Chu Sang-mi is a South Korean actress and occasional film director known for her thoughtful performances across theater, film, and television. The daughter of the late celebrated stage actor Chu Song-woong, she built a career that began on the stage in the mid-1990s and later expanded into cinema and dramas. She is remembered for roles in films such as The Contact and Everybody Has Secrets, as well as her more recent television appearances after a period focused on directing and family life.
Chu Sang-mi was born on May 9, 1973, in Seoul, South Korea. As she is 53 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Personal Details Table
| Full Name | Chu Sang-mi (추상미) |
| Profession | Actress, Film Director |
| Date of Birth | 9 May 1973 |
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Friends | Shin Joo-ah (신주아) |
| Current Residence | South Korea |
| Qualification | Hongik University (French Literature); Chung-Ang University (Master’s in Arts) |
Career
Chu Sang-mi began her career on stage in 1994 with the play Lolita. She continued building experience through theater productions such as Empire’s Clowns, The Wind Blows, Open the Door, and The Brothers Karamazov. In 1996 she received the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actress in Theater for The Wind Blows, Open the Door.
She made her film debut in 1996 with a small role in A Petal, followed by a more prominent role in The Contact (1997). Subsequent film work included The Soul Guardians (1998), Say Yes (2001), On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate (2002), Everybody Has Secrets (2004) alongside Lee Byung-hun and Choi Ji-woo, and The Wonder Years (2007).
On television she appeared in dramas such as Yellow Handkerchief (2003), Love and Ambition (2006), Snow in August (2007), My Woman (2008), and City Hall (2009). After focusing more on family and directing in the 2010s—including the documentary-style film Children Gone to Poland (2018)—she returned to acting in Tracer (2022) as Min So-jeong and When the Phone Rings (2024) as Shim Kyu-jin.
Personal Life
Chu Sang-mi married actor and musical performer Lee Suk-joon in November 2007. The couple has one son, Lee Ji-myeong (born 2011). She comes from an artistic family: her father was the late stage actor Chu Song-woong, and one of her brothers, Chu Sang-rok, is also an actor.
Physical Appearance
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Type | Slim |
Drama List
Selected Television Dramas
- New York Story (1997)
- Lie (1998)
- Sunflower (1998)
- Invitation (1999)
- Yellow Handkerchief (2003) – Jo Min-ju
- Age of Warriors (2003)
- Lawyers (2005)
- Let’s Get Married (2005)
- Love and Ambition (2006)
- Snow in August (2007) – Oh Ban-suk
- My Woman (2008)
- City Hall (2009) – Min Ju-hwa
- Tracer (2022) – Min So-jeong
- When the Phone Rings (2024) – Shim Kyu-jin
Selected Films
- A Petal (1996)
- The Contact (1997)
- The Soul Guardians (1998)
- Interview (2000)
- Say Yes (2001)
- On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate (2002) – Seon-young
- A Smile (2003)
- Everybody Has Secrets (2004) – Han Jin-young
- My Right to Ravage Myself (2005)
- The Wonder Years (2007)
- Children Gone to Poland (2018) – Herself / Director
Chu Sang-mi Net Worth
Chu Sang-mi’s estimated net worth is in the range of $1–3 million USD. Her income has come from acting in film and television, theater performances, directing projects, and related professional activities. Exact figures are not publicly confirmed.
FAQs
How old is Chu Sang-mi ?
She is 52–53 years old (born May 9, 1973).
Who is Chu Sang-mi’s father?
Her father was the late respected stage actor Chu Song-woong.
Is Chu Sang-mi married?
Yes. She has been married to actor Lee Suk-joon since 2007. They have one son.
What is Chu Sang-mi known for?
She is known for her work in theater, films such as The Contact and Everybody Has Secrets, and later television roles including Tracer and When the Phone Rings.