Na Moon-hee

Biography

Na Moon-hee is a celebrated South Korean actress whose career has flourished since 1961, marking over fifty years in the entertainment industry. Renowned for embodying the quintessential Korean mother in various television dramas, she has left an indelible mark with notable performances in titles such as Even if the Wind Blows, The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World (by Noh Hee Kyung), My Name is Kim Sam Soon, My Rosy Life, Goodbye Solo, Amnok River Flows, and It's Me, Grandma.

Her film career is equally distinguished, with standout roles in critically acclaimed movies like Crying Fist, You Are My Sunshine, Cruel Winter Blues, and particularly in I Can Speak (2017). This film earned her the Best Actress award at three major ceremonies: the 54th Baeksang Art Awards, the 38th Blue Dragon Awards, and the 55th Grand Bell Awards, a remarkable achievement that remains unmatched.

Transitioning between genres, Na gained renewed popularity through comedic roles in sitcoms like Unstoppable High Kick! and later headlined the comedy film Mission Possible: Kidnapping Granny K. She continued to shine in films such as Girl Scout, Harmony, Twilight Gangsters, and Miss Granny.

In recognition of her contributions to the arts, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from MBC in 2010 and was bestowed the prestigious Bo Gwan Order of Cultural Merit in 2012, solidifying her legacy in South Korean cinema and television.