The South Korean Veteran Actress Called The Meryl Streep of Korea
Moon So-ri is a South Korean actress, director, and scriptwriter. Her career in the entertainment industry is quite long and she is full of experience. Moon So-ri’s most memorable leading roles were in Oasis (2002) and A Good Lawyer’s Wife (2003). She has also even appeared in the drama Legend of The Blue Sea which is a drama full of laughter and is quite fun to watch. Let’s check Moon So-ri’s profile, best dramas and movies, in this Byeol Korea article below. Stay tuned and keep reading!
Moon So-ri Full Profile
Name: Moon So-ri (Hangeul: 문소리)
Place and Date of Birth: Busan, July 2nd, 1974
Height: 164 cm
Weight: 47 kg
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Agency: C-Jes Entertainment
8 Moon So-ri Fun Facts
1. Her husband is director Jang Jun-hwan.
2. Moon So-ri graduated from Sungkyunkwan University, majoring in Education.
3. She debuted on stage in 1996.
4. During childhood, she learned to perform pansori and play the violin & gayageum.
5. She appeared first in a short film before finally being cast as the female lead in Peppermint Candy by director Lee Chang-dong thus becoming very popular.
6. Moon So-ri won the Best Actress Award for her performance in Three Sisters at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards.
7. When she was a child, she was forced to read classical literary works.
8. She has experienced difficulty in visiting the theater when she was a child.
Moon So-ri Family Husband and Daughter
Moon So-ri married the director of the cult movie Save the Green Planet!, Jang Jun-hwan. They tied the knot on December 24th, 2006. She and her husband actually met when she was a model in the music video for Jung Jae-il’s “Flower of Tears” in 2003 and Jang Jun-Hwan was the director. Besides, they were both Sungkyunkwan University alumni making them the perfect match!
They have a daughter, Jang Yeondoo, who was born on August 4th, 2011, after she had experienced a miscarriage in 2010.
Moon So-ri Best Movies/Dramas You Should Watch
Moon So-ri has played a role in many movies and dramas marvelously. She has been in the industry since 1996 and became popular for her role in Peppermint Candy. No doubt, the woman who has a Facebook official account is one of the most accomplished and popular actresses at this point. Let’s check out her best dramas/movies that you should watch.
Moon So-ri Playing the Comedic Mother in the Drama Legend of The Blue Sea
In the drama Legend of The Blue Sea, she played the role of Ahn Jin-joo, a rich woman but never satisfied with her wealth. She was the supporting role in this drama where the woman she hired as the help in her house happened to be the lost mother of the lead actor. The drama that starred Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun, was so popular with a combination of historical and mermaid-related fiction stories.
Her role in this drama that was released in 2016 was so dynamic and fun. Moon So-ri really could portray a foolish and funny character in the drama Legend of The Blue Sea.
Moon So-ri Becomes a Struggling Wife in Three Sisters
Moon So-ri acted as Mi-yeon in the movie Three Sisters, along with Kim Sun-young and Jang Yoon-ju. The story is about the three sisters who live ordinary lives but each has a different path from her two sisters. As the story unravels, the reunion on their father’s birthday makes them shocked.
Mi-yeon experiences difficulty after finding out her husband is cheating. The movie has been getting awards and nominations since its release on January 27th, 2021.
Moon So-ri as Aunt in the Phenomenal Erotic Movie Handmaiden (2016)
Moon So-ri acted as Hideko’s aunt who got crazy after finding out the truth about her niece.
Although she only played a supporting role that finished in part 2 of this drama movie, Handmaiden, she did great in her role.
Moon So-ri Sweet Interaction with Park Hyung-sik
Moon So-ri and Park Hyun-sik first met each other at the wedding of Song Hye-kyo and Song Jung-ki. They finally worked together in the movie Juror 8. The sweet interaction between them happened when Park Hyung-sik called her noona. Noona is a term for an older sister or an older female friend. Despite his young age, Moon So-ri was surprised that Park Hyung-sik addressed her with such a close expression. She felt thankful and glad.
Park Hyung-sik also expressed that he needed a lot of help from Monn So-ri so he unconsciously called her noona instead of sunbaenim (the right way of addressing a senior). Apparently, they appreciate each other and are comfortable with each other despite their age difference.
Moon So-ri Describes Song Hye-kyo as Her Daughter Rapunzel Aunt
Moon So-ri revealed that her daughter, Jang Yeon-doo likes Song Hye-kyo so much and considers her a role model. This happened after Song Hye-kyo was coming to their house and brought a Rapunzel doll for her. Moon So-ri’s daughter now thinks that Song Hye-kyo is the world’s prettiest Rapunzel aunt! So cute!
Lee Seung-gi Singing with Moon So-ri in Master in The House
In the reality show Master in The House, the cast, including Lee Seung-gi, BTOB’s Sungjae, Lee Sang-yoon, and comedian Yang Sehyun came to Moon So-ri and Jang Jun-hwan’s home. They came to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Korean cinema at that time. On this occasion, Moon So-ri played music while Lee Seung-gi sang “Because you are my woman”. So talented!
Jeon Yeon-bin From Vinzenzo Talks of Moon So-ri as Her Fortune
Jeon Yeon-bin who is a rising star in the drama Vinzenzo expressed that meeting Moon So-ri is a fortune in her life. This comes out since, at the very beginning of her career, Moon So-ri approached her personally to offer her a role in the short film The Best Director. Jeon Yeon-bin had just graduated from university back then and she was feeling grateful for the opportunity that she was given by her. So thoughtful of her!
That’s everything about Moon So-ri: her profile, marriage, best dramas and movies. Let’s support Moon So-ri and her career in the future.
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