Beloved Korean actress Kim Ji Mi has left an enduring legacy, passing away at the remarkable age of 85.
According to a statement released by the Federation of Korean Film Artists and the Korean Film Actors Association, Kim Ji Mi, a renowned actress, sadly lost her life in the early hours of December 10 while in Los Angeles, California.
A representative of the Federation revealed to Edaily that a special film industry funeral is being arranged to pay tribute to Kim Ji Mi, who had a lifelong passion for cinema and left behind a vast collection of hundreds of films.
The actress launched her career in 1957 with a role in the movie Twilight Train, going on to amass an impressive portfolio of almost 700 credits by the time the 1990s drew to a close. Some of her most memorable performances can be seen in films such as A Judge's Wife, released in 1972, the 1974 production of The Land, and the 1966 historical drama The Last Empress.
Throughout her acting career, she dominated prestigious award shows, including the Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, Buil Film Awards, and Grand Bell Awards, garnering widespread acclaim for her exceptional acting skills.
She took the leap into film production in 1985 with the launch of Jimi Film, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her career. Over time, the company went on to produce a total of seven films, with her tireless efforts contributing significantly to the growth and advancement of the Korean film industry.
The Korean Filmmakers Welfare Foundation recognized her outstanding contributions to the film industry in 2010, bestowing upon her the prestigious title of "Glamorous Actress" as it welcomed her into its esteemed Hall of Fame.
Kim's stunning looks and dramatic personal life earned her the nickname "the Elizabeth Taylor of Korea," with her multiple marriages and divorces making headlines. Her first marriage was to film director Hong Sung Gi in 1958, just a year after she launched her career, but the union ended in divorce four years later. She then tied the knot with actor Choi Moo Ryong in 1963, and the couple had a daughter together before ultimately parting ways in 1969. Kim's next high-profile relationship was with singer Na Hoon A, with whom she shared a long-term partnership from 1976 to 1982. She eventually settled into her fourth marriage with physician Dr. Lee Jong Gu in 1991, but this union also ended in divorce, 11 years later.
Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the person who has passed away, and we offer our sincerest sympathy during this difficult time.
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