Moon So-ri Biography: Awards, Height, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Movies, Husband, Instagram

Moon So-ri is a South Korean actress, director, and screenwriter known for her powerful and nuanced performances in independent and mainstream cinema.

She rose to prominence with her breakthrough role in Oasis (2002), which earned her the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival.

Celebrated for her versatility across dramatic, arthouse, and commercial projects such as The Handmaiden, A Good Lawyer’s Wife, and Three Sisters, she has also made her mark as a filmmaker with works including The Running Actress.

Moon So-ri
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Moon So-ri
Born:	July 02 1974 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Busan, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Height:	1.64 m
Parents:	Moon Chang-joon, Lee Hyang-ran
Spouse:	Jang Joon-hwan (m. 2006)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	1
Occupation:	Actress, Filmmaker (Director & Screenwriter)
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Moon So-ri was born on July 02, 1974, in Busan, South Korea, to Moon Chang-joon and Lee Hyang-ran.

Information regarding siblings is not publicly available. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Sungkyunkwan University and pursued graduate studies in the Film Department at Chung-ang University’s Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science. Her ethnicity is Korean, and her religious beliefs remain private.

Career

Moon So-ri embarked on her professional journey through theater with the Hangang company in the mid-1990s, honing her craft on stage while supporting herself with part-time work before transitioning to screen acting.

Her film debut and breakthrough came with Oasis (2002), directed by Lee Chang-dong, in which her raw portrayal earned international acclaim and paved the way for more challenging, character-driven roles that showcased her depth and fearlessness.

She continued to impress with standout performances in A Good Lawyer’s Wife (2003), The Handmaiden (2016), and her directorial debut, The Running Actress (2017), while earning praise for Three Sisters (2021).

Moon So-ri’s dedication to bold narratives and her evolution into filmmaking have enriched Korean cinema, establishing her as an influential artist who bridges independent and broader commercial spheres with consistent critical respect.

Awards and Nominations

• Marcello Mastroianni Award – Oasis (2002, Venice Film Festival)
• Best Supporting Actress – The Handmaiden (2017, Asian Film Awards)
• Best Actress – Three Sisters (2021, Blue Dragon Film Awards)
• Best Actress – Three Sisters (2021, Korean Association of Film Critics Awards)
• AAA Best Artist (Actor) Award (2025)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @pigduck_moon
• Facebook Handle: @moonsori.v

Personal Life

Moon So-ri, the 51-year-old actress and director who stands at 1.64 m tall, has cultivated a fulfilling family life alongside her demanding creative pursuits.

She has been married to filmmaker Jang Joon-hwan since December 24, 2006, and the couple shares one daughter born in August 2011.

She maintains a balanced existence that emphasizes artistic passion, family time, and a privacy preference away from the public eye.

Net Worth

Moon So-ri has an estimated net worth of around $3 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from her extensive acting career in acclaimed films and television projects, supplemented by directing and screenwriting, as well as production involvement and industry recognition over three decades.

Filmography

• Oasis (2002)
• A Good Lawyer’s Wife (2003)
• The Handmaiden (2016)
• The Running Actress (2017) – also director/writer
• Three Sisters (2021)
• When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025)