Go Doo-shim (고두심) Husband, Age, Career, Net Worth 2026

Go Doo-shim is a veteran South Korean actress widely known as the “National Mother” for her warm, devoted portrayals of maternal figures across decades of television and film. With a career spanning more than 50 years, she holds a record number of Daesang (Grand Prize) awards and remains one of the most respected performers in Korean entertainment. Her natural presence and emotional depth have made her a familiar and trusted face to generations of viewers.

Go Doo-shim was born on May 22, 1951, in Jeju, South Korea. As she is 75 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Gemini.

Personal Details

Full Name	Go Doo-shim (고두심)
Other Name	Ko Doo-sim
Profession	Actress
Date of Birth	22 May 1951
Age	75 (as of 2026)
Birthplace	Jeju, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Religion	Buddhism
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Friends	Han Soo-ah (한수아)
Current Residence	South Korea
Qualification	Jeju Girls’ High School; Honorary Doctorate (Jeju National University)

Career

Go Doo-shim debuted in 1972 after passing MBC’s 5th open recruitment for talent at the top of her class. She began with supporting roles and steadily built a reputation through consistent work on television. Early recognition came in the 1970s and 1980s, including long-running series such as Country Diary (Jeonwon Ilgi).

She became especially known for maternal roles and won the Daesang a record seven times for dramas including Fetters of Love (1989), The Dancing Gayageum (1990), My Husband’s Woman (1992), Virtue (2000), Ode to the Han River (2004), More Beautiful Than a Flower (2004), and All About My Mom (2015). In film she earned praise for more varied characters in Jealousy (1983), My Mother, the Mermaid (2004), Family Ties (2006), and Good Morning President (2009).

In later years she continued appearing in popular series such as My Mister (2018), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), Our Blues (2022), Twinkling Watermelon (2023), and The Atypical Family (2024). She also returned to the stage for her 40th anniversary and received the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit in 2007.

Go Doo-shim Husband

Go Doo-shim married Kim Ji-hong in 1976. The couple divorced in 1998. They have two children: a daughter (Kim Young) and a son (Kim Jung-hwan), who is also an actor. She has maintained a relatively private personal life since her divorce and focuses on her work and family.

Physical Appearance

Height	Approximately 5 feet 3 inches (160–161 cm)
Weight	Approximately 60 kg (132 lbs)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black / Gray (naturally aging)
Body Type	Average

Go Doo-shim Drama List

Selected Television Dramas

• Country Diary (Jeonwon Ilgi) (1980–2002)
• Fetters of Love (1989)
• The Dancing Gayageum (1990)
• My Husband’s Woman (1992)
• Virtue (2000)
• Ode to the Han River (2004)
• More Beautiful Than a Flower (2004)
• All About My Mom (2015)
• My Mister (2018)
• When the Camellia Blooms (2019)
• Our Blues (2022)
• Curtain Call (2022)
• Twinkling Watermelon (2023)
• The Atypical Family (2024)
• Sold Out on You (2026)

Selected Films

• Jealousy (1983)
• My Mother, the Mermaid (2004)
• Family Ties (2006)
• Good Morning President (2009)
• Exit (2019)
• Everglow (2021)

Go Doo-shim Net Worth

Go Doo-shim’s estimated net worth is approximately $3–5 million USD. Her income has primarily come from decades of acting work in television and film, stage performances, and related professional activities. In 2004 she was reported as the highest-earning entertainer on the KBS network that year. Exact current figures are not publicly confirmed.

Social Media Presence

• Instagram: @deardooshim (personal account with occasional updates)
• Other platforms (Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok): Limited official presence; most public information comes through news and agency channels

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