Ko Du-Shim

Ko Du-Shim (born May 22, 1951) is a prominent South Korean actress known for her extensive body of work in television dramas and feature films. Born in Jeju-do, South Korea, she has maintained a long and active acting career spanning multiple decades, earning recognition for portraying maternal and complex supporting or leading characters.

Acting Career

Ko began her acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in various television series and films. Over the decades, she has transitioned through generations of Korean media, working on projects across major broadcasting networks such as KBS, MBC, SBS, and cable networks like tvN and JTBC, as well as streaming platforms.

Her notable film appearances include roles in Everglow (2021), Start-Up (2019), Exit (2019), and The Preparation (2017). On television, she has appeared in acclaimed dramas including Our Blues (2022), The Atypical Family (2024), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), and My Mister (2018).

Selected Filmography

Movies

Everglow (2021) - Go Jin-Ok
Start-Up (2019) - Sang-Pil's grandmother
Exit (2019) - Hyun-Ok
The Preparation (2017) - Ae-Soon
My Mother the Mermaid (2004) - Yeon-Sun

Television Series

Kin And Sin (2026) - Grandma Daepan
The Atypical Family (2024) - Bok Man-Heum
Our Blues (2022) - Hyeon Chun-Hui
When the Camellia Blooms (2019) - Kwak Deok-Sun
My Mister (2018) - Byeon Yo-Sun

Awards and Recognition

Throughout her career, Ko has received numerous accolades for her performances in Korean television and film, including major network acting prizes such as the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the KBS Drama Awards for her role in All About My Mom in 2015.