Kyeon Mi-ri explained

Kyeon Mi-ri
Birth Date:27 January 1965
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Occupation:Actress, singer
Alma Mater:Sejong University – Department of Dance[1]
Yearsactive:1984–present
Spouse:Im Young-gyu (1987–93; divorced)
Family:Lee Yu-bi (daughter)
Lee Da-in (daughter)
Lee Ki-baek (son)
Lee Seung-gi (son-in-law)
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Child:yes
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Hangul:견미리
Hanja:甄美里
Rr:Gyeon Mi-ri
Mr:Kyŏn Miri

Kyeon Mi-ri (born January 27, 1965) is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known for her role as the antagonist Lady Choi in the hit period drama Jewel in the Palace (2003).

Career

Kyeon Mi-ri graduated from Seoul Traditional Arts High School in 1983, then studied Dance at Sejong University. She made her acting debut in 1984, and has since become active in television dramas, most notably as the arrogant and ambitious Lady Choi in the 2003 period drama Dae Jang Geum (or Jewel in the Palace), which was a hit not only in Korea but throughout Asia.[2]

In 2009, she ventured into the music industry and released her first album titled Happy Women, consisting of mainly trot songs.[3]

Personal life

Kyeon married actor Im Young-gyu in 1987, and they divorced in 1993.[4]

Kyeon remarried in 1998, to businessman Lee Hong-heon.[5] They have one son, Lee Ki-baek. Lee Hong-heon legally adopted Kyeon's two daughters from her first marriage, and they took on his surname; Lee Yu-bi and Lee Da-in are both actresses.[6] [7] Kyeon is also a part of the Hwanggan Kyeon clan, which makes her a descendant of Kyŏn Hwŏn, who was the first king of the Hubaekje kingdom, during the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea.

In 2009, Kyeon was investigated for stock manipulation, with her husband Lee suspected of insider trading. She had bought 55,000 shares worth of the bioengineering startup FCBTwelve, then raked in up to, making her the fourth biggest stock holder among entertainment celebrities at the time.[8] Kyeon denied any wrongdoing, saying she was simply an investor.[9] [10]

In April 2023, Kyeon will donate Lee Da-in's wedding congratulations as a donation for the disabled and vulnerable children through a partnership with the Korea Association for Information Technology for the Disabled as a token of appreciation for guests who attended and congratulated the wedding.[11]

Filmography

Television

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1985500 Years of Joseon – PungranJeong Nan-jeong's maid
1986Naughtyfemale college student
1988500 Years of Joseon – Queen InhyeonChoi Suk-bin
Famine in the CitySoon-jung
1989Appointment
GiantSeo Geum-ji
1991Mudong's HouseKang Ha-na
1993Han River Cuckoo
MBC Best Theater "Sundal, Byeonggu, and Okju"Ok-joo
1994Han Myung-hoeKim Jongseo's concubine
1995Tremble
Korea GateLee Soon-ja
Jang Hee-binQueen Myeongseong
West Palace
LA ArirangKyeon Mi-ri
1996Cute LadyHan Jung-ja
Wonji-dong Blues
1997Mr. Right
1998Six ChildrenMimi's mother
2000Legends of Love
All About EveYoon Hyung-chul's stepmother
Aspen Treeyounger daughter-in-law
Ajumma (Housewife's Rebellion)Choi Yoo-mi
2001Tender HeartsChoi Young-joo
Well Known WomanHan Young-sun
2002Who's My LovePark Kyung-joo
To Be With YouSoon-shim
Daemang (The Great Ambition)Lady Yoo
2003 Jewel in the Palace Choi Seong-geum
A Million RosesHyun-kyu's maternal aunt
2004Dal-rae's HouseKyeon Mi-ri
2005Love and SympathyYoon Ji-sook
Goodbye to SadnessHan Sung-mi
Sisters of the SeaLee Geum-bok
2006As the River FlowsSeo Ok-ran
JumongQueen Wonhu
Kkam-geon's MomLee Do-soon
2007Golden Bride Yang Ok-kyung
Lee San, Wind of the Palace Lady Hyegyeong
2010Three Sisters Jang Ji-ae
2011Dear My SisterYoon Jung-ae
Just Like TodayLee Jae-kyung
2012Rooftop PrinceLady Jung (Buyong and Hwayong's mother)
My Kids Give Me a HeadacheShin Sae-rom
2013Hur Jun, The Original StoryHam Ahn-daek
Wonderful MamaKim Young-yi
Shining RomanceLee Tae-ri
2014What Happens to My Family?Heo Yang-geum
DodoharaHong Ha-ra's mother (cameo)
2016Beautiful Gong ShimYeom Tae-hee (Seok Joon-soo's mother)
2017Revolutionary LoveJung Yeo-jin (Byun Hyuk's mother)
2018Gangnam ScandalJang Mi-ri
2020 Backstreet RookieKim Hye-ja (Yeon-joo's mother)
2023Min Young-hwi[12]

Film

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1988Dangerous Scent (Married Couple)Ji-sook
1989I Want to Cry
2009Running TurtleDetective Jo's wife

Theater

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1994남편을 죽이는 서른가지방법

Awards

YearAwardCategoryNominated work
1988 Best New Actress Queen Inhyeon
Best Newcomer
2005 Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Love and Sympathy
2007 Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Golden Bride
2008 42nd Tax Payer's Day Commendation (given by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=tab_txc&where=people_profile&ie=utf8&query=%EA%B2%AC%EB%AF%B8%EB%A6%AC&os=159901. ko:견미리 탤런트, 가수. Naver Profiles. Korean. August 6, 2011.
  2. Web site: Daejanggeum fever in China spawns events covering tourism, Korean cuisine. The Korea Times via Hancinema. July 3, 2013. September 30, 2005.
  3. News: http://sports.khan.co.kr/news/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=200908162025443&sec_id=540301. ko:견미리, 성공적인 데뷔 무대 꾸려!. Kyeon Mi-ri, Earning a Successful Debut!. August 16, 2009. Kyunghyang Sports. Korean. December 31, 2010.
  4. News: http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201007062337151010. ko:임영규, 견미리와 이혼→사업실패→알코올 치매→폭행사건 악순화…눈물의 심경고백. Im Yeong-gyu, Kyeon Mi-ri's ex → Divorce → Business Failure → Confesses in Tears about his Alcoholic Stupor. July 6, 2010. Newsen. Korean. January 31, 2011.
  5. News: http://www.donga.com/fbin/woman_donga?d=9803&f=wd980300050.html. ko:두살연하 총각사업가와 4월 결혼발표 견미리 "아이들이 예뻐서 저랑 결혼한대요". Bachelor Businessman who is Two Years Younger than Kyeon Mi-ri Announces April Wedding "He's marrying my pretty kids and me". April 11, 1998. The Dong-a Ilbo. Korean. January 31, 2011. February 8, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050208195340/http://www.donga.com/fbin/woman_donga?d=9803&f=wd980300050.html. dead.
  6. Web site: Mom's Shoes May Not Be Too Big to Fill for Actress Lee Yu-bi. The Chosun Ilbo. April 16, 2013. November 16, 2012.
  7. Web site: Lee. Hye-ji. Lee Yubi's Sister Signs with KEYEAST. 10Asia. August 3, 2013. August 2, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140810002225/http://www.tenasia.com/lee-yubis-sister-signs-with-keyeast/. August 10, 2014. dead.
  8. Web site: Yang Soo-kyung, Kyun Mi-ri Boost Stock Wealth. The Chosun Ilbo. July 3, 2013. September 8, 2009.
  9. Web site: Kwon. Mee-yoo. Entertainers Investigated Over Stock Price Manipulation. The Korea Times. July 3, 2013. October 30, 2009.
  10. Web site: Lee Soo-man Tops Entertainment Rich List. The Chosun Ilbo. July 3, 2013. March 23, 2010.
  11. Web site: 용서 구하는 마음" 견미리, 이승기♥이다인 축의금 기부. Cha. Yoo-chae . The heart of seeking forgiveness" Gyeon Mi-ri, Lee Seung-gi ♥ Da-in donated congratulatory money. Money Today. Naver. April 10, 2023. April 18, 2023. ko.
  12. Web site: Lee Min-ji . January 17, 2023 . '판도라' 이지아X이상윤, 김순옥표 복수극으로 만났다…대본리딩 현장 . 'Pandora' Lee Ji-ah X Lee Sang-yoon and Kim Soon-ok met in a revenge play... Script reading site . January 17, 2023 . Newsen . ko.
  13. Web site: ko:견미리 1집 – 행복한 여자. http://www.maniadb.com/album.asp?a=310395. ManiaDB. Korean. July 3, 2013.