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Jeon Mi-seon

Jeon Mi-seon

Actor · Died June 29, 2019, aged 48 · Seoul, South Korea

Jeon Mi-seon (December 7, 1970 – June 29, 2019) was a South Korean actress. Though best known as a supporting actress in films and television series such as Memories of Murder (2003), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), and Hide and Seek (2013), Jeon Mi-seon also played the leading role in Love Is a Crazy Thing (2005).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 7, 1970
Died
June 29, 2019 (aged 48)
From
Seoul, South Korea
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 44% in 30 days

What are Jeon Mi-seon's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 98th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
31%
Self
23%
Survival
18%
Morality
12%
Ideas
6%
Society
6%
Power
4%
Romantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeHope2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 1 · Dark 4

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 3

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 1 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 3

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 1 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 4

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 4
Hero
1 of 4
Shapeshifter
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
10
Tense
8
Contemplative
4
Romantic
4
Hopeful
4
Other
7

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet9
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jeon Mi-seon's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (6).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jeon Mi-seon's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Are We in Love? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as So-jeong's mother

  • The King's Letters(2019)

    as Queen Soheon

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • He is Psychometric(2019)

    Show 16 episodes · as Kang Eun-ju

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • After Spring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Shin-ae

  • Tempted(2018)

    Show 32 episodes · as Seol Young-Won

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Love Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 120 episodes · as Gil Eun-jung

  • My Last Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Lee Hwa-yeon

  • Witch's Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 16 episodes · as Koh Jae-Sook

  • Andante(2017)

    Show 16 episodes · as Oh Jung-won

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • It's Okay Because You Are My Dad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Guardians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 32 episodes · as Park Yoon-Hee

  • Love in the Moonlight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 18 episodes · as Consort Park Soo-ki

  • The Unusual Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Last Ride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Go-hwan's Mother

  • Kidnapping Assemblyman Mr. Clean (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hee Kyung

  • Reply 1988(2015)

    Show 8 episodes · as Sung Bo-ra (older)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Six Flying Dragons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 50 episodes · as Yeon-hyang

  • The Return of Hwang Geum-bok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 125 episodes · as Hwang Eun-sil

  • Who Are You: School 2015 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 16 episodes · as Song Mi-kyung

  • Maids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 20 episodes · as Lady Yoon

  • Beyond the Clouds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 16 episodes · as Baek Nan-joo

  • Passionate Love(2013)

    Show 47 episodes · as Yang Eun-sook

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hide and Seek(2013)

    as Min-ji

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • 일말의 순정 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 120 episodes · as 김미선

  • Five Fingers(2012)

    Show 30 episodes · as Song Nam-joo

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • The Thousandth Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 8 episodes · as Gu Mi Seon

  • Moon Embracing the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 20 episodes · as Jang Nok-young

  • Poseidon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 16 episodes · as Park Min-jung

  • Killer Girl K (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 3 episodes · as Cha In-sook

  • Ojakgyo Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 58 episodes · as Kim Mi-sook

  • Funny Neighbors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Jo Mi-ra

  • Royal Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 18 episodes · as Im Yoon-seo

  • Running Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Bread, Love and Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 30 episodes · as Kim Mi-sun

  • Wedding Dress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ji-hye

  • The Executioner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Yoon-sun

  • Mother(2009)

    as Mi-seon

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • The Accidental Couple (That Fool)(2009)

    Show 16 episodes · as Cha Yun Kyung

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • On Next Sunday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Soo-jung Ha

  • City of Damnation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Park Jong-ki's wife

  • East of Eden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 56 episodes · as Lee Jung-ja

  • BA:BO - Miracle of Giving Fool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Seung-ryong's mother

  • My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 21 episodes · as Mi Ran's co-worker

  • Hwang Jin Yi(2006)

    Show 48 episodes · as Jin Hyun-geum

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Mission Sex Control (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Soon-yi

  • Love Is a Crazy Thing(2005)

    as Eo-jin

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Screen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 18 episodes · as Park Joo-Young

  • Memories of Murder(2003)

    as Kwok Seol-yung

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Story of a Mermaid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 246 episodes · as Seong-mi

  • Bungee Jumping of Their Own (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as In-woo's Wife

  • Christmas in August(1998)

    as Ji-won

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • No Exit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • The Young Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Jin-e

  • Sado Sade Impotence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Horror Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • 모닥불에 바친다 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 16 episodes · Actor

  • Theresa's lover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • 하늬바람 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Let's Look at the Sky Sometimes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Eun-kyung

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 59 titles from 1990 to 2020; peak year 2009.

Biggest box office

Hide and Seek (2013)

$35M worldwide

Highest rated

Memories of Murder (2003)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19902020

Peak 2009 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1998Screen debut· Christmas in August
  • 2009Breakout· Mother

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting59 of 59: 59 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score64th

By decade

1990s9 · acting2000s15 · acting2010s34 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Jeon Mi-seon's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 76th percentile, the median of all 6; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 79th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

79thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 14 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

The King's Letters (2019)

88th percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Memories of Murder (2003)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 84/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 87, detractors 64. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Jeon Mi-seon work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jeon Mi-seon's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Bong Joon Ho shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Producers