Gong Min-jeung

Gong Min-jeung (Korean: 공민정, born Kim Min-jung Korean: 김민정 on 30 September 1986) is a South Korean actress.[2][3] She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Film Art Department of Konkuk University.[4]

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Gong Min-jeung
공민정
Gong Min-jeung 2020
Born
Kim Min-jung

(1986-09-30) 30 September 1986
Other namesKim E-jung
EducationBachelor's degree in film art
Alma materKonkuk University – Film Department
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Stage actress
Years active2011–present
AgentHB Entertainment[1]
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationKong Min-jung
McCune–ReischauerKong Minchŏng
Birth name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationKim Min-jung
McCune–ReischauerKim Minchŏng

She's known for her roles in three Hong Sang-soo films, Yourself and Yours, On the Beach at Night Alone, and Grass. Also for her roles in television dramas such as Temperature of Love (2017). In her TV work, such as Familiar Wife (2018) and Sweet Munchies (2020).[5] Her most popular role to date is Pyo Mi-seon, a dental nurse, in the rom-com TV series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021).[6] In 2020, she won the Fantastic Best Actor Special Mention Award in the 24th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival for Zombie Crush: Heyri.[7][8]

Career

Early career

Gong's decisive moment to pursue acting came during her third year of middle school. Watching the play Subway Line 1 served as a significant turning point in her life. In her twenties, Gong enrolled in Department of Film of Konkuk University. Gong made her acting debut in 2009, in a short independent film 'Gugyeong'.[9] Shortly after, Gong ventured into theater, marking her debut in the open-run play in open-run play, Rooftop Cat.[10] Initially taking on minor roles, she gradually progressed and secured her first supporting role in the 2012 independent feature film Everyone Wants to Die by My Name (2013). From 2011 to 2015, Gong steadily built her reputation through several shorts and independent films, including Dog, Goblin, and Ethical Street Rule. Throughout her career, Gong has established a reputation as an actress known for her vibrant and captivating performances.[11]

Rising career

Gong made a lasting impression on viewers with her appearances in two Hong Sang-soo's feature films, Yourself and Yours (2016) and On the Beach at Night Alone (2017). In 2017, she made her television debut in the SBS drama series in SBS drama series Temperature of Love (2017). Followed by supporting role in drama Familiar Wife (2018), where Gong was praise for her vibrant performances.[12] Additionally, in 2018, Gong starred in the film The Vanished. She made a return in another Hong Sang-soo's film, Grass (2018), which premiered at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2018.[13][14] The film was also screened in the "Korean Cinema Today – Panorama" program at the 23rd Busan International Film Festival.[15]

Gong Min-jeung 2018

In 2019, Gong made an appearance in the highly-discussed women-centric film Kim Ji-young: Born 1982. This feature film, based on the novel of the same name garnered numerous accolades,[16] and achieved commercial success, reaching a total of 3.7 million admissions and grossing US$27.16 million in revenue.[17]

In 2020, she took on the role of Gong Jin-seon in the film Zombie Crush: Heyri. Her portrayal in this role earned her the Fantastic Best Actor Special Mention Award at the 24th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.[7][8] Following that, she appeared in the TV series Sweet Munchies and the TV series Please Don't Date Him, which aired in November 2020.[6] Gong has established a reputation as an actress known for her vibrant and captivating performances.[11]

On November 17, 2020, Indie Plus at the Seoul Cinema Center announced its plan to hold the "Rising Star - Actor Gong Min-jung Exhibition" from November 19 to 23. The exhibition showcased a total of 14 works, including 5 feature films, 7 short films divided into 2 sections, and 2 works personally recommended by Gong. The featured works comprised Everyone Wants to Die by My Name (2012), Yourself and Yours (2016), Grass (2017), Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 (1982), Chang Lee (2019), Call me if you need me (2018), Byeonggu (2015), Two water and a lighter (2020), Daddy’s taste (2014), Ethical street rules (2016), Coming-of-age ceremony (2018), I should have killed the bastard (2018) and recommendations from Gong include Blue Valentine (2010), and American Honey: A Song of the Wandering Star (2016).[18]

In 2021, Gong was cast as Hee-soo in the film of the same name. Hee-soo's character represents a woman who simultaneously exists and does not exist. As the protagonist, Hee-soo embarks on a solitary and tranquil journey. She strolls leisurely from one side of the frame to the other, wandering aimlessly between the Daegu Dyeing Industrial Complex and a fishing village in Gangwon-do. Along her path, she encounters various individuals who briefly accompany her, including her former lover with whom she visited the factory, a grandmother with a broken radio, a middle-aged woman she meets at a guesthouse, and a male student who rides his bicycle.[19]

In the same year, Gong was cast as Pyo Mi-seon in the comedy-drama series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha which is a remake the 2004 South Korean film Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong.[20]

In 2021, Gong made a return to independent film with the movie "Sprinter." The film was screened at The 47th Seoul Independent Film Festival, which took place at CGV Art House Apgujeong and CGV Apgujeong from the 25th of November to the 3rd of December. Prior to the screening, Gong participated in a press conference held at Art Nine in Sadang-dong on the morning of the 3rd. She attended the conference alongside her co-actors from the film, including Lim Ji-ho, Jeon Hwan-hwan, Song Deok-ho, Choi Jun-hyuk, and Choi Seung-yeon.[21]

On November 29, 2021, the Korea Independent Film Association announced a special exhibition titled "Isn't It Our Sphere?" at the Naver Indie Theater, scheduled to run from November 29 to December 28, 2021. The exhibition showcased five films featuring Gong, including Family Portrait and I Should Have Killed that Bastard, both directed by Kim Hye-jun.[22]

In 2022, Her leading role in the indie film "Contiguous Land" earned an invitation to West Germany following its screening at the Busan International Film Festival. The film follows Ho-rim, an international student in London, who encounters various people by chance after finding a camcorder on the street.[23] In the same year, Gong collaborated with director Cho Hee-young, who made her debut film, on the short film "The Owners," which was screened at the Jeonju International Film Festival.[23]

In 2022, Gong acted in tvN drama series Little Woman as a reporter at YBC news agency named Jang Ma-ri.[24][25] This was followed by her role in One Dollar Lawyer as Na Ye-jin, a prosecutor with high lifestyle.[26] Her performance in this role earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2022 SBS Drama Awards.[27]

In 2023, Gong returned to the indie film scene. She portrayed the character of Director Gong Min-jung, starring alongside Kim Sae-byeok in a film directed by Lee Rang. The movie depicts the conversation between two female indie film directors. This project is the second installment of Indieplex Season 4, and the campaign film, titled 'Instead of Saying Goodbye', was released on July 17th (Monday) at 1:00 pm on the Indieground YouTube channel (and also on the Marie Claire YouTube channel).[28][29]

Filmography

Film
Feature films performances
Year Title Role Note Ref.
English Korean
2011 Mama 마마 Emergency room nurse [30]
2012 Your Time Is Up 누구나 제명에 죽고싶다Park Jeong-jae
2015 Sunshine 설지 Broadcast writer
No Tomorrow 섬. 사라진 사람들 Township office employee
Beauty Inside 뷰티 인사이드 Neurology resident [30]
Dog Eat Dog 개: Dog Eat Dog Female reporter
2016 Yourself and Yours 당신자신과 당신의 것 So-yeon
2017 On the Beach at Night Alone 밤의 해변에서 혼자 Ma-ri
Idol Fever
2018 Film Adventure 영화로운 나날 Director
Grass 풀잎들 Mi-na [13][31]
The Vanished 사라진 밤 Hee-yeon
A Daytime Picnic 한낮의 피크닉 Choi Yeong-sin Segment: "Call Me When You Need Me" [32]
2019 I Am Home 집 이야기 Kyeong-ran
Move the Grave 이장 Geum-hee
The Boy From Nowhere 파도를 걷는 소년 Voice appearance Cameo
Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 82년생 김지영 Kim Eun-young [33]
2021 Zombie Crush In Heyri 좀비크러쉬: 헤이리 Gong Jin-seon [34][35]
Happy Children 아이들은 즐겁다 Teacher
Nothing Serious 연애 빠진 로맨스 Seon-bin [36]
Sprinter 스프린터 [37]
TBA Method Acting 메소드연기 Director Lim [38]

Short film
Short film performances
Year Title Role Note Ref.
English Korean
2009 A Perfect Sight 구경 Female
2010 Please Please Me 날 놓아줘 Ji-ae
2013 Jane, we know 월동준비 Female 2
2014 A Familiar Taste 아빠의 맛 Hwang Kyung-eon
2015 Saengilkeik 생일케익 Da-rae
Alergy 병구 Min-ji
Greed; Ghost Light 도깨비불 Wife
2016 Terrific Weather 끝내 주는 날씨 Yeon-ju
Love Triangle 그 냄새는 소똥냄새였어 Min-ji
A man in the basement 지하의 남자 love girl
The distance between us 윤리거리규칙 Choi Eun-jin (teacher)
2017 Alone 의자 위 여자 Social Worker
2018 A Room of One’s Own 두 개의 방 Ja-hui
I Should Have Killed that Bastard 그 새끼를 죽였어야 했는데 Movie production staff
2019 Midday Picnic — Act 3: Call me if you need me <한낮의 피크닉> 세 번째 에피소드 <내가 필요하면 전화해>의 Young-shin [39]
2020 Two water and a lighter 두 개의 물과 한 개의 라이터 Ji-won
Homework 귀를 기울이면 Min-jeong
The Girl Malsook 소녀 말숙 Mi-hyun
2021 Family Portrait 떨어져 있어야 가족이다 Yuk Min-jeong
2022 Parallel Observation from the Age of 6 평행관측은 6살부터 Mother TVING short film [40]
The Owners 주인들 Female

Television
Television performances
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2017 Temperature of Love 사랑의 온도Soo-yeong [30]
My Golden Life 황금빛 내 인생 Song Mi-heon
2018 Familiar Wife 아는 와이프 Choi Hye-jeong [41]
2018 tvN Drama Stage Anthology 문집 Shin So-i (adult) one act-drama [42]
2020 Sweet Munchies 야식남녀 Yoo Seong-eun [43]
Please Don't Date Him 제발 그 남자 만나지 마요 Tak Ki-hyun [6][44]
2021 Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 갯마을 차차차 Pyo Mi-seon [20]
2022 Little Women 작은 아씨들 Jang Ma-ri [45]
One Dollar Lawyer 천원짜리 변호사 Na Ye-jin [46]
2024 Marry My Husband 내 남편과 결혼해줘 Yang Joo-ran [47]

Web series
Web series performances
Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2017 Green Fever 웹드라마 내일부터 우리는 Ma-ri
2018 Top Management 탑 매니지먼트 JTBS employee [48][49]
2020 My Holo Love 나 홀로 그대 Choi Seung-kwon

Hosting
Year Title Notes Ref.
2021 Opening ceremony Indie Forum Film Festival 2021 with Ryu Kyung-soo [50]
2022 Closing ceremony 2022 Seoul Independent Film Festival with Seo Hyun-woo [51]

Theater
Theater performances
Year Title Role Theater Date Ref.
English Korean
2011–2012 Rooftop Cat 옥탑방 고양이 Multi-girl Sindorim Prime Art Hall July 8 – January 29
2012 BS Busan Bank Joeun Theater Hall 1 February 10 – March 11
2012–2013 Gangnam Oriental Art Hall March 2 – February 3
2016 I am Getting Married in May 오월엔 결혼할꺼야 Eom Jeong-eun Daehangno Sori Art Hall 1 March 8 – July 14
2018 People of Justice 정의의 사람들 Dora Daehakro Dream Art Center Building 2 October 2–21

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2021 Fantastic Best Actor Special Mention Award Zombie Crush: Heyri Won [6]
Grand Bell Awards 2022 Best Supporting Actress Nothing Serious Nominated [52]
SBS Drama Awards 2022 Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy One Dollar Lawyer Won [27]

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