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My Take
Lee Mi-sook represents, to me, the very face of 1980s Korean cinema. Long before the world embraced Korean film, performers like her did the patient, foundational work in classics such as Whale Hunting, Mulberry, Eunuch and Wanderer in Winter. A Korea University graduate from North Chungcheong, she carries the gravitas of someone who lived through an entire era of her national cinema. I admire actors who anchor a generation rather than chase trends, and her continued presence on stage and screen feels genuinely valuable. There is a depth in her bearing that newcomers simply cannot fake.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lee Mi-sook
- Name (Japanese)
- イ・ミスク
- Reading
- い・みすく
- Born
- April 2, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- North Chungcheong, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Korea University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%20Mi-sook
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Mi-sook born?
Born April 2, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Lee Mi-sook from?
Lee Mi-sook is from North Chungcheong, South Korea.
What does Lee Mi-sook do?
Lee Mi-sook works as actor, film actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.