Moon Jeong-hee (문정희) Biography, Age, Husband, Career, Net Worth

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Moon Jeong-hee (문정희) wearing a light gray mesh cap, dark sunglasses, pink top, and a white towel around her neck, by railing.
Moon Jeong-hee (문정희) Biography, Age, Husband, Career, Net Worth

Moon Jeong-hee is a South Korean actress recognized for her steady and nuanced performances in both film and television. She has earned critical praise and major awards for roles in thrillers and dramas such as Deranged, Hide and Seek, and Cart. With a background in theater and a long career spanning stage, screen, and occasional musical work, she remains a respected presence in the Korean entertainment industry.

Moon Jeong-hee was born on January 12, 1976, in South Korea. As , she is 50 years old. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn, and she is a South Korean national.

Personal Details

Full NameMoon Jeong-hee (문정희)
ProfessionActress
Date of Birth12 January 1976
Age50
BirthplaceSouth Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
ReligionCatholicism
Zodiac SignCapricorn
FriendsMaui Taylor (마우이 테일러)
Current ResidenceSouth Korea
QualificationKorea National University of Arts (Theatre / Acting)
Height164 cm
WeightApproximately 43 kg
AgencyACE Factory (previously listed; some sources note independent status)

Career

Moon Jeong-hee began her career on stage in 1998 with the theater production Blood Brothers (also referred to as 의형제). She continued with musicals such as The Rocky Horror Show and Grease in the early 2000s while taking on supporting film and television roles.

She appeared in films including Take Care of My Cat (2001), Wishing Stairs (2003), and Dance with the Wind (2004). On television she gained notice in dramas such as Love Story in Harvard era projects and later Empress Cheonchu (2009), for which she received a supporting actress award.

A significant turning point came with the 2012 commercial hit Deranged (also known as Yeongasi), in which she played a leading role and won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. She followed this with strong performances in the thriller Hide and Seek (2013) and the social drama Cart (2014), earning the Buil Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter. Other notable film work includes Mama (2014), Pandora (2016), Limit (2022), Noryang: Deadly Sea (2023), and The Unrighteous (2024).

On television she has appeared in Vagabond (2019), for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the SBS Drama Awards, I’ll Go to You When the Weather Is Nice (2020), Search (2020), Times (2021), and The 8 Show (2024). She continues to take on both film and series roles into 2025–2026.

Personal Life

Moon Jeong-hee married a non-celebrity husband in 2009 after meeting through a blind date. She has children, though specific details about her family are kept private. She is known to have a pet golden retriever named Manu.

Physical Appearance

Height164 cm (5 feet 4.5 inches)
WeightApproximately 43 kg (95 lbs)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack / Dark brown
Body TypeSlim

Moon Jeong-hee Drama List

Selected Films

  • Deranged (2012) – Gyeong-seon / Kyung-soon
  • Hide and Seek (2013) – Joo-hee
  • Cart (2014) – Hye-mi
  • Mama (2014)
  • Pandora (2016) – Jeong-hye
  • Limit (2022) – Hye-jin
  • Noryang: Deadly Sea (2023) – Mrs. Bang
  • The Unrighteous (2024) – Shin-hye
  • The Match (2025) – Jeong Mi-hwa

Selected Television Dramas / Series

  • Empress Cheonchu / The Iron Empress (2009) – Empress Munhwa
  • Mama (2014) – Seo Ji-eun
  • Vagabond (2019) – Jessica Lee
  • I’ll Go to You When the Weather Is Nice (2020) – Shim Myeong-yeo
  • Search (2020) – Kim Da-jeong
  • Times (2021) – Kim Yeong-joo
  • The 8 Show (2024) – 5F

Social Media Presence

Moon Jeong-hee is active on Instagram (commonly associated with @jeonghee_moon). She has also used related accounts on other platforms in the past. Exact follower counts fluctuate. She maintains a relatively low-key social media presence focused on professional updates rather than high-volume personal content.

FAQs

How old is Moon Jeong-hee ?

She is 50 years old (born January 12, 1976).

What is Moon Jeong-hee best known for?

She is known for her award-winning roles in Deranged (2012), Hide and Seek (2013), and Cart (2014), as well as supporting work in dramas such as Vagabond.

Is Moon Jeong-hee married?

Yes. She has been married since 2009 to a non-celebrity husband and has children.

What awards has Moon Jeong-hee won?

She won Best Supporting Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for Deranged, Best Supporting Actress at the Buil Film Awards for Cart, and Best Supporting Actress at the SBS Drama Awards for Vagabond.

Does Moon Jeong-hee dance?

Yes. She is an experienced salsa dancer who has also worked as an instructor and is skilled in other dance forms.

What is Moon Jeong-hee’s educational background?

She graduated from the Korea National University of Arts with a degree in Theatre Studies / Acting.

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