Shin Dong-mi

Quick Facts: Who was Shin Dong-mi?

Subject:

Shin Dong-mi

Known for:

South Korean actress known for her versatile roles in theater, film, and television.

Born:

1977-09-13

Century / Era:

1977s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Shin Dong-mi (Korean: 신동미; born September 13, 1977) is a South Korean actress. She made her debut as a theater actor in 1998. She started her career as a television actress in 2001 and later made her film debut in a supporting role in Don't Look Back (2006). She had her first leading role in Lee Kwang-kuk's highly acclaimed debut Romance Joe (2002).

Career & Major Achievements

She starred as a lead in Lee's second feature A Matter of Interpretation (2015) again and earned acclaim for her calibrated and humorous performance. More recently, she has appeared in drama titles such as Hi Bye, Mama! (2020), Record of Youth (2020), The Good Detective (2020–2022) and Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023–2024).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Shin studied theater in Dankook University. She married musical actor and singer Hur Gyu on December 8, 2014. They have released a song together titled Dream of a Doll and Feel so good and also performed together on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1977 (1977-09-13): Birth of Shin Dong-mi — South Korean actress known for her versatile roles in theater, film, and television.
2. 1998: 1998 Milestone — She made her debut as a theater actor in 1998.
3. 2001: 2001 Milestone — She started her career as a television actress in 2001 and later made her film debut in a supporting role in Don't Look Back (2006).
4. 2002: 2002 Milestone — She had her first leading role in Lee Kwang-kuk's highly acclaimed debut Romance Joe (2002).
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — She married musical actor and singer Hur Gyu on December 8, 2014.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — She starred as a lead in Lee's second feature A Matter of Interpretation (2015) again and earned acclaim for her calibrated and humorous performance.
7. 2020: 2020 Milestone — (2020), Record of Youth (2020), The Good Detective (2020–2022) and Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023–2024).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Shin Dong-mi

True or False: “Shin Dong-mi made her professional debut on the stage rather than through television or film.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text explicitly states that she made her debut as a theater actor in 1998.

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