Kim Ja-ok

Photo: acrofan.com — CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Kim Ja-ok

actor · singer · film actor

Born
October 11, 1951
Died
November 16, 2014
Age
63 years
Cause
lung cancer

Remembering Kim Ja-ok: related finds and keepsakes

About Kim Ja-ok

<!--K-->Kim Ja-ok, 63, South Korean actress, lung cancer.

Explore other notable deaths in 2014 or deaths in November 2014.

The Deaths Archive presents

How well do you know Kim Ja-ok?

Explore their life. Test your knowledge. Beat the challenge.

10 questions · One legacy · How much do you really know?

Challenge your friends

Play together in real-time.

Full Biography

|

Kim Ja-ok (Korean: 김자옥; October 11, 1951 – November 16, 2014) was a South Korean actress. Kim was born in Busan in 1951. Kim dropped out of Hanyang University majoring in Film. Kim started her acting career after admitted to a public recruit by MBC TV. During the early period of the 1970s, she mainly starred in TV series, while in the late 1970s, Kim focused on film. Kim gained a popularity for her cheerful depiction on a woman of the new generation such as Sinbu ilgi (신부일기). Her last husband was singer, Oh Seung Geun. Her brother was announcer, Kim Tae Ok.

On November 16, 2014, it was reported by Yonhap News that Kim Ja-ok had died from lung cancer.

Filmography

*Note; the whole list is referenced.

Films

Television series

Album discography

  • Princess is Lonely (1996)

Awards

Content from Wikipedia — licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Interactive

Test Your Knowledge – Trivia Challenge

How well do you know this person's life and legacy?

No account needed to play. Sign in to keep your score on the leaderboard.

Books & Media

Find books, audiobooks and films about Kim Ja-ok on Amazon.

Available at Amazon

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Sources

Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions

Questions drawn from Kim Ja-ok's archived record and the sources above.

  1. 1.In which city was Kim Ja-ok born in 1951?

    • A.Daegu
    • B.Incheon
    • C.Seoul
    • D.Busancorrect

    Kim Ja-ok was born in Busan in 1951.

    Source: biographical introduction

  2. 2.Which university did Kim Ja-ok attend before dropping out?

    • A.Korea University
    • B.Hanyang Universitycorrect
    • C.Yonsei University
    • D.Seoul National University

    Kim Ja-ok dropped out of Hanyang University where she was majoring in Film.

    Source: early life section

  3. 3.How did Kim Ja-ok officially begin her acting career?

    • A.Through a theater workshop in Busan
    • B.By starring in an independent film
    • C.Through a public recruit by MBC TVcorrect
    • D.By winning a beauty pageant

    Kim Ja-ok started her acting career after being admitted to a public recruit by MBC TV.

    Source: early career section

  4. 4.What type of media did Kim Ja-ok primarily focus on in the late 1970s?

    • A.Television variety shows
    • B.Music albums
    • C.Filmcorrect
    • D.Radio dramas

    While Kim Ja-ok starred in TV series in the early 1970s, she shifted her focus to film in the late 1970s.

    Source: career history section

  5. 5.Which work is specifically cited for Kim Ja-ok's popularity as a new generation woman?

    • A.Sinbu ilgicorrect
    • B.Ojakgyo Family
    • C.Princess is Lonely
    • D.Soosunhwa

    Kim Ja-ok gained popularity for her cheerful depiction of a woman of the new generation in the work Sinbu ilgi.

    Source: career highlights section

  6. 6.What was the profession of Kim Ja-ok's brother, Kim Tae Ok?

    • A.Announcercorrect
    • B.Film director
    • C.Singer
    • D.Producer

    Kim Ja-ok's brother was the announcer Kim Tae Ok.

    Source: family section

  7. 7.Who was the last husband of Kim Ja-ok?

    • A.An unnamed actor
    • B.Oh Seung Geuncorrect
    • C.Kim Tae Ok
    • D.A famous director

    Kim Ja-ok's last husband was the singer Oh Seung Geun.

    Source: family section

  8. 8.What did Kim Ja-ok release in 1996?

    • A.A film directed by her
    • B.A memoir titled New Generation
    • C.A collection of poetry
    • D.An album titled Princess is Lonelycorrect

    Kim Ja-ok released the music album titled Princess is Lonely in 1996.

    Source: album discography

  9. 9.Which award did Kim Ja-ok receive at the 1975 11th Baeksang Arts Awards?

    • A.Lifetime Achievement Award
    • B.Best TV Actresscorrect
    • C.Excellence Award
    • D.Best Film Actress

    Kim Ja-ok won the Best TV Actress award for the show Soosunhwa at the 1975 Baeksang Arts Awards.

    Source: awards section

  10. 10.What cause of death was reported for Kim Ja-ok in 2014?

    • A.Heart failure
    • B.Pneumonia
    • C.Stomach cancer
    • D.Lung cancercorrect

    It was reported by Yonhap News that Kim Ja-ok died from lung cancer on November 16, 2014.

    Source: death section

  11. 11.Which news agency reported the death of Kim Ja-ok?

    • A.Yonhap Newscorrect
    • B.KBS News
    • C.SBS News
    • D.MBC News

    The death of Kim Ja-ok was reported by Yonhap News.

    Source: death section

  12. 12.For which drama did Kim Ja-ok receive the Excellence Award in 2011?

    • A.Mokma
    • B.Sinbu ilgi
    • C.Ojakgyo Familycorrect
    • D.Soosunhwa

    Kim Ja-ok won the 2011 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award for the series Ojakgyo Family.

    Source: awards section

  13. 13.What was Kim Ja-ok's major while attending Hanyang University?

    • A.Theater
    • B.Literature
    • C.Journalism
    • D.Filmcorrect

    Kim Ja-ok was a student at Hanyang University majoring in Film.

    Source: early life section

  14. 14.When did Kim Ja-ok pass away?

    • A.November 11, 2014
    • B.November 16, 2014correct
    • C.October 11, 2014
    • D.December 16, 2014

    Kim Ja-ok died on November 16, 2014.

    Source: biographical introduction

People who died on November 16

Related People

Spotted an error?

Help us keep the archive accurate. Report a correction with a source.

Report an error for Kim Ja-ok →

We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics 4 and PostHog) and advertising (Google AdSense) to understand site usage and improve your experience. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of these cookies. See our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy for details.