Born in Pyongyang in 1927. She graduated from Jinnampo Girls’ High School in South Pyongan Province. She began her theater career in the early 1940s. Recognized for her acting skills on stage, she was able to make her film debut in director Lee Kang-cheon's 1956 film The Idiot Adada. Since then, she has appeared in over 80 films, including Simcheongjeon, Seaside Village, and Forest Fire. New play performances such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1959), Flock of Seagulls (1963), and Exchange (1966) by Shinhyup Theater Company, and musical performances such as Porgy and Bess (1962) by Drama Center.
An Old Potter
1969
Sound of Magpies
1967
Love
1968
The Country Left Behind
1962
Flame in Valley
1967
Prince Yeonsan
1961
The Seaside Village
1965
Madam Freedom
1969
A Revival
1960
The Field Glow with the Setting Sun
1965
Gobau
1959
One-sided Love of Princess
1967
Lee Chadon
1962
Potato
1968
Under the Sky in Seoul
1961
Sinmungo
1963
A Returned Man
1960
Love
1957
There is No Tragedy
1959
A Sunflower Family
1961
The Way of Hwarang
1962
Hwalbindang
1965
Confession of an Actress
1967
A Dream of Fortune
1961
Rebirth
1969
Lost People
1967
A Skinny and a Fatty Go to Camp Nonsan
1959
The Lost Sun
1964
Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness
1963
Tyrant Yeonsan
1962
My Sister is a Tomboy
1961
The Wedding Day
1956
A Female Boss
1959
Green Rain
1966
A Sad Story of Danjong
1963
An Upstart
1961
Full Ship
1967
An Idiot Adada
1956