Kim Ji-mee
Kim Ji-mee | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1940 Busan, South Korea |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1957–2000 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김지미 |
| Hanja | 金芝美 |
| RR | Gim Jimi |
| MR | Kim Chimi |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 김명자 |
| Hanja | 金明子 |
| RR | Gim Myeongja |
| MR | Kim Myŏngja |
Kim Ji-mee (Korean: 김지미; born July 15, 1940) is a South Korean actress, producer, and film planner whose activity began in 1957. She was born in Daedeok, Chūseinan Province, Korea, Empire of Japan in 1940. While a student of Deokseong Girls' High School, Kim was cast to Kim Ki-young's film, Hwanghon yeolcha (황혼열차) in 1957. Kim has been commonly dubbed "Elizabeth Taylor of Korea" by the South Korean news media for her resemblance with the American actress' appearance and popularity as well as her many marriages and divorces.