Park Ji-ah (actress, born 1977)

1. Overview

Park Ji-ah (born July 18, 1977) is a South Korean actress. She began her career in theatre in 1998, later transitioning to television and film. Park is known for her versatile performances, including roles that address social themes or portray vulnerable characters, such as her critically acclaimed portrayal of Hye-ja in the drama Our Blues, a character dedicated to caring for her autistic granddaughter. Her notable screen appearances also include Link: Eat, Love, Kill and Once Upon a Small Town.

2. Life and Career

Park Ji-ah's career spans over two decades, beginning in theatre and expanding into television and film, where she has taken on diverse roles.

2.1. Early life and theatre career

Born on July 18, 1977, Park Ji-ah embarked on her acting journey in 1998, making her debut in theatre. She has since built an extensive career in stage plays and musicals, showcasing her foundational acting skills. Her theatre works include:

Year	Title	Korean Title^Korean	Role
1998	The King is Dying	왕은 죽어가다_{Wang-eun Jugeogada}^Korean	Juliette
1999	Africa Festival - Road	아프리카 페스티발ㅡ길_{Apeurika Peseutibal-gil}^Korean
2000	19 Wonhyo-ro 1-ga	원효로1가 19번지_{Wonhyoro 1-ga 19beonji}^Korean	Baek Neung-pa
2001	Equus	에쿠우스_Ekuuseu^Korean	Music [Horse]
2003	Opera Woman of the Continent - Sucheon	가극 대륙의 여인 -수천_{Gageuk Daeryugui Yeoin -Sucheon}^Korean	Goguryeo Grandmother
2003-2004	Musical Blue Saigon	뮤지컬 블루사이공_{Myujikeol Beullusai-gong}^Korean	Gong Eomeoni
2004	After Midnight Club	애프터 미드나잇 클럽_{Apeuteo Midnait Keulleop}^Korean	Petunia
2005-2006	Oasis Laundry Heist Incident	오아시스세탁소습격사건_{Oasiseu Setakso Seupgyeoksageon}^Korean	Jang Min-sook
2006	Bandit	밴디트_Baenditeu^Korean	Marie
2006	Half-Eared Story	반쪽이전_Banjjokijeon^Korean	Maeho
2007	Dreamy	몽연_Mongyeon^Korean	Masked person / Cello
2007	Musical 7 Angels	뮤지컬 7인의 천사_{Myujikeol 7inui Cheonsa}^Korean	Angel Mom 1
2010	Musical Splendid Holiday	뮤지컬 화려한 휴가_{Myujikeol Hwaryeohan Hyuga}^Korean	Chang-su's Mother
2010	Thank You Honey	여보 고마워_{Yeobo Gomawo}^Korean	Mother-in-law
2011-2012	Musical Miss Young Ae	뮤지컬 막돼먹은 영애씨_{Myujikeol Makdwaemeogeun Yeong-aessi}^Korean	Young-ae
2012	Musical Propose	뮤지컬 프로포즈_{Myujikeol Peuropojeu}^Korean	Jin-young
2012	Musical Gala Show - The Musical	뮤지컬 갈라쇼 - The Musical_{Myujikeol Gallasyo - The Musical}^Korean
2013	Reading the Story of Sukyeongnangja	숙영낭자전을 읽다_{Sukyeongnangjajeoneul Ikda}^Korean	Widow
2013	Hyegyeonggung Hong	혜경궁 홍씨_{Hyegyeonggung Hongssi}^Korean	Choi Sang-gung
2014	Pyongyang Maria	평양마리아_{Pyeongyangmaria}^Korean	Grandma
2014	Wild Grass 2	들풀 2_{Deulppul 2}^Korean	Siwon's Mother
2014	Frankenstein	프랑켄슈타인_{Peurangken Syutain}^Korean	Clarie
2014	Frankenstein - Ansan	프랑켄슈타인 - 안산_{Peurangken Syutain - Ansan}^Korean	Claris / Gretel
2015	Heavy Metal Girls	헤비메탈 걸스_{Hebimetal Geolseu}^Korean	Jung-min
2015	March Snow	3월의 눈_{Samworui Nun}^Korean	Bankbook
2015	Seoul Theatre Festival - Youth, Go	서울연극제 - 청춘, 간다_{Seoul Yeongeukje - Cheongchun, Ganda}^Korean	Wine Shop Owner
2015	With	이랑_Irang^Korean	Wol-jik Chasa
2015	Piece Of Paper	토막 土幕_{Tomak Tomak}^Korean	Gyeongseon Cheo
2016	Winter Story	겨울이야기_Gyeoulyiyagi^Korean	Nobility and others
2016	Heavy Metal Girls	헤비메탈 걸스_{Hebimetal Geolseu}^Korean	Eun-ju
2016	I Have Soup	국물 있사옵니다_{Gukmul Issaopnida}^Korean	Park Yong-ja
2016	The Seagull	갈매기_Galmaegi^Korean
2016	The Comedy of Errors	실수연발_Silsuyeonbal^Korean	Adriana
2017	Korean Diaspora Exhibition - Yongbieocheonga	한민족디아스포라전 - 용비어천가_{Hanminjok Diasporajeon - Yongbieocheonga}^Korean	Korean 3
2017	Doorbell	초인종_Choinjjong^Korean	Mom
2017	You're Carrying Gwangju-ri, Again	광주리를 이고 나가시네요,또_{Gwangjurireul Igo Nagasineyo, Tto}^Korean	Grandmother
2017	As You Give, So You Receive	준대로 받은대로_{Jundaero Badeundaero}^Korean	Overdone
2018	March Snow	3월의 눈_{Samworui Nun}^Korean	Bankbook
2018	Doosan Humanities Theater 2018 Altruist - Blood and Seed	두산인문극장 2018 이타주의자 - 피와 씨앗_{Dusan Inmungeukjang 2018 Itajuuija - Piwa Ssiat}^Korean	Violet
2018	September	9월_Guwol^Korean	Seon-hee
2018	Grandma - Suwon	할머니 - 수원_{Halmeoni - Suwon}^Korean	Grandma
2018	Completely Out Of The Blue	완전뜬금 명랑악극 맹랑별곡_{Wanjeontteungeum Myeongrangakgeuk Maengrangbyeolgok}^Korean	Lady Han
2018	A Magician's Story	어느 마술사 이야기_{Eoneu Masulsa Iyagi}^Korean	Mother
2019	Galileo's life	갈릴레오의 생애_{Gallileoui Saengae}^Korean	Madame Sarti and others
2019	Musical Blue Saigon	뮤지컬 블루 사이공_{Myujikeol Beullu Sai-gong}^Korean	Wife
2019	2nd Feminism Theatre Festival - To You	제2회 페미니즘 연극제 - 너에게_{Je-2hoe Pemineujeum Yeongeukje - Neo-ege}^Korean	Morgan
2019	Daughters of Igalia	이갈리아의 딸들_{Igalli-aui Ttaldeul}^Korean	Ruth Bram
2019	September	9월_Guwol^Korean	Seon-hee
2019-2020	Elephant Song	엘리펀트 송_{Ellepeonteu Song}^Korean	Peterson
2020	The 4th Wall	제 4의 벽_{Je 4ui Byeok}^Korean	Sound Director
2020	Tunnel Section	터널구간_Teoneolgugan^Korean	Mother
2020	Contemporaries	동시대인_Dongsidain^Korean
2020	American Theatre Seoul Chorus	미국연극 서울합창_{Migukyeongeuk Seoulhapchang}^Korean	Rosario
2021	Mokship	목선_Mokseon^Korean	Mok's Wife
2021	76 Festival - Build Simcheongjeon	76 축제 - 심청전을 짓다_{76 Chukje - Simcheongjeoneul Jitda}^Korean	Gwi-deok's family
2022	The Mousetrap	마우스트랩_{Ma-useuteuraep}^Korean	Boyle
2023	Musical My Mother	뮤지컬 친정엄마_{Myujikeol Chinjeong Eomma}^Korean	Seoul-daek

2.2. Television and film career

Park Ji-ah expanded her acting career into the screen, signing with Jannabi Entertainment in 2021. Her debut drama was Beyond Evil in the same year. She has since gained recognition for various roles in television series and films.

2.2.1. Television series

Park Ji-ah has appeared in the following television series:

Year	Title	Role
2021	Beyond Evil	Neighborhood woman / Chicken shop owner
2022	Our Blues	Park Hye-ja
	Link: Eat, Love, Kill	Park Seon-hwa
	Once Upon a Small Town	Cha Yeon-hong
2022	The Law Cafe	Hair Stylist / Seol Won-jang
2023	The Good Bad Mother	Doctor
	KBS Drama Special: "Half Lies"	Seok-ran
	Delightfully Deceitful	Prisoner / New prisoner who tormented Ro-eum
2024	Crash	Park Hyeon-jeong
	A Virtuous Business	Butcher shop owner
	The Trunk	Pawn Shop Owner / Shaman
	Brewing Love	Sim Young-ja

2.2.2. Film

Park Ji-ah's filmography includes:

Year	Title	Role
2024	It Has to Be a Secret	Ha-young

3. Awards and nominations

Park Ji-ah has received accolades for her performances, including:

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee / Work	Result
54th Dong-A Theater Awards	2017	Rookie of the Year Award	You're Carrying Gwangju-ri, Again	Won