1. Seo Yi-sook is a South Korean theatre, television and movie actress.
51 Facts About Seo Yi-sook
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In 1986, Seo Yi-sook started her career as an actress by joining a local theatre company in Suwon.
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Seo Yi-sook won Best New Actor Award at the 1986 Korea Theatre Festival.
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Seo Yi-sook joined Michu Theatre Company in 1989, and her debut work as member was Shin Yi Gukgi.
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Seo Yi-sook won many prestigious awards such as 2003 Gu Hi-seo Theatre Awards Actor of the Year and Expected Actor, 40th Dong-A Theatre Awards Best Acting Award, and The 30th Lee Hae-rang Theater Award.
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Seo Yi-sook was born 6 December 1966, in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
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Tragically, Seo Yi-sook's father died from cirrhosis when she was in middle school.
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Seo Yi-sook applied to become a member of a local theater troupe at the Suwon Arts Theater, setting herself on the path to become an actress.
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In 1986, Seo Yi-sook embarked on her acting career by joining a local theater company in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.
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Seo Yi-sook's exceptional speaking skills quickly garnered recognition, leading to her participation in several theatrical productions.
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Seo Yi-sook received the prestigious Best New Actor Award at the 1986 Korea Theatre Festival, marking a significant milestone in her early career.
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In 1987, Seo Yi-sook was selected for the lead role of Yeok-hwa in the play Pakkoji.
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Seo Yi-sook dedicated over a decade to laying the groundwork, learning, and training in traditional performing arts, taking on numerous minor roles in Madangnori of Michu.
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Seo Yi-sook faced challenges in securing lead roles due to her tall stature.
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In 2005, she began her academic journey, and three years later, in 2008, Seo Yi-sook successfully obtained her master's degree in Korean Music.
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In 2006, Seo Yi-sook had the opportunity to act in Michael Frayn's 1982 Play Noises Off.
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Seo Yi-sook collaborated with Han Tae-suk in the play Iron.
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Seo Yi-sook Yi-suk appeared as the strange Yeon-am, a peculiar beast with the characteristics of a horse, a donkey, a mule, and a dog.
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Seo Yi-sook began narrating strange stories in a village, leading to chaos and changes, fueling human curiosity and desire for the unusual.
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Seo Yi-sook showcased her talent as Clytemnestra in the 2007 production of Orestes.
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In 2008, Seo Yi-sook was cast as role Helen Damson from the play The Gift of the Gorgon by playwright Peter Shaffer.
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Seo Yi-sook played opposite actor Jung Dong-hwan, who returned to the stage as Edward Damson after he appeared at the 2003 premiere; and Park Yoon-hee who was cast as Philip.
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Seo Yi-sook received standing ovation from the audience on her last performance.
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In 2011, Seo Yi-sook was selected as the 12th winner by the Kim Dong-hoon Theater Awards Steering Committee led by Chairman Yoo Min-Young.
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Award was given due Seo Yi-sook excellent acting skills in 'Oedipus' and 'Memories of Catfish' in 2011, and her previous works The Seagull, The Tempest, The Gift of the Gorgon, The Women of Picasso, and Yelha Diary.
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Seo Yi-sook, played the role of Diane Cassel, a scientist and professor of high climate department, the main character.
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Seo Yi-sook made her first television appearance in early 2010, assuming the role of Queen Myeong-seong in the SBS drama Jejungwon.
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In early 2011, Seo Yi-sook took on the role of the beggar's wife in MBC historical drama The Duo.
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Since then the broadcasting industry began to pay attention to Seo Yi-sook, leading to numerous offers.
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In 2012, Seo Yi-sook was finally in good health and able to make a return to the theater.
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Seo Yi-sook, who was double-cast with Gil Hae-yeon, portrayed the role of a mother who intimidates the victim's family by leveraging her position as the head of the school administration.
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In 2013, Seo Yi-sook appeared as "Seo Yi-sook Sang-gung" in the historical television series Empress Ki.
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Amidst her busy schedule in television, which included weekend dramas, daily dramas, and mini-series, Seo Yi-sook continued to work on stage in the play Romeo and Juliet as part of the commemoration for the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
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In 2015, Seo Yi-sook, portrayed Na Hyun-ae in the KBS Wednesday-Thursday drama Unkind Lady.
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Seo Yi-sook's character was a snobbish villain who bullied Chae Shi-ra in the series due to her lack of educational opportunities.
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In 2017, Seo Yi-sook joined cast of detective drama Bad Thief, Good Thief as Hong Mi-ae.
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In 2018, Seo Yi-sook starred in KBS musical drama Beautiful Story of Joseon.
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In 2018, Seo Yi-sook had the opportunity to collaborate with director Han Tae-sook in the Korean adaptation of Electra, a renowned Greek tragedy.
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In 2020, Seo Yi-sook made a memorable guest appearance in the South Korean adaptation of the acclaimed BBC series Doctor Foster titled The World of the Married on cable channel JTBC.
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Seo Yi-sook portrayed the role of Chae Gook-hee, Chairman Choi's wife, a patient of the main character Ji Seon-woo.
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Seo Yi-sook received widespread acclaim for her performance, particularly for her captivating scenes alongside Kim Hee-ae, solidifying her reputation as a scene-stealer.
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On June 22,2020, Seo Yi-sook received the prestigious 30th Lee Hae-rang Drama Award during the awards ceremony held at the Chosun Ilbo Museum of Art.
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Seo Yi-sook had a pioneering vision of recognizing the business and she succeeded both as an investor in her business and as an investor.
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In March 2021, Seo Yi-sook was offered the role of Anita in the premiere adaptation of Philip Ridley's play Vincent River, directed by Shin Yoo-cheong.
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Seo Yi-sook, who was honored with the 30th Hae-rang Theater Award, donated the prize money to her alma mater and colleagues in the performing arts industry who are facing difficulties due to COVID-19.
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On July 1,2022, Seo Yi-sook signed an agreement with three senior centers, namely Jeongok Senior Citizens Center, Jeongok 5-ri Senior Citizens' Center, and Jeongok Koaru Apartment Senior Citizens' Center, and sponsored them.
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In 2011, for the first time in her life, Seo Yi-sook underwent a comprehensive health checkup organized by the Korea Actors Welfare Foundation.
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Seo Yi-sook participated in rehearsals for play The God of Massacre but struggled with throat strain and pain.
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Concerned about inconveniencing her colleagues, Seo Yi-sook eventually withdrew from the play.
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Later, Seo Yi-sook made the decision to resign from her other scheduled plays, including Oedipus, Gift of Gorgon, and There's No Sleepless Night.
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From July to September 2021, false rumors began to circulate, claiming that Seo Yi-sook had died from a heart attack.