Yeom Hye-ran
Known for
Born in Yeosu in 1976, Yeom Hye-ran spent years in Korean theatre before television made her a household character face. She stole scenes as the fierce mother in Move to Heaven (2021) and the demon-hunting butcher Chu Mae-ok in The Uncanny Counter (2020). She sharpened her range as the corrupt teacher in the smash The Glory (2022), then anchored the dark satire Mask Girl (2023) as a grieving mother out for revenge. She also stood out in Little Women (2022). Few Korean supporting players carry as much weight in a single close-up.
Yeom Hye-ran
43 Movies
25 Series
Born in Yeosu in 1976, Yeom Hye-ran spent years in Korean theatre before television made her a household character face. She stole scenes as the fierce mother in Move to Heaven (2021) and the demon-hunting butcher Chu Mae-ok in The Uncanny Counter (2020). She sharpened her range as the corrupt teacher in the smash The Glory (2022), then anchored the dark satire Mask Girl (2023) as a grieving mother out for revenge. She also stood out in Little Women (2022). Few Korean supporting players carry as much weight in a single close-up.
Movies
Plays Lee A-ra
No Other Choice
2025
Plays So-hyun's Mother
Memories of Murder
2003
Plays Hairdresser
Always
2011
Plays Jeon Eun-hwa
Wall to Wall
2025
Plays In-law Family
Secret Sunshine
2007
Plays Aunt
Fighter in the Wind
2004
Plays Nurse
71: Into the Fire
2010
Plays Ho-se's Wife
Cobweb
2023
Plays Director of Fine Arts Academy
Recalled
2021
Plays Chief Civil Service Officer
Miss & Mrs. Cops
2019
Plays Scarf Woman
Kim Ji-young: Born 1982
2019
Plays Bong-rim
Citizen of a Kind
2024
Plays Ship Owner's Wife
Sea Fog
2014
Plays Hee-won
Default
2018
Plays Shop Aunty
Golden Slumber
2018
Plays Mi-ran
Innocent Witness
2019
Plays Cleaning Lady
Juror 8
2019
Plays Jinjoo-daek
I Can Speak
2017
Plays Yong-mi
New Year Blues
2021
Plays Cha Su-hyeon
Amazon Bullseye
2024
Plays Pharmacist
Honeysweet
2023
Plays Ms. Yeom
Virus
2025
Plays Milkman
Salut d'Amour
2015
Plays Nanny
The Magician
2015
Plays Patient's Mother
Another Child
2019
Plays Hae-sook
Baseball Girl
2020
Plays Garbage Bag Woman
Open City
2008
Plays Woman from Yeosu
Best Friend
2020
Plays Hyeon-jeong
Life Is Beautiful
2022
Plays Kim Gyeong-mi
The Boys
2023
Plays Choi Jeong-sun
My Name
2026
Plays Hye-sook
Way Back Home
2021
Plays Jang Kyung-sook
Woongnami
2023
Plays Visitor
Man of Will
2017
Plays Mi-ja
I
2021
Plays Lee So-sun (voice)
Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On
2021
Plays Bride
Holiday
2006
Plays Teacher Gong
Les Formidables
2006
Plays Young-nam
Black Light
2021
Plays Choi Jung-gil
The Prayer
2021
TV Shows
Plays Hong Ja-yeong
When the Camellia Blooms
2019
Plays Chu Mae-ok
The Uncanny Counter
2020
Plays Chae Kyung's nanny
Queen For Seven Days
2017
Plays Sang Soo's mother
Live
2018
Plays Kim Soon-young
Dear My Friends
2016
Plays Ji Yeon-sook
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
2016
Plays Ha Young-shil
Chocolate
2019
Plays Nam Soon-Ja
Lawless Lawyer
2018
Plays Kang Kyung-A
Life
2018
Plays An-Na's Housemaid
The K2
2016
Plays Kang Hyeon-nam
The Glory
2022
Plays Yeomra Daewang
Mystic Pop-up Bar
2020
Plays Kim Hyeong-min
Law and the City
2025
Plays Jeon Gwang-rye
When Life Gives You Tangerines
2025
Plays Dae Chung's landlord
Love Cells
2014
Plays Kim Kyung-ja
Mask Girl
2023
Plays Han Yang's mother
Prison Playbook
2017
Plays Yang-Soon
The Most Beautiful Goodbye
2017
Plays Oh Seon-ja
Juvenile Justice
2022
Plays Min-young's Mother
Hospital Playlist
2020
Plays Inn worker
Live Up to Your Name
2017
Plays Sun Hee
My Fellow Citizens
2019
Plays Middle-aged woman
Alchemy of Souls
2022
Plays Seon-Nyeo
Drama Stage
2017
Plays Choi Jung-gil
SF8
2020
Latest Trailers
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No Other Choice
Full Filmography
My Name
Choi Jeong-sun
2026
Film
Mad Dance Office
Kuk-hee
2026
Film
No Other Choice
Lee A-ra
2025
Film
Wall to Wall
Jeon Eun-hwa
2025
Film
Law and the City
Kim Hyeong-min · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
Virus
Ms. Yeom
2025
Film
When Life Gives You Tangerines
Jeon Gwang-rye · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
Amazon Bullseye
Cha Su-hyeon
2024
Film
Citizen of a Kind
Bong-rim
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Yeom Hye-ran and where are they from?
Yeom Hye-ran is 49 years old, born on October 30, 1976 in Yeosu, South Jeolla, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Yeom Hye-ran?
Yeom Hye-ran is best known for roles in Memories of Murder, No Other Choice, Always.
How many movies has Yeom Hye-ran been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Yeom Hye-ran has appeared in 43 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Yeom Hye-ran's first movie?
The career of Yeom Hye-ran began with Memories of Murder (2003).
What is Yeom Hye-ran's most recent movie or series?
Yeom Hye-ran's most recent release is Speaking Dead, which premiered on July 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Yeom Hye-ran appeared in?
On television, Yeom Hye-ran has appeared in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, The Glory, Alchemy of Souls, When Life Gives You Tangerines.
Yeom Hye-ran
1976-10-30 · Yeosu, South Jeolla, South Korea
Yeom Hye-ran (born October 30, 1976), is a South Korean film, television, and theater actress. She is known for her roles in dramas When the Camellia Blooms (2019), The Uncanny Counter (2020–2023), The Glory (2022–2023), Mask Girl (2023), and When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025). She is the recipient of three Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress – Television.