# Bae Hae-sun

Bae Hae-sun (Korean: 배해선; Hanja: 裴海善; born May 8, 1974) is a South Korean film, television, musical, and stage actress. Bae made her debut in 1995 as an understudy in the play Gone with the Wind. She gradually built her acting career by alternating between small and large theaters, musicals, and plays.
In 2015, she made her television debut with a supporting role as Nurse Hwang in the SBS drama Yong-pal. Bae has since become known for her supporting roles in various television dramas, including Don't Dare to Dream, Judge vs. Judge, A Pledge to God, Hi Bye, Mama!, Hotel del Luna, Happiness, All of Us Are Dead, as well as her lead role in Political Fever.

## Early years

Bae Hae-sun, born on May 8, 1974, in Seoul, exhibited singing talent from a young age. She would often gather the women in her neighborhood and perform for them, receiving payment in return. The young Bae would return home in the evening with a coin-filled pocket hanging around her neck. She recalled, "Once I started singing, I would climb up to a high place like a wall and imagine it as a stage."
Growing up in a challenging family environment, Bae faced difficulties in fully expressing her talent. After completing high school, she followed a friend's recommendation and applied to the Seoul Institute of the Arts. During her entrance examination, a professor recognized Bae's singing abilities and encouraged her to pursue this path. One day, while in a car, Bae heard the song "Miss Saigon," which introduced her to the world of musicals. "I had never seen a musical before," Bae recalled, "but the moment I heard the song, I felt excited. I was glad to have discovered a genre that allowed me to combine music and acting and share it with others."

## Career
### Debut (1995 to 2000)

Bae made her professional theater debut in 1995, during her second year of college. She was cast as an understudy for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in the play Gone with the Wind, directed by her late professor, Kim Hyo-kyung. The lead role was played by Park Sang-ah, while Lee Deok-hwa and Kim Kap-soo played the roles of Rhett Butler and Ashley, respectively. The play was staged at the Grand Theater of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from July 29 to August 2, 1995. Unfortunately, Bae did not have the opportunity to perform on the actual stage, as Park Sang-ah appeared for all performances without missing any shows.
After her debut as an understudy, Bae wholeheartedly pursued her acting career by joining the theater troupe You Theater (극단 "유 you"). Her breakthrough on the professional stage came in February 1997 with a significant role in the play Taxi Driver, written and directed by Jang Jin. In the play, Bae portrayed Hwa-yi, a former lover of Deok-bae (played by Choi Min-sik) who coincidentally becomes one of the taxi passengers.
Following that, Bae took on a chorus role in Leo Tolstoy's play Holstomer - The Story of a Horse, showcased at Hoam Art Hall from May 10 to June 1, 1997. In October of the same year, she reprised her role as Hwa-yi in the (21st) Seoul Theater Festival: Taxi Driver - Where Are You Going? Her next venture was in 1998 when she played Marianne A in Molière's play L'Avare at Culture and Art Hall Small Theater, running from February 21 to March 13, 1998.
However, it was the musical Sworn Brother, directed by Kim Min-ki in 1998, that proved to be a turning point for Bae. At the age of 25, she landed the role of Gannan, a housemaid for a wealthy regimental commander who discovers she is pregnant with twins and faces challenges in raising multiple children.

### Career as Musical and Stage Actress (2000 to 2014)

In 2000, Bae joined the theater company Hakjeon (CEO Kim Min-ki) and began her career as a musical actress. She started as an ensemble cast member in the musical Subway Line 1 [ko], which earned her a nomination for the Best Rookie Award at the 2001 Korean Musical Awards. Later that year, Bae played the role of Serena in the musical Fame at LG Arts Center from September 29 to October 15, 2000.
In 2001, Bae acted as Bae Jang-hwa in Jeong Bok-geun's play Bae Jang-hwa Bae Hong-ryeon (directed by Han Tae-sook), which was performed at the small theater of the Dongsung-dong Literature Center in Seoul. She also worked with the You Troupe again in the play A Midsummer Night's Dream where she played the role of Puck.
In 2002, Bae acted in the musical "The Rehearsal," which was held at the Mesa Popcorn Hall in Namdaemun from the 26th to February 17. Bae won the Best Rookie Actress Award at the 8th Korean Musical Awards for her performance in "The Rehearsal" in the same year. She then went on to play a role in the musical "Cheoyoung."
In the middle of 2002 Bae was selected as Annette in musical Saturday Night Fever. She suffered an injury that stretched the ligaments in her right ankle. It turned 180 degrees while practicing. She was in a situation where She might have to give up her life as an actress. Bae participated in the practice with a cast on her legs for more than two months, and the whole practice! immersed in singing and acting practice alone. Bae said, “Six months ago, it was hell. I like to dance in this work, but I might never be able to dance again. I was so painful because of anxiety. But the role of Annette is better than dancing. Yoon Seok-hwa's encouragement and rebuke that singing and acting are more important. I put it out.” She quickly overcame her injury with determination" and soon after, she rose to the lead role on a wider stage.
The following year, Bae joined the 20th-anniversary production of the rock musical Subway Line 1 [ko] by the theater company Hakjeon. Subway Line 1 [ko] has a high reputation as an "Actor's Academy," having launched the careers of many famous actors, including Sul Kyung-gu, Bang Eun-jin, Cho Seung-woo, Jang Hyun-sung, and Hwang Jung-min. The production was held from November 5 to 8, 2003, at the Grand Theater of the Seoul Daehak-ro Literature Promotion Agency.
Also in 2003, Bae was selected to play the role of Sophie in the musical Mamma Mia! She initially auditioned for the role of Sophie's friend but impressed the directors with her acting skills, and they gave her the lead role instead. This role served as a foundation for her career as a lead actress in major musical productions. The Korean premiere of musical Mamma Mia! was held at the Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater from January to April 2003, attracting a total audience of 200,000 and earning 14 billion won.
In 2004, Bae starred in the encore performance of Saturday Night Fever. Later that year, in the autumn, she appeared as the main character in the musical Crazy for You, which was a Broadway masterpiece by choreographer Susan Stroman. The performances were held at the Sejong Performing Arts Center and ran until October 3, 2004. In December 2004, Bae reprised her role as Sophie in Mamma Mia! The musical opened at the Daegu Opera House on January 15, 2005, and was performed for approximately six weeks, with around 50 shows.
Bae, along with Moon Hye-young, was double-cast as Susan in the Korean production of the musical Tick, Tick... Boom! Directed by Shim Jae-chan, the production ran from May 23 to 29, 2005. This was the first work of "Musical Favorites," a series prepared by Shinshi Musical Company (CEO Park Myung-sung) to commemorate the opening of the New City Musical Theater (formerly Polymedia Theater) in Daehak-ro. Bae received praise for her cute acting in the production.
Later in 2005, Bae initially auditioned for the role of Aida, but instead landed the role of Amneris in the first Korean premiere of the musical Aida. Her performance in this production earned her the Best Actress Award at the 11th Korean Musical Awards in 2005.
   From 'Mamma Mia' last year to 'Aida', I just looked ahead, and I think you acknowledged that. 'Amneris' is a person who needs to strike a balance between youthfulness and seriousness, so it's not easy to digest, but it's a very attractive character. I did a lot of research in my own way.
In 2006, Bae played the role of Camille Claudel in the musical Camille Claudel. Camille Claudel, a 19th-century French sculptor and lover of Rodin, is a tragic figure who struggled between her love life and art world and spent 30 years in a psychiatric hospital. The Korean premiere of the musical, which was the fifth work in the "Musical Favorites" series by Sinsie, was held from July 7, 2006, as an open run at the Daehakuro Shinshi Musical Theater.
In late 2006, Bae and Kim Seon-yeong, were double-cast as Eva Perón, in the musical Evita, which opened in November. Evita is a rock opera musical that premiered in 1978 in London's West End, and later opened on Broadway in 1979. It tells the story of Eva Perón, who rose from poverty to become an influential political figure in Argentina.
In 2007, Bae was appointed as ambassador for The Musical Awards with actor Oh Man-seok.
In 2007, Bae was triple-cast as lead role in the musical Dancing Shadow with Kim Bo-kyung and Kim Sung-jo as title role Shinda. The male protagonist Solomon was played by Shin Sung-rok. Produced by Shinshi Musical Company, the musical Dancing Shadow based on the play written by playwright Cha Beom-seok was first planned in 1999. The musical script was written by Ariel Dorfman. The composition was commissioned by Eric Woolfson, and directed by Paul Gerington. The work held a workshop in England in September 2006.
In 2007, Bae and Ock Joo-hyun played the role of Roxie Hart, the murderess, in the first South-Korean production of the Broadway musical Chicago. The Shinshi Musical Company produced the popular musical, which was held at the Sejong Center for two weeks from September 18 to September 30, 2007.
In 2008 Bae reprised Roxy Hart in the encore performance of South-Korean production of the Broadway musical Chicago. Followed by role as Casino showgirl in Eric Woolfson musical Gambler.
In winter 2008, Bae, acted in role Catholic actress Catherine in the musical The Last 5 Years. The play opened on November 28, 2008, at Chungmu Art Hall in Sindang-dong, Seoul and ran to February 22, 2009.
Bae made her return to the play stage for the first time in 8 years, taking on a new challenge in the opening play of the Seoul Theater Festival called "Women of Picasso." The play is an omnibus that weaves together the monologues of four women who loved Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), including Bae's character Francois, a painter who was 40 years younger than Picasso. Unlike other women who have not been able to escape Picasso's shade, Francois is an independent woman who leaves the house with her children when Picasso cheats. "Women of Picasso" was performed at the Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center on April 16 and 26, 2009.
In 2009, Bae and Baek Min-jung both played the role of Milady in the musical adaptation of The Three Musketeers. The musical was highly anticipated and was performed from May 12 to June 21 at the Grand Theater of Chungmu Art Hall.
In 2010, Bae played the role of Nannell Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's older sister, in the Austrian musical Mozart. The musical was performed at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul from February 19 to 21, 2010, and was the first Austrian musical to be introduced in Korea. The musical portrays Mozart's musical journey, including his relationships with the people around him, such as his father Leopold, his guardian Archbishop, and his lover Constance.
In 2011, Bae acted the role of Jang Mi-joo in the play Chrysanthemum Fragrance.
In 2012, Bae played the role of the daughter-in-law in the Korean production of Bob Goepfert's musical "The Memory Show." The musical, which focuses on the recovery of a family, especially the relationship between a mother and daughter, was performed at Elim Hall in Daehangno, Seoul, starting on August 28 and running until November 25, 2012.
Bae acted opposite Park Ho-san in the Kim Min-jung musical "Eric Satie." Park Ho-san played the role of Eric Satie, while Bae played Susan, the woman Satie loved. Directed by Park Hye-sun, the musical was held from November 22 to December 1, 2013, at the Grand Theater of Daehak-ro Arts Theater in Dongsung-dong, Seoul.
In her final project in 2013, Bae played the role of Agatha Christie (1890-1976), the acclaimed British mystery novelist, in Kim Soo-ro's musical "Agatha." Kim Soo-ro collaborated with Kim Tae-hyung, a star director of Daehak-ro, and presented the musical as part of the "Kim Soo-ro Project 8th." The performance production company, Asia Bridge Contents Co., Ltd., announced on November 26, 2013, that "Agatha" would be performed at Dongguk University's Lee Hae-rang Arts Theater starting on December 31, 2013. The performance ran until March 2, 2014.

### Debut in television (2015 to present)

After spending around two decades as a stage actress, Bae made her television debut in 2015. Bae had been offered numerous television roles since her early 30s, but she had to turn them down due to her tight performance schedule. However, after the MERS outbreak, one of her performances was postponed, which left a gap in her schedule. The SBS drama Yong-pal, written by Jang Hyuk-rin and directed by Oh Jin-seok, was searching for an actress with excellent acting skills but not well-known. They offered Bae the role with the recommendation from their crew. One of the production crew had seen Bae's acting in the play Scorched Love and had the intention of proposing a role that required good acting skills to her later. Bae's first on-screen role was that of Nurse Hwang, the nurse in charge of the 12th-floor VVIP ward where Han Yeo-jin (played by Kim Tae-hee), the heiress of Hanshin Group, was being treated. Nurse Hwang left a strong impression on viewers due to her peculiar behavior, treating comatose Han Yeo-jin as her exclusive property.
After her successful television debut Bae went back to the stage with the role of Liz on the play Tabasco. It was a reunion project with director Park Hye-sun, who worked with Bae on musical Eric Satie. In this work, a middle-aged couple in their 40s who have lived without any change for over 20 years, an actress obsessed with past glory, and an overseas migrant worker who are afraid of being deported look back on their lives through the disappearance of their winning dog, Tabasco, at a dog show. Theatrical company Sagae Tampa announced on August 14, 2015, that the play will perform at Daehangno Arts Theater in Seoul from the November 10 to 26, 2015.
In 2016, Bae and Seo Yi-sook shared the role of Juliet's nanny, in the play Romeo and Juliet. In the same year Bae acted as Sophie in American playwright Terrence McNally play Master Class, based on the true story of the legendary opera singer Maria Callas (1923-1977). She acted opposite veteran actress Yoon Seok-hwa. In autumn 2016, Bae played the role of doctor Geum Seok-ho in Don't Dare to Dream.
In 2017, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her debut, Bae and two actors decided to do musical project Tick, Tick... Boom! The 2017 Korean production opened at Daehak-ro TOM on August 29. It was running until October 15, 2017.
Bae was selected to play the role of Dorothy Brock in the 2017 season of musical 42nd Street. The production presentation of the musical 42nd Street was held at the Millennium Seoul Hilton Grand Ballroom in Jung-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of July 17, 2017.
In 2018, she appeared in two feature films, On Your Wedding Day and Dark Figure of Crime. Then, Bae reprised her role as Dorothy Brock in 2018 season performance of Broadway musical 42nd Street. This season was the 22nd anniversary of the Korean license adaptation. It was ended on August 19, recorded an average seat occupancy rate of 95% and a total of 38 sold-out seats, renewing the record for the highest number of sold-outs. It also performed at the Daejeon Arts Center on August 25, followed by performances at Sohyang Art Center in Busan, Gumi Culture and Arts Center, and Ulsan Hyundai Arts Center.
In 2019, Bae reunited with Hwang Jung-min after 20 years, Bae starred as Jocasta in play Oedipus. The two characters she played on the small screen in 2019 confirmed her acting range to the public. Choi Seo-hee, the room service manager of the drama Hotel del Luna was a person who has a warm relationship with the main casts as well as having her own narrative. Her portrayal made viewers cry and laugh. However Lee Gil-ja of the drama VIP was a rich customer and played a significant role in portraying the department store ecosystem in the drama.
In the end of 2019, Bae went back to theater and challenged herself with role Alan in play The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared. In addition to the 100-year-old Alan, Bae also appears as various characters such as Franco, Stalin, Song Mei-rin (wife of Taiwan's first president, Chiang Kai-shek), Dr. Eklund (Swedish Institute of Nuclear Physics), and Kim Jong-il.
In 2020, Bae was double-cast with Jung Jae-eun in role wife in 1980 West End and Broadway play by Ronald Harwood, The Dresser.
Bae appeared in two dramas in a row, KBS's drama Memorials and tvN's drama It's Okay to Not Be Okay. Bae played the role of Won Won-jeong, an elite politician who has served as a spokesperson for the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the head of the administrative bureau, the head of the Planning and Coordination Office, and the deputy mayor. Her delicate acting as Kang Eun-ja, a patient suffering from psychotic depression. In May 2020, it was announced that Bae will reprise her role as Dorothy Brock in Broadway musical 42nd Street in June 20 to August 23, 2020. 2020 season performance attracted more attention as it entered the Charlotte Theater after 10 years. In SBS drama Alice, Bae played Kim In-sook, who is traumatized by the loss of her son, who has had a heart defect since birth, but raises Jin-gyeom (played by Joo Won), whom her husband brings to her, as if she were her own son.
In 2021, Bae played a villain role in TVING Original Series Happiness. Her role was Oh Yeon-ok, representative of Building 101 who lived in unit 1202.
In 2021, Bae starred as title role Cha Jeong-won, a former prosecutor and conservative opposition lawmaker, in black comedy drama Political Fever.
In 2022 Bae was cast in Netflix Original Series All of Us Are Dead as Park Eun-hee, a member of the National Assembly representing Hyosan. In September 2022, Bae signed an exclusive contract with management agency Lead Entertainment. In late 2022, Bae reprised her role as Dorothy Brock in the 26th anniversary of the musical 42nd Street. It was opened at the CJ Towol Theater in the Seoul Arts Center on November 5, 2022. It was running until January 15, 2023, and ended its performance in Seoul with the highest ever record: an unprecedented sold-out. Bae also joined 2022 regional tour. Starting with performances in Busan (February 3–5), then followed by Goyang (February 10–12), Changwon (February 17–19), Daegu (February 24–26), Cheonan (March 3–5), Jinju (March 10–12), Suwon (March 17–19), Jeonju (March 24–26), Seongnam (March 31–April) 2), Yeosu (April 7–9), Daejeon (April 14–16), and Incheon (April 21–23).

## Filmography
### Film

Film works of Bae Hae-sun :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Ref. |
| 2002 | Who are You? | 가위 | Soo-hyun | |
| 2018 | On Your Wedding Day | 너의 결혼식 | Seung-hee's mother | |
| 2018 | Dark Figure of Crime | 암수살인 | Park Mi-young | |
| 2019 | Svaha: The Sixth Finger | 암수살인 | Autopsy doctor | |
| 2019 | Romang | 사바하 | Kim Jung-hee | |
| 2019 | Long Live The King: Mokpo Hero | 롱 리브 더 킹: 목포 영웅 | No Gap-soon | |
| 2020 | Innocence | 결백 | Mayor Choo's wife | |
| 2020 | Samjin Company English Class | 삼진그룹 영어토익반 | Ban Eun-kyung | |
| 2021 | A Year-End Medley | 해피 뉴 이어 | Jung Mi-sook | |
| 2022 | Honest Candidate 2 | 정직한 후보2 | Park Kwon-ja | |
| 2024 | The Roundup: Punishment | 범죄도시4 | Sung-jae's mother | |

### Television series

Television works of Bae Hae-sun :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Note | Ref. |
| 2015 | Yong-pal | 용팔이 | Ms. Hwang | Debut (supporting role) | |
| 2016 | Don't Dare to Dream | 질투의 화신 | Doctor Geum Suk-ho | | |
| 2017 | Man Who Dies to Live | 죽어야 사는 남자 | Wang Mi-ran | | |
| 2017 | Distorted | 조작 | Choi Su-yeon | | |
| 2017 | While You Were Sleeping | 당신이 잠든 사이에 | Son Woo-joo | | |
| 2017 | Judge vs. Judge | 이판사판 | Moon Yoo-seon | | |
| 2018 | Wok of Love | 기름진 멜로 | Nurse | | |
| 2018 | Exit | 엑시트 | Woo Jae-hee | | |
| 2018 | Come and Hug Me | 이리와 안아줘 | Jeon Yoo-ra | | |
| 2018 | A Pledge to God | 신과의 약속 | Oh Seon-joo | | |
| 2018 | The Hymn of Death | 사의찬미 | Professor Ueno | | |
| 2019 | The Secret Life of My Secretary | 초면에 사랑합니다 | Dr.Park | | |
| 2019 | Hotel del Luna | 호텔 델루나 | Choi Hee-seo | | |
| 2019 | VIP | 브이아이피 | Gil-ja | | |
| 2020 | Hi Bye, Mama! | 하이바이, 마마! | Sung Mi-ja | | |
| 2020 | SF8 | 시네마틱드라마 SF8 - 일주일 만에 사랑할 순 없다 | News anchor | (Episode: "Baby It’s Over Outside") | |
| 2020 | Twenty-Twenty | 트웬티 트웬티 | Chae Yoon-jung | | |
| 2020 | Alice | 앨리스 | Kim In-sook's wife | | |
| 2020 | It's Okay to Not Be Okay | 사이코지만 괜찮아 | Kang Eun-ja | (ep. 5-7) | |
| 2020 | Memorials | 출사표 | Won So-jung | | |
| 2020 | Start-Up | 스타트업 | Lee Hye-won | | |
| 2021 | Drama Stage: "Park Seong Shil's Industrial Revolution" | 드라마 스테이지 2021 - 박성실 씨의 사차 산업혁명 | Lee Hye-young | Main Lead | |
| 2021 | Oh My Ladylord | 오! 주인님 | Jung Sang-eun | | |
| 2021 | The Penthouse: War in Life 3 | 펜트하우스 3 | Yoon Kyung-eun | | |
| 2021 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | 갯마을 차차차 | Head doctor at a dental clinic | Cameo, Ep. 1 | |
| 2021 | Happiness | 해피니스 | Oh Yeon-ok | | |
| 2022 | Why Her | 왜 오수재인가 | Ji Soon-ok | | |
| 2022 | Trolley | 트롤리 | Su-bin's mother | | |
| 2022 | Love in Contract | 월수금화목토 | Kim Seong-mi | | |
| 2022 | Curtain Call | 커튼콜 | Yoon Jung-sook | | |
| 2023 | Crash Course in Romance | 일타 스캔들 | Nam Haeng-ja | Cameo, Ep. 14-16 | |
| 2023 | Joseon Attorney | 조선변호사 | Lady Yeon | Cameo | |
| 2023 | Numbers | 넘버스: 빌딩숲의 감시자들 | Ahn Seung-yeon | | |
| 2023 | See You in My 19th Life | 이번 생도 잘 부탁해 | Jang Yeon-ok | | |
| 2024 | Bad Memory Eraser | 나쁜 기억 지우개 | Jo Yeon-il | | |
| 2024 | Hierarchy | | Principal Park Hui-Seon | |
| 2024 | Miss Night and Day | 낮과 밤이 다른 그녀 | Na Ok-hee | | |
| 2024 | tvN O'PENing: The Nerd's Daughter | 덕후의 딸 | Lee Mi-suk | | |
| 2025 | Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers | 독수리 오형제를 부탁해 | Jang Mi-ae | | |
| 2025 | Pig Pen | 돼지우리 | The Owner's wife | | |

### Web series

List of Web Series :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Note | Ref. |
| 2021 | The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim | 우수무당 가두심 | Hyo-shim | Kakao TV Original Series | |
| 2021 | Political Fever | 이렇게 된 이상 청와대로 간다 | Cha Jeong-won | Main Role (Wavve Original Series) | |
| 2022 | All of Us Are Dead | 지금 우리 학교는 | Park Eun-hee | Netflix Original Series | |
| 2022 | Big Bet | 카지노 | Lee Sook-ja | Disney+ Original Series | |

### Television shows

| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2023 | Big Brother Era | Regular Member | |

## Stage
### Musical Concert

Concert performances of Bae Hae-sun :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| 2008 | Musical gala concert | 뮤지컬 갈라콘서트 | Singer | Olympic Park Olympic Hall | September 19 | |
| 2009 | Daegu MBC New Year Concert | 대구MBC 신춘음악회 | Singer | Daegu Health University Indang Art Hall | February 28 | |
| 2009 | Pops Concert by Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra | 성남시립교향악단 팝스콘서트 | Singer | Seongnam Atrium Grand Theater | August 13 | |
| 2009 | Highlight song of the musical concert. | 뮤지컬콘서트 하이라이트 송 | Roxy Heart | Jecheon Cultural Center Grand Performance Hall | November 23 | |
| 2009 | Gyeonggi Provincial Gugak Orchestra 84th Regular Concert - Year-end Family Concert | 경기도립국악단 84회 정기연주회 - 송년가족음악회 | Singer | Gyeonggi Art Center Grand Theater | December 21 | |
| 2010 | Intermission concert | 인터미션 콘서트 | Singer | Dongdeok Women's University Performing Arts Center | June 11–13 | |
| 2010 | Kim Junsu Musical Concert Levay with Friends | 김준수 뮤지컬 콘서트 Levay with Friends | Singer | Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium (KSPO DOME) | October 7–10 | |
| 2011 | Seongnam City Symphony Orchestra Economic Reviving Hope Concert - Happiness of Cheonwon | 성남시립교향악단 경제살리기 희망콘서트 - 천원의 행복 | Singer | Seongnam Art Center Concert Hall | March 24 | |
| 2012 | Spring party | 스프링 파티 | Singer | Haneulyeon Theater, Busan Cinema Center | March 23 | |
| 2012 | 2012 Coffee Concert 3 | 2012 커피콘서트 3 | Singer | Incheon Culture and Arts Center Small Performance Hall | May 15 | |
| 2012 | 2012 Tomato 10th Anniversary Performance - Delicious Concert | 2012 토마토 개국 10주년 기념 공연 - 맛있는 콘서트 | Singer | Sejong Center for Cultural Center Grand Theater | October 30 | |
| 2013 | Nam Kyung-ju Choi Jung-won's musical gala concert - Daegu | 남경주 최정원의 뮤지컬갈라콘서트 - 대구 | Singer | Daegu Opera House | April 18 | |
| 2013 | 100 Won Miracle Concert with Sean | 션과 함께하는 만원의 기적 콘서트 | Singer | Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall | April 24 | |
| 2013 | Musical Talk Concert Who Am I 7 | 뮤지컬토크콘서트 Who Am I 7 | Singer | Olympus Hall | October 31 | |
| 2013 | 100 Won Miracle Concert with Sean | 션과 함께하는 만원의 기적 콘서트 | Singer | Mapo Arts Center Art Hall Mac | February 13 | |
| 2015 | Falling into the Temptation of the City Culture Talk Concert | 도시의 유혹에 빠지다문화 토크 콘서트 | Singer | Sejong Center M Theater | April 14 | |
| 2015 | Chamber Music Series 2 with Son Jun-ho | 손준호와 함께하는 실내악시리즈 2 | Singer | Nowon Culture and Arts Center Grand Hall | September 23 | |
| 2018 | All That Musical — Bae Hae-sun All That Musical I | 올 댓 뮤직 - 배해선의 올 댓 뮤지컬 I | Singer | Lotte Concert Hall | April 16 | |
| 2018 | Hello Piano Man | 헬로우 피아노 맨 | Singer | Daehak-ro T.O.M. 2 | March 26 | |
| 2018 | All That Musical — Bae Hae-sun All That Musical II | 올 댓 뮤직 - 배해선의 올 댓 뮤지컬 II | Singer | Lotte Concert Hall | June 11 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Starlight Musical Festival | 2018 스타라이트 뮤지컬 페스티벌 | Singer | Paradise City Incheon | October 20 to 21 | |

### Musical

Musical play performances :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| 2003 | Saturday Night Fever | 토요일밤의 열기 | Annette | Universal Art Center | April 5–May 10 | |
| 2003 | Saturday Night Fever | 토요일밤의 열기 | Annette | LG Art Center | June 14–August 23 | |
| 2004 | Saturday Night Fever | 토요일밤의 열기 | Sophie | Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater | January 17–April 24 | |
| 2004 | Saturday Night Fever | 토요일밤의 열기 | Stephanie | Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater | July 17–August 3 | |
| 2004 | Mamma Mia! | 맘마미아 | Sophie | Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater | January 17–April 24 | |
| 2004 | Crazy for You | 크레이지 포유 | Polly Baker | Sejong Center Grand Theater | September 15–October 3 | |
| 2005–2006 | Aida | 아이다 | Amneris | LG Arts Center | August 23–April 20 | |
| 2006 | Camille Claudel | 까미유 끌로델 | Camille Claudel | Sinsi Musical Theater | July 7–August 20 | |
| 2006–2007 | Evita | 에비타 | Evita Peron | LG Arts Center | November 17–February 15 | |
| 2007 | Dancing Shadow | 댄싱 섀도우 | Shinda | Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater | July 8–August 26 | |
| 2007 | Chicago | 시카고 | Roxie Hart | Sejong Center Grand Theater | September 18–30 | |
| 2007 | Tick, Tick Boom! | 틱,틱...붐 | Susan | Arko Arts Theater Grand Theater | December 7–30 | |
| 2008 | 19 and 80 | 19 그리고 80 | Multi-girls | Seoul Arts Center | January 19–March 3 | |
| 2008 | The gambler's | 갬블러 | Showgirl | LG Art Center | July 10 to August 3 | |
| 2008 | Chicago | 시카고 | Roxie Hart | Seongnam Art Center Opera House | June 5–July 29 | |
| 2008 | Chicago | 시카고 | Roxie Hart | Daegu Opera House | September 5–13 | |
| 2008 | Chicago | 시카고 | Roxie Hart | Gwangju Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater | October 3–5 | |
| 2008–2009 | Last Five Ears | 라스트 파이브 이어스 | Cathy | Chungmu Arts Center Small Theater Blue | November 28–February 22 | |
| 2009 | Chicago | 시카고 | Roxie Hart | Seongnam Art Center Opera House | June 5–29 | |
| 2009 | The Three Musketeers | 삼총사 | Milady | Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater | May 12–June 21 | |
| 2009 | The Three Musketeers | 삼총사 | Milady | Daegu Keimyung Art Center | June 26–28 | |
| 2009 | Namhansanseong Fortress | 남한산성 | Mae-hyang | Seongnam Art Center Opera House | October 9–November 4 | |
| 2009 | Namhansanseong Fortress | 남한산성 | Mae-hyang | Gyeonggi Art Center Grand Theater | November 21–22 | |
| 2010 | Mozart! | 모차르트! | Nanell Mozart | Sejong Center Grand Theater | January 20–February 21 | |
| 2010 | Mozart! | 모차르트! | Nanell Mozart | Changwon Seongsan Art Hall Grand Theater | March 13–14 | |
| 2010 | Mozart! | 모차르트! | Nanell Mozart | Daejeon Arts Center Art Hall | April 23–25 | |
| 2010 | Mozart! | 모차르트! | Nanell Mozart | Gwangju Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater | May 2–5 | |
| 2010 | Mozart! | 모차르트! | Nanell Mozart | Sunrise Theater, Ansan Arts Center | May 21–22 | |
| 2011 | Mother's song | 어머니의 노래 | Daughter | Arko Arts Theater Grand Theater | August 22–24 | |
| 2011 | Wonhyo | 원효 | Princess Yo-seok | Haeoreum Theater National Theater Korea | November 5–27 | |
| 2011 | Wonderful Life | 원더풀 라이프 | Mary | Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater, Suwon | December 12–18 | |
| 2011 | 20th Anniversary Performance of the School Exhibition | 학전 20주년 기념공연 | Ensemble | Hakjeon Blue Small Theater | March 10–20 | |
| 2012 | The Memory Show | 엄마 The Memory Show | Daughter in law | Daehakro Elim Hall | August 28–November 25 | |
| 2012 | My love beside me | 내사랑 내곁에 | Yun-ju | KEPCO Art Center | December 11–January 20 | |
| 2013 | Taehwa River | 태화강 | Ye-oul | National Theater Haeoreum Theater | June 28–29 | |
| 2013 | Poetic Workshop | 포에틱(Poetic) Workshop | Poet | SEEYA The Project Box | August 28–November 25 | |
| 2013 | Erik Satie | 에릭사티 | Susan | Daehakro Arts Theater Grand Theater | November 22–December 1 | |
| 2013–2014 | Agatha | 아가사 | Agatha Christie | Lee Hae-rang Arts Theater | December 31–February 23 | |
| 2014 | Agatha | 아가사 | Agatha Christie | Yes 24 Stage 2 | March 1–April 27 | |
| 2014 | Agatha | 아가사 | Agatha Christie | Project Box View | June 9 | |
| 2014 | Mozart | 모차르트 | Nanell Mozart | Sejong Center Grand Theater | June 11–August 3 | |
| 2015 | Erik Satie | 에릭사티 | Susan | Ansan Culture and Arts Center | November 27–29 | |
| 2016 | Mozart | 모차르트 | Nanell Mozart | Sejong Center Grand Theater | June 10 to August 7 | |
| 2016 | Mozart | 모차르트 | Nanell Mozart | Daegu Keimyung Art Center | August 20 to 21 | |
| 2016 | Mozart | 모차르트 | Nanell Mozart | Gwangju Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater | August 27 to 28 | |
| 2016 | Mozart | 모차르트 | Nanell Mozart | Gimhae Culture Center Maru Hall | September 3–4 | |
| 2017 | 42nd Street | 브로드웨이 42번가 | Dorothy Brock | Daesung D Cube Art Center | August 5–October 8 | |
| 2017 | Tick, Tick Boom! | 틱,틱...붐 | Susan | Daehak-ro T.O.M. Hall 1 | August 29–October 15 | |
| 2018 | 42nd Street | 브로드웨이 42번가 | Dorothy Brock | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | June 21–August 19 | |
| 2018 | 42nd Street | 브로드웨이 42번가 | Dorothy Brock | Daejeon Arts Center Art Hall | August 20–26 | |
| 2018 | 42nd Street | 브로드웨이 42번가 | Dorothy Brock | Busan Centum City Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall | September 15–16 | |
| 2018 | 42nd Street | 브로드웨이 42번가 | Dorothy Brock | Ulsan Contemporary Art Center Grand Hall | October 12–13 | |
| 2019 | Shower | 소나기 | Girl | Busan Cultural Center Central Theater | August 30 | |
| 2019 | Shower | 소나기 | Girl | Seongnam Arts Center Opera Hall | August 28 | |
| 2019 | Shower | 소나기 | Girl | Mapo Arts Center Art Hall Mac | July 31 | |
| 2020 | 42nd Street | 브로드웨이 42번가 | Dorothy Brock | Charlotte Theater | June 20–August 23 | |
| 2022–2023 | 42nd Street | 브로드웨이 42번가 | Dorothy Brock | CJ Towol Theatre, Seoul Arts Center | November 5–January 15 | |
| 2023–2024 | The Devil: Faust | 더 데빌 : 파우스트 | X-Black | Interpark Uniplex | December 5, 2023 to March 3, 2024 | |

### Theater

Stage play performances :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| 1995 | Gone with The Wind | 바람과 함께 사라지다 | Scarlett O'Hara | You Theater | Understudy | |
| 1997 | Taxi Driver - Where are you going? | 택시 드리벌 - 당신은 어디까지 가십니까? | Hwa-yi | Arts and Culture Center Small Theater | February 27–March 18 | |
| 1997 | (21st) Seoul Theater Festival: Taxi Driver - Where are you going? | (제21회) 서울연극제: 택시 드리벌 - 당신은 어디까지 가십니까? | Hwa-yi | Arts and Culture Center Small Theater | October 10–15 | |
| 2001 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | 한여름 밤의 꿈 - 우리 슬픈 이야기 | Puck | You Theater | May 25–July 1 | |
| 2009 | 2009 Seoul Theater Festival - Picasso's Women | 2009 서울연극제 - 피카소의 여인들 | Francesca | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | April 16–26 | |
| 2010 | I am You | 나는 너다 | Kim Ah-ryeo | National Theater Sky Theater | July 21–August 22 | |
| 2010 | Love Play | 연애희곡 | Mayumi Taniyama | Chungmu Art Center Small Theater Blue | September 4–October 31 | |
| 2011 | I am You | 나는 너다 | Kim Ah-ryeo | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | May 17–June 6 | |
| 2011 | I am You | 나는 너다 | Kim Ah-ryeo | Jeju Art Center | June 24–25 | |
| 2011 | Please Look After Mom | 친정엄마 | Daughter | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater My mother in the play. | March 25–April 17 | |
| 2011 | Please Look After Mom | 친정엄마 | Daughter | MBC Hall in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province | May 14–15 | |
| 2011 | Please Look After Mom | 친정엄마 | Daughter | Busan Civic Center Grand Theater | May 7–8 | |
| 2011 | Please Look After Mom | 친정엄마 | Daughter | Theater M of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts | January 28–March 6 | |
| 2012 | Scorched Love | 그을린 사랑 | Female | Myeongdong Arts Theater | June 5 to July 1 | |
| 2014 | Take Care of Mom | 친정엄마 | Daughter | Bupyeong Art Center Dalnuri Theater | March 27 | |
| 2014 | Ivanov of France | 이바노프 | Babakina | Daehakro Art Theater Grand Theater Station | July 10–20 | |
| 2014–2015 | I am You | 나는 너다 | Kim Ah-ryeo | BBCH Hall, Gwanglim Art Center | November 27–January 31 | |
| 2014–2015 | Melodrama | 멜로드라마 | Gangseo-gu | Seoul Arts Center Free Small Theater | December 31–February 15 | |
| 2015 | Tabasco | 타바스코 | Liz | Daehakro Arts Theater Small Theater | September 10–26 | |
| 2015–2016 | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | 한밤중에 개에게 일어난 의문의 사건 | Teacher Shioban | Gwanglim Art Center BBCH Hall | November 27–February 6 | |
| 2016 | An old law | 고제 | | Daehakro Arts Theater Small Theater | February 1–14 | |
| 2016 | Master Class | 마스터 클래스 | Sophie | LG Art Center | March 10–20 | |
| 2016 | Master Class | 마스터 클래스 | Sophie | Daegu Bongsan Cultural Center Grand Performance Hall (Gaon Hall) | April 29–30 | |
| 2016 | Master Class | 마스터 클래스 | Sophie | Busan Civic Center Grand Theater | April 20–21 | |
| 2016 | The Elder Theater Festival - The Woman's Oppressive Mother | 원로연극제 - 그 여자 억척어멈 | Bae Su-ryeon | Arco Art Center Small Theater | Juni 3–17 | |
| 2016 | Two Rooms | 두 개의 방 | Ellen | Seoul Arts Center Jayu Small Theater | October 20–November 13 | |
| 2016–2017 | Romeo and Juliet | 로미오와 줄리엣 | Nanny | National Theater Daloreum Theater | December 9–January 13 | |
| 2017 | Romeo and Juliet | 로미오와 줄리엣 | Nanny | Gunpo Culture and Arts Center Suri Hall (Grand Performance Hall) | January 21–22 | |
| 2017 | Romeo and Juliet | 로미오와 줄리엣 | Nanny | Daejeong Woosoong Arts Center | February 4–5 | |
| 2017 | Romeo and Juliet | 로미오와 줄리엣 | Nanny | Suseong Artpia Grand Theater (Yongji Hall) | February 18–19 | |
| 2017 | Romeo and Juliet | 로미오와 줄리엣 | Nanny | Andong Culture and Arts Center Woongbu Hall | February 25–26 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Jocasta | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | January 29–February 24 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Jocasta | Korean Sound Culture Center Moakdang Jeonju | March 8–9 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Jocasta | Gwangju Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater | March 15–17 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Jocasta | Guri Art Hall Cosmos Grand Theater | March 22–23 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Jocasta | GS Caltex Yeulmaru Grand Theater Yeosu | March 29–31 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Jocasta | Ulsan Culture and Arts Center Grand Concert Hall | April 5–6 | |
| 2019–2020 | The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared | 창문 넘어 도망친 100세 노인연극열전 | Alan | Artone Theater Hall 2 | November 26–February 2 | |
| 2020 | The Dresser | 더 드레서 | Wife | National Jeongdong Theater Seoul | November 18–December 5 | |

## Discography
### Audiobook

Audio Book(s) by Bae Hae-sun :
| Year | Title | Title | Published Date | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Published Date | Ref. |
| 2019 | Song Byeong-soo's Shori Kim read by Bae Hae-sun | 배해선이 읽는 송병수의 쑈리 킴 | 2019-07-23 | |
| 2021 | Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, read by Bae Hae-sun | 배해선이 읽는 샬럿 퍼킨스 길먼의 노란 벽지 | 2021-07-14 | |

### Ensemble recording

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Album |
| "That Person" (그 사람) | 2010 | — | Intermission |
| "Sleep, sleep, my baby" (자장자장 우리아기) | 2020 | — | 2020 Children's Hospital Healing Play |
| "Sleep, sleep, my baby Instrumental" (자장자장 우리아기 Inst.) | 2020 | — | 2020 Children's Hospital Healing Play |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. ||||

### Cast recording

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Album |
| "The prince is gone" (왕자는 떠났네) | 2010 | — | Mozart cast recording |
| "Reminiscene" (회상) With Hwang Seong-hyeon, Kim Ji-hwi | 2017 | — | Agatha cast recording |
| "Labyrinth" (라비린토스) With Park Han-geun | 2017 | — | Agatha cast recording |
| "Into the Dream" (꿈 속으로) With Hwang Seong-hyeon, Park Han-geun | 2017 | — | Agatha cast recording |
| "When I See You at First" (처음 봤을때) With Hwang Seong-hyeon, Han Se-ra, Jin Seon-gyu | 2017 | — | Agatha cast recording |
| "I Want to Kill You" (널 죽이고 싶어) With Kim Soo-young, Yoon Na-mu | 2017 | — | Agatha cast recording |
| "I Want to Kill You" (널 죽이고 싶어) With Kim Ji-hwi, Park In-bae | 2017 | — | Agatha cast recording |
| "I Want to Kill You Vari." (널 죽이고 싶어 Vari.) With Kim Park In-bae | 2017 | — | Agatha cast recording |
| "What is fear" (두려움이란 건) With Park Han-geun | 2017 | — | Agatha cast recording |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. ||||

### Television soundtracks

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Album |
| "Longing" (그리움) | 2009 | — | The Return of Iljimae OST |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. ||||

## Ambassadorship

| Title | Year | Ref. |
| Ambassador of The Musical Awards | 2007 | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
| 2001 | 7th Korea Musical Awards | Female Rookie Award | Subway Line | Nominated |
| 2002 | 8th Korea Musical Awards | Female Rookie Award | The Rehearsal | Won |
| 2004 | 10th Korea Musical Awards | Best Actress | Mamma Mia! | Nominated |
| 2005 | 11th Korea Musical Awards | Best Actress | Aida | Won |
| 2006 | International Musical Festival Awards | Popular Star Award | Mamma Mia! | Won |
| 2006 | 12th Korea Musical Awards | Best Actress | Camille Claudel | Nominated |
| 2007 | 13th Korea Musical Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Dancing Shadow | Nominated |
| 2008 | 14th Korea Musical Awards | Best Actress | Chicago | Nominated |
| 2009 | 3rd Daegu International Music Festival Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Three Musketeers | Won |
| 2015 | 2015 SBS Drama Awards | Special Actress Award for Mini Series | Yong-pal | Nominated |
| 2016 | SBS Drama Awards | Special Acting Award, Actress in a Romantic Comedy Drama | Don't Dare to Dream | Nominated |
| 2016 | Stage Talk Audience's Choice Awards (SACA) | Supporting actress in a play | GojeTwo RoomsMaster ClassThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime | Nominated |
| 2022 | 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Happiness | Nominated |
| 2023 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Numbers | Nominated |