Jung Yu-mi

Acting

Jung Yu-mi

Born January 18, 1983 · Busan, South Korea (age 43)

Jung Yu-mi (born January 18, 1983) is a South Korean actress. Jung made her feature film debut in Blossom Again (2005), for which she received acting recognition. She has since starred in the critically acclaimed films Family Ties (2006), Chaw (2009), My Dear Desperado (2010), and the box office hits The Crucible (2011) and Train to Busan (2016). She also frequently appears in films by auteur Hong…

Known For

Train to BusanTrain to Busan · 2016
Train to Busan
7.82016
MovieActionHorror
When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.
Love UntangledLove Untangled · 2025
Love Untangled
8.32025
MovieRomanceDrama
A lovestruck teen plans to win the school heartthrob by going from curly to straight hair — until a new transfer student changes everything.
SilencedSilenced · 2011
Silenced
8.22011
MovieDrama
Based on actual events that took place at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired, where young deaf students were the victims of repeated sexual assaults by faculty members over a period of five years in the early 2000s.
A Bittersweet LifeA Bittersweet Life · 2005
A Bittersweet Life
7.42005
MovieActionDrama
Kim Sun-woo is an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a cold, calculative crime boss, Kang who assigns Sun-woo to a simple errand while he is away on a business trip; to shadow his young mistress, Hee-soo, for fear that she may be cheating on him with a younger man with the mandate that he must kill them both if he discovers their affair.
The Great Gye Choon-binThe Great Gye Choon-bin · 2010
The Great Gye Choon-bin
6.02010
MovieTV MovieComedy
A timid art therapist falls in love with a spunky kindergarten teacher, helping him overcome his fear of the dark.
ManholeManhole · 2014
Manhole
5.72014
MovieHorrorThriller
A young girl is kidnapped by a serial killer. The serial killer uses manholes to kidnap and kill his victims. The young girl's older sister tries to save her before it's too late.
Kim Ji-young: Born 1982Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 · 2019
Kim Ji-young: Born 1982
7.42019
MovieDrama
Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by other women from her life, past and present.
WonderlandWonderland · 2024
Wonderland
7.12024
MovieScience FictionDrama
In a world where an AI programme allows people to communicate with their deceased loved ones, a flight attendant and a mother question the meaning of reality and humanity.

Movies

Train to BusanTrain to Busan · 2016
Train to Busan
7.82016
MovieActionHorror
When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.
Love UntangledLove Untangled · 2025
Love Untangled
8.32025
MovieRomanceDrama
A lovestruck teen plans to win the school heartthrob by going from curly to straight hair — until a new transfer student changes everything.
SilencedSilenced · 2011
Silenced
8.22011
MovieDrama
Based on actual events that took place at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired, where young deaf students were the victims of repeated sexual assaults by faculty members over a period of five years in the early 2000s.
A Bittersweet LifeA Bittersweet Life · 2005
A Bittersweet Life
7.42005
MovieActionDrama
Kim Sun-woo is an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a cold, calculative crime boss, Kang who assigns Sun-woo to a simple errand while he is away on a business trip; to shadow his young mistress, Hee-soo, for fear that she may be cheating on him with a younger man with the mandate that he must kill them both if he discovers their affair.
The Great Gye Choon-binThe Great Gye Choon-bin · 2010
The Great Gye Choon-bin
6.02010
MovieTV MovieComedy
A timid art therapist falls in love with a spunky kindergarten teacher, helping him overcome his fear of the dark.
ManholeManhole · 2014
Manhole
5.72014
MovieHorrorThriller
A young girl is kidnapped by a serial killer. The serial killer uses manholes to kidnap and kill his victims. The young girl's older sister tries to save her before it's too late.
Kim Ji-young: Born 1982Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 · 2019
Kim Ji-young: Born 1982
7.42019
MovieDrama
Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by other women from her life, past and present.
WonderlandWonderland · 2024
Wonderland
7.12024
MovieScience FictionDrama
In a world where an AI programme allows people to communicate with their deceased loved ones, a flight attendant and a mother question the meaning of reality and humanity.
SleepSleep · 2023
Sleep
6.72023
MovieHorrorMystery
A pregnant wife who becomes worried about her husband’s sleeping habits. What starts out as some light sleep-talking soon escalates to unexpectedly grotesque behaviour. They consult a sleep clinic without success and as his nightmarish behaviour escalates, they desperately seek help from a shaman.
Speaking Dead
NEW
Speaking Dead · 2026
Speaking Dead
2026
MovieDramaCrime
When a massive terror threat paralyzes downtown Seoul, former forensic scientist Jang Jae-wook arrives trailing a mysterious suitcase—containing a dead body instead of explosives. The dark shadow of a decade-old military incident comes to light, revealing a massive web of corruption spun by a deeply entrenched cartel of power. As the dead begin to speak, the buried truth is finally dragged into the light.
PsychokinesisPsychokinesis · 2018
Psychokinesis
6.32018
MovieFantasyAction
An ordinary guy suddenly finds he has superpowers he can use to help his spirited daughter and the people around them, but he also runs into trouble in the process.
LoversLovers · 2008
Lovers
6.02008
MovieRomanceDrama
Unique sensibility of independent film being ' Triple Treats ' omnibus melodrama tied a piece of 11 short films director .
Oishii ManOishii Man · 2009
Oishii Man
6.82009
MovieDramaMusic
Once a promising musician, Hyeon-seok has been living as a commoner after he found the symptom of Meniere’s syndrome. He had to stop playing music because his ears distorted sounds into noise. To run away from reality and depression he heads to Japan. Arriving at Monbetsu, a small city in Hokkaido, Japan, he meets Megumi at the train station, the local travel guide. Staying at ‘Megumi Inn’, they get to share emotions through music, natural sounds and having meals together.
In Another CountryIn Another Country · 2012
In Another Country
6.12012
MovieDrama
A young woman and her mother run away to the seaside town of Mohang to escape their mounting debt. The young woman begins writing a script for a short film in order to calm her nerves: There are three women named Anne, and each woman consecutively visits the seaside town of Mohang. A young woman tends to the small hotel by the Mohang foreshore owned by her parents. A certain lifeguard can be seen restlessly wandering up and down the beach that lies nearby. Each Anne stays at this small hotel, receives some assistance from the owner's daughter, and ventures onto the beach where they meet the lifeguard.
My Dear DesperadoMy Dear Desperado · 2010
My Dear Desperado
6.72010
MovieRomanceComedy
Dong-chul, a thug who cannot fight but acts like a tough guy, meets Han Se-jin, his new neighbor. Dong-chul is intrigued by her spitfire personality, and the bickering duo realize they may be perfect for each other.
Like You Know It AllLike You Know It All · 2009
Like You Know It All
5.82009
MovieDramaComedy
A South Korean art house film director is first invited to serve on the panel of a film festival, then to guest lecture at a film school.
A MillionA Million · 2009
A Million
6.22009
MovieThrillerDrama
8 contestants compete for $1,000,000 on a survival reality TV show set in the Australian desert. After the first eliminated contestant is found dead, they find themselves in horrifying situations as they deal with each others' lies and deceits.
The HimalayasThe Himalayas · 2015
The Himalayas
6.62015
MovieAdventureDrama
Based on true events, renowned mountaineer Um Hong-gil sets out on a mission to Everest to retrieve his late junior climber's body and faces the greatest challenge of his life.
ChawChaw · 2009
Chaw
5.72009
MovieHorrorComedy
A black comedy about the events that are set into motion in a town after a man-eating boar goes on a rampage.
Oki's MovieOki's Movie · 2010
Oki's Movie
6.72010
MovieComedyDrama
Oki, a film student, gets involved in two relationships as she navigates the advances of a fellow student and grapples with her feelings for her much older professor.
Skeletons in the ClosetSkeletons in the Closet · 2007
Skeletons in the Closet
6.92007
MovieComedyDrama
The movie is about a dysfunctional family, each and every member with mental problems of his own. On top of that some old skeletons from the closet come back to haunt them.
Family TiesFamily Ties · 2006
Family Ties
6.32006
MovieDrama
A story of three families living different but similar lives. They always fight and quarrel, but love is the common denominator for their relationship, making people think about what families are for.
Good Morning PresidentGood Morning President · 2009
Good Morning President
6.22009
MovieComedyDrama
Good Morning President is an abridged version of the politics and life of three different presidents. The three are: the older President Kim Jung-ho at the end of his term, the young President Cha Ji-wook, a skillful manipulator of foreign policy and with great determination, and a female President Han Kyuong-ja. They are distressed over the choices they have to make between politics and ethics. The affliction of Kim Jung-ho who wins the lottery, the agony of Cha Ji-wook who donates an organ, and the troubles of Han Kyuong-ja who faces the crisis of divorce.
Come, CloserCome, Closer · 2010
Come, Closer
7.32010
MovieDramaRomance
An omnibus film of the romances and breakups of five couples: Soo-jin works in a cafe in Seoul. One day, she receives a call at work from a Polish man in Rotterdam, who tells her the story of his missing fiance. Eun-hee shows up one night and blames her ex-boyfriend Hyun-oh for ruining her life. Although she has a new relationship, she is still upset that Hyun-oh breaks up with her. Se-yeon seduces Young-soo, who is rumoured to be dating a man. Young-soo's long-time lover Woon-chul is heartbroken when he makes a confession and decides to end their relationship. Indie bandmates Hye-young and Joo-young discuss about love while taking a walk in Namsan park.

TV Shows

You Hee-yeol's SketchbookYou Hee-yeol's Sketchbook · 2009
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
6.32009
Series
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook is a Korean pop music program that is both a talk show and live music show. The host of this program is You Hee-yeol, also known as Toy, a one-man project band. This program has aired since April 24, 2009.
You Quiz on the BlockYou Quiz on the Block · 2018
You Quiz on the Block
8.32018
SeriesComedy
Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho who enter ordinary people's everyday lives, chat with them, and give them surprise quizzes! The talk and quiz show program will spotlight these people's lives and aims to gift them a refreshing, different kind of day. Recently they're also inviting celebrities & professionals to the show.
KBS Drama SpecialKBS Drama Special · 2010
KBS Drama Special
7.42010
SeriesDrama
Forget the existing one-act dramas! Short but impactive! KBS Drama Special presents high quality single episode dramas. Dramas are the broadcast content with the widest public appeal. KBS Drama Special will produce short dramas of far-reaching impact involving at times a serious social message, unique emotions or perspectives. It will stay abreast of modern viewership.
The Game CaterersThe Game Caterers · 2021
The Game Caterers
8.72021
Series
A webseries where Na Young Seok, a variety show producer, caters people his iconic games from 'New Journey to the West'.
What's Wrong with Secretary KimWhat's Wrong with Secretary Kim · 2018
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
8.32018
SeriesComedyDrama
Lee Young-joon's family runs a large company and he works as the vice-president of the company. He is smart, rich and handsome, but he is arrogant. His secretary is Kim Mi-so. She has worked for him for years and she is perfect for him, but Kim Mi-so decides to quit her job.
Nattering with NahNattering with Nah · 2023
Nattering with Nah
10.02023
Series
Baeksang Arts AwardsBaeksang Arts Awards · 2012
Baeksang Arts Awards
2012
Series
I Need RomanceI Need Romance · 2011
I Need Romance
5.32011
SeriesComedyDrama
Revolves around three thirty-something career women and their complicated love lives.
Love Your EnemyLove Your Enemy · 2024
Love Your Enemy
7.62024
SeriesDrama
Born on the same day and with the same name, Seok Ji-won and Yoon Ji-won have been enemies for generations, and reunite after 18 years.
Youth Over FlowersYouth Over Flowers · 2014
Youth Over Flowers
8.52014
Series
Youth Over Flowers is a South Korean travel-reality show which premiered on tvN in 2014.
Jinny's KitchenJinny's Kitchen · 2023
Jinny's Kitchen
8.02023
Series
A spin-off of the Youn's Kitchen series. A program that shows the process of Lee Seo-jin, who was promoted from director of 'Youn's Kitchen' in the past to now a CEO/boss, opening and running a small snack & street food bar abroad.
LiveLive · 2018
Live
8.32018
SeriesDramaCrime
The police officers at South Korea's busiest patrol division toil day and night as keepers of law and peace — but the reality is far from orderly.
Discovery of LoveDiscovery of Love · 2014
Discovery of Love
7.12014
SeriesComedyRomance
Han Yeo-reum is a furniture designer who owns a workshop space that she shares with other designers. For the past three years, she's been dating Nam Ha-jin, a plastic surgeon with a sweet and gentle personality. But Yeo-reum's peaceful existence is shaken when her ex-boyfriend Kang Tae-ha suddenly reappears in her life. The CEO of an interior design company, Tae-ha is a smart, confident man with a strong competitive edge who always gets what he wants. Meanwhile, Ha-jin's childhood friend Ahn Ah-rim has secretly been carrying a torch for him all these years. As she begins working with Tae-ha, Yeo-reum is forced to reevaluate her romantic history, which sets her off on a search for true love.
The Queen of OfficeThe Queen of Office · 2013
The Queen of Office
6.52013
SeriesDramaComedy
Temporary employee Ms. Kim is a remarkable woman. She possesses highly advanced skills in seemingly all work fields. She's also highly confident and always sticks to her ideals. Jang Kyu-Jik is a hot-shot foreign educated MBA, hired to turn around a flagging corporation. As they begin work together at their new jobs, can they ever co-exist?
Youn's KitchenYoun's Kitchen · 2017
Youn's Kitchen
8.92017
Series
Follow the cast in their journey to Gili Trawangan, a tropical island in Indonesia, where they open a pop-up restaurant for 10 days. Viewers can see the heartwarming struggles the actors go through to start their business, enjoy the gorgeous island backdrop, and laugh at the humorous situations that arise throughout the show.
Meenoi's YorizoriMeenoi's Yorizori · 2021
Meenoi's Yorizori
2021
Series
Meenoi's Yorizori is a cooking show presented by AOMG and hosted by Meenoi. “Yori” comes from the Korean verb for “cooking” while “Zori” means “this and that”. In the show, Meenoi will invite people in the entertainment industry and the goal of the show is for Meenoi to cook for the guests in the “yori time” section before the “zori time”, a (supposed) in-depth interview.
Our Little Summer VacationOur Little Summer Vacation · 2020
Our Little Summer Vacation
8.22020
Series
Show about adults who enjoy an everyday vacation in an unfamiliar place in order to heal their tired minds and bodies. They will enjoy the activities either alone or with friends. Through this break, they will search for a new life far away from busy and chaotic city life.
Que Sera SeraQue Sera Sera · 2007
Que Sera Sera
7.42007
SeriesDrama
Two men and two women at a department store and fashion industry, their tangled love brings joy and sorrow.
Youn StayYoun Stay · 2021
Youn Stay
7.52021
Series
A spin-off of “Youn’s Kitchen,” the upcoming reality program is set in a traditional Korean guesthouse in South Jeolla Province. It features the cast welcoming guests who are in Korea on business or for their studies but have not been able to fully experience the food and culture due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The School Nurse FilesThe School Nurse Files · 2020
The School Nurse Files
7.32020
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Wielding a light-up sword through the dark corners of a high school, a nurse with an unusual gift protects students from monsters only she can see.
Lee Seojin’s New York New YorkLee Seojin’s New York New York · 2020
Lee Seojin’s New York New York
2020
SeriesComedy
Jinny's Kitchen: Team BuildingJinny's Kitchen: Team Building · 2023
Jinny's Kitchen: Team Building
8.02023
Series
"Better communication is needed between the boss and employees!" An anonymous complaint leads Producer Na, the God of Communication, to go on a retreat. Introducing the "1st Jinny's Kitchen: Team Building" (Literal title: God of Communication)! A communication delivery service that goes anywhere in the country where communication is needed.
A Thousand Days' PromiseA Thousand Days' Promise · 2011
A Thousand Days' Promise
7.02011
SeriesDrama
A Thousand Days' Promise is a 2011 South Korean traditional melodrama about a woman who is losing her memory and the loving man who stands by her side. Written by famed drama writer Kim Soo-hyun, it aired on SBS from October 17 to December 20, 2011 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes.
Unplanned Trip: Limited EditionUnplanned Trip: Limited Edition · 2026
Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition
9.02026
Series
Several years after Jung Yu Mi, Park Seo Jun, and Choi Woo Shik became successful restauranters in another show, they've reunited to enjoy some time off of their normal jobs. The trio will travel all across South Korea, but there's a twist: they don't know exactly where they're going or how they're getting there, and they must travel to a new city every day. Loosely chaperoned by legendary television producer Na Yeong Seok, affectionately known as "Na PD," these actors are in for a journey they'll never forget as they're forced to make tough, yet entertaining choices along the way.