Park Hye-jin (South Korean Actress Born 1958)

Park Hye-jin (Hangul: 박혜진) is a South Korean actress born in 1958. Active in both film and television, she has built a robust career portraying mothers, grandmothers, and supporting characters across numerous South Korean dramas and feature films.

Portrait of South Korean actress Park Hye-jin — Park Hye-jin

Acting Career

Park has appeared in a wide array of notable South Korean television series and films. She gained international recognition for her role as the mother of Cho Sang-woo in the hit Netflix series Squid Game (2021), a role she reprised in subsequent seasons. Her extensive television credits include appearances in Pachinko (2022, 2024), Prison Playbook (2017–2018), Flower of Evil (2020), and Juvenile Justice (2022).

In addition to her television work, Park has maintained an active presence in Korean cinema, taking on supporting characters in films such as Miss Granny (2014), Silenced (2011), and In Between Seasons (2018).

Filmography Highlights

In Between Seasons (2018) - Ms. Park
Miss Granny (2014) - Ok-Ja
Silenced (2011) - Headmaster's wife
Squid Game (Netflix / 2021) - Cho Sang-Woo's mother
Pachinko (Apple TV+ / 2022) - Han Geum-Ja
Flower of Evil (tvN / 2020) - Jung Moon-Ok