# Bae Jong-ok

Bae Jong-ok (Korean: 배종옥; born May 13, 1964) is a South Korean actress. She debuted as a TV actress after she was recruited by KBS, and has since been active in theater, film and television.
While concurrently maintaining an acting career, Bae completed a doctorate at Korea University. Her thesis was on the correlation between production crews and reactions of netizens. She has taught Theater and Film Studies at Chung-Ang University as a visiting professor since 2003.

## Personal life

Bae married a pilot in 1994, but the couple divorced in 1996. She has a daughter studying in the United States.
Bae adheres to a pescatarian diet.

## Filmography
### Film

*Note: the whole list is referenced.
Feature film appearancesFeature film appearances :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Director | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Director | Ref. |
| 1988 | Chil-su and Man-su | 칠수와 만수 | Ji-na | Park Kwang-soo | Chil-su wa Man-su |
| 1990 | I Stand Up Every Day | 나는 날마다 일어선다 | | Kang Woo-suk | Naneun nalmada il-eoseonda |
| 1991 | Passion Portrait | 젊은이의 초상 | | Kwak Ji-kyoon | Jeolm-eun nal-ui chosang |
| 1992 | Walking All the Way to Heaven | 걸어서 하늘까지 | Ji-suk | Kwak Ji-kyoon | Geol-eoseo ha-neulkkaji |
| 1997 | Deep Blue | 깊은 슬픔 | | Kwak Ji-kyoon | Gip-eun seulpeum |
| 2001 | Story of Jesus | Story of Jesus | Angel Gabriel (Korean dubbing) | | Yesu |
| 2001 | My Beautiful Girl, Mari | 마리 이야기 | Nam-woo's Mother | Lee Sung-gang | Mari iyagi |
| 2002 | Jealousy Is My Middle Name | 질투는 나의 힘 | Park Sung-yeon | Park Chan-ok | Jiltu-neun Na-ui Him |
| 2005 | Hello, Brother | 안녕, 형아 | Mom | Im Tae-hyung | Annyeong hyeonga |
| 2005 | Love Talk | 러브토크 | Sunny | Lee Yoon-ki | Reobeu tokeu |
| 2006 | Ad-lib Night | 아주 특별한 손님 | Bo-kyung's mom (voice cameo) | Lee Yoon-ki | Aju teukbyeolhan sonnim |
| 2006 | Herb | 허브 | Mom | Heo In-moo | Heo-beu |
| 2009 | Five Senses of Eros: "The 33rd Man" | 오감도: "33번째 남자" | Park Hwa-ran | Yoo Young-shik | Ogamdo: "33beon Namja" |
| 2011 | The Last Blossom | 세상에서 가장 아름다운 이별 | Kim In-hee | Min Kyu-dong | Sesangyeseo Gajang Ahreumdawoon Ilbyeon |
| 2016 | In Between Seasons | 환절기 | Mi-kyung | Lee Dong-eun | Hwan-jeol-gi |
| 2017 | The Chase | 반드시 잡는다 | Min Young-Sook | Kim Hong-sun | Ban-deu-si Jab-neun-da |
| 2020 | Innocence | 결백 | Chae Hwa-ja | Park Sang-hyun | Gyeol-baek |
| 2022 | Kingmaker | 킹메이커 | Hee-ran | Byun Sung-Hyun | Kingmeikeo |

### Television series

Television series appearancesTelevision series appearances :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
| 1990–1992 | Our Paradise | 우리들의 천국 | | | |
| 1995 | Hotel | 호텔 | Im Jung-bin | | |
| 1995–1996 | Men of the Bath House | 목욕탕집 남자들 | Kim Yoon-kyung | | |
| 1997 | Sea of Ambition | 욕망의 바다 | Jang Seo-yeon | | |
| 1997 | Because I Love | 사랑하니까 | | | |
| 1997 | Jae Dong-yi | 재동이 | | | |
| 1998 | Lie | 거짓말 | Joo Sung-woo | | |
| 2000 | Like Rainwater | 빗물처럼 | | | |
| 2000 | Wang Rung's Land | 왕룽의 대지 | Mi-ae | | |
| 2000 | Foolish Love | 바보같은 사랑 | Jung Ok-hee | | |
| 2000 | I Can't Stop Them | 웬만해선 그들을 막을 수 없다 | | | |
| 2001 | Tender Hearts | 우리가 남인가요 | Park Yoon-ju | | |
| 2002 | Man in Crisis | 위기의 남자 | Kim Yeon-ji | | |
| 2003 | While You Were Dreaming | 그대 아직도 꿈꾸고 있는가 | Cha Moon-kyung | | |
| 2004 | More Beautiful Than a Flower | 꽃보다 아름다워 | Kim Mi-ok | | |
| 2005 | Beating Heart | 떨리는 가슴 | Jong-ok | | |
| 2006 | Goodbye Solo | 굿바이 솔로 | Oh Young-sook | | |
| 2007 | My Husband's Woman | 내 남자의 여자 | Kim Ji-soo | | |
| 2007 | Several Questions That Make Us Happy | 우리를 행복하게 하는 몇 가지 질문 | Na-yeon | | |
| 2008 | Woman of Matchless Beauty, Park Jung-geum | 천하일색 박정금 | Park Jung-geum | | |
| 2008 | Worlds Within | 그들이 사는 세상 | Yoon Young | | |
| 2010 | Kim Su-ro, The Iron King | 김수로 | Queen Jung-gyun | | |
| 2010–2011 | Pure Pumpkin Flower | 호박꽃 순정 | Joon-sun | | |
| 2011–2012 | Bravo, My Love! | 애정만만세 | Oh Jung-hee | | |
| 2013 | That Winter, the Wind Blows | 그 겨울, 바람이 분다 | Wang Hye-ji | | |
| 2013 | Wonderful Mama | 원더풀 마마 | Yoon Bok-hee | | |
| 2014 | 12 Years Promise | 달래 된, 장국: 12년만의 재회 | Choi Go-soon | | |
| 2015 | Spy | 스파이 | Park Hye-rim | | |
| 2015 | Bubble Gum | 풍선껌 | Park Sun-young | | |
| 2016 | Monster | 몬스터 | Jung Man-ok | | |
| 2017 | Unknown Woman | 이름 없는 여자 | Hong Ji-won | | |
| 2018 | Live | 라이브 | Ahn Jang-mi | | |
| 2019 | Designated Survivor: 60 Days | 60일, 지정생존자 | Yoon Chan-kyung | | |
| 2019 | Graceful Family | 우아한 가 | Han Je-Kook | | |
| 2020–2021 | Mr. Queen | 철인왕후 | Queen Soonwon | | |
| 2021 | Secret Royal Inspector & Joy | 어사와 조이 | Deokbong | | |
| 2022 | Again My Life | 어게인 마이 라이프 | Chun Ho-ryung | Cameo (episode 16) | |
| 2023 | Longing for You | 오랫동안 당신을 기다렸습니다 | Yoo Jeong-suk | | |
| 2024 | Black Out | 백설공주에게 죽음을-Black Out | Ye Young-sil | | |

### Television show

Television show appearancesTelevision series appearances :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
| 2014 | Roommate - Season 2 | 룸메이트 | Cast member | | |
| 2016 | King of Mask Singer | 미스터리 음악쇼 복면가왕 | Contestant as "Heidi, Girl of the Alps", episode 79 | | |

## Theater

Theater play performances :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Venue | Date | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Venue | Date | Ref. |
| 1995 | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying | 나도 출세할 수 있다 | | Daehangno Culture and Arts Center Small Theater | January 17–February 4 | |
| 1999 | Beautiful Sign | 아름다운 사인 | | Towol Theatre of Seoul Arts Centre | November 4–24 | |
| 2004 | The Story of Four Women | 네 여자 이야기 | Fish | Sanwoolim Small Theater | August 3–October 10 | |
| 2009 | Bakeretta! | 바케레타! | Hae-joo | Daehakro Arts Theater | November 26–29 | |
| 2010 | A Streetcar Named Desire | 욕망이라는 이름의 전차 | Blanche DuBois | Dongsoong Hall, Dongsoong Art Center | March 19–May 23 | |
| 2012–2013 | Thursday Romance | 그와 그녀의 목요일 | Seo Yi-kyung | Seoul Arts Center Jayu Theater | December 3 to 30 | |
| 2012–2013 | Thursday Romance | 그와 그녀의 목요일 | Seo Yi-kyung | Suhyunjae Theater (DCF Daemyung Cultural Factory 3rd floor) | March 1 to May 11 | |
| 2016–2017 | Secret of Flowers | 꽃의 비밀 | Jasmine | DCF Daemyung Culture Factory Building 1 Vivaldi Park Hall | November 29–February 5 | |
| 2018–2019 | Theatre Heated Battle 7th_Third Work "Truth X Lie" | 〈연극열전7〉_세 번째 작품 〈진실X거짓〉 | | Daehak-ro Art One Theatre 2 | November 6–January 27 | |
| 2021 | The Dressing Room | 분장실 | B | Daehakro Jayu Theater | August 7–September 12 | |
| 2022 | Love Letter | 러브레터 | Melissa & Andy | Seoul Arts Center Jayu Theater | October 6–November 13 | |

## Discography

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2007 | "Moments When We're Together" | duet with Kang Hye-jung; track from the Herb OST |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1987 | KBS Drama Awards | Popularity Award | | Won |
| 1991 | 29th Grand Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Portrait of the Days of Youth | Won |
| 1991 | 12th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Portrait of the Days of Youth | Nominated |
| 1991 | MBC Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress | | Won |
| 1992 | 13th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actress | Walking All the Way to Heaven | Nominated |
| 1993 | 29th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Walking All the Way to Heaven | Won |
| 1993 | 31st Grand Bell Awards | Best Actress | Walking All the Way to Heaven | Nominated |
| 2000 | 36th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Foolish Love | Nominated |
| 2000 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress | Foolish Love | Won |
| 2003 | 2nd Korean Film Awards | Best Actress | Jealousy Is My Middle Name | Nominated |
| 2003 | MBC Drama Awards | Special Acting Award | While You Were Dreaming | Won |
| 2004 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | More Beautiful Than a Flower | Nominated |
| 2005 | 30th Golden Chest International TV Festival | Best Actress | More Beautiful Than a Flower | Won |
| 2007 | 8th Korea Visual Arts Festival | Photogenic Award | My Husband's Woman | Won |
| 2007 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | My Husband's Woman | Nominated |
| 2007 | SBS Drama Awards | PD Award | My Husband's Woman | Won |
| 2008 | 2nd Korea Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Woman of Matchless Beauty, Park Jung-geum | Nominated |
| 2008 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Woman of Matchless Beauty, Park Jung-geum | Won |
| 2008 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Worlds Within | Won |
| 2010 | SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Weekend/Daily Drama | Pure Pumpkin Flower | Nominated |
| 2011 | 48th Grand Bell Awards | Best Actress | The Last Blossom | Nominated |
| 2011 | MBC Drama Awards | Golden Acting Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Bravo, My Love! | Won |
| 2011 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Weekend/Daily Drama | Pure Pumpkin Flower | Nominated |
| 2013 | SBS Drama Awards | Special Award, Actress in a Miniseries | That Winter, the Wind Blows | Nominated |
| 2014 | SBS Entertainment Awards | Best Female Newcomer in a Variety Show | Roommate | Won |
| 2021 | 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Innocence | Nominated |
| 2021 | 57th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Film) | Innocence | Nominated |
| 2021 | 26th Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Innocence | Won |