy haelmoni, we all love you

jilcel Oct 26 2024 11:34 am One of the Best Legendary Korean Actress I followed and watch every drama she starred in! She's one great actress amidst her age (88 years old) and I could say she has exceptional memory considering her work requires memorizing the script for her role! And oh! Btw, she has the same age as my mom who was born June 1937 and is still going strong though, she has now difficulty of walking on her own! God Bless them both with more strength and good health!

Lee Oct 14 2024 2:29 pm She is a legend! Love her - every role she plays is fantastic. Thank you for still acting and being the wonderful person you are. May you have many more roles yet to come! X

Fizzy Oct 06 2024 8:13 pm This woman is a living legend!!! She aged like fine wine, she's around 87years but still playing show stopper roles. May God preserve her life and bless her with good health, like look at her discography, she's been acting since the 1950's...no ahjumma is doing it like her. Bless her.

Jillibean Jun 16 2024 3:45 pm I am always thrilled when I see her name in a cast list. She's like an old friend since I've been watching Korean fare for two decades. Look at that resume! Acting since the 1950's! Wow! Awesome! Right now I am watching her in Goodbye Earth on N/F. It's great! She's great! God bless!

Mimi Mar 26 2024 1:12 pm I really love her! She is such a great actress and I'm happy everytime I see her in a kdrama. I hope we'll keep seeing her in more shows.

SHELLIE in USA Nov 17 2023 1:38 pm I love her in everything she does, and I laughed so much when I saw her in Ballerina! She was one kick-butt flame thrower! My husband said, is that that older lady that's in like every Korean drama we watch? I said, yep, that's her! She's always a joy to watch.

Sandy Hoyle Sep 05 2023 7:14 pm she is an amazing women, and fantstic actor/actress.

Lateefah Omotayo Abdul Hamid Aug 22 2023 12:22 pm She age like a pretty woman, I wish you a beautiful long life because I don't want to Lost you in drama now I wish to see in a lot of drama. Sending my love from Nigeria. Love so much grandma

Opeyemi Aug 22 2023 2:25 am She aged like a fine wine. It's hard to believe she's 85. Sending my love from Nigeria. Love u granny

Simona Aug 06 2023 1:11 pm She's such a pleasure to watch in every role she takes on! Always has such a kind disposition and warmth to her . Korea is so lucky to have such a sweet national holmuni. I always smile when I see her in a show I wish for her many more years of work and happiness!

Zivah Aug 05 2023 12:09 pm She's the best movie Grandma I've seen. I'm always happy to watch her in all her dramas. I respect and love her. Love You Grandmother!

Laura Jul 28 2023 8:14 pm I first saw her in Yellow Handkerchief. Since then I am always so happy to watch a series that has her in it. I love her acting!

nataly Jul 15 2023 11:24 am she was in tempted too! she was one of the grandmas in that place for olds (?)

Zeila Feb 23 2023 8:19 am This woman exemplifies what an actress Should be. At my age I can barely remember what I had for lunch, yet this glorious 85-year-old memorizes scripts and delivers her lines better than some 20-year-olds. Just look at that list of dramas! I don't care what the drama is like...if she is in it I will watch. Love it when she gets to play comedic roles. Thank you, Kim Young-Ok, for bringing joy to my life.

tulipenoire2012 Nov 29 2022 11:12 am No doubt... She's the greatest & more sympathetic of all great korean stars (and they are many...) . It's a pity that that I can't see all of the dramas she made, because they're not available in my country but i feel a great joy in my heart when I see she is in a new drama i begin to see. Thank you for existing and giving us happiness with your beautiful smile. You are really a Lady...

Norik BC Nov 07 2022 7:00 pm It’s always fun to see her in any drama. She is an amazing actress , just love and adore her , she is hands down the best grandma in k dramas ever . God bless her

Aimen Apr 17 2022 10:24 am She has No Idea How Much I Love And Respect Her... ❤️❤️❤️

littlepinky Apr 11 2022 6:07 pm Granny you are restless this Bravo My Life ..you just cane from Young Lady& Gentleman back to back from Jirisan and Pachinko..

You continue to inspire us to stay healthy

Nana Dec 20 2021 3:14 pm I wonder how this halmeoni looks like when she was young. She's more than 80yo but still looks sooo pretty ㅠㅠ

Shellie Dec 15 2021 3:29 am I’m American who watches mostly Korean and other Asian dramas and I just love this actress!! What a history she has! She is always a positive asset to any role she plays. I hope I have her energy when I reach her age! What a beautiful lady.

Tbrown201416 Dec 11 2021 7:05 pm This woman is Everyones grandmother lol. She is a such a great actress who can have you love her in one show and hate her in the next! Fantastic portrayal of her characters and I hope she sticks around for A LOT longer! Keep up the great work!

Jung ah ra Dec 04 2021 11:30 am Halmoeni sarange! I really love her acting, an actress like you is rare, anytime I see you in a Kdrama, I'm always moved by your acting, please stay healthy halmoeni, we love you.

Lena Nov 06 2021 1:57 am Love this actress!!

littlepinky Nov 02 2021 6:03 am never missed you in each kdrama ..Jirisan the latest...and even in the House on Wheels..!!!

Rima Belgium Oct 30 2021 11:20 am A great and amazing actress, still so pretty for being in her 80’s. Love her acting so much! I wish her still a long and healthy life ?

orbit Oct 21 2021 3:22 am this woman is so Amazing! I really adore your acting especially your appearance in Hometown Chax3 Thank you halmeoni.. please stay healthy

Yoom Oct 20 2021 3:37 am I love your acting!!! Gamri made me cried so much :(

Lissye chen Oct 19 2021 4:24 am I love you Halmoeni....i so respect to you....I pray God give you healthy and long life .

Trixie Oct 18 2021 5:43 am I hope she stays healthy for a long time. Thank you for the amazing work on HCCC.

Marsha Booth Oct 17 2021 7:32 pm She is a good looking woman and actress,I always enjoys seeing her playing her part. We need more mothers and grandmothers like her. Treasure her if you are close to her.

Julie Oct 10 2021 5:15 pm Best grand ma. Love her acting ?

Avd Oct 10 2021 12:03 pm Really love her acting. Watch her since I was teenager, and glad she still amazingly acting in big hit drama until now. Keep healthy and shining

kyukyu Sep 29 2021 8:10 pm She always appear in a Hit Drama Series ? I love her acting ?

nini Sep 29 2021 11:40 am She’s in her 80s and still keeps herself busy! WOW!! ?

Jeanna Sep 15 2021 1:23 pm I just love watching her dramas! When you really sit and think about it though, she's endured through so much! She's lived through so much history. She really seems like an amazing woman!

kawshalya Aug 29 2021 9:56 am She really is an incredible actress. When I see her in a drama it feels really fresh and happy.

Shellie Mar 13 2021 3:23 am Wonderful actress!

MJ Mar 10 2021 10:30 pm Great actor and very beautiful.. love to see her, very talented

Connie McCullough Mar 05 2021 10:22 pm I just love her - one of my favorite Korean actresses. And she smiles just like my late grandmother, whom I loved and still love dearly, so I can't help but love Ms. Kim a bit, too.

Thomas Aw Dec 16 2020 6:33 am She has a very long filmography...

Given this, she must have acted with most, if not all, the South Korean actors and actresses.

She should be given an interview where she's asked which actor and actress she most like working with. :-)

Teddy Aug 02 2020 1:34 pm Stay blessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the best in every role you take. I wish you the best in your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dee De Carlo Jun 07 2020 1:08 pm Kim Young-Ok I absolutely love your work. You are so believable in every role you undertake! It is a joy to watch you. Thank you for your hard work it is much appreciated.

Mariangela Corbetta Jun 04 2020 1:48 pm Lady, I love you!

I love any performance of your. Here in Brasil, many admire your work I love Oh Ssang!

ellie Mar 03 2019 12:05 pm She is so universal with such a certain grace. She even reminds me of my own grandmother. And we aren't even Korean. Always glad when she shows up in a drama!

Suk Holmes Aug 02 2018 9:25 pm I am a Korean American. I've watched this movie with empathy , of course.

I feel sorry that they had to endure the slavery and they had to keep it quiet. Especially as a woman it made me cry.

Thank you for this wonderfully made movie!

Eastender Jun 29 2018 5:30 am This actress is one of the best! I love her.

Kaila Jan 26 2018 7:02 am She is a great actor! She has a lot of k-drama movies

Evan z Apr 20 2017 10:22 am Halmoni,like she's been called.Always perfect in her area,strong,funny and bold.i lover her path in the movie shopping king louis.keep it up halmoni ok.ure talented.

Sandy Nov 11 2016 6:34 pm Love this actress..........always know I will see a stellar acting job when she is involved. I hope you make big $$$$$$ because you are THAT GOOD!

yaya Nov 11 2016 3:31 pm she's literally everyone grandma! love her! stay healthy halmoni ^^

Pam Sep 11 2016 7:13 am Just started watching Blow Breeze and could not contain my happiness when actress Kim Young-OK appeared!

Victoria Sep 29 2015 10:00 am Absolutely amazing in every way! I love this woman's work.

Jenny Mar 15 2015 7:21 pm Kim Young Ok is awesome :D Boys over flowers, coffee prince, k-pop ultimate audition and others.. Just.. FANTASTIC x3

Mary Jan 23 2015 12:40 am I am quite certain that Kim Young Ok is one of the finest actress I've ever watched.

mayaa Aug 01 2014 5:30 pm best halmonie ever ! <3 halmonie fighting ! ^^

Rael Dec 17 2013 2:49 pm National halmonie :) Hope you always health halmonie..

alex Jun 07 2013 1:39 am she played the three shims grandma in my girlfriend is a gumiho in 2011.with lee seunggi and shin mihna

Nana Sep 26 2012 7:54 pm I just loooove her in Boys Over Flowers!!! And then in Kpop Ultimate Audition again... shes the perfect grandmother!

LoonyLizard Oct 13 2011 1:40 pm I just finished watching "Protect The Boss," where, as always, your work was an absolute delight. You truly are an Eternal Pearl in Hallyu. (Note: "Eternal Pearl" is the literal meaning of her name.)

LoonyLizard Aug 25 2011 8:32 am Like the finest of wines, you just get better with age, dear lady. It's one of the great joys of my life to see your work, and I pray you will be around for much, much longer to add to your already impressive resumè.

For all your fine work, nomu kamsahamnida! 너무 감사합니다!

(Korean writing & transliteration courtesy of linguanaut.com)

Marta M. Dec 29 2009 4:52 pm Hello Yeong-ok Kim,

i see you in jolly widows kbs tv drama, you did it. you ook like my mother except your colour. i wish you all the best in your future with love and good health.

Marta.M From East Africa Ethiopia

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 ==Drama Series==
+* [[Cashero]] (Netflix / 2025) - subway grandma (ep.1)
 * [[Typhoon Family (Korean Drama)|Typhoon Family]] | Taepoongsangsa (tvN / 2025) - Yeom-Bun
 * [[Mary Kills People (Korean Drama)|Mary Kills People]] (MBC / 2025) - Kim Sun-Joo (ep.12)

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