Baek Ji-won

Acting

Baek Ji-won

Born

1973-04-30 (53)

Place of birth

Hongseong, South Chungcheong, South Korea

Known for

Acting

Credits

51 titles

Baek Ji-won (born April 30, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She graduated in Horticultural Science from Kyung Hee University. She made her acting debut in 1996 in play My father got cancer. She is known for her role in television series Once Again (2020), apart from that she appeared in film Solace (2007) and television series The Fiery Priest (2019) and Do You Like Brahms? (2020). She has appeared in television dramas Encounter (2018–19), Racket Boys (2021), Melancholia (2021). Baek Ji-won grew up in an ordinary family with one brother and one sister, none of whom were artists. Despite being a quiet and diligent student, she found herself drawn to a friend at Ewha Girls' High School who e…

Known for

KBS Drama Special poster
7.4

Forget 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

When Life Gives You Tangerines poster
8.8

In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs — proving love endures across time.

When Life Gives You Tangerines

2025

Extraordinary Attorney Woo poster
8.5

With a genius-level IQ, Woo Young-woo learns to embrace her extraordinary self while forming a tight-knit community of friends and allies.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo

2022

Snowdrop poster
8.5

An enduring love story in 1987 Seoul; Young-ro, a female university student, treats the bleeding Soo-ho, a student attending a prestigious university, who one day jumps into a women's university dormitory despite the dangerous situation.

Snowdrop

2021

Once Again poster
7.6

A close-knit family must find a way to help each other navigate the turbulent waters of life, love, and moving on.

Once Again

2020

The Fiery Priest poster
8.2

People commit variety of ugly crimes these days. However, they forgive themselves by giving testimony every week. They believe that they can repent just by having faith. But the truth is that they have faith to repeat the sins again and again without remorse. These people atone for their evil deeds just to feel comfortable and carefree. It is not about the victims who are suffering because of them. They say every people are equal before the religions. But it is time to discriminate people who only uses them for their interest. Screening if they are really good people, punishing if they deserve to be punished, and defending justice is needed for modern day religion. A priest with this sense of justice teams up with a detective and a prosecutor. They try to solve the mysterious death of an elderly priest and serve justice.

The Fiery Priest

2019

Film credits

2010s · 7 titles

Montage poster
7.3

A woman's child is kidnapped and killed after paying the ransom. 15 years later, a mysterious figure is seen visiting the site of killing and another kidnapping occurs using the same methods. The woman teams up with a detective to catch the killer once and for all.

Montage

2013

Han Gong-ju poster
7.2

After being involved in a traumatic incident, 17-year-old Gong-ju is forced to change schools. Uncared for by her parents, her previous teacher arranges for her to hide away at his mother's place. It takes time for her past to catch up with her, but when it does the revelation is devastating.

Han Gong-ju

2014

In Between Seasons poster
6.7

When her son gets critically injured in a car accident, a mother discovers that there's more to his relationship with his friend than she had thought.

In Between Seasons

2018

The Poet and the Boy poster
5.3

Trapped in routine, a Jeju poet finds himself drawn to a boy—and to emotions he’s never dared name.

The Poet and the Boy

2017

Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits poster
7.7

A life documentary of a woman who was shunned for being possessed by spirits as a girl, oppressed for following superstitions as an adult, how she grows to be a great shaman who embraces the pain of all people, and how she comes to be honored as a national treasure of Korea with her outstanding artistic talents throughout Korea's tumultuous history.

Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits

2014

Family Affair poster
7.0

One day, three siblings receive a postcard from their mother who left them a long time ago. But all it says is "I miss you." Three siblings are disconcerted by the sudden contact, but eventually, they go on a trip to meet their mother.

Family Affair

2019

Socialization - Understanding of Dance poster
4.0

"Drama Special - Understanding Dance" is a romantic comedy about Byeong Hyeon's love for Soo Ji, whom he meets at dance class. (Source: Han Cinema)

Socialization - Understanding of Dance

2019

Series credits

KBS Drama Special poster
7.4

Forget 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

KBS Drama Special poster
7.4

Forget 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

When Life Gives You Tangerines poster
8.8

In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs — proving love endures across time.

When Life Gives You Tangerines

2025

Extraordinary Attorney Woo poster
8.5

With a genius-level IQ, Woo Young-woo learns to embrace her extraordinary self while forming a tight-knit community of friends and allies.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo

2022

Snowdrop poster
8.5

An enduring love story in 1987 Seoul; Young-ro, a female university student, treats the bleeding Soo-ho, a student attending a prestigious university, who one day jumps into a women's university dormitory despite the dangerous situation.

Snowdrop

2021

Once Again poster
7.6

A close-knit family must find a way to help each other navigate the turbulent waters of life, love, and moving on.

Once Again

2020

The Fiery Priest poster
8.2

People commit variety of ugly crimes these days. However, they forgive themselves by giving testimony every week. They believe that they can repent just by having faith. But the truth is that they have faith to repeat the sins again and again without remorse. These people atone for their evil deeds just to feel comfortable and carefree. It is not about the victims who are suffering because of them. They say every people are equal before the religions. But it is time to discriminate people who only uses them for their interest. Screening if they are really good people, punishing if they deserve to be punished, and defending justice is needed for modern day religion. A priest with this sense of justice teams up with a detective and a prosecutor. They try to solve the mysterious death of an elderly priest and serve justice.

The Fiery Priest

2019

My Royal Nemesis poster
8.8

A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul — where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.

My Royal Nemesis

2026

Spooky in Love poster
8.7

When a ghost-seeing heir and an ace prosecutor learn that a single touch makes them a strangely effective duo, they team up to crack unsolved murders.

Spooky in Love

2026

Be Melodramatic poster
7.9

Three 30-something friends chase dreams in Korea's competitive entertainment scene, balancing love, career, and personal growth.

Be Melodramatic

2019

Fight for My Way poster
7.9

A former taekwondo champion and an information desk worker aspire to chase their dreams in a world that isn't kind to those with mediocre credentials.

Fight for My Way

2017

Awaken poster
7.9

While unraveling an enigmatic murder mystery, a special force leader realizes this case is related to the incident that took 28 years ago in a small town.

Awaken

2020

The Undateables poster
6.1

A man who doesn't believe in love crosses paths with a hopeless romantic while helping others find love – but will something blossom between them?

The Undateables

2018

Encounter poster
7.8

Following a chance encounter overseas, a woman with much to lose and a man with little to his name meet again as employer and employee.

Encounter

2018

Would You Marry Me? poster
8.2

A couple who pretend to be newlyweds, find themselves developing genuine feelings for each other as they navigate their fake marriage.

Would You Marry Me?

2025

Mystic Pop-up Bar poster
8.0

At this mysterious late-night food cart run by an equally mysterious woman and her part-timer, customers are provided a space for respite and counseling through their dreams. But most importantly, everyone here is treated equally—living or dead.

Mystic Pop-up Bar

2020

Racket Boys poster
8.0

A city kid is brought to the countryside by his father's new coaching gig: reviving a ragtag middle school badminton team on the brink of extinction.

Racket Boys

2021

My Fellow Citizens poster
5.8

This drama tells the story of a con man, who gets involved with unexpected incidents, marries a police officer and somehow ends up running to become a member of the National Assembly.

My Fellow Citizens

2019

Goodbye Earth poster
5.9

As an asteroid hurtles towards Earth with nothing to stop it, one determined teacher fights to keep her former students safe — no matter the cost.

Goodbye Earth

2024

RACE poster
4.4

With little on her resume but full of passion, Park Yoonjo manages to get hired by a top company through an unbiased recruitment project. Proving her value at work is hard, but she powers through life with her old friend and colleague Ryu Jaemin, role model Goo Yijung, and best supporter Seo Donghoon.

RACE

2023

I Have a Lover poster
4.3

A woman who lost her memory falls in love with the husband she despised.

I Have a Lover

2015

Your Honor poster
7.3

Han Soo-Ho and Han Kang-Ho were born as identical twins, but they live totally different lives. Han Soo-Ho works as a judge and he is guided by principles. Han Kang-Ho's extensive criminal record contains 5 different arrests. One day, Han Soo-Ho suddenly disappears. Han Kang-Ho secretly takes his brother's place as a judge. Han Kang-Ho, who was once considered trash, becomes "Dear Judge" and highly respected.

Your Honor

2018

Chicken Nugget poster
6.4

A woman steps into an odd machine and becomes... a chicken nugget?! Now, it's up to her father and admirer to embark on a zany quest to bring her back.

Chicken Nugget

2024

Once Upon a Small Town poster
7.5

Against his wishes a veterinarian from the big city relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman, a town insider with a friendly secret.

Once Upon a Small Town

2022

Defendant poster
8.1

Park Jung-Woo is a prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. One day, he wakes up and finds himself in locked up at the police station. He has temporary amnesia. Park Jung-Woo is falsely accused and is sentenced to death. He must struggle to prove his innocence.

Defendant

2017

Heard It Through the Grapevine poster
7.8

Han In Sang and Seo Bom are young and in love, despite major differences in wealth and status. But all of that hangs in the balance when Han In Sang accidentally knocks up Seo Bom, setting off a comedic domino effect that reverberates throughout the snooty Han family and the modest Seo family. Between pride and humiliation, as well as love and duty, will this young couple be able to survive the storm and do what's right for their baby?

Heard It Through the Grapevine

2015

Sell Your Haunted House poster
7.2

A real estate agent who rids haunted buildings of vengeful ghosts, partners with a con man to solve a 20-year-old case that is close to her heart.

Sell Your Haunted House

2021

Secret Love Affair poster
7.3

Despite being married and having a fulfilling career as a sophisticated arts foundation director, something is missing in Oh Hye Won's life. When she meets twenty-something Lee Seon Jae, Hye Won's appetite for passion is awakened, and she soon falls for the impoverished piano prodigy. Though they risk everything, Hye Won and Seon Jae can't help but embark on an affair that threatens to destroy both their lives. Based on the 2005 Japanese film Tokyo Tower, this romance aches with the desperate struggle between love and reality.

Secret Love Affair

2014

Cheer Up poster
6.5

A renowned college cheerleading squad is about to go under. But love and mysteries occur within the team.

Cheer Up

2022

Mad for Each Other poster
8.1

Bothered to realize they are next-door neighbors and share a psychiatrist, a man and a woman find it's impossible to stay out of each other's way.

Mad for Each Other

2021

Trolley poster
5.0

A sudden tragedy brings the wife of an assemblyman out of her private life and forces her to confront family secrets and her own troubling past.

Trolley

2022

Beautiful Mind poster
7.8

A skilled but unempathetic neurosurgeon and a rookie police officer investigate mysterious patient deaths.

Beautiful Mind

2016

Tell Me What You Saw poster
7.4

The eccentric Oh Hyun Jae was a peerless criminal profiler until a bomb planted by a serial killer took the life of his young fiancée, causing him to become a recluse. When a serial killer long thought dead returns to terrorize the city, rising star of the police, Hwang Hwa Young, resolves to outwit the killer. To do so, she teams up with both Oh and the remarkable rookie cop Cha Soo Young, whose photographic memory may prove to be a powerful crime-fighting weapon.

Tell Me What You Saw

2020

Anna poster
7.3

The story of a woman who ends up living a completely different life due to a petty lie.

Anna

2022

Melancholia poster
7.4

A sexual scandal between a math teacher and a student in a prestigious high school ended in tragedy. 4 years later they meet again, now as adults, to reveal the corruptions in school and to regain one's reputation as a teacher.

Melancholia

2021

About Time poster
7.5

A musical actress with a supernatural time-sensing ability meets a mysterious director who halts her life's countdown, challenging her to pursue her dreams.

About Time

2018

Do You Like Brahms? poster
7.3

A drama about the dreams and love of classical music students who find their own happiness after wandering between talent and reality.

Do You Like Brahms?

2020

The Deal poster
7.8

Two young men happen to kidnap their friend and demand ten billion won as ransom.

The Deal

2023

Mad Dog poster
7.0

Choi Kang-Woo is a former detective, but he now works as a veteran insurance investigator. He leads a team that attempts to reveal insurance fraud cases.

Mad Dog

2017

To the Moon poster
8.0

Three colleagues at a confectionery company struggle to break free from financial hardship. When they turn to cryptocurrency as a possible solution, their lives are shaken by risk, reward, and unexpected change. Alongside a successful but unfulfilled big data director, they face risk, ambition, and the search for meaning in an uncertain world.

To the Moon

2025