1. Overview
Do Kum-bong (도금봉Korean; August 27, 1930 - June 3, 2009) was a prominent South Korean actress whose career spanned several decades, achieving peak fame in the 1950s and 1960s. Born Jeong Ok-soon, she initially began her acting journey in theatrical and musical plays under the stage name Ji Il-hwa before transitioning to the film industry in 1957. Throughout her prolific career, she starred in over 283 films, earning critical acclaim and popular recognition as a versatile supporting actress. After retiring from acting, she ventured into business, operating a pufferfish restaurant in Seoul before living in seclusion. Her significant contributions to the Korean cinema were recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress honors at the Grand Bell Awards.
2. Life
Do Kum-bong's life was marked by a diverse acting career that began in theater and culminated in her becoming a celebrated figure in Korean cinema, followed by a quiet retirement.
2.1. Early Life and Background
Do Kum-bong was born Jeong Ok-soon (정옥순Korean) on August 27, 1930, in Daegu, South Korea. She completed her elementary education at Incheon Elementary School in Gyeonggi Province. For her middle school education, she attended Gwangmyeong Girls' Middle School (광명여자중학교Korean) in Longjing (룽징Korean), Jilin Province (지린성Korean), in the Northeast region of China.
2.2. Early Acting Career
After graduating from girls' high school, Do Kum-bong began her acting career in 1949. She initially performed as a stage actress in theatrical and musical plays, using the stage name Ji Il-hwa (지일화Korean). Her transition into the film industry began in 1957, notably with her role in the film Hwang Jin-i, which marked her debut on the silver screen.
2.3. Peak Film Career
Do Kum-bong's career flourished significantly in the late 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the 1970s, establishing her as a highly popular and respected actress. She starred in an impressive number of films, with her filmography exceeding 283 titles. During this period, she was particularly praised for her roles as a supporting actress, often earning the commendation of being "a supporting actress no less than a lead actress." Her ability to deliver powerful performances in various genres contributed to her widespread popularity and cemented her status as a prominent figure in Korean cinema.
2.4. Post-Retirement Activities
Following her extensive acting career, Do Kum-bong retired from the film industry. She then ventured into the restaurant business, operating a pufferfish restaurant in Samcheong-dong, Seoul. She managed this establishment until 2000, when she decided to close the business and live in seclusion. She maintained a private life in her later years, and her death was not immediately announced to the public, in accordance with her personal wishes.
3. Major Works
Do Kum-bong had a prolific career, appearing in a vast number of films and a few television dramas.
3.1. Films
Do Kum-bong starred in over 283 films. Some of her notable film appearances include:
| Year | English title | Korean title | Romanization | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Threesome | Sam-injo | |||
| 1986 | Eunuch | 내시Korean | Naesi | ||
| 1981 | Son of Man | 사람의 아들Korean | Salam-ui adeul | ||
| 1980 | The Man Who Dies Every Day | Mae-il jugneun namja | |||
| 1980 | Weak Mind | 마음 약해서Korean | Ma-eum-yaghaeseo | ||
| 1979 | My Love Sun-ja | Sunja-ya | |||
| 1979 | Flower Woman | Kkochtti yeoja | |||
| 1979 | The Terms of Love | Salang-ui jogeon | |||
| 1979 | The Rose That Swallowed Thorn | Gasileul samkin jangmi | |||
| 1979 | Police Story | 경찰관Korean | Gyeongchalgwan | ||
| 1979 | Wanderer | Sangolnageune | |||
| 1979 | Scholar Yul-gok and His Mother Shin Sa-im-dang | 율곡과 신사임당Korean | Yulgok-gwa Sin Saimdang | ||
| 1979 | The Twelve Boarders | 12인의 하숙생Korean | Sib-i-in-ui Hasuksaeng | ||
| 1979 | With My Older Brother and, Sister | 오빠하고 누나하고Korean | Oppahago nunahago | ||
| 1978 | Festival of Migrants | Cheolsaedeuleo-ul-ui chugje | |||
| 1978 | The Root of Love | Salang-ui ppuli | |||
| 1978 | A Girl Named Jegal Maeng-sun | Jegal Maengsun-i | |||
| 1978 | Do You Know Kotsuni? | Kkochsun-ileul asina-yo | |||
| 1978 | Sound of Laughter | 웃음소리Korean | Us-eumsoli | ||
| 1978 | When Sadness Takes Over a Wave | Seulpeum-i padoleul neom-eul ttae | |||
| 1978 | The Home of Stars | Byeoldeul-ui gohyang | |||
| 1978 | Flower Shoes | 꽃신Korean | Kkochsin | ||
| 1978 | I Love Only You | 당신만을 사랑해Korean | Dangsinman-eul salanghae | ||
| 1978 | The Houseguest and My Mother | 사랑방 손님과 어머니Korean | Sarangbang Sonnimgwa Eomeoni | ||
| 1977 | Prankster of Girl's High School | Yeogo-yalgae | |||
| 1977 | A Song Dedicated to Wife | 아내에게 바치는 노래Korean | Anae-ege bachineun nolae | ||
| 1977 | Arirang-A | Alilang-a | |||
| 1977 | Two Minus Three | Dul ppaegi ses | |||
| 1977 | Teen Rival Gang Dol | Gogyo Kkangdol-i | |||
| 1977 | Standoff! This is the Beginning of Games | 고교결전 자! 지금부터야Korean | Gogyogyeoljeon ja! jigeumbuteo-ya | ||
| 1977 | Miss Yang's Adventure | MiseuYang-ui moheom | |||
| 1976 | The Day of Success | Haetteulnal | |||
| 1976 | Pleasure of Life | Chunpung-yeonpung | |||
| 1976 | Manless Street | Yeojadeulman saneun geoli | |||
| 1976 | Girls From Scratch | Manjumeog-ui sonyeodeul | |||
| 1976 | Mother | Eomeoni | |||
| 1976 | Wild Forest | 야성의 숲Korean | Yaseong-ui sup | ||
| 1976 | Return to Fatherland, Korea | 돌아온 팔도강산Korean | Dol-a-on paldogangsan | ||
| 1976 | Why Do You Ask My Past? | 과거는 왜 물어Korean | Gwageoneun wae mul-eo | ||
| 1976 | Seong Chun-hyang | 성춘향전Korean | Seong Chunhyangjeon | ||
| 1976 | Kan-Nan | 간난이Korean | Gannan-i | ||
| 1976 | I Must Live | Naneun sal-a-ya handa | |||
| 1976 | Family | 가족Korean | Gajog | ||
| 1976 | Miss Young's Whereabouts | 미스 영의 행방Korean | Miseu Young-ui Haengbang | ||
| 1976 | You Can Borrow My Love | 사랑을 빌려 드립니다Korean | Salang-eul billyeo deulibnida | ||
| 1975 | Unfortunate Woman | Binyeo | |||
| 1975 | Yeong-ja's Heydays | Yeongja-ui jeonseongsidae | |||
| 1975 | Love in the Rain | Cho-yeon | |||
| 1975 | Chang-Su's Heydays | Changsu-ui jeonseongsidae | |||
| 1975 | Chun-ja's Love Story | Chunja-ui salang-i-yagi | |||
| 1974 | Silver Beard | Ha-yan su-yeom | |||
| 1974 | The Land | 토지Korean | Toji | ||
| 1974 | Three Bothers | Adeul Samhyeongje | |||
| 1974 | Mr. Bull | Sotti-ajeossi | |||
| 1974 | Luck | Haeng-un | |||
| 1974 | College Girl Maidservant | 여대생 가정부Korean | Yeodaesaeng gajeongbu | ||
| 1973 | The General in Red Robes | Hong-uijanggun | |||
| 1973 | An Echo of an Angel | Cheonsa-ui me-ali | |||
| 1973 | Night Flight | 야간비행Korean | Yaganbihaeng | ||
| 1973 | Suspended Sentence | 집행유예Korean | Jibhaeng-yu-ye | ||
| 1973 | Three Days of Their Reign | Sam-ilcheonha | |||
| 1972 | A Lady Born in the Year of Rat 2 | Jwittibu-in | |||
| 1972 | Sim Cheong | Hyonyeo Cheong-i | |||
| 1972 | An Odd General | Byeolnanjanggun | |||
| 1972 | A Court Lady | Gungnyeo | |||
| 1972 | When a Little Dream Blooms... | 작은 꿈이 꽃필때Korean | Jageun Kkumi Kkotpilttae | ||
| 1971 | Beautiful Korea | Aleumda-un paldogangsan | |||
| 1971 | Twelve Women | Yeoldu yeo-in | |||
| 1971 | Rainbow Over the Island | 낙도의 무지개Korean | Nagdo-ui mujigae | ||
| 1971 | My Sister's Regrets | Nuna-ui han | |||
| 1971 | First Love | Sonyeo-ui cheossalang | |||
| 1971 | Why Do You Abandon Me | Naleul beolisinaikka | |||
| 1971 | Madame Impetuous | Geugseongbu-in | |||
| 1970 | A Woman's Battleground | Yeo-injeonjang | |||
| 1970 | Bakdal Ridge of Tears | Nunmul-ui Bagdaljae | |||
| 1970 | Revenge of a Mother | Eomma-ui han | |||
| 1970 | One-armed Master of the Wild | Hwang-ya-ui woepal-i | |||
| 1970 | Men vs. Women | Namdae-yeo | |||
| 1970 | A Male Housemaid | 남자식모Korean | Namjasigmo | ||
| 1970 | When We Share Pain Together | Neo-wa naega apeum-eul gat-i haess-eul ttae | |||
| 1970 | Pilnyeo | Pilnyeo | |||
| 1970 | The Little Bridegroom's Return | Dol-a-on agisinlang | |||
| 1970 | Miss Chicken | Misseu chondalg | |||
| 1970 | Agony of Man | Namjaneun goelo-wo | |||
| 1970 | Fair Lady of Tapgol | Tabgol-assi | |||
| 1970 | A Male Housemaid 2 | 남자식모 2Korean | Namjasigmo 2 | ||
| 1969 | White Rose | Baekjangmi | |||
| 1969 | The Magical Sword of White Skeleton Pass | 백골령의 마검Korean | Baekgollyeong-ui Mageom | ||
| 1969 | Fine Destiny | Naepalja-ga Sangpalja | |||
| 1969 | A Fierce Animal | Maengsu | |||
| 1969 | Newly Married | Makdongi Sinhon 10 gaewol | |||
| 1969 | Day Dream | Janghanmong | |||
| 1969 | Women of Yi-Dynasty | Ijo Yeoin Janhogsa | |||
| 1969 | Rock of Crown Prince | Taejabawi | |||
| 1969 | Sons-in-Law | Paldo Sa-wi | |||
| 1969 | Top Secretary | Teugdeung Biseo | |||
| 1969 | Destiny of My Load | Jeonha Eodiro Gasinaikka | |||
| 1969 | Enuch | Naesi | |||
| 1969 | Escaping Shanghai | Sanghae Talchul | |||
| 1969 | Sorry to Give You Trouble | 신세 좀 지자구요Korean | Sinse Jom Jijagu-yo | ||
| 1969 | Beauty of Hot Spring | Minyeo Oncheon | |||
| 1969 | Installment Secretary | Wolbu Nambiseo | |||
| 1969 | The Second Wife | Huchwidaeg | |||
| 1969 | Three Sisters of House Maid | Singmo Samhyeongje | |||
| 1969 | A Man and a Gisaeng | Namjawa Gisaeng | |||
| 1969 | Maternal Affection | Ibyeorui Mojeong | |||
| 1969 | Vice-President | Bu-gakha | |||
| 1968 | Mr. Gu at Sajik Village | Sajikgol Guseobang | |||
| 1968 | Romance Mama | Romaenseu Mama | |||
| 1968 | Shaded Love | Geuneuljin Sunjeong | |||
| 1968 | Childish Daughter-in-law | Pal-pun Myeoneuri | |||
| 1968 | Baldheaded Bachelor | Daemeori Chonggak | |||
| 1968 | A Man of Great Strength: Im Ggyeok-jeong | Cheonha Jangsa, Im Ggyeok-jeong | |||
| 1968 | Potato | Gamja | |||
| 1968 | A Young Gisaeng | Hwacho Gisaeng | |||
| 1968 | Childish Son-in-law | Palpuni Sawi | |||
| 1968 | A Bride on the Second Floor | I-Cheungjip Saedaek | |||
| 1968 | Femme Fatale, Jang Hee-bin | Yohwa, Jang Hee-bin | |||
| 1968 | Goodbye Dad | Abba An-nyeong | |||
| 1968 | Wrong Target | Beonjisuga Teulryeotneyo | |||
| 1968 | Eunuch | Naesi | |||
| 1968 | Princess Guseul | Guseul Gongju | |||
| 1968 | Feeling of Love | Aesim | |||
| 1968 | Salt Pond | Sujeonjidae | |||
| 1968 | Mother is Strong | ||||
| 1968 | Crossing the Teary Hill of Bakdaljae | Ulgo Neomneun Bakdaljae | |||
| 1968 | A Male Housekeeper | Namja Singmo | |||
| 1968 | Stars in My Heart | Byeora Nae Gaseume | |||
| 1968 | Sweetheart | Jeongdeun nim | |||
| 1968 | Your Name | Geudae Ireumeun | |||
| 1968 | The Life of a Woman | 여자의 일생Korean | Yeoja-ui Ilsaeng | ||
| 1968 | Journey into the Heart | Maeumui Yeoro | |||
| 1967 | From Earth to Eternity | Jisang-eseo Yeong-euro | |||
| 1967 | Madame Jet | Jeteu Buin | |||
| 1967 | Female Power | Chimabaram | |||
| 1967 | A Public Cemetery of Wol-ha | 월하의 공동묘지Korean | Wolhaui Gongdongmyoji | ||
| 1967 | Seed Money | Jongjadon | |||
| 1967 | When Bucketwheet Flowers Blossom | 메밀꽃 필 무렵Korean | Memilkkot Pil Muryeop | ||
| 1967 | Kong-Jwi Pat-jwi | Kongjwi patjwi | |||
| 1967 | Bachelor Governor | Chonggak Wonnim | |||
| 1967 | Seoul Is Full | Seoureun Manwonida | |||
| 1967 | I Hate Men | Namjaneun Sireo | |||
| 1967 | Tourist Train | Gwan-gwang Yeolcha | |||
| 1967 | I Am Not Lonely | Oeropji Anta | |||
| 1967 | A Heavenly Peach Flower | Cheondohwa | |||
| 1967 | Injo Restoration | Injobanjeong | |||
| 1967 | The Queen Moonjeong | Munjeong-wanghu | |||
| 1967 | Flame in the Valley | Sanbul | |||
| 1967 | Five Minutes before Curfew | Tonggeum Obunjeon | |||
| 1967 | Why a Cuckoo Cries | Dugyeonsae Uneun Sayeon | |||
| 1966 | The World is Chaos | Sesangeun Yojigyeong | |||
| 1966 | Prosecutor Min and a Female Teacher | Min Geomsa-wa Yeo-seonsang | |||
| 1966 | The Horizon is Silent | Jipyeongseoneun Mari Eopda | |||
| 1966 | A Chinese Restaurant in Front of a Station | Yeokjeonab Junggukjib | |||
| 1966 | Red Ants | Bulgaemi | |||
| 1966 | A Neckless Beauty | 목없는 미녀Korean | Mokeomneun Minyeo | ||
| 1966 | Salsali, You Didn't Know | Salsali Mollatji | |||
| 1966 | Sell Your Life | Saengmyeongeul Pan Sanai | |||
| 1966 | Father and Mrs. Pyeongyang | Appawa Pyeongyangdaek | |||
| 1965 | The Fountain for the Woman | Yeoja-ui Saemteo | |||
| 1965 | The Lady of Honor | Jeonggyeong Bu-in | |||
| 1965 | Beauty Searching Authorities | Chaehongsa | |||
| 1965 | Every Dog Has His Day | Jwigumeong-edo Byeotddeulnal Itda | |||
| 1965 | The Scarlet Skirt | Juhong Skeoteu | |||
| 1965 | Dad, Please Return Home | 아빠 돌아와요Korean | Appa Dorawayo | ||
| 1965 | Farewell, Sorrow | Seulpeumiyeo Jal Itgeora | |||
| 1965 | A Devilish Homicide | Sal-inma | |||
| 1965 | The Wild Chrysanthemum | Deulgukhwa | |||
| 1965 | The Great Sokgulam Cave Temple | Dae Seoggul-am | |||
| 1965 | Hwang, Man of Wealth at Mapo | 마포사는 황부자Korean | Mapo Saneun Hwangbuja | ||
| 1965 | Hwalbindang | Hwalbindang | |||
| 1965 | Lee Seong-gye King Taejo | Taejo Lee Seonggye | |||
| 1965 | Dating Business | Cheongchun Sa-eop | |||
| 1965 | Indecent Behavior | Juchaekbagaji | |||
| 1965 | The Life in the Red Figures | Jeokjainsaeng | |||
| 1965 | The Postman of Love | Sarang-ui Baedalbu | |||
| 1964 | Seaman Park | Madoroseu Park | |||
| 1964 | The Brave Woman | Yeojangbu | |||
| 1964 | Deaf Samryongi | 벙어리 삼룡Korean | Beongeori Samryongi | ||
| 1964 | Her Majesty Yeonghwa | Yeonghwa Mama | |||
| 1964 | The Headwoman of Pal Tong and Pal Ban | Paltong Palban Yeobanjang | |||
| 1964 | The Teacher with Ten Daughters | Sipjamae Seonsaeng | |||
| 1964 | Queen Jinseong | Jinseong-yeowang | |||
| 1964 | Extra Human Being | Ing-yeo Ingan | |||
| 1964 | The Lost Sun | Ireobeorin Taeyang | |||
| 1964 | The Beauty Murder Case in Bath | Yoktang-ui Minyeo Sageon | |||
| 1964 | Prince Suyang and Mt. Baekdu | Suyanggwa Baekdusan | |||
| 1964 | The Meaning to Plant a Phoenix Tree Is | Byeogodong Simeun Tteuseun | |||
| 1964 | Princess Snow White | Baekseolgongju | |||
| 1964 | The Port Sea Gulls Sing a Song | Galmaegi Uneun Hanggu | |||
| 1964 | Are All Potbellied People Presidents? | Baeman naomyeon sajang-inya | |||
| 1964 | The Heartbreaking Story | Danjanglok | |||
| 1964 | What Is More Valuable than Life | Moksumboda Deohan Geot | |||
| 1964 | Just Watch What We Do and See | Dugoman Bose-yo | |||
| 1963 | An Aristocrat's Love Affair | Donbaram Nimbaram | |||
| 1963 | Hundred Years' Enmity | Baengnyeonhan | |||
| 1963 | A Reluctance Prince | Ganghwadoryeong | |||
| 1963 | The Masked Prince | Bongmyeondaegun | |||
| 1963 | The Fiancee | Yakhonnyeo | |||
| 1963 | King's Secret Agent | Mapaewa Geom | |||
| 1963 | The Ruffians | Bulhandang | |||
| 1963 | A Bridegroom from a Grave | Mudeomeseo Na-on Sillang | |||
| 1963 | A Stubborn Guy | Onggojip | |||
| 1963 | The Twelve Nyang Life | Yeoldunyangjjari Insaeng | |||
| 1963 | Cheongwannyeo | Cheongwannyeo | |||
| 1963 | The Housemaid's Confession | Hanyeo-ui Gobaek | |||
| 1963 | The Wandering Troupe | Yurang Geugjang | |||
| 1963 | The Gentlemen Like Something New | Sinsaneun Saegeoseul Joahanda | |||
| 1963 | A Happy Businesswoman | Ttosuni | |||
| 1963 | The Heaven and the Hell | Cheongukkwa Ji-ok | |||
| 1963 | Ms. Wal-sun | Walsun-ajimae | |||
| 1963 | For My Husband | Mangbuseok | |||
| 1963 | The Rose Life | Jangmikkot Insaeng | |||
| 1962 | A Wanderer | Juyucheonha | |||
| 1962 | Red Roses are Gone | Bulgeun Jangmineun Jida | |||
| 1962 | Family Meeting | Gajog Hoe-ui | |||
| 1962 | Tyrant Yeonsan | Pokgun Yeonsan | |||
| 1962 | Yang Kuei-Fei, a Destructive Beauty | Cheonha-ilsaek Yang Gwibi | |||
| 1962 | Even Though I Die | Moksumeul Geolgo | |||
| 1962 | Women Rule | Yeoin Cheonha | |||
| 1962 | Don't Break Damaged Reeds | Sang-han Galdaereul Kkeokjimara | |||
| 1962 | Farewell to My Adolescence | Sachungi-yeo Annyeong | |||
| 1962 | And Love as You Want | Maeum-daero Sarang Hago | |||
| 1962 | A Man from Tokyo | Donggyeongseo On Sanai | |||
| 1962 | New Wife | 새댁Korean | Saedaek | ||
| 1962 | A Sad Cry | Bulleodo Daedab-eomneun Ireumi-yeo | |||
| 1962 | Swordsman and Love | Geompung-yeonpung | |||
| 1962 | The Story of Sim Cheong | Dae-Sim Cheong-jeon | |||
| 1962 | Lonely and Miserable | Busandaek | |||
| 1961 | Baekbaek Religious Fact | Baekbaekgyo | |||
| 1961 | A Petty Middle Manager | 삼등과장Korean | Samdeung Gwajang | ||
| 1961 | Under the Sky of Seoul | 서울의 지붕 밑Korean | Seoul-ui Jibungmit | ||
| 1961 | A Bar without Address | Beonji-eomneun Jmak | |||
| 1961 | Love Against All Odds | Pacheon-neomeo Haedanghwa | |||
| 1961 | The Houseguest and My Mother | 사랑방 손님과 어머니Korean | Sarangbang Sonnimgwa Eomeoni | ||
| 1961 | A Flower of Evil | Ag-ui Kkot | |||
| 1961 | Prince Yeonsan | Yeonsan-gun | |||
| 1961 | Seong Chun-hyang | Seong Chun-hyang | |||
| 1961 | Evergreen Tree | 상록수Korean | Sangnoksu | ||
| 1961 | An Upstart | Gu Bong-seo-ui Byeorakbuja | |||
| 1961 | Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber | Uijeok Iljimae | |||
| 1960 | Princess Ok-ryeon and Hwalbindang | Okryeongongju-wa hwalbindang | |||
| 1960 | A Romantic Papa | Lomaenseuppappa | |||
| 1960 | Come Back, My Bride! | 신부여 돌아오라Korean | Sinbu-yeo dol-a-ola | ||
| 1960 | Have I Come to Cry? | Ullyeogo naega wassdeonga | |||
| 1960 | A Youth Garden | Cheongchunhwa-won | |||
| 1960 | Your Voice | Geudae mogsori | |||
| 1960 | Over the Hill | Jeo eondeog-eul neom-eoseo | |||
| 1960 | A Daughter | Ttal | |||
| 1960 | Through a Darkness | Amheug-eul ttulhgo | |||
| 1960 | As You Please | Jemeosdaelo | |||
| 1960 | A Drifting Story | Pyoludo | |||
| 1960 | A Forget-me-not | Mulmangcho | |||
| 1959 | The Day Without Tomorrow | Naeireomneun Geunal | |||
| 1959 | A White Pearl | Baekjinju | |||
| 1959 | Sorrow of Twilight | Hwanghonui Aesang | |||
| 1959 | The Romantic Train | Nangmannyeolcha | |||
| 1959 | An Inn | Yeoinsuk | |||
| 1959 | A Vanished Dream | Kkumeun Sarajigo | |||
| 1959 | Affection and Apathy | Yujeongmujeong | |||
| 1959 | Prince Mi-Reuk | Wangja Mireuk | |||
| 1959 | A Necklace of Reminiscence | Chueogui Mokgeori | |||
| 1959 | Three Brides | Saminui Sinbu | |||
| 1959 | Terms of Marriage | Gyeolhonjogeon | |||
| 1959 | Far Away from Home | Tahyangsari | |||
| 1959 | Mother | Eomeoni | |||
| 1959 | Even the Clouds Are Drifting | Gureumeun Heulleodo | |||
| 1959 | Yu Gwan-Sun | 유관순Korean | Yu Gwan-sun | ||
| 1959 | Before a Love is Gone | Sarangi Gagi Jeone | |||
| 1959 | Dongsimcho | Dongsimcho | |||
| 1959 | Independence Association and young Lee Seung-man | Dongniphyeophoewa Cheongnyeon Lee Seung-man | |||
| 1959 | Men vs. Women | Namseong Dae Yeoseong | |||
| 1959 | In Every Nights and Dreams | Bammada Kkummada | |||
| 1959 | Sunshine Again | Dasi Chajeun Yangji | |||
| 1958 | The Flower | Hwasim | |||
| 1958 | Returned Lover | Geudaeneun dol-a-wassgeonman | |||
| 1958 | Forever With You | Geudae-wa yeong-wonhi | |||
| 1958 | The Fallen Blossoms | Naghwa-yusu | |||
| 1958 | A Country Girl | Chonsaegssi | |||
| 1958 | When the Night Comes Again | Geu bam-i dasi-omyeon | |||
| 1958 | The Secret | Byeolman-i aneun bimil | |||
| 1958 | Joy and Sorrow | Useo-ya halkka Ul-eo-ya halkka | |||
| 1958 | The Hill with a Zelkova Tree | Neutinamu inneun eondeog | |||
| 1957 | The Twilight Train | Hwanghon-yeolcha | |||
| 1957 | Hwang Jin-i | 황진이Korean | Hwang Jin-i |
3.2. Television Dramas
Do Kum-bong also appeared in several television dramas:
- Gae-guri Nam-pyeon (1969)
- Kkot-pineun Pal-do Gang-san (1974)
- Won-ji-dong Blue-seu (1996)
4. Awards
Do Kum-bong received several accolades for her acting performances throughout her career:
- 1962: 5th Buil Film Awards - Best Supporting Actress
- 1963: 2nd Grand Bell Awards - Best Actress for New Wife (새댁Korean)
- 1972: 11th Grand Bell Awards - Best Supporting Actress for When a Little Dream Blooms... (작은 꿈이 꽃필때Korean)
- 1974: 13th Grand Bell Awards - Best Supporting Actress for The Land (토지Korean)
5. Death
Do Kum-bong passed away on June 3, 2009, at Konkuk University Hospital in Seoul. In accordance with her final wishes, her death was not publicly announced immediately, leading to the news becoming known only at a later date.
6. Evaluation and Impact
Do Kum-bong is remembered as a significant figure in the golden age of Korean cinema. Her ability to portray diverse characters, particularly in supporting roles, earned her a reputation as an actress whose performances were as impactful as those of lead actors. Her extensive filmography and consistent critical acclaim highlight her lasting influence on the Korean film industry and her contribution to popular culture during her active years.
