Kim Hae-sook
Actress
70 years (Dec 30, 1955)Busan, South Korea
Known for
Kim Hae-sook is a South Korean actress born in Busan, one of Korean cinema's most respected veteran character actresses. She appeared in Park Chan-wook's acclaimed erotic thriller 'The Handmaiden' and the box-office hit fantasy 'Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds'. Her extensive filmography includes Park's vampire drama 'Thirst' and the disaster-comedy 'Alienoid: Return to the Future'. She remains a fixture of Korean cinema across drama, horror and blockbuster genres alike.
Kim Hae-sook
Actress
Known for
Kim Hae-sook is a South Korean actress born in Busan, one of Korean cinema's most respected veteran character actresses. She appeared in Park Chan-wook's acclaimed erotic thriller 'The Handmaiden' and the box-office hit fantasy 'Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds'. Her extensive filmography includes Park's vampire drama 'Thirst' and the disaster-comedy 'Alienoid: Return to the Future'. She remains a fixture of Korean cinema across drama, horror and blockbuster genres alike.
Movies: 38 titles
Plays Ms. Sasaki
The Handmaiden
2016
Plays Ok Sang-yeo
No Other Choice
2025
Plays Psychiatrist Jung-sook
Hope
2013
Plays Cho-gang / God of Indolence Hell
Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
2017
Plays Secret Temple Old Lady
Alienoid
2022
Plays Lady Ra
Thirst
2009
Plays Minister
Tunnel
2016
Plays Chewing Gum
The Thieves
2012
Plays Secret Temple Old Lady
Alienoid: Return to the Future
2024
Plays Bar Owner
Assassination
2015
Plays Dol Moo-chi's Mother
Kundo: Age of the Rampant
2014
Plays Park Young Sook (Director of NIS)
Helios
2015
Plays Queen In-won
The Throne
2015
Plays Yang Deok-ja
Sunflower
2006
Plays Soon-im
New Trial
2017
Plays In-ha's Mother
Scent of Love
2003
Plays Soo-ho's Mother
My Girl and I
2005
Plays Director
It's Okay!
2025
Plays Forensic Doctor
Miss Butcher
2017
Plays Do-soo's Mother
Eye For An Eye
2008
Plays Mother
My Brother
2004
Plays Ok-joo
Mama
2011
Plays Jin-ah's Mother
Love On-Air
2012
Plays Lee Gi-sik
Portrait of a Family
2026
Plays Sung-eun's mother
Wet Dreams 2
2005
Plays Bae Jung-gil
Herstory
2018
Plays Dong-joo's mother
Love Clinique
2012
Plays Park Bok-ja
Our Season
2023
Plays Kang Man-ok
Open City
2008
Plays Choi Myeong-sook
RV: Resurrected Victims
2017
Plays Soon-ok
A Diamond in the Rough
2019
Plays Dae-suh's Mother
Marrying the Mafia
2002
Plays Hye-ok
Woman of Fire '82
1982
Plays Ji-won's mother
The Ghost
2004
Plays Soon-i
Tough as Iron
2013
Plays Mother
A Long Visit
2010
Plays Yang Mi-Suk
Oh! Happy Day
2003
TV Shows: 71 titles
Plays Oh Dong-ji
Likeable or Not
2007
Plays Kim Min-Sook
Bizarre Bunch
2005
Plays Shin Jung-Ok
White Lies
2008
Plays Madam Park
Ladies of the Palace
2001
Plays Oh Mi-Ja
Law of Marriage
2001
Plays Ms. Jung
Passion
2004
Plays Jang Yong-Shil
End of Love
2006
Plays Oh Mal-Su
You Are The Only One
2014
Plays Chang In-ja
Can't Live Without You
2012
Plays Park Sun-Ja
Mother of Mine
2019
Plays Ahn Yang-soon
First Wives' Club
2007
Plays Kyung Myung-Ja
Famous Princesses
2006
Plays Sang Gook's mother
The Moon of Seoul
1994
Plays Queen Myeongseong
Queen Inhyeon
1988
Plays Kim Ok-hwa
Precious Family
2004
Plays Ham Ahn-Daek
Hur Jun
1999
Plays Kim Min-Jae
Life Is Beautiful
2010
Plays Yoon Ja
Little Women
2004
Plays Han Hye-Kyung
Yeah, That's How It Is
2016
Plays Jung In-Sook
Pearl Necklace
2003
Plays Han-na
Moon Hee
2007
Plays Young Soon
Her House
2001
Plays Lee Ji Ae
My Kids Give Me a Headache
2012
Plays Wang Young-soon
Good Job, Good Job
2009
Plays Park Hwa-Soon
Make a Woman Cry
2015
Plays Go Bong-shil
Go! Mrs. Go!
2011
Plays Yoo Myung-Hee
Judge vs. Judge
2017
Plays Baek Mi-nyeo
Hotel King
2014
Plays Min Kyung's aunt
Fireworks
2000
Plays Kim Jung-hee
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors
2017
Latest Trailers
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Portrait of a Family
Full Filmography
Portrait of a Family
Lee Gi-sik
2026
The WONDERfools
Kim Jeon-bok
2026Season 1
My Royal Nemesis
Nam Ok-sun
2026Season 1
No Other Choice
Ok Sang-yeo
2025
Tempest
Chae Gyeong-sin
2025Season 1
It's Okay!
Director
2025
Mr. Plankton
Beom Ho-ja · 10 episodes
2024
Who Is She
Oh Mal-soon · 12 episodes
2024–
Gyeongseong Creature
Nawol-daek
2024Season 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kim Hae-sook and where are they from?
Kim Hae-sook is 70 years old, born on December 30, 1955 in Busan, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Kim Hae-sook?
Kim Hae-sook is best known for roles in The Handmaiden, No Other Choice, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds.
How many movies has Kim Hae-sook been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Kim Hae-sook has appeared in 38 movies and 71 TV shows.
What was Kim Hae-sook's first movie?
The career of Kim Hae-sook began with Forbidden Love (1976).
What is Kim Hae-sook's most recent movie or series?
Kim Hae-sook's most recent release is Portrait of a Family, which premiered on September 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Kim Hae-sook appeared in?
On television, Kim Hae-sook has appeared in My Demon, Pinocchio, Start-Up, Gyeongseong Creature.
Kim Hae-sook
1955-12-30 · Busan, South Korea
Kim Hae-Sook (born December 30, 1955) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1974. She has won numerous awards for her various roles in countless television dramas and films. You can find her in dramas and films such as, “I Hear Your Voice” (2013), “Pinocchio” (2015), “My Father is Strange” (2017), “Mother of Mine” (2019), “Thirst” (2009), “The Handmaiden” (2016), and “Tomorrow” (2022).