Do Ji-won is a South Korean actress with a career spanning more than three decades. She first gained widespread recognition for her memorable performance as a cunning consort in the historical drama Ladies of the Palace and later earned praise for both leading and supporting roles in films and television. Known for her elegant presence and strong dramatic range, she continues to appear in dramas well into her 60s.
Do Ji-won was born on February 14, 1966, in Seoul, South Korea. As she is 60 years old. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius, and she is a South Korean national. She is the second of four siblings (two sons and two daughters).
Do Ji-won Wikipedia
| Full Name | Do Ji-won (도지원) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 14 February 1966 |
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Protestant (Christian) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Friends | Shin Sae-rom (신새롬) |
| Current Residence | South Korea |
| Qualification | Hanyang University (Dance) |
| Height | 167 cm |
| Blood Type | B |
| Agency | Namoo Actors |
Career
Do Ji-won entered the entertainment industry after being selected as a model for the cosmetics brand Debong (드봉) in 1989, winning a highly competitive contest with a reported ratio of 1,400 to 1. Her ballet background and modeling work opened the door to acting.
She made her television debut around 1989–1990 and gained early attention with roles in dramas such as Seoul Ddukbaegi (1990), for which she won Best New Actress at the KBS Drama Awards. Throughout the 1990s she appeared in popular series including Men of the Bath House (1995–1996).
Her breakthrough came in 2001 with the role of Gyeongbin Park (Park Gyeong-bin) in the SBS historical epic Ladies of the Palace (Yeoincheonha). The performance earned her the Top Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards and significantly raised her profile.
On the big screen, she starred in the horror film Cinderella (2006) and delivered a standout leading performance in the comedy-drama Punch Lady (2007) as a housewife who trains to fight her abusive husband. She continued with supporting and leading roles in dramas such as Three Brothers (2009), Smile Again (also known as Smile, Dong-hae, 2010–2011), Healer (2014–2015), Unkind Ladies (2015), My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol (2015–2016), Queen for Seven Days (2017), Bravo My Life (2017–2018), Angel’s Last Mission: Love (2019), and No Matter What (2020–2021).
In recent years she has remained active, appearing in Buried Hearts (2025) and My Girlfriend Is the Man (2025), among other projects. She is represented by Namoo Actors.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 167 cm (5 feet 6 inches) |
| Weight | Approximately 45–48 kg (99–106 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black / Dark brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Drama List
Selected Television Dramas
- Seoul Ddukbaegi (1990)
- Men of the Bath House (1995–1996)
- Ladies of the Palace (2001–2002) – Gyeongbin Park
- Three Brothers (2009–2010)
- Smile Again / Smile, Dong-hae (2010–2011)
- Healer (2014–2015) – Choi Myeong-hee
- Unkind Ladies (2015) – Kim Hyeon-jeong
- My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol (2015–2016) – Han Ji-hye
- Queen for Seven Days (2017) – Queen Dowager
- Bravo My Life (2017–2018)
- Angel’s Last Mission: Love (2019) – Choi Yeong-ja
- No Matter What (2020–2021) – Lee Hae-sim
- Buried Hearts (2025) – Ji Yeong-su
- My Girlfriend Is the Man (2025) – Lee Choon-hee
Selected Films
- Flying Boys (2004)
- Cinderella (2006) – Yoon-hee
- Punch Lady (2007) – Jeong Ha-eun (lead)
- Entangled (2014) – Young-hee
FAQs
What is Do Ji-won’s age ?
She is 60 years old (born February 14, 1966).
Is Do Ji-won married?
No. She remains unmarried and keeps her private life out of the public eye.
What is Do Ji-won best known for?
She is best known for her role as Gyeongbin Park in Ladies of the Palace (2001) and for her leading performance in the film Punch Lady (2007), as well as strong supporting turns in dramas such as Smile Again and Healer.
Did Do Ji-won study ballet?
Yes. She majored in dance at Hanyang University and was a member of the Korea National Ballet before entering acting.
What awards has Do Ji-won won?
She has received awards including Best New Actress at the KBS Drama Awards (1990), Top Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards (2001) for Ladies of the Palace, and Excellence Award for Daily Drama at the 2011 KBS Drama Awards for Smile Again.
What is Do Ji-won’s height?
She is 167 cm (approximately 5 feet 6 inches) tall