Kang Boo-ja

Kang Boo-ja (born February 8, 1941) is a South Korean actress. Kang was studying Korean Language and Literature at Chungnam National University when she dropped out to pursue acting. She made her acting debut in 1962 and has been active on Korean stage, television and film for more than five decades.[1][2][3][4]

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kang.
Kang Boo-ja
Born (1941-02-08) February 8, 1941
Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, Japanese-occupied Korea
OccupationActress
Years active1962–present
Spouse(s)Lee Muk-won
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGang Bu-ja
McCune–ReischauerKang Pucha

She took a non-degree National Policy Course at Seoul National University's Graduate School of Public Administration, and entered politics in 1992. Kang was elected as a lawmaker in the 14th National Assembly.[5][6][7][8][9]

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Role Network
1962구두창과 트위스트KBS
1964Family RomanceTBC
1965Hanyang NanggunTBC
Jung-kyung's WifeTBC
1966The Second WifeTBC
Live As I PleaseTBC
Today's KingTBC
1967The Swish of a SkirtTBC
1969혼인줄이 막혔나봐TBC
Damo GidamPeng Soon-deokTBC
1970Lonely RoadTBC
Ok-nyeoTBC
AjummaTBC
AhohjiTBC
Two MenTBC
Pigeon FamilyTBC
Noona (Older Sister)TBC
꿈은 좋았는데Mrs. ShimTBC
1971알뜰부인 덜렁부인TBC
그런 부인을 두고TBC
너는 약자TBC
Tale of the YangbanTBC
1972Evergreen TreeTBC
Only SonTBC
SecretTBC
Samryong the MuteTBC
1973여보정선달TBC
Yeon-hwaMin Tae-ho's wifeTBC
1974Queen InmokTBC
Yoon Ji-kyungTBC
1975Two HusbandsTBC
DetectiveTBC
Two SiblingsTBC
1976Byeoldang LadyTBC
Wedding MarchTBC
1977Door of HappinessKBS
Blue Thread, Red ThreadTBC
1978칸나의 뜰TBC
CovenantTBC
Thousand Year Old LakeTBC
Mother's RiverTBC
1979야 곰례야TBC
Grand Tale of ChunhyangTBC
Couples: Unconditional LovePark In-sookTBC
1980Uinyeo MisaTBC
DaldongneTBC
GlowTBC
CandleTBC
1981Maecheon Yarok
(Memoirs of a Thousand Events)		KBS
HwangnyongsaKBS
Promised LandKBS
1982Bukcheong MuljangsuKBS
1983SanyuhwaKBS
Baek-jo's WifeSeo Jin-sookKBS
1984딸이 더 좋아KBS
TV Tale of ChunhyangHyangdanKBS2
1985HometownKBS
1986You're RightElder Song's wifeKBS2
1987Yearning SongKBS2
StrangerMrs. KimKBS2
1988Sand CastleJang Young-jooMBC
500 Years of Joseon:
Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong		Queen InwonMBC
1989절반의 실패MotherKBS2
HurtMBC
1990Copper RingKBS2
Betrayal of the RoseLee Eun-sooMBC
Ambitious TimesLady Ahn, Hyung-sub's motherKBS2
My MotherMBC
1991What Is LoveSung-sookMBC
1992Thorn FlowerMBC
The Chemistry Is RightAhn Eung-seok's motherSBS
1993Our Hot SongMrs. ParkSBS
Wandering SoulKBS1
1994The Lonely ManJang Soon-jaKBS2
1995Men of the Bath HouseLee Ki-jaKBS2
1996TemptationKBS
1997Hometown of Legends "Servant's Smile"NannyKBS2
Because I ReallyLee Ok-bongKBS2
Sea of AmbitionMs. JoKBS2
1998I Love You, I Love YouSBS
My Love by My SideDo Ok-sunKBS1
CrushKBS2
1999Love In 3 ColorsPark Ok-namKBS2
Sweet BrideChun Jung-soonSBS
2000FireworksMadam NohSBS
Juliet's ManBaek Boo-jaSBS
2001TwinsKBS2
Way of Living: CoupleShim Ok-jooSBS
This Is LoveNa Eum-jeonKBS1
2002Jang Hee-binQueen JangnyeolKBS2
2003Dal-joong's CinderellaBok-heeKBS2
Yellow HandkerchiefYoon Ja-young's maternal grandmotherKBS1
Like a Flowing RiverYoung-wook's grandmotherSBS
Cats on the RoofLee Kyung-heeMBC
Garden of EveMs. SongSBS
Perfect LoveJang Hye-jaSBS
2004My Lovely FamilyLee Jeom-soonKBS1
ChoicePark Ok-ranSBS
2005A Farewell to SorrowHwang Keum-silKBS2
Our Stance on How to Treat a Break-upMadam Ok Geum-jooMBC
Hanoi BridePark Eun-woo's motherSBS
2006I'll Go with YouMs. ParkSBS
2007A Happy WomanSon Young-soonKBS2
Salt DollMs. Lee, Park Yeon-woo's motherSBS
When Spring ComesHometown restaurant grannyKBS2
Thank YouKang Gook-jaMBC
2008Mom's Dead Upset[10]Na I-seokKBS2
Don't Cry My LoveIm Young-soonMBC
2009Good Job, Good JobYoon Ok-raeMBC
Three MenJung Woong-in's mothertvN
2011Indomitable Daughters-in-LawChoi Mak-nyeoMBC
Can't Lose(guest appearance)MBC
2012My Husband Got a Family[11]Jeon Mak-ryeKBS
2013Thrice Married WomanSon BosalSBS
2014My Spring DaysNa Hyun-soonMBC
2018A Pledge to GodLee Pil-namMBC

Film
Year Title Role
1996Let Me Just Touch
1967One-sided Love of Princess
A Full Danger
Three Swordsmen of Iljimae
Soil
1969Rang
March of a Wife
Husband
Darling
Winter Woman
Mrs. Wonnim
1970Gu Bong-seo's Marriage Plan
1971Sergeant Kim's Return from VietnamMal-sook
1974Yeonhwa
Yeonhwa 2
1976Mother
1979We Took the Night Train
1983Wife
1991Love and Tears
2003The Crescent MoonGrandmother
Ogu: Hilarious MourningGrandma Hwang

Variety/radio show
Year Title Network Notes
1980-1992Hello, This Is Hwang In-yong and Kang Boo-jaKBS Radio 1DJ
1992Morning Journal with Kang Boo-jaBBSDJ
1993Environment DiaryKBS Radio 1DJ
Towards the EquinoxBBSHost
1997Hello, This Is Kang Boo-ja and Kang Seok-wooKBS Radio 1DJ

Theater
Year Title Role Reprised
1997Ogu[12][13][14]Grandma Hwang2008, 2010, 2014
20093 Days and 2 Nights with Mom[15]Mom/Mrs. Choi2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
2011Sanbul (Forest Fire)[16][3]Ms. Yang

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1971TBC Drama AwardsBest Supporting ActressWon
19731st Hwalran Broadcasting and Culture AwardsOnly SonWon
197713th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress (TV)Wedding MarchWon
1979TBC Drama AwardsGrand Prize (Daesang)Won
1996KBS Drama AwardsGrand Prize (Daesang)Men of the Bath HouseWon
1999KBS Drama AwardsAchievement AwardWon
20082nd Korea Drama Awards[17]Achievement AwardNominated
20095th Golden Ticket AwardsBest Actress in a Play3 Days and 2 Nights with MomWon
20117th Golden Ticket AwardsBest Actress in a PlayWon
MBC Drama Awards[18]Achievement AwardIndomitable Daughters-in-LawWon
20128th Golden Ticket Awards[19]Best Actress in a Play3 Days and 2 Nights with MomWon
2018 MBC Drama Awards[20] Golden Acting Award A Pledge to God Won

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