Nam Sang-mi (; born May 3, 1984) is a South Korean actress.

Career

Nam was working in a

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in the fall of 2001 when someone posted her personal photos on the internet. Her popularity as an ulzzang led to her discovery as an actress. She made her debut in the 2003 melodrama series ''

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'', and began her acting career by taking small roles in films,

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s, and commercials. Her first leading role came with '' Sweet Spy'' in 2005. This was followed by leading roles in comedy drama '' Bad Family'' (2006) and action romance drama '' Time Between Dog and Wolf'' (2007). In 2008, Nam starred as an aspiring food columnist in ''

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'', a hit series based on Huh Young-man's manhwa Sikgaek. Nam said regarding her role in horror film ''

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'' (2009), "The moment I read the script, I wanted this part badly. After such a long time away from films, it excited me, and I can show a completely different side than I've shown in dramas." She next played the titular character in romantic comedy drama '' Invincible Lee Pyung Kang''. After starring in close friend

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''You'' (2010), Ku cast her as the leading lady of her second feature film '' The Peach Tree'' (2012). Meanwhile, on the small screen, Nam starred in the retro music drama '' Lights and Shadows'' (2011) and romantic comedy drama ''

Goddess of Marriage ''Goddess of Marriage'' () is a 2013 South Korean romantic comedy-drama series starring Nam Sang-mi, Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Sang-woo, Lee Tae-ran, Kim Jung-tae, Jo Min-su, Kwon Hae-hyo, Jang Young-nam and Jang Hyun-sung. It premiered on SBS on ...

'' (2013). In 2014, Nam reunited with '' Time Between Dog and Wolf'' costar

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in the period drama '' Gunman in Joseon''. This was followed by a starring role in the comedy film ''

Slow Video ''Slow Video'' () is a 2014 South Korean comedy film written and directed by Kim Young-tak, starring Cha Tae-hyun and Nam Sang-mi. It is the second Korean film to be fully financed by American studio 20th Century Fox. Plot Yeo Jang-boo possesse ...

''. In 2017, Nam starred in the office comedy drama ''

Good Manager ''Good Manager'' () is a South Korean television drama starring Namkoong Min, Nam Sang-mi, Lee Jun-ho (singer), Lee Jun-ho, and Jung Hye-sung. It aired on KBS2 from January 25 to March 30, 2017 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 (Time in South ...

''. In 2018, Nam starred in the mystery thriller series '' Let Me Introduce Her''.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Nam married a businessman at a small church in

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on January 24, 2015. She gave birth to a baby girl on the afternoon of November 12, 2015.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety shows

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Nam Sang-mi at Yeuleum Entertainment
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nam, Sang-mi South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses 1984 births Living people L&Holdings artists People from Yeongju Actresses from North Gyeongsang Province