Kim Soo-mi

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

Kim Soo-mi
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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
Hangul김수미
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Sumi
McCune–ReischauerKim Sumi
Birth name
Hangul김영옥
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

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

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