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Yoon Jeong-hee
Born
Son Mi-ja

(1944-07-30)July 30, 1944
Died January 19, 2023(2023-01-19) (aged 78)
Paris, France
Occupation Actress
Years active 1967–2010
Spouse(s) Kun-Woo Paik
Korean name
Hangul
윤정희
Hanja
尹靜姬
Revised Romanization Yun Jeong-hui
McCune–Reischauer Yun Chǒng-hǔi
Birth name
Hangul
손미자
Revised Romanization Son Mi-ja
McCune–Reischauer Son Mi-ja

Yoon Jeong-hee (Hangul: 윤정희; July 30, 1944 – January 19, 2023) was a South Korean actress, who debuted in 1967 in Theatre of Youth. She appeared in about 330 films, and her better known works are New Place (1979), Woman in Crisis (1987) and Manmubang (1994). Her last performance was in 2010, in director Lee Chang-dong's film Poetry, for which she won 7 best actress awards including Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Actress at 4th Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the Grand Bell Award at 47th Grand Bell Awards, and Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award at 2011 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards.

Career

Yoon was born in Gwangju, South Korea and debuted as an actress in 1967 by starring in Cheongchun Geukjang directed by Gang Dae-jin after being chosen in a recruit held by Hapdong Film. Yoon was commonly referred to as one of the "Troika" (three) of the 1960s, along with her rival actresses, Moon Hee and Nam Jeong-im.

She came out of retirement in 2010 to star in Lee Chang-dong's film, Poetry, which won her the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress and the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress.

Personal life and death

Yoon married noted pianist Kun-Woo Paik in 1974. The couple had a daughter who is a violinist. Yoon resided in Paris, France with her family since her retirement in the mid-90s, until making her comeback in Lee Chang-dong's Poetry.

Yoon, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, died on January 19, 2023, in Paris. She was 78.

Filmography

*Note; the whole list is referenced.

English title Korean title Romanization Year Role Director
Poetry Si 2010 Mi-ja Lee Chang-dong
Manmubang 만무방 Manmubang 1994
Flower in Snow 눈꽃 Nunkkot 1992
The Isle of Shiro 시로의 섬 Siro-ui seom 1988
A Woman on the Verge 위기의 여자 Wigi-ui yeoja 1987
The Chrysanthemum and the Clown 삐에로와 국화 Ppierowa gukhwa 1982
Bird That Cries At Night 저녁에 우는 새 Jeonyeok-e wuneun sae 1982
Liberal Wife '81 자유부인 '81 Ja-yubu-in '81 1981
The Terms of Love 사랑의 조건 Sarang-ui jogeon 1979
The Loneliness of the Journey 여수 Yeosu 1978
Flowers and Birds 화조 Hwajo 1978
A Splendid Outing 화려한 외출 Hwaryeohan oechul 1977
Night Journey 야행 Yahaeng 1977
The Tae-Baeks 태백산맥 Taebaegsanmaeg(Taebaeksanmaek) 1975
Truth of Tomorrow 내일은 진실 Nae-il-eun jinsil 1975
Bird of Paradise 극락조 Geuglagjo 1975
Woman Like A Crane 학녀 Hagnyeo 1975
A Flowery Bier 꽃상여 Kkotsang-yeo 1974
Azaleas in my home 고향에 진달래 Gohyang-e jindallae 1973
Love class 애인교실 Ae-ingyosil 1973
Special Investigation Bureau
: Kim So-San, the Kisaeng
특별수사본부 기생 김소산 Teugbyeolsusabonbu gisaeng Gim Sosan 1973
A wrecked fishing boat 난파선 Nanpaseon 1973
The military academy 육군사관학교 Yuggunsagwanhaggyo 1973
The Three-Day Reign 삼일천하 Samil cheonha 1973
During mother's lifetime 어머님 생전에 Eomeonim saengjeon-e 1973
Tto Sun Yi, a college girl 여대생 또순이 Yeodaesaeng Ttosuni 1973
A field full of happiness 행복이 쏟아지는 벌판 Haengbogi ssodajineun beolpan 1973
20 years after the Independence
and Baek Beom Kim Ku
광복 20년과 백범 김구 Gwangbog 20nyeongwa Baekbeom Gim Gu 1973
A cafe of September 9월의 찻집 9wol-ui chatjib 1973
Sister 누나 Nuna 1973
Don't forget love, though we say good bye 헤어져도 사랑만은 He-eojyeodo sarangmaneun 1972
When a little dream blooms... 작은 꿈이 꽃필 때 Jag-eun kkum-i kkochpil ttae 1972
Looking for sons and daughters 아들 딸 찾아 천리길 Adeul ttal chaja cheonligil 1972
Gab Sun Yi the Best driver 모범 운전수 갑순이 Mobeom-unjeonsu Gapsuni 1972
One who comes back and
the other who has to leave
돌아온 자와 떠나야 할 자 Dol-a-on ja-wa tteona-ya hal ja 1972
Mother, Why did you give birth to me? 어머니 왜 나를 낳으셨나요 Eomeoni wae naleul nah-eusyeossna-yo 1972
Ever smiling Mr. Park 웃고 사는 박서방 Utgo saneun Bakseobang 1972
Oyster Village 석화촌 Seokhwachon 1972
Sim Cheong 효녀 청이 Hyonyeo Cheong-i 1972
Our land of Korea 우리의 팔도강산 Uri-ui paldogangsan 1972
Hatred becomes.... 미움이 변하여 Miumi byeonhayeo 1972
A Shaman's Story 무녀도 Munyeodo 1972
Voices 목소리 Moksori 1972
Daughter-In-Law 며느리 Myeoneuri 1972
A Crossroad 기로 Giro 1972
Oh, Frailty 약한 자여 Yakhanja-yeo 1972
A Ghost Affair 유령 소동 Yuryeong sodong 1972
The Partner 동업자 Dongeobja 1972
Don't Go 가지마오 Gajima-o 1972
Drum Sound of Sae Nam Teo 새남터의 북소리 Saenamteo-ui buksori 1972
The fugitive in the storm 폭우 속의 도망자 Pogu sogui domangja 1972
Kneel down and pray 무플 꿇고 빌련다 Mureup kkulko billyeonda 1972
Cruel history of Myeong Dong 명동 잔혹사 Myeongdong janhoksa 1972
On a star shining night 별이 빛나는 밤에 Byeol-i bichnaneun bam-e 1972
Where should I go? 어디로 가야하나 Eodiro gayahana 1972
30 years of love 유정 30년 Yujeongsamsibnyeon 1972
C***n 궁녀 Gungnyeo 1972
A family tree 족보 Jokbo 1971
To love and to die 사랑할 때와 죽을 때 Salanghal ttae-wa jug-eul ttae 1971
Bye, mom 엄마 안녕 Eomma annyeong 1971
Sorrow in tears 두 줄기 눈물 속에 Du julgi nunmulsog-e 1971
Twelve women 열두 여인 Yeoldu yeoin 1971
Brother and Sister in the Rain 비에 젖은 남매 Bi-e jeoj-eun du nammae 1971
I can't forget you 간다고 잊을소냐 Gandago ij-eulsonya 1971
Seven Jolly Sisters 유쾌한 딸 7형제 Yukwaehan ttal 7hyeongje 1971
Tragic death of ambition 쌍벌한 Ssangbeolhan 1971
The last marine in Vietnam 성난 해병열사대 Seongnan haebyeonggyeolsadae 1971
Time on Myungdong 명동에 흐르는 세월 Myeongdong-e heureuneun se-wol 1971
A woman gambler 어느 여도박사 Eoneu yeodobagsa 1971
Two women ridden with han 한많은 두 여인 Hanmanh-eun du yeo-in 1971
New Year's Soup 떡국 Tteokguk 1971
My Love, My Foe 현상불은 4인의 악녀 Hyeonsangbuteun 4in-ui agnyeo 1971
Tomorrow's Scenery of Korea 내일의 팔도강산 episode 3, "Nae-il-ui paldogangsan" 1971
Happy Farewell 행복한 이별 Hangbokhan ibyeol 1971
A sworn brother 의형 Uihyeong 1971
His Double Life 미스 리 Miss Lee 1971
East and West 동과 서 Donggwa seo 1971
The golden harbor in horror 공포의 황금부두 Gongpo-ui hwanggeumbudu 1971
Sergeant Kim's return from Vietnam 월남에서 돌아온 김상사 Wolnam-eseo dol-a-on Gimsangsa 1971
Bun-Rye's story 분례기 Bunlyegi 1971
A hotel room 여창 Yeochang 1971
Two weeping women 흐느끼는 두 여인 Heuneukkineun du yeo-in 1971
My father 친정 아버지 Chinjeong-abeoji 1971
Light in the field 초원의 빛 Cho-won-ui bit 1971
What happened that night 그날밤 생긴 일 Geunalbam saenggin il 1971
Two guys 두 남자 Du namja 1971
A Family of Brother and Sister 남매는 단 둘이다 Nammaeneun dandul-ida 1971
Impetuous mother-in-law 괴짜 부인 Goejja buin 1971
Between You and Me 당신과 나 사이에 Dangsingwa na sa-i-e 1971
Best of Them All 최고로 멋진 남자 Choegoro meotjin namja 1971
Gapsun-i 갑순이 Gapsun-i 1971
Woman in a Red Mask 빨간 마스크의 여인 Ppalgan maseukeu-ui yeo-in 1971
Why Do You Abandon Me 나를 버리시나이까 Nareul beorisinaikka 1971
Two sons 두 아들 sequel, "Du adeul" 1971
My wife 내 아내여 Nae anae-yeo 1971
Two Daughters 두 딸 Du ttal 1971
A woman who came in straw sandals 짚세기 신고 왔네 jipsegi singo watne 1971
Madame Mist 안개 부인 Angae buin 1971
A guilty woman 죄많은 여인 Joemanh-eun yeo-in 1971
Not a good wife 처복 Cheobok 1971
Leaving in the rain 비 속에 떠날 사람 Bissog-e tteonal salam 1971
Mothers of Two Daughters 두 딸의 어머니 Du ttal-ui eomeoni 1971
Saturday afternoon 토요일 오후 To-yo-il-ohu 1971
The last flight to Pyongyang 평양 폭격대 Pyeong-yang poggyeokdae 1971
The women of Kyeongbokgung 경복궁의 여인들 Gyeongboggungui yeoindeul 1971
Today's men 현대인 Hyeondaein 1971
Big Brother's Marriage 결혼 대작전 Gyeorhon daejakjeon 1970
Tears of an Angel 천사의 눈물 Cheonsa-ui nunmul 1970
We wish you a long life, mom and dad! 엄마 아빠 오래 사세요 Eomma appa orae saseyo 1970
A Queen of Misfortune 비운의 왕비 Bi-un-ui wangbi 1970
A woman who came a long away 먼데서 온 여자 Meondeseo on yeoja 1970
Separation at the Station 이별의 15 열차 Ibyeol-ui sib-o-yeolcha 1970
My life in your heart 내 목숨 당신 품에 Nae mogsum dangsin pum-e 1970
Escape in the mist 안개 속의 탈출 Angae sogui talchul 1970
Twisted Fate of Man 한많은 남아일생 Hanmanheun nama ilsaeng 1970
Escape 삼호탈출 Samhotalchul 1970
Marriage Classroom 결혼 교실 Gyeorhon gyosil 1970
Affair on the Beach 해변의 정사 Haebyeon-ui jeongsa 1970
Golden Operation 70 in Hong Kong 황금 70 홍콩 작전 Hwanggeum70 Hong Kong jakjeon 1970
Man of Desires 욕망의 사나이 Yogmang-ui sanai 1970
A Woman's Battleground 여인 전장 Yeoin jeonjang 1970
Old Gentleman in Myeongdong 명동 노신사 Myeongdong nosinsa 1970
The Woman Who Grabbed the Tiger's Tail 호랑이 꼬리를 잡은 여자 Horangi kkorireul jabeun yeoja 1970
Chase that Woman 그 여자를 쫓아라 Geu yeojareul jjochara 1970
Angel, Put Your Clothes on 천사여 옷을 입어라 Cheonsayeo oseul ibeora 1970
If He Were the Father 그 분이 아빠라면 Geu bun-i apparamyeon 1970
Between My Father's arms 아빠 품에 Appa pum-e 1970
An Abandoned Woman 버림 받은 여자 Beorim badeun yeoja 1970
The Woman Who Wanted an Apartment 아파트를 갖고 싶은 여자 Apateureul gatgo sipeun yeoja 1970
Sunday Night and Monday Morning 일요일 밤과 월요일 아침 Il-yo-il bamgwa wol-yo-il achim 1970
A wild girl 별명 붙은 여자 sequel, "Byeolmyeong buteun yeoja" 1970
Yearning for a Lover 임 그리워 Im geuriwo 1970
The javelin killer in the wild 광야의 표창잡이 Gwangya-ui pyochangjabi 1970
Turtle 거북이 Geobugi 1970
Chastity 순결 Sungyeol 1970
Answer My Question 대답해 주세요 Daedabhae juseyo 1970
Thy Name Is Woman 당신은 여자 Dangsin-eun yeoja 1970
Rain Outside the Porthole 비나리는 선창가 Binarineun seonchangga 1970
Because You Are a Woman 여자이기 때문에 Yeoja-igi ttaemun-e 1970
Oh! My Love 아! 임아 A! Im-a 1970
Two Women in the Rain 비에 젖은 두 여인 Bi-e jeoj-eun du yeo-in 1970
Why She Doesn't Marry 누야 와 시집 안 가노 Nuya wa sijib-angano 1970
Lonely Father 기러기 아빠 Gireogi appa 1970
Cutest of them All 최고로 멋진 남자 Choegoro meotjin namja 1970
First Experience 첫경험 Cheotgyeongheom 1970
Regret Won 1969
Six Shadows 여섯 개의 그림자 Yeoseotgae-ui Geurimja 1969
Darling 당신 Dangsin 1969
If We Didn't Meet 만나지 않았다면 Mannaji Anatdamyeon 1969
I Like It Hot 뜨거워서 좋아요 Ddeugeoweoseo Joayo 1969
A Wonderer in Myeong-dong 명동 나그네 Myeong-dong Nageune 1969
Blues at Midnight 0시의 부르스 Yeongsi-ui bureuseu 1969
Under the Roof 어느 지붕 밑에서 Eoneu Jibung Miteseo 1969
A Left-hander in Tokyo 동경의 왼손잡이 Donggyeon-ui Oensonjabi 1969
I Love You 사랑하고 있어요 Saranghago Isseoyo 1969
7 People in the Cellar 지하실의 7인 Jihasil-ui Chil-in 1969
Love And Hate 사랑이 미워질 때 Sarang-i Miweojil ddae 1969
One Step in the Hell 한발은 지옥세 Hanbareun Jioge 1969
Parking Lot 주차장 Juchajang 1969
Friend's Husband 한번 준 마음인데 Hanbeon Jun Maeuminde 1969
Housekeeper's Legacy 식모의 유산 Singmo-ui Yusan 1969
Women of Yi-Dynasty 이조 여인 잔혹사 Ijo Yeoin Janhogsa 1969
The Magical Ship 마법선 Mabeopseon 1969
Forget-me-not 물망초 Mulmangcho 1969
Calm Life 조용히 살고 싶어요 Joyonghi Salgo Sipeo 1969
Yeojin Tribe 여진족 Yeojinjog 1969
Day Dream 장한몽 Janghanmong 1969
Until That Day 늦어도 그날까지 Neujeodo Geunalkkaji 1969
Girl of Heuksan Island 흑산도 아가씨 Heuksando Agassi 1969
Embrace 포옹 Po-ong 1969
Gallant Man 팔도 사나이 Paldo Sanai 1969
Reminiscence 추억 Chu-eok 1969
Youth 청춘 Cheongchun 1969
First Night 첫날밤 갑자기 Cheonnalbam Gabjagi 1969
Window Chang 1969
The 4th Man 제4의 사나이 Je4ui Sanai 1969
Destiny of My Lord 전하 어디로 가시나이까 Jeonha Eodiro Gasinaikka 1969
Deer in the Snow Field 저 눈밭에 사슴이 Jeo Nunbat-e Saseumi 1969
Castle of Rose 장미의 성 Jangmi-ui Seong 1969
Woman Captain 여선장 Yeoseonjang 1969
Foggy Shanghai 안개낀 상해 Angaekkin Sanghae 1969
The Past 세월이 흘러가면 Sewori Heulleogamyeon 1969
The Three Female Swordsmen 3인의 여검객 Samin-ui Yeogeomgaek 1969
An Old Potter 독 짓는 늙은이 Dok Jinneun Neulgeuni 1969
Jin and Min 죽어도 좋아 Jug-eodo Joa 1969
Condemned Criminals 5인의 사형수 O-in-ui Sahyeongsu 1969
Immortal Rivers And Mountains 만고강산 Mangogangsan 1969
A Nicknamed Woman 별명 붙은 여자 Byeolmyeong Buteun Yeoja 1969
Love Is the Seed of Tears 사랑은 눈문의 씨앗 Sarang-eun Nunmul-ui Ssi-at 1969
Devoting the Youth 청춘을 다 바쳐 Cheongchun-eul Da bachyeo 1969
A Native of Myeong-dong 명동 출신 Myeong-dong Chulsin 1969
Temptation 유혹 Yuhok 1969
In Your Arms 죽어도 그대 품에 Jug-eodo Geudae Pume 1969
The Geisha of Korea 팔도 기생 Paldo Gisaeng 1968
Hard to forget 잊으려 해도 Ijeuryeo haedo 1968
Trumpet in Night Sky 밤 하늘의 트럼펫 Bamhaneurui Treompet 1968
Dangerous Blues 살인 부르스 Sarin Bureus 1968
Blues of the Twilight 황혼의 부르스 Hwanghon-ui Bureuseu 1968
Beautiful Land 금수강산 GeumsuGangsan 1968
Blue Writings of Farewell 파란 이별의 글씨 Paran Ibyeorui Geulssi 1968
Sunset 낙조 Nakjo 1968
Women's Quarter 규방 Gyubang 1968
Winds and Clouds 풍운 - 임란야화 Pung-un; Imran Yahwa 1968
The Crossroads of Hell 지옥의 십자로 Jiogui Sipjaro 1968
Sobbing Swan 흐느끼는 백조 Heuneukkineun Baekjo 1968
The General's Mustache 장순의 수염 Janggun-ui Suyeom 1968
Crossed Love 엄마야 누나야 강변 살자 Eommaya Nunaya Gangbyeon Salja 1968
Mother is Strong 어머니는 강하다 Eomonineun ganghada 1968
Chorus of Trees 가로수의 합창 Garosu-ui Hapchang 1968
Nightmare 악몽 Angmong 1968
Correspondent in Tokyo 동경 특파원 Donggyeong Teugpawon 1968
Potato 감자 Gamja 1968
A Journey 여로 Yeoro 1968
Good Bye Dad 아빠 안녕 Abba An-nyeong 1968
Sorrow Over the Waves 슬픈 파도를 넘어 Seulpeumeun Padoreul Neomeo 1968
Dreams of Sora 소라의 꿈 Soraui Ggum 1968
Enraged Land 성난 대지 Seongnan Daeji 1968
Snow Lady 설녀 Seolnyeo 1968
Scared of Night 밤은 무서워 Bameun Museoweo 1968
Eunuch 내시 Naesi 1968
Warm wind 난풍 Nanpung 1968
A Young Gisaeng 화초 기생 Hwacho Gisaeng 1968
Grudge Han 1968
A Man of Windstorm 폭풍의 사나이 Pokpung-ui Sanai 1968
Three-thousand Miles of Legend 전설따라 삼천리 Jeonseol-ddara Samcheonri 1968
Hard to Forget 잊으려 해도 Ijeuryeo haedo 1968
A Japanese 일본인 Ilbonin 1968
Jade Binyeo 옥비녀 Ok Binyeo 1968
Yeong Yeong 1968
A Devoted Love 순애보 Sunaebo 1968
Glory of Barefoot 맨방의 영광 Maenbarui Yeonggwang 1968
Pure Love 순정 Sunjeong 1968
A Cliff 절벽 Jeolbyeok 1968
Shining Sadness 찬란한 슬픔 Chanranhan Seulpeum 1968
Students of Karl Marx 칼 맑스의 제자들 Karl Marx-ui Jejadeul 1968
Bell Daegam 방울 대감 Bang-ul Daegam 1968
Kisaeng 단발 기생 Danbal Gisaeng 1968
Secret of Motherly Love 모정의 비밀 Mojeongui Bimil 1968
Great Swordsman 대검객 Daegeomgaek 1968
Lonely Marriage Night 독수공방 Doksugongbang 1968
Snowstorm 눈보라 Nunbora 1968
The Sorrow of Separation 이수 Isu 1968
A Man of Great Strength: Im Ggyeok-jeong 천하장사, 임꺽정 Cheonha Jangsa, Im Ggyeok-jeong 1968
The Third Class Inn 삼등 여관 Samdeung Yeogwan 1967
Longing in Every Heart 그리움은 가슴마다 Geuriumeun Gaseummada 1967
A Secret Royal Inspector 암행어사 Amhaeng-eosa 1967
Gang Myeong-hwa 강명화 Gang Myeong-hwa 1967
The First Night 초야 Choya 1967
Legend of Ssarigol 싸리골 신화 Ssarigorui Sinhwa 1967
A Miracle of Gratitude 보은의 기적 Bo-eunui Gijeok 1967
Dolmuji 돌무지 Dolmuji 1967
I Live as I Please 내 멋에 산다 Nae Meose Sanda 1967
Is Wild Apricot an Apricot? 개살구도 살구냐 Gaesalgudo Salgunya 1967
Mist 안개 Angae 1967
I Am Not Lonely 외롭지 않다 Oeropji Anta 1967
Sorrowful Youth 청춘 극장 Cheongchun Geukjang 1967
Sound of Magpies 까치 소리 Ggachi Sori 1967
A Swordsman in the Twilight 황혼의 검객 Hwanghonui Geomgaek 1967

Awards

  • 1967, the 6th Grand Bell Awards : New Actress (청춘극장)
  • 1967, the 5th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
  • 1968, the 4th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, New Actress (안개)
  • 1969, the 6th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
  • 1970, the 6th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Favorite Actress selected by readers
  • 1970, the 6th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Best Acting Award (독짓는 늙은이)
  • 1970, the 7th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
  • 1971, the 10th Grand Bell Awards : Best Actress (분례기)
  • 1971, the 7th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Best Acting Award (해변의 정사)
  • 1971, the 7th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Favorite Actress selected by readers
  • 1971, the 8th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
  • 1972, the 8th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Favorite Actress selected by readers
  • 1972, the 9th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Best Actress (석화촌)
  • 1972, the 9th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
  • 1973, the 9th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Best Acting Award (석화촌)
  • 1973, the 9th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Favorite Actress selected by readers
  • 1973, the 10th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Best Actress (효녀심청)
  • 1973, the 10th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
  • 1974, the 10th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Favorite Actress selected by readers
  • 1975, the 11th Baeksang Arts Awards : Film part, Favorite Actress selected by readers
  • 1992, the 12th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards : Best Acting Award(여자) (눈꽃)
  • 1994, the 32nd Grand Bell Awards : Best Actress (만무방)
  • 2010, the 47th Grand Bell Awards : Best Actress (Poetry)
  • 2010, the 4th Asia Pacific Screen Awards: Best Performance by an Actress (Poetry)
  • 2018, the 38th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards: Lifetime Award

See also

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