Lee Hye-sook

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Hye-sook?

Subject:

Lee Hye-sook

Known for:

South Korean actress known for her roles in cinema and television since 1979.

Born:

1962-09-04

Century / Era:

1962s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Hye-sook (Korean: 이혜숙; born September 4, 1962) is a South Korean actress.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

She began acting in 1979, and has remained active in Korean cinema and television since.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee is best known for the 1991 film Silver Stallion, in which she portrayed a young widow who was raped by an American soldier from a nearby base, then afterwards shunned by her village and driven to poverty and prostitution.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1962 (1962-09-04): Birth of Lee Hye-sook — South Korean actress known for her roles in cinema and television since 1979.
2. 1979: 1979 Milestone — She began acting in 1979, and has remained active in Korean cinema and television since.
3. 1991: 1991 Milestone — Lee is best known for the 1991 film Silver Stallion, in which she portrayed a young widow who was raped by an American soldier from a nearby base, then afterwards shunned by her village and driven to poverty and prostitution.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Hye-sook

True or False: “Lee Hye-sook's breakthrough role was in the film 'Silver Stallion', which depicted a young widow facing societal rejection after an assault by an American soldier.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The Wikipedia extract specifically notes that she is best known for her portrayal of this character in the 1991 film 'Silver Stallion'.

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