Kim Mi-sook Biography: Age, Husband, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Kim Mi-sook is a veteran South Korean actress and former DJ celebrated for her compelling supporting and character roles spanning over four decades in film and television.

Debuting in 1979 through KBS talent recruitment, she gained widespread acclaim for standout performances in films like Marathon (2005) and Seven Days (2007), as well as popular dramas such as Shining Inheritance (2009) and Little Women (2022).

Kim Mi-sook
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Kim Mi-sook
Born:	26 March 1959 (age 67 years old)
Place of Birth:	Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Height:	1.65 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Kim
Spouse:	Choi Jeong-sik (m. 1998)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Choi Seung-won, Choi Seung-min
Occupation:	Actress, DJ
Net Worth:	$2–7 million

Early Life and Education

Kim Mi-sook was born on 26 March 1959 in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea, to Mr. and Mrs. Kim. Details about any siblings are not publicly known.

She attended Korea National Open University for Early Childhood Education (dropped out), earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kyungwoon University, and completed a Master’s in Cultural Industry from Dongshin University. Her ethnicity is Korean, and her religion is not publicly known.

Career

Kim Mi-sook began her career after joining the KBS 6th public recruitment for talents in 1979, making her debut in television dramas and gradually building a reputation through consistent roles in the 1980s and 1990s. She also worked as a radio DJ, broadening her presence in entertainment.

Her early work laid the foundation for a long and respected career focused on character-driven performances.

Major achievements came in the 2000s with critically praised roles, including the mother of an autistic runner in Marathon (2005), which earned her multiple Best Supporting Actress nominations, and the role in the action thriller Seven Days (2007). She delivered memorable performances in hit dramas like Queen of Conditions (2005) and Shining Inheritance (2009), showcasing versatility across genres and solidifying her status as a reliable veteran actress.

Later work includes appearances in series such as Little Women (2022) and various films and dramas that continued her influence. Kim Mi-sook‘s legacy rests on her decades of dedicated performances that enriched ensemble casts and highlighted emotional depth in Korean television and cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kimmisook_official

Personal Life

Kim Mi-sook married businessman and music director/producer Choi Jeong-sik in 1998 after meeting him as a guest on her radio program; he is five years her junior. The couple has two children, son Choi Seung-won and daughter Choi Seung-min.

She has publicly shared her decision to send them abroad for studies to protect them from celebrity pressures.

Filmography

• Marathon (2005)
• Seven Days (2007)
• Shining Inheritance (2009)
• Little Women (2022)
• Lovers (2009)
• City Hunter (2011)
• Artificial City (2021)
• Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019)

Net Worth

Kim Mi-sook‘s estimated net worth ranges from $2 million to $7 million USD, based on her extensive career as a veteran actress and DJ spanning more than 45 years. Primary income sources include acting fees from numerous television dramas and films, radio hosting work, potential residuals, and other entertainment-related activities typical for established Korean performers of her experience.