Acting
Yeo Un-gye
Born February 25, 1940 · Daegu, South Korea
Died May 29, 2009 · aged 69
Yeo Woon-kay (여운계) was a South Korean actress and television personality. She died from kidney and lung cancer in 2009.
Known For
Cabbage in a Pepper Field · 1985Cabbage in a Pepper Field
★ 7.01985
MovieDrama
Having been a college student for the past seven years, there are not many people who take Kim Su-hwan seriously. That, combined with personal issues of his sexual prowess, drives his girlfriend into the arms of a man who is more confident and unafraid of life.
Mapado 2: Back to the Island · 2007Mapado 2: Back to the Island
★ 5.22007
MovieComedy
Detective Chung-su takes a secret mission from a dying president of a big company. The businessman wants to see his first love before he dies.The only information the detective has is that her name is Kkotnim and she now lives on an island called Tongbaek, off one of the country's southern ports. He rides on a private boat to the island with an anonymous passenger, dreaming of the big bucks he will get when he completes his mission.But the boat is wrecked in a fierce storm, and Chung-su and the passenger find themselves lying on the shore of a strange island. In the struggle to escape from the island, Chung-su meets up with five grandmothers who will not let him or the other men escape. During his captivity, he investigates if one of the grandmothers is indeed the love interest. Will he find out and escape from the island alive?
The Pinwheel That Spins Alone · 1991The Pinwheel That Spins Alone
★ 7.01991
MovieDrama
Nam-do and Nam-shik are two brothers who were raised by their poor grandmother on a mountainside in a remote region of Kangwon Province. Hoping to receive a salary to support his family, Nam-do takes the airforce entrance exam but he fails. He is forced to move to Seoul to earn a living. Nam-shik remains to care for their ailing grandmother and decides to make a go at improving their small farm
Mountain Strawberries 2 · 1985Mountain Strawberries 2
1985
MovieDrama
A farmer in a community near Jirisan falls in love with and marries an itinerant performer. She plans to betray him by robbing him and leaving with her old boyfriend, another itinerant performer, when he comes to the village. Eventually she realizes she loves the farmer and stays with him.
Mapado · 2005Mapado
★ 6.22005
MovieComedy
A gangster and a corrupt police officer travel to the tiny remote island of Mapado to hunt down a young woman who has run off with a winning lottery ticket. Upon arriving, they discover that no one lives there except for five old women who have not once seen a man for 20 years. Both men soon experience a nightmare of hard labor and harassment.
An Affair with Peanuts · 1979An Affair with Peanuts
★ 9.01979
MovieDramaRomance
An unmarried man in his mid-thirties meets a homeless woman. He allows her to live with him. In return, she must do the household chores. However, to avoid trouble from their conservative landlord, they must pass themselves off as married.
A Journey · 1986A Journey
1986
Movie
Boon-yi, a young woman from a poor family, is placed into a wealthy household through marriage to a mentally impaired man. Within the household, she endures a life of hardship and exploitation under the control of her father-in-law, while tensions with the rest of the family grow. After a series of events leads to the family’s downfall and her own expulsion, Boon-yi is forced to rebuild her life on her own. Years later, she finds a path toward reconciliation and returns to her hometown in a bittersweet reunion.
A Bride on the Second Floor · 1968A Bride on the Second Floor
1968
MovieDrama
A young bride moves into her husband's family and tries to modernize their lifestyle. Her plans, though, often get discouraged by her mother-in-law, a conservative lady who stresses traditional values. But the bride's father-in-law who understands the charms of her daughter-in-law's modern lifestyle, helps her to get what she wants. Eventually, they become one happy family living a modern lifestyle.
Movies
Cabbage in a Pepper Field · 1985Cabbage in a Pepper Field
★ 7.01985
MovieDrama
Having been a college student for the past seven years, there are not many people who take Kim Su-hwan seriously. That, combined with personal issues of his sexual prowess, drives his girlfriend into the arms of a man who is more confident and unafraid of life.
Mapado 2: Back to the Island · 2007Mapado 2: Back to the Island
★ 5.22007
MovieComedy
Detective Chung-su takes a secret mission from a dying president of a big company. The businessman wants to see his first love before he dies.The only information the detective has is that her name is Kkotnim and she now lives on an island called Tongbaek, off one of the country's southern ports. He rides on a private boat to the island with an anonymous passenger, dreaming of the big bucks he will get when he completes his mission.But the boat is wrecked in a fierce storm, and Chung-su and the passenger find themselves lying on the shore of a strange island. In the struggle to escape from the island, Chung-su meets up with five grandmothers who will not let him or the other men escape. During his captivity, he investigates if one of the grandmothers is indeed the love interest. Will he find out and escape from the island alive?
The Pinwheel That Spins Alone · 1991The Pinwheel That Spins Alone
★ 7.01991
MovieDrama
Nam-do and Nam-shik are two brothers who were raised by their poor grandmother on a mountainside in a remote region of Kangwon Province. Hoping to receive a salary to support his family, Nam-do takes the airforce entrance exam but he fails. He is forced to move to Seoul to earn a living. Nam-shik remains to care for their ailing grandmother and decides to make a go at improving their small farm
Mountain Strawberries 2 · 1985Mountain Strawberries 2
1985
MovieDrama
A farmer in a community near Jirisan falls in love with and marries an itinerant performer. She plans to betray him by robbing him and leaving with her old boyfriend, another itinerant performer, when he comes to the village. Eventually she realizes she loves the farmer and stays with him.
Mapado · 2005Mapado
★ 6.22005
MovieComedy
A gangster and a corrupt police officer travel to the tiny remote island of Mapado to hunt down a young woman who has run off with a winning lottery ticket. Upon arriving, they discover that no one lives there except for five old women who have not once seen a man for 20 years. Both men soon experience a nightmare of hard labor and harassment.
An Affair with Peanuts · 1979An Affair with Peanuts
★ 9.01979
MovieDramaRomance
An unmarried man in his mid-thirties meets a homeless woman. He allows her to live with him. In return, she must do the household chores. However, to avoid trouble from their conservative landlord, they must pass themselves off as married.
A Journey · 1986A Journey
1986
Movie
Boon-yi, a young woman from a poor family, is placed into a wealthy household through marriage to a mentally impaired man. Within the household, she endures a life of hardship and exploitation under the control of her father-in-law, while tensions with the rest of the family grow. After a series of events leads to the family’s downfall and her own expulsion, Boon-yi is forced to rebuild her life on her own. Years later, she finds a path toward reconciliation and returns to her hometown in a bittersweet reunion.
A Bride on the Second Floor · 1968A Bride on the Second Floor
1968
MovieDrama
A young bride moves into her husband's family and tries to modernize their lifestyle. Her plans, though, often get discouraged by her mother-in-law, a conservative lady who stresses traditional values. But the bride's father-in-law who understands the charms of her daughter-in-law's modern lifestyle, helps her to get what she wants. Eventually, they become one happy family living a modern lifestyle.
Sorrow Even Up in Heaven · 2007Sorrow Even Up in Heaven
2007
MovieDrama
Late Autumn · 1982Late Autumn
★ 7.01982
MovieDrama
Hye-rim is a model prisoner serving out her sentence for murder. With two years left to go, she gets a special outing. Hye-rim gets on a train to Kang-reung to visit her mother's grave. At the place, she meets Min-gi, a young man running away after being involved in a crime organization. Min-gi's persistence melts the heart that was hardened in jail. Hye-rim and Min-gi fall in love.
Man-suk, Run! · 1980Man-suk, Run!
1980
MovieDrama
The Pollen of Flowers · 1972The Pollen of Flowers
★ 6.21972
MovieDramaMystery
Se-ran, the mistress of Hyeon-ma, lives in a massive traditional-style house called "Blue Mansion"in the suburbs of Seoul with her sister Mi-ran and their maid. One day, Hyeon-ma comes to the house with his newly-employed handsome male secretary/secret lover Dan-ju.
Eight Daughters-in-law · 1970Eight Daughters-in-law
1970
MovieComedyDrama
The Story of Chunhyang · 1971The Story of Chunhyang
1971
MovieRomanceDrama
Tto Sun Yi, a college girl · 1973Tto Sun Yi, a college girl
1973
MovieDrama
Short Embrace, Long Goodbye · 1984Short Embrace, Long Goodbye
1984
Movie
Do-hee crashes her motorcycle and ends up in a hospital, where she meets Seon-a—an in-patient battling a rare, incurable bone cancer. They form a tender friendship. Do-hee, moved by Seon-a’s spirit, joins a university mountaineering club and climbs Seorak Mountain, praying for her recovery. Seon-a’s parents care deeply, but her condition continues to worsen.
Autumn At Nineteen · 1984Autumn At Nineteen
★ 9.01984
MovieDrama
Kang-bi, a freshman in college, always respects his father. However, she finds that one day her father is accused of violating the Food Sanitation Act, and she gradually becomes skeptical of her father.
Kang-bi, who is hurt by her, goes on a trip alone. On her journey, Kang-bi meets her friend Dai. Through their journey of ups and downs, they open their eyes to a new experience and realization that they cannot live without forgiving and loving everything in this world
TV Shows
Jewel in the Palace · 2003Jewel in the Palace
★ 8.52003
SeriesDrama
Orphaned Jang-geum becomes the first female physician in the Joseon Dynasty and her determination is tested when people around her start showing their true faces.
Who's My Love? · 2002Who's My Love?
2002
Series
Daughters-in-Law · 2007Daughters-in-Law
2007
SeriesDramaFamily
Daughters-in-Law is a South Korean drama that aired from July 28, 2007 to January 20, 2008 in Korea by KBS2 starring Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Pil-mo, Lee Soo-kyung and Seo Young-hee. It premiered on KBS2 every Saturday and Sunday at 19:55 for 54 episodes.
The Korean title "며느리 전성시대" can be literally translated to "The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law". This is an ironic reference to the fact that the traditional role of a Korean daughter-in-law was a life filled with thankless drudgery. This show explores whether modern life and ethos have improved the lives of daughters-in-law in various circumstances with a comedic tone.
What is Love? · 1991What is Love?
1991
Series
"What is Love" centers around two close families with sharply contrasting values. One consists of medical resident Lee Dae Bal, his mother and father and his younger sister Sung Shil and is conservative and patriarchic, the other consists of college student Park Ji Eun, her siblings Jung Eun and Jung Sup, her two maternal aunts and her parents. They are progressive, modern and utilitarian. This drama comically portrays the troubles that arise as these two families become quarrelsome in-laws by Ji Eun and Dae Bal's marriage and the conflicts that arise between Ji Eun and her in-laws, delivering a message about the importance of balancing traditional and progressive values.
Hello, Franceska · 2005Hello, Franceska
★ 8.72005
SeriesComedy
The Moon of Seoul · 1994The Moon of Seoul
1994
SeriesDrama
My Lovely Sam Soon · 2005My Lovely Sam Soon
★ 8.52005
SeriesComedyDrama
Sam Soon is an average woman who dreams of falling in love with a perfect man. It's a story of encouragement.
Hello! My Lady · 2007Hello! My Lady
★ 6.92007
SeriesDramaComedy
Hello! Miss is a 2007 South Korean television series starring Lee Da-hae, Lee Ji-hoon, Ha Seok-jin and Yeon Mi-joo. Based on Lee Ji-wan's novel Five Kimchi Mandu, the series aired on KBS2 from March 19 to May 8, 2007 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.
Money's Warfare · 2007Money's Warfare
★ 7.22007
SeriesDrama
War of Money is a 2007 South Korean television drama series adaptation of Park In-kwon's comic of the same name. Starring Park Shin-yang and Park Jin-hee, it aired on SBS from May 16 to July 19, 2007 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes.
Originally scheduled for 16 episodes, due to its popularity it was extended to 20, but only Park Shin-yang starred in the four-episode "bonus round."
폭풍의 계절 · 1993폭풍의 계절
1993
SeriesDrama
Ms. Kim’s Million Dollar Quest · 2004Ms. Kim’s Million Dollar Quest
★ 6.02004
SeriesDramaComedy
On her wedding day, Kim Eun Jae is left standing at the altar by her groom, Yoo Young Hoon, for wealthy Suh Woo Kyung. Her wedding photographer, Park Moo Yeol, is a rich playboy who helps Eun Jae avoid embarrassment by pretending to be her husband. Soon after Moo Yeol's family goes bankrupt. The family home will be sold if he can't come up with money quick. Eun Jae meanwhile is convinced that if she becomes wealthy, Young Hoon will come back to her.
Eun Jae and Moo Yeol decide to join forces. They move in together and invest in moneymaking schemes one after the other. Making money, unfortunately, isn't as easy as they had hoped. As outside forces (and Woo Kyung) line up against them, the two begin to realize that though they may be unlucky in money, they are very lucky in love.
Bad Family · 2006Bad Family
★ 8.32006
SeriesDrama
Na Rim, who came from a wealthy household, lost her family in a car accident when she was nine. After the accident, she suffered from amnesia so her uncle hired Oh Dal Gun, an ex-ganster, to recreate a similar household with parents, sister, brother, grandparents and uncle in hopes that she would regain her memory. In a hurry, Oh Dal Gun ended up hiring all sorts of odd ball characters to act as members of Na Rim's family. None got along at the start and hilarious situation arose when all members tried to cope in front of the little girl and also to protect her from the one who caused her family's accident. Eventually they started to behave like a real family and cared for each other, proving that blood relation is not as important as a caring heart.
Golden Wagon · 2002Golden Wagon
2002
SeriesDrama
A sister accustomed to modern values and a younger sister who holds a somewhat traditional ideal of womanhood. Through the lens of these two half-sisters, the film depicts the clash between traditional and modern values. It delves into the modern woman, represented by the two sisters, and the traditional ideal of womanhood, as well as the commoner lifestyle of the Hwang family and the elegant lifestyle of the wealthy Lee family, in a serious yet lighthearted manner.