Kang Hyo-shil
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Kang Hyo-shil (1932 – November 2, 1996) was a South Korea
n film and stage actress.
in 1932, now the capital of North Korea
. Kang's father was Kang Hong-shik, a noted singer, and actor during the Japanese occupation period of Korea
and Jeon Ok
, a noted actor known as "Queen of Tears" for Jeon's excellent acting as tragic heroins that evoked audiences to tear. Kang had a sister who later became a famous actress of North Korea after their parents divorced and went across to North Korea with her father.
Kang graduated from Pyongyang Jeoil High School. As having watched her mother's acting, and trained by her mother, Kang was strongly influenced by Jeon Ok. In addition, Kang was more active on stage than in film, so she was referred to as a "characteristic actress" during her lifetime. While Kang debuted with a play performed at Pyongyang National Theatre in 1946 when 17 years old, she earnestly started her career as entered Theatre Sinhyeop. During the performances produced by the Performing Arts Research Association (Geugyesul yeonguhoe), Kang met her future husband, Choi Moo-ryong
, who later became a popular film actor of the 1960s and 1970s. When at the 21 years old in Korean age, Kang married Choi despite her mother's opposition. The couple debuted as film actors by starring in Kim Ki-young
's 1955 film, Box of Death
. Kang used a stage name, Jeon Jin-hui for the film.
Kang and Choi Moo-ryong had one son and four daughters including an actor, Choi Min-soo
. However, Choi had an affair with Kim Ji-mee
, the best popular actress at that time, so that the marriage broke off in 1962 after trials for the adultery
charge and divorce. Choi soon married Kim Ji-mee but also divorced Kim after 6 years of marriage due to his debts.
Kang died of a chronic disease on November 2, 1996 and her body is buried in Cheonan
, Gyeonggi province.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n film and stage actress.
Biography
Kang was born in PyongyangPyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
in 1932, now the capital of North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
. Kang's father was Kang Hong-shik, a noted singer, and actor during the Japanese occupation period of Korea
Korea under Japanese rule
Korea was under Japanese rule as part of Japan's 35-year imperialist expansion . Japanese rule ended in 1945 shortly after the Japanese defeat in World War II....
and Jeon Ok
Jeon Ok
Jeon Ok was a Korean actress and singer. Jeon was referred to as "Queen of Tears" for her excellence at acting for tragic dramas.-Biography:...
, a noted actor known as "Queen of Tears" for Jeon's excellent acting as tragic heroins that evoked audiences to tear. Kang had a sister who later became a famous actress of North Korea after their parents divorced and went across to North Korea with her father.
Kang graduated from Pyongyang Jeoil High School. As having watched her mother's acting, and trained by her mother, Kang was strongly influenced by Jeon Ok. In addition, Kang was more active on stage than in film, so she was referred to as a "characteristic actress" during her lifetime. While Kang debuted with a play performed at Pyongyang National Theatre in 1946 when 17 years old, she earnestly started her career as entered Theatre Sinhyeop. During the performances produced by the Performing Arts Research Association (Geugyesul yeonguhoe), Kang met her future husband, Choi Moo-ryong
Choi Moo-ryong
Choi Moo-ryong was South Korean actor, producer, and director.-Biography:Choi was born in Paju, Gyeonggi province, Korea. Choi was one of popular actors of the 1960s along with Shin Young-kyun and Kim Jin-kyu. Choi gained a popularity for his handsome appearance and masculine image...
, who later became a popular film actor of the 1960s and 1970s. When at the 21 years old in Korean age, Kang married Choi despite her mother's opposition. The couple debuted as film actors by starring in Kim Ki-young
Kim Ki-young
Kim Ki-young was a South Korean film director, known for his intensely psychosexual and melodramatic horror films, often focusing on the psychology of their female characters. Kim was born in Seoul during the Japanese occupation, raised in Pyongyang and spent time in Japan, where he became...
's 1955 film, Box of Death
Box of Death
Box of Death is a 1955 South Korean film directed by Kim Ki-young. It was the celebrated director's debut film, and the first Korean film to use synchronous sound.-Synopsis:...
. Kang used a stage name, Jeon Jin-hui for the film.
Kang and Choi Moo-ryong had one son and four daughters including an actor, Choi Min-soo
Choi Min-soo
Choi Min-soo is a South Korean actor known for the "tough guy" image.- Biography :Choi was born in Seoul in 1962. Choi's family has been active in acting, and singing for over the last eight decades. Choi was born as the son of Choi Moo-ryong, a popular actor of the 1960s and 1970s, and Kang...
. However, Choi had an affair with Kim Ji-mee
Kim Ji-mee
Kim Ji-mee is a South Korean actress, producer, and film planner whose activity began in 1957. She was born in Daedeok, South Chungcheong province, Korea in 1940. While a student of Deokseong Girls' High School, Kim was cast to Kim Ki-duk's film, Hwanghon yeolcha in 1957...
, the best popular actress at that time, so that the marriage broke off in 1962 after trials for the adultery
Adultery
Adultery is sexual infidelity to one's spouse, and is a form of extramarital sex. It originally referred only to sex between a woman who was married and a person other than her spouse. Even in cases of separation from one's spouse, an extramarital affair is still considered adultery.Adultery is...
charge and divorce. Choi soon married Kim Ji-mee but also divorced Kim after 6 years of marriage due to his debts.
Kang died of a chronic disease on November 2, 1996 and her body is buried in Cheonan
Cheonan
Cheonan is a city located in the northeast corner of South Chungcheong, a province of South Korea, and is 83.6 km south of the capital, Seoul...
, Gyeonggi province.
Filmography
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Year | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marriage Life | Gyeolhon-i-yagi | 1992 | |||
| The Early Years The Early Years The Early Years is a compilation of seven recordings Phil Ochs made for a Vanguard compilation in 1964 and twelve made at three Newport Folk Festivals in 1963, 1964 and 1966, the latter tracks previously released on the 1996 compilation Live at Newport.... |
Chobun | 1977 | |||
| Towards The High Place | Jeo nop-eun gos-eul hyangha-yeo | 1977 | |||
| 2nights 3days | 2bag 3il | 1974 | |||
| When Night Falls at Myeongdong | Myeongdong-e Bam-i Omyeon | 1964 | |||
| Oh! My Hometown | O Nae Gohyang | 1959 | |||
| Early Spring Early Spring is a 1956 film by Yasujiro Ozu about a married office worker who has a fling with a typist, a fellow commuter, and the fallout that ensues with his friends and wife... |
Jochun | 1959 | |||
| A Necklace of Reminiscence | Chueogui Mokgeori | 1959 | |||
| The Box of Death | Jugeom-ui sangja | 1955 |
Awards
- 1970, the 14th PaekSang Arts AwardsPaekSang Arts AwardsPaekSang Arts Awards, also known as BaekSang Arts Awards, is an awards ceremony held annually by IS PLUS Corp, since 1965. It is to honour outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry and to garner public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas...
: TV Best Acting (문기와 수미) - 1970, Dong-A Theatre Acting Awards : Best Actress.