Nam Sang-mi
Encyclopedia
Nam Sang Mi is a South Korea
n actress.
, Seoul in the fall of 2001 when someone posted her personal photos on the internet. Her popularity as an ulzzang
led to her discovery as an actress. She made her debut in the 2003 MBC
drama Love Letter, and began her acting career by taking small roles in movies, TV dramas, and commercials. Her first leading role came in the 2005 drama Sweet Spy
.
After she finished filming the SBS drama Gourmet
, Nam started taking piano lessons as a hobby.
She has been active in campaigns promoting environmental awareness and adoption of handicapped children.
Regarding her horror film Living Death
, Nam said of the role, “The moment I read the script, I wanted this part badly. After such a long time away from films, it excited me, and I can show a completely different side than I’ve shown in dramas.”
She is dating Life is Beautiful co-star Lee Sang-yoon
.
In 2008 Cyworld
featured a Nam Sang Mi font based on her handwriting. It was used on that internet portal and for mobile phones, eventually expanding later that year to other online services.
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 actress.
Biography
Nam Sang Mi was working in a fast-food restaurant near Hanyang UniversityHanyang University
Hanyang University is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. In particular, Hanyang's School of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering schools in Korea. The main campus is Hanyang University at Seoul, located in the Seoul, with its branch campus, the ERICA campus , located...
, Seoul in the fall of 2001 when someone posted her personal photos on the internet. Her popularity as an ulzzang
Eoljjang
Eoljjang, also spelled as Ulzzang or Uljjang , is a popular South Korean term literally meaning "best face" or "good-looking". Originally used as a slang term, this word in the English lexicon has evolved into describing a person that follows specific style of fashion. Direct translation for the...
led to her discovery as an actress. She made her debut in the 2003 MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
drama Love Letter, and began her acting career by taking small roles in movies, TV dramas, and commercials. Her first leading role came in the 2005 drama Sweet Spy
Sweet Spy
Sweet Spy is a MBC drama series and has been a major part of the Korean Wave both in Asia and throughout the United States. It starred Nam Sang Mi, Lee Joo Hyun, and Korean-American model-turned-actor, Dennis Oh.-Synopsis:...
.
After she finished filming the SBS drama Gourmet
Gourmet (SBS)
Gourmet also known as Trencherman, Best Chef is a 2008 Korean television series by SBS starring Kim Rae Won and Nam Sang Mi...
, Nam started taking piano lessons as a hobby.
She has been active in campaigns promoting environmental awareness and adoption of handicapped children.
Regarding her horror film Living Death
Living Death (film)
Living Death, Faith , Distrust Hell , Possessed is a 2009 South Korean horror film written by director Lee Yong Joo-I.-Synopsis:...
, Nam said of the role, “The moment I read the script, I wanted this part badly. After such a long time away from films, it excited me, and I can show a completely different side than I’ve shown in dramas.”
She is dating Life is Beautiful co-star Lee Sang-yoon
Lee Sang-Yoon
Lee Sang-Yoon is a retired South Korean football player.He played mostly for Ilhwa Chunma.He played for the South Korea national football team and was a participant at two edition of FIFA World Cup, in 1990 and 1998.-Honors:...
.
In 2008 Cyworld
Cyworld
Cyworld is a South Korean social network service operated by SK Communications , a subsidiary of SK Telecom .Members cultivate relationships by forming Ilchon or "friendships" with each other through their minihompy....
featured a Nam Sang Mi font based on her handwriting. It was used on that internet portal and for mobile phones, eventually expanding later that year to other online services.
Dramas
- Light and Shadow (MBC, 2011)
- Life is Beautiful (SBS, 2010)
- Invincible Lee Pyung KangInvincible Lee Pyung KangInvincible Lee Pyeong Kang is a Korean television series with actress Nam Sang Mi and actor Ji Hyun Woo who will be leading the cast in the 2009 KBS2 drama. The two leads will be playing two different roles reversing one another...
(KBS2, 2009) - GourmetGourmet (SBS)Gourmet also known as Trencherman, Best Chef is a 2008 Korean television series by SBS starring Kim Rae Won and Nam Sang Mi...
(SBS, 2008) - Time Between Dog And WolfTime Between Dog and WolfTime Between Dog and Wolf is a South Korean action-romance drama, starring popular actor Lee Jun Ki and Nam Sang Mi. It started airing on MBC July 18, 2007...
(MBC, 2007) - Bad Family (SBS, 2006)
- Freesias, Teddy Bears, Hot Chocolate and... (KBS Drama City, 2005)
- Sweet SpySweet SpySweet Spy is a MBC drama series and has been a major part of the Korean Wave both in Asia and throughout the United States. It starred Nam Sang Mi, Lee Joo Hyun, and Korean-American model-turned-actor, Dennis Oh.-Synopsis:...
(MBC, 2005) - My Sweetheart, My Darling (KBS, 2005)
- Not Alone (SBS, 2004)
- Escape from Unemployment (SBS, 2004)
- Love Letter (MBC, 2003)
Films
- The Peach Tree (2011)
- You (short film, 2010)
- Living DeathLiving Death (film)Living Death, Faith , Distrust Hell , Possessed is a 2009 South Korean horror film written by director Lee Yong Joo-I.-Synopsis:...
(2009) - Never to Lose (2005)
- She's On DutyShe's On DutyShe's on Duty is a 2005 South Korean film about a police detective who goes undercover in a high school to befriend the daughter of an elusive gangster. Despite being heavily marketed the film was generally considered a box office disappointment...
(2005) - Dead FriendDead FriendDead Friend , better known as The Ghost, is a 2004 South Korean horror film. It is one of a number of recent South Korean horror films set in a girls high school; the trend began with 1998's Whispering Corridors. It stars Kim Ha-neul as Min Ji-won, Nam Sang-mi as Su-in, Bin as Eun-seo, and Shin...
(2004) - Spy GirlSpy GirlSpy Girl is a 2004 South Korean film starring Kim Jung-hwa and Gong Yoo.-Plot:A group of students run a website devoted to the girls who work at their local Burger King. When Ko-bong falls head over heels with new girl Hyo-jin, he promptly posts some pictures of her on the internet, and before long...
(2004) - Too Beautiful to LieToo Beautiful to LieToo Beautiful to Lie is a 2004 South Korean film. A romantic, melodrama comedy about a beautiful ex-con and an innocent, naive village boy.- Plot :...
(2004)
Music Videos
- Difficult Words to Say - Lee Seung GiLee Seung GiLee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor and MC.-Career:Scouted by singer Lee Sun Hee, Lee Seung Gi trained for 2 years before debuting on June 5, 2004 at the age of 17...
(2006) - Love Is - Vintage Blue (2005)
- She's Laughing - Kim Hyung Joong (2004)
- Christmas Miracle - Shin Seung HunShin Seung HunShin Seung Hoon is South Korean ballad singer whose popularity peaked in the 1990s. He is remembered as one of the most important figures in South Korean pop music scene....
(2002)
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- Hyundai Securities
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- Whisper (위스퍼)
- Nate.comNateNate is a South Korean web portal, developed by SK Communications. In 2003, Nate acquired the online community service Cyworld, and in 2004, it achieved first place in local page views with a total of 3.8 million, surpassing rival Daum for the first time....
- FantaFantaFanta is a global brand of fruit-flavored carbonated soft drinks from the Coca-Cola Company. There are over 90 flavors worldwide. The drink debuted in Germany in 1941 and originally sold only in Europe.-History:...
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- E-LandE-LandE.Land Group is a South Korean conglomerate headquartered in Chanjeon-dong Mapo-gu Seoul, Korea. It started as a 6 sqm small clothing shop on a fashion street in front of Ewha University in Sinchon in 1980. E.Land Group become a USD 7 billion group of companies, creating the phrase "Myth of 6 sqm "...
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- Innisfree (이니스프리)
- JinroJinroJinro is a distiller in South Korea, founded in 1924. It is the world's leading producer of soju, accounting for more than half of that beverage's domestic sales. It also manufactures a variety of other alcoholic beverages including red wine and whiskey. Distilleries are located in Icheon,...
- Dentrol Shampoo
- Meero
- Chamisul (참이슬)
- Jeju AirJeju AirJeju Air is an airline based in Jeju City, Jeju-do, South Korea, offering scheduled domestic services between Jeju and the South Korean mainland out of Jeju International Airport or Gimpo International Airport, Seoul. Also, a number of regular charter flights is operated-History:Jeju Air was...
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Awards
- 2008 Seoul Drama Awards: Most Popular Actress (for Time Between Dog And WolfTime Between Dog and WolfTime Between Dog and Wolf is a South Korean action-romance drama, starring popular actor Lee Jun Ki and Nam Sang Mi. It started airing on MBC July 18, 2007...
) - 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence in Acting (for Time Between Dog And WolfTime Between Dog and WolfTime Between Dog and Wolf is a South Korean action-romance drama, starring popular actor Lee Jun Ki and Nam Sang Mi. It started airing on MBC July 18, 2007...
) - 2006 MBC Drama Awards: Best New Actress (for Sweet SpySweet SpySweet Spy is a MBC drama series and has been a major part of the Korean Wave both in Asia and throughout the United States. It starred Nam Sang Mi, Lee Joo Hyun, and Korean-American model-turned-actor, Dennis Oh.-Synopsis:...
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