Bae Jong-ok

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Bae Jong-ok

Role / Field:

South Korean actress active in theater, film, and television since her debut.

Born:

1964-05-13

Century / Era:

1964s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Bae Jong-ok (Korean: 배종옥; born June 22, 1964) is a South Korean actress. She debuted as a TV actress after she was recruited by KBS, and has since been active in theater, film and television. While concurrently maintaining an acting career, Bae completed a doctorate at Korea University.

Career & Major Achievements

Her thesis was on the correlation between production crews and reactions of netizens. She has taught Theater and Film Studies at Chung-Ang University as a visiting professor since 2003. Bae married a pilot in 1994, but the couple divorced in 1996.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She has a daughter studying in the United States. Bae adheres to a pescatarian diet.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1964 (1964-05-13): Birth of Bae Jong-ok — South Korean actress active in theater, film, and television since her debut.
2. 1994: 1994 Milestone — Bae married a pilot in 1994, but the couple divorced in 1996.
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — She has taught Theater and Film Studies at Chung-Ang University as a visiting professor since 2003.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Bae Jong-ok

True or False: “Bae Jong-ok's primary focus throughout her career has been solely on the field of cinema.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she is active in film, her career spans television, theater, and academic pursuits.

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