About Nam Sang-mi
Born 1984. Nam Sang-mi is a South Korean actor, film actor, television actor and actress.
Nam Sang-mi (; born May 3, 1984) is a South Korean actress.
Career Nam was working in a Lotteria restaurant near Hanyang University in the fall of 2001 when someone posted her personal photos on the internet. Her popularity as an ulzzang led to her discovery as an actress. She made her debut in the 2003 melodrama series Love Letter, and began her acting career by taking small roles in films, TV dramas, and commercials. Her first leading role came with Sweet Spy in 2005. This was followed by leading roles in comedy drama Bad Family (2006) and action romance drama Time Between Dog and Wolf (2007).
In 2008, Nam starred as an aspiring food columnist in Gourmet, a hit series based on Huh Young-man's manhwa Sikgaek.
Nam said regarding her role in horror film Possessed (2009), "The moment I read the script, I wanted this part badly. After such a long time away from films, it excited me, and I can show a completely different side than I've shown in dramas." She next played the titular character in romantic comedy drama Invincible Lee Pyung Kang.
After starring in close friend Ku Hye-sun's short film You (2010), Ku cast her as the leading lady of her second feature film The Peach Tree (2012). Meanwhile, on the small screen, Nam starred in the retro music drama Lights and Shadows (2011) and romantic comedy drama Goddess of Marriage (2013).
In 2014, Nam reunited with Time Between Dog and Wolf costar Lee Joon-gi in the period drama Gunman in Joseon. This was followed by a starring role in the comedy film Slow Video.
In 2017, Nam starred in the office comedy drama Good Manager. In 2018, Nam starred in the mystery thriller series Let Me Introduce Her.
Personal life Marriage and family Nam married a businessman at a small church in Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province on January 24, 2015. She gave birth to a baby girl on the afternoon of November 12, 2015.
Filmography
Film
Television series
Variety shows Year Title Notes 2003 Declaration of Freedom Saturday Big Operation - The War of Roses2004 Brain Survival Real Situation Saturday - X-Man 2005 Good Sunday - X-Man 2006 Live TV Entertainment MC
Music video appearances Year Song title Artist 2002 "Christmas Miracle" Shin Seung-hun 2004 "She's Laughing..." Kim Hyung-joong 2005 "Love Is..." Vintage Blue 2006 "Difficult Words to Say" Lee Seung-gi 2009 "Have a Drink" Zia
Awards and nominations
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Who is Nam Sang-mi?
South Korean actress
When was Nam Sang-mi born?
Nam Sang-mi was born on 3 May 1984 in Yeongju, Punggi.
What is Nam Sang-mi's occupation?
Nam Sang-mi is an actor, film actor, television actor and actress.
What nationality is Nam Sang-mi?
Nam Sang-mi is South Korean.
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