South Korean Veteran Actress, Kim Ji Mee Dies

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JAKARTA - Sad news came from the South Korean film industry. Actress Kim Ji Mee passed away on Wednesday, December 10. This news was confirmed by several sources from the entertainment industry.

Launching JoongAng Daily, Kim Ji Mee died after experiencing declining health. He died in the United States.

Born with Kim Myong Ja's name in 1940, Kim Ji Mee made her big screen debut through director Kim Ki Young's Twilight Train in 1957.

Kim Ji Mee also starred in several titles such as The Land, Gilsottum to receive awards at the Grand Bell Awards and the Panama International Film Festival.

Since 1990, Kim Ji Mee has starred in more than 700 films with awards such as Baeksang, Blue Dragon, Buil, and Grand Bell.

He is nicknamed Elizabeth Taylor Korea because of his life similar to that figure and the world of film. During his life, he had been married four times.

Kim Ji Mee married director Hong Sung Gi but divorced in 1962, actor Choi Moo Ryong but divorced in 1969. In 1976, he dated singer Na Hoon A until 1982 before deciding to separate. His last marriage was doctor Lee Jong Gu in 1991 before divorcing 11 years later.

In addition to being an actor, Kim Ji Mee also penetrated behind the scenes. He is a producer for the company Jimi Film which produces seven films.

He is also one of the colleagues in the Korean Film Council and is active as a figure who actively supports the South Korean film industry.

It is not yet known whether Kim Ji Mee will be buried in South Korea or not, but the film industry plans funerals and tributes for the actress.

Kim Ji Mee passed away at the age of 85.