Kim Ji-mee

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Ji-mee (Korean: 김지미; July 15, 1940 – December 9, 2025) was a South Korean actress, producer and film planner whose career began in 1957.

Kim Ji-mee
Born	(1940-07-15)July 15, 1940 Daejeon, Korea, Empire of Japan
Died	December 9, 2025(2025-12-09) (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1957–2000
Korean name
Hangul	김명자
Hanja	金明子
RR	Gim Myeongja
MR	Kim Myŏngja
Stage name
Hangul	김지미
Hanja	金芝美
RR	Gim Jimi
MR	Kim Chimi

Life and career

Kim was born in Daedeok, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea, Empire of Japan on July 15, 1940. While a student of Deokseong Girls' High School, Kim was cast to Kim Ki-young's film, Hwanghon yeolcha (황혼열차) in 1957. Kim was commonly dubbed "Elizabeth Taylor of Korea" by the South Korean news media for her resemblance to the American actress' appearance and popularity as well as her many marriages and divorces.^[1][2][3]

Kim died in Los Angeles on December 9, 2025, at the age of 85, after her health declined from complications of shingles.^[4][5] She was posthumously awarded the Golden Order of Cultural Merit by the South Korean government.^[6]

Filmography

*Note; the whole list is referenced.^[7]

Year	English title	Korean title	Romanization	Role	Director
1992	Myong-ja Akiko Sonia		Myeongja Akkikko Ssonya
1989	In the Name of Memory		Chueok-ui ireumeuro
1989	All For You		A-Kkimeobsi juryeonda
1988	America, America		Amaerica, Amaerica
1986	Ticket		Tiket
1985	Kilsodeum		Gilsotteum
1983	A Woman's Outing		Woechul
1982	Hwa-nyuh of '82		Hwanyeo '82
1979	Eul-hwa		Eulhwa
1975	The 49th Day After Death		49je
1975	Wasteland		Hwangto
1975	Promise		Yugche-ui yagsog
1974	A Life		Ilsaeng
1974	The Earth		Toji
1973	Farewell		Ibyeol
1973	Leaving Myeong Dong		Myeongdong-eul tteonamyeonseo
1972	Non Gae, The Kisaeng		Nongae
1972	Life is on the Lonely Road		Insaeng-eun nageunegil
1972	My Love of the South and the North		Namgwa bug-ui dangsin
1972	A Judge's Wife		Pansabu-in
1972	A Man Between Walls		Byeogsog-ui namja
1972	Please Be Happy, My Daughters		Jalsal-ada-o nae ttaldeul-a
1972	My Beloved Sons and Daughters		Salanghaneun adeulttal-a
1972	An Idle Love Affair		Buljangnan
1972	Farewell		Jagbyeol
1972	Two Sons Crying For Their Mother's Love		Mojeong-e uneun du-adeul
1972	The Wedding Ring		Gyeolhonbanji
1972	A Woman in a Mud Flat		Gaesbeolsog-ui yeoja
1972	Don't Cry My Daughter		Naettal-a uljimala
1971	I		Na
1971	A Second Mother		Duljjae-eomeoni
1971	Cell-mates		Dongchangsaeng
1971	Whirl of Betrayals on Myeongdong		Myeongdongsamgugji
1971	A Woman Who Left Home		Jib-eul na-on yeoja
1971	Lee Sun-sin, The Great General		Seong-ung I Lee Sunsin
1971	Bachelor in Trouble		Malsseongnan chonggag
1971	The Alimony		Wijalyo
1971	It Can't Be Tears		Amado bismul-igessji
1971	I Miss You Forever		Mos-ij-eul dangsin
1971	A Bout in 30 Years		30nyeonman-ui daegyeol
1971	Before Too Late		Neujgi jeon-e
1971	I Love You To The Death		Jugdolog salanghassnola
1971	Time on Myeongdong		Myeongdong-e heuleuneun se-wol
1971	A Nurse		Yumo
1971	Man Shouldn't Cry		Sana-iga wae ul-eo
1971	When We Meet Again		Mannabwado jigeum-eun
1971	The Tiger in Tokyo		Donggyeong-ui holang-i
1971	Two Weeping Women		Heuneukkineun du yeo-in
1971	Quit Your life		Ingansapyoleul sseola
1971	Action Episodes		Hwalgeugdaesa
1971	What Happened That Night		Geunalbam saenggin il
1971	Please, Leave When I Sleep		Jamdeulmyeon tteonaju-o
1971	Beautiful Korea		Aleumda-un paldogangsan
1970	Tokyo Lion and Myeongdong Tiger		Donggyeongsaja-wa Myeongdongholang-i
1970	First Experience		Cheosgyeongheom
1970	Yes, I'll Marry		Sijib-eun ga-yajyo
1970	I Will Bear No More		Naneun cham-eul su eobsda
1970	Bakdal Ridge of Tears		Nunmul-ui Bagdaljae
1970	With or Without Love		Yujeongmujeong
1970	Pagoda of No Shadow		Mu-yeongtab
1970	The Night		Bam
1970	A Woman with No Shadow		Geulimja eobsneun yeoja
1970	Wailing Love		Salang-a naneun tonggoghanda
1970	Night of No Return		Dol-a-oji anhneun bam
1970	Wang and Pak on Myeongdong Street		Myeongdong-ui Wanggwa Bak
1970	Lady Customer Without a Face		Eolgul-eobsneun yeojasonnim
1970	Jang, the Knife		Naipeu Jang
1970	I'll Say Goodbye		Seulpeodo tteonajuma
1970	Angel, Put Your Clothes on		Cheonsa-yeo os-eul ib-eola
1970	Tearful Separation at Busan Harbor		Nunmuljeoj-eun Busanhang
1970	Count of Myeongdong		Myeongdongbaegjag
1970	The Naked Sun		Beolgeobeoseun Taeyang
1970	The House of Two Women		Du yeo-in-ui jib
1970	What's the Use of Crying		Ulgineun wae ul-eo
1970	Night of Tokyo		Donggyeong-ui bamhaneul
1970	Heartless on Harbor		Hanggumujeong
1970	Wang-geon, the Great		Taejo Wang Geon
1970	Return of the Condemned		Dol-a-on sahyeongsu
1970	When We Share Pain Together		Neo-wa naega apeum-eul gat-i haess-eul ttae
1970	A Sword Under the Moon		Wolha-ui geom
1970	A Seaman in Hong Kong		Hongkong-ui madoloseu
1970	A Cameilla Blossoms and Falls		Dongbaegkkoch pigojigo
1970	A Wanderer in Shanghai		Sanghae-ui banglangja
1970	An Idiot Judge		Hopipansa
1970	Secret Woman		Sumgyeonon yeoja
1970	Sad Palace Court		Bijeon
1970	Eight Daughters-in-law		Paldomyeoneuli
1969	Madam Freedom		Jayu Buin
1969	Jealousy and Murder		Charari Nam-iramyeon
1969	Len's Sonata		Len-ui Aega
1969	Mrs. Wonnim		Wonnimdaeg
1969	Women of Yi-Dynasty		Ijo Yeoin Janhogsa
1969	Rock of Crown Prince		Taejabawi
1969	The Third Zone		Jesamjidae
1969	Devotion		Hanmogsum Dabachyeo
1969	Destiny of My Load		Jeonha Eodiro Gasinaikka
1969	The Sisters		Idaero Gandahaedo
1969	Jang Nok-su		Yohwa Jang Nok-su
1969	Confess of Woman		Yeojaga Gobaeghal Ttae
1969	Woman Captain		Yeoseonjang
1969	Lost Love in the Mist		Angaesoge Gabeolin Sarang
1969	Temporary Government in Shanghai		Sanghae Imsi Jeongbu Wa Kim Gu Seonsaeng
1969	Three Musketeers in Myeong-dong		Myeong-dong Samchongsa
1969	Your Name is Women		Neo-ui Ireum-eun Yeoja
1969	Winter Woman		Gyeoul Buin
1969	Hwang Jin-yi's First Love		Hwang Jini-ui Cheot-sarang
1969	A Plateau		Gowon
1969	Barber of Jangmaru Village		Jangmaruchon-ui Ibalsa
1969	Let Me Free		Idaeto Tteonage Hae Juseyo
1969	A Train to Beijing		Bukgyeong Yeolcha
1969	Evil Person		Main
1969	Kkotnae		Kkotnae
1969	Lost Love		Eoneu Haneul Araeseo
1969	Sky and Star		Haneul-eul Bogo Byeol-eul Ttago
1969	Rejected First Love		Amuri Mi-wodo
1969	Until That Day		Neujeodo Geunalkkaji
1969	Catching Tigers		Sane Gaya Beomeul Japji
1969	Wound		Sangcheo
1969	Bring Back the Night Once More		Geu Bamiyeo Dasi Hanbeon
1969	Cruel Youth		Janhokan Cheongchun
1968	The Geisha of Korea		Paldo Gisaeng
1968	A Child of Winds and Clouds		Pung-una
1968	Vega		Jiknyeoseong
1968	Returned Left-handed Man		Doraon Oensonjabi
1968	Sweetheart		Jeongdeun nim
1968	Cloisonne Ring		Chilbo Banji
1968	Solitude		Godokan Sungan
1968	Lady in Dream		Mongnyeo
1968	A Male Housekeeper		Namja Singmo
1968	Dark Flower		Heukhwa
1968	The Mother's Diary		Eomma-ui Ilgi
1968	The King of a Rock Cave		Amgul Wang
1968	Journey into the Heart		Maeumui Yeoro
1968	Herb of Longing		Sangsacho
1968	Five Assassins		Oin-ui jagaek
1968	Prince Daewon		Dae-wongun
1968	Don't Leave Behind Your Love		Jeong Dugo Gajima
1968	Three-thousand Miles of Legend		Jeonseol-ddara Samcheon-ri
1968	Without Despair		Jeolmang-eun Eopda
1968	A Solar Eclipse		Ilsik
1968	The Eternal Motherhood
1968	Older Woman		Yeonsang-ui Yeoin
1968	Bell of Emile		Emile Jong
1968	Pure Love		Sunjeongsanha
1968	Desire		Galmang
1968	White Bear		Hayan Gom
1968	The Third Zone		Jesam jidae
1968	Going Well		Jal Doegamnida
1968	Feeling of Love		Aesim
1968	Mother Gisaeng		Eeomma Gisaeng
1968	Chorus of Trees		Galosu-ui Hapchang
1968	Love		Sarang
1968	Woman		Yeo
1968	Until the Day Come Around		Geunari Olttaekkaji
1968	Stars in My Heart		Byeora Nae Gaseume
1967	A Secret Room		Milsil
1967	Waves		Pado
1967	Why a Cuckoo Cries		Dugyeonsae Uneun Sayeon
1967	Female Power		Chimabaram
1967	Four Sisters		Nejamae
1967	The Body's Destination		Yugcheui Gil, The Way of All Flesh
1967	A Queen Wasp		Yeowangbeol
1967	Regret		Huhoe
1967	When Bucketwheet Flowers Blossom		Memilkkot Pil Muryeop
1967	Dongsimcho		Dongsimcho
1967	Longing in Every Heart		Geuriumeun Gaseummada
1967	Tourist Train		Gwan-gwang Yeolcha
1967	Farewell		Gobyeol
1967	Children in the Firing Range		Sagyeokjang-ui Aideul
1967	I Am Not Lonely		Oeropji Anta
1967	Step-mother		Gyemo
1967	A Heavenly Peach Flower		Cheondohwa
1967	Mrs. Seoul		Seoul Ajumma
1967	History of the Three States		Pung-un Samgukji
1967	A Deviation		Talseon
1967	Chun-hui		Chunhui
1967	An Angry Calf		Seongnan Songaji
1967	Seoul is Full		Seoureun Manwonida
1967	A Grief		Aesu
1967	A Miracle of Gratitude		Bo-eunui Gijeok
1967	Nostalgia		Manghyang Cheolli
1967	Soil		Heuk
1967	The White Crow		Hayan Kkamagwi
1967	The Freezing Point		Bingjeom
1966	A Lucky Adventurer		Daejiui Punguna
1966	Pyeongyang Gisaeng		Pyeongyang Gisaeng
1966	What Misunderstanding Left Behind		Ohaega Namgin Geot
1966	Yeomchungyo		Ulmyeo Hejin Yeomchungyo
1966	A Student Boarder		Hasuksaeng
1966	Hun's		Dongdaemun Sijang Huni Eomma
1966	10 Years of Tragedy		Biryeonsimnyeon
1966	Eyes of Gold		Hwanggeumeu Nun
1966	Nilliri		Nilliri
1966	Buy My Fist		Nae Jumeogeul Sara
1966	Na Un-gyu		Naungyu Ilsaeng
1966	Flower Palanquin		Ggockgama
1966	Wanna Be with You		Geudae Yeope Garyeonda
1966	Thousand Miles Between the South and the North		Nambukcheonri
1966	Villains Era		Aginsidae
1966	Red Ants		Bulgaemi
1966	How's Your Wife?		Daegui Buineun Eoddeosimnigga
1966	Decorations Never Rust		Hunjangeun Nokseulji Anneunda
1966	Tarantula		Dokgeomi
1966	A Salt Peddler		Sogeum Jangsu
1966	Prosecutor Min and a Female Teacher		Min Geomsa-wa Yeo-seonsang
1966	Love, Give Me a Miracle		Saranga Gijeogeul Dao
1966	River of Farewell		Ibyeol-eui Gang
1966	Seok's Mother		Hanmanheun Seok-i Eomma
1966	The Loser and The Winner		Ireun Jawa Chajeun Ja
1966	Enchantress Bae Jeong-ja		Yohwa Bae Jeong-ja
1966	Bitter Daedong River		Hanmaneun Daedonggang
1966	Dongjakdong Mom		Dongjakdong Eomeoni
1966	Obokmun		Obokmun
1966	The Last Empress		Majimak Hwanghu Yunbi
1966	A Black Design Scarf		Geomeun munui-ui mahura
1966	An Island Girl		Seomsaeksi
1966	Offsprings		Jasikdeul
1965	55 Street Shanghai		Sanghai Osip-obeonji
1965	Blood-soaked Mountain Guwol		Pi-eorin Gu-wolsan
1965	Lee Seong-gye King Taejo		Taejo Lee Seonggye
1965	The Married Daughter		Chulga-oe-in
1965	Pay for My Youth		Cheongchun-eul Byeonsanghara
1965	The Third Doom		Jesam-ui Unmyeong
1965	The Castle of Chastity		Jeongjoseong
1965	The Nobleman at Jeong-dong		Jeongdongdaegam
1965	Lee Su-il and Shim Sun-ae		I Suilgwa Sim Sunae
1965	To the End of the World		I sesang Kkeutkkaji
1965	The King and the Servant Boy		Wanggwa Sangno
1965	Ok-i's Mom		Ogi Eomma
1965	Even Mountains and Streams Cried, Too		Sancheondoul-eotda
1965	You've Got to Live
1965	Wind, Please Tell Me		Baram-a Malhara
1965	The Secret Meeting		Milhoe
1965	The Fugitive		Domangja
1965	The Foster Mother & the Natural Mother
1965	The Ruler of the Unnamed Street		Mumyeongga-ui Jibaeja
1965	The Lady of Honor		Jeonggyeong Bu-in
1965	Never Regret		Huhoehaji Angetda
1965	Don't Cry, Hong-do		Hongdo-ya Ulji Mara
1965	The Cash Is Mine		Hyeongeum-eun Nae Geot-ida
1965	The Last Passion		Majimak Jeong-yeol
1965	The Night of Sadness		Aesu-ui Bam
1965	Missing You to Death		Jukdorok Bogo Sip-eo
1965	The Tiger Moth		Bulnabi
1965	The Night Street of the Vagabond		Nageune Bamgeori
1964	The Heartbreaking Love of Mother		Pi-eorin Mojeong
1964	The Chaser		Chugyeokja
1964	The Opium War		Apyeong Jeonjaeng
1964	The Intimidator		Hyeopbakja
1964	The Sorrowful Separation		Ibyeolman-eun Seulpeudeora
1964	The Yangtze River		Yangjagang
1964	The Night When Raining over the Acacia		Akasi-a-e Bi-oneun Bam
1964	The Smile in Grief		Seulpeun Miso
1964	The Saja Castle		Saja Seong
1964	When Love Makes an Echo		Sarangi Mearichimyeon
1964	Princess Snow White		Baekseolgongju
1964	Let's Meet on Thursday		Mogyoire Mannapsida
1964	The Korean Instrument with 12 Strings		Ga-yageum
1964	General Nami		Nami Janggun
1964	The Invisible Border Line		Guggyeong-anin Gukgyeongseon
1964	Sakyamuni Buddha		Seokgamoni
1964	The Housemaid		Singmo
1964	I Sacrifice myself Silently		Maleopssi Bachiryeonda
1964	The Teacher with Ten Daughters		Sipjamae Seonsaeng
1964	The Thirsty Youth		Cheongchuneun Mongmareuda
1963	A Winter Vagabond		Gyeo-ul Nageune
1963	The Long Nakdong River		Nakdonggang Chilbaengri
1963	Golden Grass of Yesterday		Yennare Geumjandi
1963	The Loneliest Man in Seoul		Seo-ulseo Je-il Sseulsseulhan Sanai
1963	The Only Son		Oe-adeul
1963	Gaya's House		Gaya-ui Jib
1963	Stars on the Earth		Daeji-ui Seongjwa
1963	To Part at Busan Harbor in Tears		Ulmyeo He-eojin Busanhang
1963	A Beggar Prince		Geoji Wangja
1963	When Black Flowers Fade		Geomeun Kkonnipi Jilttae
1963	China Town		Chaina Taun
1963	Kinship		Hyeolmaek
1963	No. 77 Miss Kim		Chisipchilbeon Miss Kim
1963	Jimmy Is Not Sad		Jimmyneun Seulpeuji Anta
1963	The Fiancee		Yakhonnyeo
1963	The Virgin in the Pub		Seonsuljib Cheonyeo
1963	The Masked Prince		Bongmyeondaegun
1963	Love and Good-bye		Mannal Ttaewa He-eojil Ttae
1963	Even Dandelions Bloom in Spring		Mindeullekkotdobom-imyeon Pinda
1963	Prince Sun and Princess Moon		Haennim Wangjawa Dalnim Gongju
1962	Lee Chadon		Lee Chadon
1962	A Log Bridge		Oenamudari
1962	Qin Shu Huangdi and the Great Wall of China		Jinsihwangje-wa Mallijangseong
1962	Donghak Revolution		Donghak Nan
1962	Want to Go Somewhere		Eodinji Gago Sipeo
1962	Yang Kuei-Fei		Yang Gwibi
1962	Leaving the Fatherland		Dugo-on Sanha
1962	Great Monk Wonhyo		Wonhyo Daesa
1962	Sad Miari Pass		Hanmaneun Miari Gogae
1962	Son Ogong		Son Ogong
1962	The Way to Seoul		Seoullo Ganeun Gil
1962	Gyewolhyang		Pyeongyang Gisaeng Gyewolhyang
1962	A New Recruit, Mr. Lee		Sinibsawon Mr. Lee
1962	Memory of Red Roses		Bulgeun Jangmi-ui Chu-eok
1962	Between the Sky and the Earth		Haneulgwa Ttangsa-i-e
1962	The Best Bride and a Plain Young Man		Teukdeungsinbu-wa Samdeung Sillang
1962	The Gate to Hell		Ji-okmun
1962	Undercover Agent Park Munsu		Amhaeng-eosa Park Munsu
1962	What Happens in an Alley		Golmogan Punggyeong
1961	The Sea Knows		Hyeonhaetaneun Algo Itda
1961	An Idiot		Babo Chilseong-i
1961	A Flower of Evil		Ag-ui Kkot
1961	Gate to the Forbidden		Geumdan-ui mun
1961	Emile		Emille Jong
1961	The Love Story of Chun-hyang		Chun-hyang Jeon
1961	Daughter of a Coachman		Yeokbu-ui Ttal
1961	Lady Jang		Janghuibin
1961	Farewell at Busan		Ibyeol-ui Busan Jeonggeojang
1961	Half Brothers		Ibok Hyeongje
1961	Wonsullang		Wonsullang
1961	Don't Worry, Mother!		Eomeonim Ansimhasoseo
1961	A Torrent		Gyeokryu
1961	Ondal the Fool and Princess Pyeong-Gang		Babo Ondal-gwa Pyeonggang Gongju
1961	On the Eve of the Liberation Day		Pariro Jeonya
1960	A Sad Saturday		Aesu-e jeoj-eun to-yo-il
1960	Song in My Heart		Naegaseum-e geu nolaeleul
1960	Sorrow like a River		Seulpeum-eun gangmulcheoleom
1960	Although it is Far		Gil-eun meol-eodo
1960	Katyusha		Katyusha
1960	A Revival		Jaesaeng
1960	A Murder Without Passion		Jeong-yeol-eobsneun sal-in
1960	The Grief of a Rebel		Ban-yeogja-ui bi-ae
1960	A Sunny Field		Haesbich ssod-ajineun beolpan
1960	As You Please		Jemeosdaelo
1960	Homecoming		Gwigeorae
1960	A Stormy Hill		Pogpung-ui eondeog
1960	The Milky Way in the Blue Sky		Pureunhanul Eunhasu
1959	Rainy Day 3 p.m.		Bioneun Narui Ohu Sesi
1959	A Barber of Jangmaru Village		Jangmaruchonui Ibalsa
1959	Daewongun Regent and Queen Minbi		Daewongungwa Minbi
1959	Sorrow of Twilight		Hwanghonui Aesang
1959	An Inn		Yeoinsuk
1959	A Youth Theater		Cheongchungeukjang
1959	If You Overcome the Crisis		Gogaereul Neomeumyeon
1959	Affection and Apathy		Yujeongmujeong (original title: Pamun)
1959	Streets of the Sun		Taeyangui Geori
1959	No More Tragedies		Bigeugeun Eopda
1959	You Don't Know of My Heart		Namui Sokdo Moreugo
1959	Independence Association and Young Lee Seung-Man		Dongniphyeophoewa Cheongnyeon Lee Seung-man
1959	Before a Love is Gone		Sarangi Gagi Jeone
1959	A Way of a Body		Yukcheui Gil, The Way of All Flesh
1959	Burden of Love		Sarangui Sipjaga
1959	Stars Over the Window		Byeoreun Changneomeoro
1959	Always Thinking of You		Jana Kkaena
1958	Over the Mountain and Sea		Sanneom-eo badageonneo
1958	The Sad Rose		Jangmineun seulpeuda
1958	The First Snow		Choseol
1958	The Star of Lost Paradise		sequela
1958	The Mother and Daughter		Monyeo
1958	The Star in My Heart		Byeol-a nae gaseum-e
1957	The Twilight Train		Hwanghon-yeolcha

Awards

• 1965, the 3rd Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress^[2]
• 1966, the 4th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
• 1967, the 5th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
• 1969, the 5th Baeksang Arts Awards : Best Film Acting (대원군)
• 1970, the 6th Baeksang Arts Awards : Favorite Film Actress selected by readers
• 1970, the 7th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Best Actress (너의 이름은 여자)
• 1971, the 7th Baeksang Arts Awards : Favorite Film Actress selected by readers
• 1971, the 8th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
• 1972, the 8th Baeksang Arts Awards : Favorite Film Actress selected by readers
• 1972, the 9th Blue Dragon Film Awards : Favorite Actress
• 1973, the 9th Baeksang Arts Awards : Favorite Film Actress selected by readers
• 1974, the 10th Baeksang Arts Awards : Best Film Acting (잡초)
• 1974, the 10th Baeksang Arts Awards : Favorite Film Actress selected by readers
• 1974, the 13th Grand Bell Awards : Best Actress (토지)
• 1975, the 14th Grand Bell Awards : Best Actress (육체의 약속)
• 1985, the 24th Grand Bell Awards : Best Actress (길소뜸)
• 1987, the 23rd Baeksang Arts Awards : Best Film Acting (티켓)
• 1987, the 7th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards : Best Actress (티켓)
• 1990, the 28th Grand Bell Awards : Best Supporting Actress (추억의 이름으로)
• 1991, the 15th Golden Cinematography Awards : Favorite Actress
• 1992, the 30th Grand Bell Awards : Planning Award (명자 아끼꼬 쏘냐)
• 2000, the 37th Grand Bell Awards : Film Development Lifetime Achievement
• 2000, the 20th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards : Lifetime Achievement (전 영화인협회 이사장)