Shim Eun-ha

Shim Eun-ha (Korean: 심은하; Hanja: 沈銀河; born September 23, 1972) is a retired South Korean actress. Shim rose to popularity in the 1990s, starring in some of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time, such as The Last Match, M and Trap of Youth. But she is best known for her acclaimed performance in Hur Jin-ho's melodrama Christmas in August, for which she swept the Best Actress awards in 1998. This was followed by another well-received turn in romantic comedy Art Museum by the Zoo. Shim suddenly retired from show business at the height of her fame in 2001, and her mystique solidified her status as the most beloved South Korean actress of that decade.[1]

Shim Eun-ha
Born (1972-09-23) September 23, 1972
Years active1993–2000
Spouse(s)
(m. 2005)
Children2 daughters (Subin, Ha-yun)
Korean name
Hangul
심은하
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSim Eun-ha
McCune–ReischauerSim Ŭnha

Career

Shim Eun-ha made her acting debut in 1993 after being recruited by MBC. In 1994, she starred in the basketball-themed TV drama The Last Match, and quickly became the nation's most popular and talked-about star. After more forays in television (including the horror drama M) and two lesser-known films (including Born to Kill with Jung Woo-sung), she made a permanent mark in the film industry with her performance in Hur Jin-ho's modern-day classic Christmas in August (1998). Later that year Art Museum by the Zoo, which presented a more down-to-earth side of the actress, saw her win over more critical praise for her acting abilities. Throughout this period, Shim consistently topped magazine polls as the most popular actress in the film industry.[1]

In Trap of Youth (1999), Shim originated the anti-heroine in modern Korean dramas, when her innocent-looking character avenged herself upon her beloved who had betrayed her. The revenge drama was enormously popular, with viewer ratings soaring to 35.7 percent.[2]

She then reunited with Han Suk-kyu in Tell Me Something (1999), and their star power combined to create one of the most highly anticipated works in Korean film history (though most viewers ultimately expressed disappointment at the film's convoluted narrative).[3] The following year she appeared in Korea's first Dogme film Interview (2000) opposite Lee Jung-jae, which would end up being her last appearance.[1]

Post-retirement

In 2001, after rumors surfaced of an engagement which was later called off, Shim was chased and hounded for months by reporters from local tabloids and entertainment programs.[4] Because of this, she decided to quit acting, simply stating a desire for an ordinary life. In the ensuing years, despite periodic rumors that she would resume her film career, Shim has tried her best to remain out of the public eye, studying in France and taking up painting.[5]

Personal life

In September 2005, Shim appeared in the news again when she announced in a press release that she was marrying Ji Sang-wook.[6][7] The couple wed at a private ceremony attended by about 150 people at Aston House, Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul on October 18, 2005.[8][9] At the time she reaffirmed that she will not return to acting.[1] The couple have two daughters, the first born on March 2, 2006 and the second on November 28, 2007.[10][11]

Having expressed regret that she hadn't pursued further education while she'd been acting, Shim entered the Korea National Open University in 2009 to study for a liberal arts degree.[12] She then displayed her artwork at the 2009 Seoul Open Art Fair, where the Oriental ink-and-wash landscape paintings, done in classical Korean style, attracted attention for their exquisite detail.[13][14][15] She sold her first painting at a fundraiser exhibit later that year.

After being appointed as spokesperson for the Liberty Forward Party,[16] Shim's husband Ji unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Seoul in 2010.[17][18][19][20] Ji subsequently joined the Saenuri Party and was elected a member of the National Assembly for Seoul in April 2016.[21] Ji now joined Bareun Party.

Filmography

Film

YearEnglish titleKorean titleRomanizationRoleDirector
1995My Old Sweetheart아찌 아빠Ajji appaNam Yoo-riShin Seung-soo
1996Born to Kill본 투 킬Bon tu kil Jung Soo-haJang Hyun-soo
1998Christmas in August8월의 크리스마스Palweolui KeuriseumaseuKim Da-rimHur Jin-ho
Art Museum by the Zoo미술관 옆 동물원Misulgwan yup dongmulwonLee Choon-heeLee Jeong-hyang
1999The Uprising이재수의 난Lee Jae-su-eui nanIl Sook-hwaPark Kwang-su
Tell Me Something텔 미 썸딩TelmisseomdingChae Soo-yeonChang Yoon-hyun
2000Interview인터뷰In-teo-byooLee Young-heeByun Hyuk (Daniel H. Byun)

Television series

YearEnglish titleKorean titleRomanizationRoleNetwork
1993Three Families Under One Roof한지붕 세가족Yoo Ji-heeMBC
1994The Last Match마지막 승부Majimak SeungbuJung Da-seulMBC
MBC Best Theater "Little Thief"MBC 베스트극장 - 작은 도둑Lee Jung-eunMBC
MMPark Ma-ri/Kim Joo-riMBC
Shoal여울목Na Seung-riMBC
1995Hotel호텔Ho-telmovie actress (cameo)MBC
Sook-hee숙희Suk-huiKim Sook-heeMBC
19961.5 Generation1.5Cha Hye-kyungMBC
TV Literature "Between Heaven and Earth"TV문학관 - 천지간CheonjiganwomanKBS1
Power of Love사랑한다면Saranghanda MyeonKim Young-heeMBC
1997Beautiful Lady아름다운 그녀Areumdawoon GeunyeoYoo Seon-youngSBS
SBS 70-Minute Drama "I Want"SBS 70분드라마 - 나는 원한다Naneun WonhandaHong Young-kiSBS
1998White Nights 3.98백야 3.98Baekya 3.98Anastasia JangSBS
1999Trap of Youth청춘의 덫Cheongchunui DeotSeo Yoon-heeSBS

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
199430th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actress (TV)The Last MatchWon
Korea Best Dresser Swan AwardsBest Dressed, TV Actress categoryN/AWon
MBC Drama AwardsBest New ActressThe Last Match, MWon
1996 34th Grand Bell Awards Born to KillNominated
17th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Leading ActressNominated
199731st Tax Payer's DayPrime Minister's CommendationN/AWon
199834th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress (Film)Christmas in AugustWon
18th Korean Association of Film Critics AwardsBest ActressWon
19th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Leading ActressWon
Popular Star AwardWon
1st Director's Cut AwardsBest ActressWon
1999 Asian Film Critics Association Awards Won
36th Grand Bell AwardsArt Museum by the ZooWon
Popularity AwardWon
35th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actress (TV) Trap of YouthWon
SBS Drama AwardsGrand Prize (Daesang)Won
Top 10 StarsWon
Highest Popularity AwardWon
20th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Leading Actress Tell Me SomethingNominated
Popular Star AwardWon
20001st Korea Visual Arts FestivalPhotogenic Award, Film Actress categoryWon
23rd Golden Cinematography AwardsMost Popular ActressWon
37th Grand Bell AwardsPopularity AwardWon
1st Korean Film FestivalBest ActressWon
SBS Drama AwardsBig Star AwardInterviewWon
21st Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Leading ActressNominated
200138th Grand Bell AwardsPopularity AwardWon

See also

  • Korean cinema
  • Korean drama

References

  1. "Actors and Actresses of Korean Cinema: Shim Eun-ha". Koreanfilm.org. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
  2. "Villains Rule the TV Scene". KBS Global via Hancinema. March 11, 2009.
  3. Russell, Mark (July 30, 2002). "Slasher tale cuts path as a confusing thriller". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  4. Park, Soo-mee (December 9, 2001). "The dark side of Midnight TV". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  5. Choi, Jie-ho (April 29, 2003). "Fat mags give women skinny on life". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  6. "Actress Shim Eun-ha to Marry Next Month". The Korea Times via Hancinema. September 21, 2005.
  7. "Shim Eun-ha to get married in October". KBS Global. September 21, 2005.
  8. "Shim Eun-ha Marries". The Korea Times via Hancinema. October 18, 2005.
  9. 심은하, 결혼으로 은퇴 아닌 더 큰 뉴스메이커로 부각 (in Korean). Newsen via Nate. October 19, 2005.
  10. "Shim Eun-ha Gives Birth to Second Daughter". KBS Global. November 29, 2007.
  11. Lee Hyo-jeong. "Stork, not stardom, pays visit to Shim". Korea JoongAng Daily. December 5, 2007.
  12. "Former Actress Shim Eun-ha to Study for Open University Degree". The Chosun Ilbo. February 3, 2009.
  13. Cathy Rose A. Garcia. "Actress Kim Hye-soo Unveils Painting". The Korea Times. April 15, 2009.
  14. "Seoul Open Art Fair to Feature Celebrity Artworks". The Chosun Ilbo. April 15, 2009.
  15. Sung, So-young (April 22, 2010). "Stars play new roles in other media". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  16. "Liberty Forward Party Appoints New Spokesman". The Chosun Ilbo. February 12, 2010.
  17. "Shim Eun-ha has 1.7 billion won in cash". The Korea Times. May 17, 2010.
  18. "Ex-Actress Shows Up at Husband's Seoul Campaign Office". The Chosun Ilbo. May 18, 2010.
  19. Kwon Mee-yoo. "Will 'star marketing' help win votes?". The Korea Times. May 31, 2010.
  20. "Seoul Mayoral Hopeful Casts Ballot". The Chosun Ilbo. June 2, 2010.
  21. "Stars on the Stump Don't Guarantee Election Win". The Chosun Ilbo. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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