
Acting
Kim Yeong-ok
Born
1937-12-05 (88)
Place of birth
Incheon, South Korea
Known for
Acting
Credits
66 titles
Kim Yeong-ok (Korean: 김영옥; born December 5, 1937) is a South Korean actress who debuted in 1957. She is known as South Korea's "National Grandma" for her many portrayals of grandmothers in film and television. (Wikipedia)
Known for
7.4Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.
Men on a Mission
2015
7.3How much do you know about your grown up son? In Mom’s Diary, the daily lives of the grown up celebrity sons are closely observed by their mothers. Do you know why your son drinks so much these days? How much do you know about your son’s philosophy in his life style? Heart-warming moments of observational communication between a mother and a son can be seen on Mom’s Diary.
My Little Old Boy
2016
7.9Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
Squid Game
2021
8.3Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho who enter ordinary people's everyday lives, chat with them, and give them surprise quizzes! The talk and quiz show program will spotlight these people's lives and aims to gift them a refreshing, different kind of day. Recently they're also inviting celebrities & professionals to the show.
You Quiz on the Block
2018
8.7The best chefs of Korea compete to create impromptu dishes that feature ingredients found inside the guest stars' personal refrigerators.
Chef & My Fridge
2014
7.4Forget the existing one-act dramas! Short but impactive! KBS Drama Special presents high quality single episode dramas. Dramas are the broadcast content with the widest public appeal. KBS Drama Special will produce short dramas of far-reaching impact involving at times a serious social message, unique emotions or perspectives. It will stay abreast of modern viewership.
KBS Drama Special
2010
Film credits
2020s · 4 titles
7.0Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn't protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to fulfill her dear friend's last wish: sweet revenge.
Ballerina
2023
6.8Rookie journalist Woo-ri takes on a dating and relationships column and meets Ja-young through an app, where their casual encounter begins to deepen.
Nothing Serious
2021
6.0After a surprise visit from her friend Geum-sun, Eun-sim is headed to her hometown with Geum-sun. There, she catches up with Tae-ho who had feelings for her when they were teenagers. Her long-lost memories come to life one by one.
Picnic
2024
6.0When family members feel more like strangers than a hired caretaker, what is an aging parent to do? Mal-im, age 85 and living alone, finds her independent lifestyle increasingly difficult to maintain. Her son, faced with his own financial and family burdens, is simply unavailable, and Mal-im's discomfort is only worsened by the quirky but sincere caretaker he sends. When the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday brings the family together, tensions finally explode out into the open.
Take Care of My Mom
2022
2010s · 8 titles
7.8Seven girls become good friends in high school, then events pull them apart for 25 years. When one of the friends lies dying in a hospital, she wishes to see each of them one last time.
Sunny
2011
5.7A beautiful workaholic is fired from her job as a marketing executive for a children's toy company. With her life spinning out of control she teams up with her neighbour, who owns a sex shop, to design and promote better sex toys.
Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies
2015
7.7A national cussing battle audition is the nation's hype. People from all over the country audition in becoming the "Cussing King." However, redundant cussing auditioners cause viewership to drop dramatically. The producer decides to revive the show by introducing a regular looking grandmother...
Granny's Got Talent
2015
6.9Jong-bun and Young-ae are kidnapped and thrown into the same train. They both do not know where they are headed, but soon experience the horrific reality of comfort women.
Snowy Road
2015
6.6"Le Grand Chef 2" begins with the Korean president visiting the Japanese Prime Minister and becoming involved in a heated debate over the origins of kimchi. The Japanese Prime Minister makes the bold claim that kimchi is an original Japanese dish which sets off the Korean president. Upon the Korean's president return home he sets upon a globalization plan for kimchi, which includes a nationwide "Kimchi Contest". Then, a lady named Jang-eun (Kim Jung-Eun) and her step-brother Sung-Chan (Jin Goo) compete in the Kimchi dish contest, with both siblings using their mother's kimchi recipe.
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle
2010
10.0A devoted wife and mother, Soon-ok suddenly learns that she has a terminal illness and is given less than a year to live. She pauses to think about the family she will leave behind: a completely helpless husband, a kind son who cares about nothing except his mother, and a daughter too busy to attend to anything but her own affairs. Soon-ok begins to prepare a gift for her family -- the opportunity to bring them together for a final farewell. Once fractured and separated, the family comes to learn that death does not have to be the antithesis of life, but can be its affirmation and awakening.
Spring, Snow
2012
3.5Female students from the Chungjoo Yeseong Girl's High School develop a new kind rice wine and patent it. This drama is about high school students helping their beloved father continue their family business.
Moonshine Girls
2015
8.0Yeonu has lived in her hometown for years while all her friends have moved away and old properties sold to construction companies. One day, she helps her ill mom who is a cleaning lady at a major corporation and runs into an old elementary school friend. She asks her for a favor that leads to an exploration of self and surroundings. What will Yeonu learn from the events of this summer? A heartwarming and insightful drama about the pressures of growing up.
Yeonu's Summer
2013
2000s · 7 titles
7.7A struggling musician takes a job teaching music to middle school children in a rural mining town.
Springtime
2004
6.6Sung geun, a physical education teacher, is at risk of losing his job when the school decides it needs an English teacher instead of a PE teacher. Therefore, he starts to devise a plan to change his job as an English teacher.
Our School's E.T.
2008
6.7An otherwise model citizen's petty crime quickly escalates into felony when he runs away from the police station, dragging a career criminal with him.
Big Bang
2007
6.6Kang Chul-jung has been a detective fighting crime for 15 years and is at it again against a mob boss who recruits young kids to do his dirty work.
Public Enemy Returns
2008
6.0CHOI Mi-ja, despite being thirty-two years old, is the leader hands down in being rash and naïve. Tired of her mistake filled life and increasing wrinkles, something happens in Mi-ja’s life to end her downward spiral. She meets tall, young, good-looking but rude Producer JI at the TV station where she works as a dubbing artist and falls head over heels for him! Mi-ja’s family finds out and grows in hope to bring Producer JI into the house somehow. But Mi-ja’s rash, naïve behavior is a big problem and her family is also far from normal. The three grannies, widowed father, old bachelor uncle, all short in size and odd in character, there is nothing that can stop them. As the entire family gets into full swing in trying to help Mi-ja get the younger man, the very unique family’s hilarious events begin. Their unpredictable rash challenge, will they be able to succeed?
Old Miss Diary
2006
6.5The cheapest and the stingiest! A man, who has never spent a dime on a date... A man, who prefers to double up on layers of thermals in the winter, instead of turning on the heater... A man, who insists on using his beeper in this 21st Century, a.k.a. The Age of Mobile Phones, to save his phone bill... He is the cheapest man alive! He's the infamous stingy writer, Seon-guk! As he wrestles with his unfinished (and very delayed) manuscript, an unexpected woman moves into his house. "I'm a respected man! I cannot live with a vulgar woman like her!"
Spring Breeze
2003
6.8A gangster's quest for revenge is sidetracked by an encounter with his target's mother in this deeply-felt hybrid of a crime thriller and a family drama.
Cruel Winter Blues
2006
1990s · 3 titles
6.1A teen girl, Jeong-min, stays with her grandpa and helps in his bookstore. A young bird store owning man with a broken heart sends off a pigeon with a letter that arrives at the now adult Jeong-min.
White Valentine
1999
5.0The story of Ji-su who life was torn by two women in his life. One of them is his step-sister and the other is a barroom dancer named Kyung-ja.
A Sketch of a Rainy Day
1990
6.2Bae Il-do, who feels unappreciated in his rural village, runs away from home and works as a tailor. His wife grew up under a harsh stepmother and worked as a housekeeper and bar hostess before meeting Il-do, for whom she bore a child. The young and attractive Gong-rye comes between them, having an affair with Il-do while working with him in a garment factory. Their secret meetings don't remain secret for long and Il-do's wife inevitably finds out...
A Short Love Affair
1990
1980s · 2 titles
1970s · 2 titles
6.6The benevolent Dr. Kim created Robot Taekwon V, installing his eldest son Kim Hoon as the robot's pilot. A taekwondo champion, Kim Hoon imbues Taekwon V with his own martial arts prowess in order to stop the giant robot minions of the evil Dr. Kaff, who - like all evil megalomaniacs - is looking to annex Korea and enslave all of humanity. Can Kim Hoon and Robot Taekwon stop the evil doctor from fulfilling his nefarious aims?
Robot Taekwon V
1976
NRThe story of a young boy who uses his electric super powers to help the innocent.
Lightning Atom
1971
Series credits
7.4Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.
Men on a Mission
2015
7.3How much do you know about your grown up son? In Mom’s Diary, the daily lives of the grown up celebrity sons are closely observed by their mothers. Do you know why your son drinks so much these days? How much do you know about your son’s philosophy in his life style? Heart-warming moments of observational communication between a mother and a son can be seen on Mom’s Diary.
My Little Old Boy
2016
7.9Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
Squid Game
2021
8.3Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho who enter ordinary people's everyday lives, chat with them, and give them surprise quizzes! The talk and quiz show program will spotlight these people's lives and aims to gift them a refreshing, different kind of day. Recently they're also inviting celebrities & professionals to the show.
You Quiz on the Block
2018
8.7The best chefs of Korea compete to create impromptu dishes that feature ingredients found inside the guest stars' personal refrigerators.
Chef & My Fridge
2014
7.4Forget the existing one-act dramas! Short but impactive! KBS Drama Special presents high quality single episode dramas. Dramas are the broadcast content with the widest public appeal. KBS Drama Special will produce short dramas of far-reaching impact involving at times a serious social message, unique emotions or perspectives. It will stay abreast of modern viewership.
KBS Drama Special
2010
7.4Forget the existing one-act dramas! Short but impactive! KBS Drama Special presents high quality single episode dramas. Dramas are the broadcast content with the widest public appeal. KBS Drama Special will produce short dramas of far-reaching impact involving at times a serious social message, unique emotions or perspectives. It will stay abreast of modern viewership.
KBS Drama Special
2010
NRSame Bed, Different Dreams is a South Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by SBS every Monday at 11:10 pm. Before February 15, 2016 the program was aired every Saturday at 8:45 pm. It's a program where teens and their parents come and openly share their issues with the show’s panel, trying to resolve their problems with each other. Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny is a South Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by SBS. It's the second season of the show Same Bed, Different Dreams which underwent a format change, now focusing on the life of celebrity couples.
Same Bed, Different Dreams
2015
8.7An ambitious prosecutor loses her memory and moves in with a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend. Can this sticky situation turn into real love?
Our Sticky Love
2026
7.9This sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
Pachinko
2022
8.6High Kick! was a popular South Korean situation comedy revolving around the life of the Lee family, taking place in Seoul at the same time as the broadcast. The title of the show "High Kick!" has several implications, one of which is the oft-depicted high kicks of Yoon-ho, one of the main characters. The show aired in South Korea from Monday to Friday in sitcom format. Due to its popularity, the show filmed more episodes than were initially planned. Many of the characters starred in commercials and advertisements in Korea. The show's popularity also led to High Kick Through the Roof, which aired in 2009-2010, and High Kick 3: The Counterattack of the Short Leg, which aired in 2011-2012.
High Kick
2006
5.5In a society that puts the spotlight on the smart guys only, there are people who do not have a grain of common sense. In this knowledge-talk show, these problematic people get locked up in a rooftop house and are allowed to go home only if they get 10 questions right.
Problem Child in House
2018
7.5No synopsis available yet.
The Seasons
2023
6.5Three single women in their thirties try to figure out their life, career, and romantic relationships.
Old Miss Diary
2004
8.7Take a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s through the lives of five families and their five teenage kids living in a small neighbourhood in Seoul.
Reply 1988
2015
8.3A psychopath's ruthless serial murders have left the entire nation gripped by fear and chaos. An honest, justice-seeking rookie police officer and a veteran detective with a tragic past, face off against the killer. After their encounter with the psychopath, their lives change completely.
Mouse
2021
8.2Amid a tense inheritance fight, a charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee who's known for her irresistible smile — which he cannot stand.
King the Land
2023
8.2A big-city dentist opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, home to a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
2021
6.9Lee Young Kook is a widower with three children. He still hasn’t gotten over the death of his wife. He decides to hire Park Dan Dan as a live-in tutor for his kids and he becomes attracted to her. Meanwhile, Park Dan Dan has bright and positive personality despite her harsh situation.
Young Lady and Gentleman
2021
8.3A poor high school student earns a scholarship to an elite academy, where she clashes with the most popular boy in school!
Boys Over Flowers
2009
8.4Made half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man is employed by a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special missions.
Tomorrow
2022
8.6A cruel and vicious judge, who wields power only for herself, meets a warm and cheerful detective who puts the victims first.
The Judge from Hell
2024
NRA family drama about a generation of young people who have their own concerns relating to employment and school fees, and three sets of couples who are hometown friends who wonder about the meaning of life.
Just Like Today
2011
7.8Kang Dong-Goo dreams of becoming a movie director, but he is cynical due to bad luck. Cheon Joon-Ki wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become an actor, but he is now just a minor actor. Bong-Doo-Sik came to Seoul to become a scenario writer, but things have not been easy for him.
Welcome to Waikiki
2018
7.5A variety program where the cast will experience life in various places around Korea. The cast will build a small, portable home where they’ll live together and invite guests over. They’ll empty their greed for a house and fill their lives with important things in their lives instead.
House on Wheels
2020
8.2Love Alarm is an app that tells you if someone within a 10-meter radius has a crush on you. It quickly becomes a social phenomenon. While everyone talks about it and uses it to test their love and popularity, Jojo is one of the few people who have yet to download the app. However, she soon faces a love triangle situation between Sun-oh whom she starts to have feelings for, and Hye-young, who has had a huge crush on her.
Love Alarm
2019
7.5When Kang Bok-Soo was a high school student, he was falsely accused of committing violence and kicked out of school. This was caused by his first love Son Soo-Jung and a male student Oh Se-Ho. Kang Bok-Soo is a now an adult, but his life has not gone smoothly. To get revenge on Son Soo-Jung and Oh Se-Ho, he returns to the same high school as a student. The environment at the school has changed and Kang Bok-Soo gets involved in unexpected cases.
My Strange Hero
2018
NRThe story of the relationship between two families, based on the traditional Korean Cinderella folktale about Kongji and Patji. The Kongji family is poor but kind, while the Patji family is rich but selfish.
All My Love For You
2010
4.6Likeable or Not is a South Korean television series starring Han Ji-hye, Kim Ji-seok, Jo Dong-hyuk, Yoo In-young, and Lee Young-eun. The daily drama aired on KBS1 from September 3, 2007 to May 2, 2008 on Mondays to Fridays at 20:25 for 172 episodes. It was one of the most highly rated Korean dramas since 2000, reaching a peak viewership rating of 43.9%.
Likeable or Not
2007
8.2Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.
The King: Eternal Monarch
2020
No synopsis available yet.
A Problem at My Younger Brother's House
2003
8.0Lee Gwang Jae is the son of a rich family who is reckless and immature. His father dies and leaves behind large debts. Gwang Jae promises to pay off his debt for his father's honor, but it's not as easy as he thinks. Kim Young Ha supports Gwang Jae with her positive personality and love, giving encouragement to him whenever he needs it.
The Rich Son
2018
7.9Baek Dong Joo, a newly hired funeral director, has the uncanny gift, or curse, to momentarily resurrect and talk to the recently deceased. She has to grant their last wishes or have her days be filled with a series of bad luck and accidents. And helping the little boy that first terrified her when he came to life will lead her down a path she never could have expected. Kim Tae Hee works as a man for hire. Employed by his uncle Vincent running the newly opened errand service company “A Dime A Job” he can be hired for any odd (but legal) task. One day, Kim Tae Hee encounters Baek Dong Joo, when he is hired by her boyfriend to break up with her in his stead. After that, their paths continue to cross, and by the virtue of their jobs, their fates get intertwined deeper and deeper in a series of life and death situations, surrounding the wishes of the people who had died, and the painful past it is going to unravel for both of them.
May I Help You?
2022
NR"Here Comes Oh Ja-Ryong" follows an unemployed second son-in-law with a good heart as he attempts to save his in-laws from the greedy first son-in-law.
Here Comes Mr. Oh
2012
NRTwo women from seemingly-opposite backgrounds both navigate the difficulties of mothering adult children.
Mission: Mompossible
2026
8.1A team of expert mountain rangers put their lives on the line to save stranded trekkers, solve haunting mysteries and protect Jirisan National Park.
Jirisan
2021
7.6An art curator's life unravels, as she tries to keep her pastime as a die-hard K-pop fan secret from her gallery's new director.
Her Private Life
2019
10.0Sang-min wants success in life, and in pursuit of success, he abandons his ten-year relationship with Ja-yeong to marry his boss’ daughter, Min-ju. Ja-yeong finds herself pregnant and raising a child alone. When Sang-min finds out, the battle over custody of child begins. This drama became a number one hit and captured more than 30% of viewers during its broadcast while unraveling the mysteries of waiting, forgiveness and above all - the value of love.
Yellow Handkerchief
2003
7.3An ordinary man who inherits super strength discovers a greater evil out to steal his power. The one catch? Every use drains money from his wallet.
Cashero
2025
5.9Cha Moosik runs a casino bar, only to flee to the Philippines due to a crackdown by the National Tax Service. He launches a full-fledged casino business, and strategizes winning over the political and business circles in the Philippines. However, he is suddenly framed as a suspect in Min Seokjun's death, and is tracked by Oh Seunghoon of the Korean Desk. Betrayal is rampant in the presence of money.
Big Bet
2022

