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Comprehensive chronicle of Bae Doona's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Bae Doona's journey to global stardom
Song Kang-ho won Best Actor at Cannes for 'Broker' and thanked co-star Bae Doona in his speech, spotlighting her role in the acclaimed film. Their collaboration shines in this major international project.
Song Kang-ho won Best Actor at Cannes for 'Broker' and thanked co-star Bae Doona and fellow cast members in his acceptance speech, spotlighting her involvement in the acclaimed film.
Bae Doona won the Etoile Du Cinema award at BIFF for boosting South Korea-France film ties, celebrated just before her movie ''#iamhere'' premiered. The honor underscores her global star power.
Bae Doona will receive the Etoile Du Cinema award for her contributions to South Korea-France cinematic collaboration at BIFF, coinciding with the premiere of her film '#iamhere.'
Bae Doona took home the Best Actress award at the 9th Asian Film Awards for her standout performance in 'A Girl at My Door', cementing her reputation as a versatile and compelling actress.
Bae Doona won Best Actress at the ninth Asian Film Awards for 'A Girl at My Door'.
Bae Doona earned a Best Actress nomination at the Japanese Academy Awards for 'Air Doll', showcasing her impact in Japanese cinema—though she didn’t take home the prize.
Bae Doona was nominated for best actress at the Japanese Academy Awards for 'Air Doll' but did not win.
Bae Doona made history as the first foreign actress to win best actress at the Japanese Oscar Awards for her daring performance in 'Air Doll' as a life-size inflatable sex doll. Her win highlights her talent for tackling bold, unconventional roles.
Bae Doona became the first foreign actress to win best actress at the Japanese Oscar Awards for her role as an inflatable sex doll in 'Air Doll', showcasing her talent for unconventional characters.
Bae Doona returns to comedy in 'Virus', a refreshing change from her recent intense roles, aiming to delight audiences. The film hits theaters on May 7, 2024.
Bae Doona returns to a lighthearted role in the upcoming film 'Virus,' which she describes as a refreshing, laughter-filled change from her recent intense projects.
Bae Doona returns to Korean TV as the lead in 'The Best Divorce', a witty yet introspective take on marriage. The series premiered at 10 p.m., potentially reviving her domestic appeal after her recent Seoul press event discussing the adaptation.
Bae Doona promoted her new series 'The Best Divorce' at a Seoul press event, discussing her role and the show's humorous yet thoughtful take on marriage and divorce.
Bae Doona returns to a leading role in the Korean drama 'The Best Divorce,' premiering at 10 p.m., which could enhance her domestic visibility and career opportunities.
Bae Doona leads Netflix's 'Kingdom', a gripping zombie thriller set in the Joseon era. The six-part series could boost her global appeal with its fresh take on historical horror.
Bae Doona stars in the upcoming Netflix zombie drama "Kingdom," a six-part series set in the Joseon period that could broaden her global appeal.
Bae Doona returns to Korean TV after seven years in tvN's new drama 'Secret Forest', airing Saturdays and Sundays at 9 p.m. The show is part of the network's push to rebound from recent ratings challenges.
Bae Doona's drama 'Secret Forest' premieres on tvN's revamped weekend lineup in a new 9-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday slot, marking her return to Korean TV and the network's effort to boost ratings.
Bae Doona returns to South Korean TV after seven years in the premiere of tvN's drama 'Stranger.'
Bae Doona shines in 'Next Sohee', the Cannes Critics' Week closing film, playing a determined police officer in this socially charged drama. The film, released on February 8, 2023, cements her reputation for powerful, impactful roles.
Bae Doona stars as police officer Oh Yoo-jin in the critically acclaimed film 'Next Sohee,' set for local release after being selected as the closing film of Cannes' Critics' Week.
Bae Doona shines in her Hollywood debut as Sonmi in 'Cloud Atlas', which premiered in Korea on January 10, 2023. Her powerful performance and the directors' acclaim underscore her rising international stardom.
Bae Doona achieves a career milestone with her acclaimed Hollywood debut as Sonmi in 'Cloud Atlas', now premiering in Korean theaters.
Bae Doona stars in Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Broker', which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, competing for the Palme d'Or and elevating her global profile. The film, exploring themes of crime and unconventional families, debuted in South Korean theaters on June 8, 2022, further cementing her international acclaim.
Bae Doona's role in "Broker," competing for the Palme d'Or at Cannes, marks a significant milestone that could boost her international recognition.
Bae Doona starred in Hirokazu Kore-eda's film 'Broker', which premiered in competition at the 75th Cannes Film Festival and garnered mixed reviews.
Bae Doona attended the Cannes premiere of 'Broker', her collaboration with Hirokazu Kore-eda, reinforcing her international presence, though the film drew mixed reviews.
Bae Doona stars in Hirokazu Kore-eda's upcoming film 'Broker', set for an early June release, which is anticipated to elevate her global profile.
Bae Doona stars in Hirokazu Kore-eda's internationally acclaimed film 'Broker', which explores themes of crime and unconventional families, features a notable cast, and received acclaim at Cannes prior to its anticipated release.
Bae Doona stars in Netflix's sci-fi thriller 'The Silent Sea', leading a lunar mission in this rare Korean space opera. Premiering on 2021-12-24, the show topped Netflix's non-English charts with 47.8 million viewing hours in its first week, ranking in 77 countries and cementing her status as a global streaming star.
Bae Doona stars in Netflix's 2021 Korean sci-fi thriller 'The Silent Sea', continuing her collaboration with the platform after 'Kingdom', showcasing her international prominence and reflecting Netflix's $500 million investment in South Korean content.
Bae Doona stars in Netflix's Korean space opera 'The Silent Sea', which premiered on December 24, 2021, showcasing her versatility and quickly topping viewership charts the following week, likely attracting global interest after previous Korean hits on the platform.
"The Silent Sea," boosted by Bae Doona's performance, led Netflix's non-English TV chart for a week with 47.8 million viewing hours until January 2, 2022.
'The Silent Sea' topped Netflix's non-English TV charts, ranking in the top 10 across 77 countries and boosting Bae Doona's reputation as a global streaming star.
Bae Doona reprised her role as Han Yeo-jin in 'Stranger 2', premiering August 15, 2020, reaffirming her status as a top Korean actress. The sequel, part of tvN’s strong lineup, saw her jokingly pledge to continue the series for future seasons.
Bae Doona returns in 'Stranger 2,' premiering this month, showcasing her leading role in Korean TV and boosting tvN's lineup to overcome its slump.
Bae Doona returns as Han Yeo-jin in 'Stranger 2,' expressing her enthusiasm for continuing the series in future seasons.
Bae Doona starred in Netflix's hit Korean series 'Kingdom', a historical zombie thriller that became an international sensation, leading to a second season in 2020. Reprising her role as a physician, she praised the show's gripping twists, fueling fan demand for more. The series' success cemented her status as a global star.
Bae Doona starred in the first season of Netflix's hit Korean historical zombie thriller 'Kingdom', gaining international recognition and boosting the show's popularity, which led to a second season renewal.
Netflix's 'Kingdom,' starring Bae Doona, premieres globally, blending Korean history with zombie themes in a unique format that can be watched as a continuous film or episodic series.
Bae Doona returns for 'Kingdom' Season 2, which has started filming but lacks a confirmed release date.
Netflix announced 'Kingdom' season 2 with Bae Doona returning, continuing her role in the popular series without additional details.
Bae Doona reprises her role as a physician in the second season of Netflix's 'Kingdom,' emphasizing her character's growth and the season's unexpected twists, sparking demand for another season and highlighting her ongoing role in the popular series.
Bae Doona shines as multilingual lobbyist Kim Jeong-ah in 'Drug King', making a strong return to Korean cinema. After a delayed release for enhanced post-production, the film hit theaters on December 19, 2019.
Bae Doona returns to a prominent Korean film role in 'Drug King' as lobbyist Kim Jeong-ah, showcasing her versatility after a delayed release that improved the film's quality.
Bae Doona made her long-awaited return to terrestrial TV after eight years, starring in KBS's romantic comedy 'Matrimonial Chaos'. The show premiered with a strong CPI score of 257.9 but faced mixed reviews over its localization and character development.
Bae Doona's return to terrestrial TV in 'Matrimonial Chaos' scored a 257.9 CPI debut but received mixed reviews on localization and character depth.
Bae Doona rose to fame starring in the 2016 crime thriller 'Stranger', reprising her role in the acclaimed sequel 'Stranger 2'. Her compelling portrayal of a detective, alongside Cho Seung-woo, cemented her status as a versatile actor in gripping crime dramas tackling murder and political intrigue.
Bae Doona's acclaimed performance in the popular crime drama 'Stranger' solidified her status in Korean dramas and led to her reprising the role in its sequel, 'Stranger 2'.
Bae Doona's acclaimed performance as a detective in 'Stranger' alongside Cho Seung-woo showcased her versatility in crime thrillers while tackling murder and political corruption.
Bae Doona made her Korean cinema comeback in the 2016 hit 'Tunnel', which dominated the box office for weeks, drawing over 6 million viewers. Her acclaimed performance and selective project choices reinforced her status as a leading actress in both domestic and international cinema.
Bae Doona returned to Korean cinema after two years by starring in 'Tunnel,' discussing her selective role choice and the film's unique storyline at a Seoul press conference.
Bae Doona returns to Korean cinema after two years with the upcoming release of 'Tunnel', showcasing her selective role choices.
Bae Doona's film 'The Tunnel' is being showcased in the non-competition Piazza Grande section of the prestigious Locarno International Film Festival, boosting her global profile.
The film 'Tunnel' (also referred to as 'The Tunnel'), featuring Bae Doona as Se-hyeon, opens in South Korean theaters on August 10, 2016, and is expected to attract major attention as a Korean summer blockbuster for its compelling theme and star appeal.
"Tunnel" topped the box office with 1.11 million domestic viewers over the weekend, boosted by Bae Doona's appeal, and is closing in on other summer hits.
The film 'Tunnel', starring Bae Doona, attracted over 5 million viewers in just 12 days, outperforming other major releases and solidifying its commercial success.
"Bae Doona's starring role in 'Tunnel' helped it remain the top box office hit, reinforcing her status as a major draw in Korean cinema."
The film 'Tunnel', starring Bae Doona, achieved 6 million viewers in 18 days, cementing its box office success and her industry prominence.
"Bae Doona's film 'Tunnel' dominated the box office for four consecutive weekends, cementing her status as a leading actress in Korean cinema."
Bae Doona’s biographical web film 'Red Carpet Dream' premiered at the 20th Busan International Film Festival in 2015, celebrating her rise to fame and collaboration with her brother. Airing on CGV and Facebook for two weeks, the film reinforced her status as a global star before the festival wrapped up on October 10.
Bae Doona's short film 'Red Carpet Dream', celebrating her rise to fame and collaboration with her brother, premiered at CGV and Facebook as part of the 20th Busan International Film Festival's anniversary.
The 20th Busan International Film Festival, running until October 10, 2015, featured Bae Doona's 'Red Carpet Dream,' showcasing her contribution to its anniversary.
The 20th Busan International Film Festival concluded after showcasing Bae Doona's biographical film "Red Carpet Dream," further cementing her reputation as a renowned actress in South Korea and globally.
Bae Doona joined the Wachowskis' 2014 sci-fi film 'Jupiter Ascending', continuing their collaboration after 'Cloud Atlas' and boosting her Hollywood profile. The movie later premiered in South Korea in 2015, expanding her international filmography.
Bae Doona shared in an interview that she reunited with the Wachowskis for 'Jupiter Ascending', describing their bond as family-like and the film as more enjoyable than their previous collaboration, 'Cloud Atlas'.
Bae Doona's Hollywood career advanced with the global release of 'Jupiter Ascending', following her debut in 'Cloud Atlas'.
Bae Doona continued her collaboration with the Wachowskis by appearing in their film 'Jupiter Ascending', further expanding her Hollywood portfolio.
Bae Doona starred as a fighter in Netflix’s 'Sense8' (2015), furthering her partnership with the Wachowskis and boosting her global profile. Her role showcased her versatility in international projects.
Bae Doona appeared in the Netflix series 'Sense8' as a fighter character.
Choi Hang-yong's 2014 short film 'The Silent Sea' inspired the later Netflix series, launching a project that grew into a major international production.
The short film 'The Silent Sea,' directed by Choi Hang-yong, inspired the later Netflix series.
Bae Doona delivered a powerful performance in Jung Joo-ri's 2014 debut 'A Girl at My Door', portraying a police officer protecting an abused teen. The role showcased her depth in complex characters and reinforced her prominence in impactful Korean films.
Bae Doona starred alongside Kim Sae-ron in Jung Joo-ri's debut film 'A Girl at My Door', playing a police officer caring for an abused teen, reinforcing her prominence in notable Korean cinema projects.
Bae Doona starred as a North Korean table tennis player in the 2012 film 'As One', showcasing her dedication through intense training and remote filming. The role cemented her reputation for tackling challenging, physically demanding performances.
Bae Doona expanded her diverse filmography by playing a North Korean table tennis player in the South Korean film 'As One', a physically demanding role that required extensive filming in provincial areas away from Seoul.
Bae Doona broke into Hollywood with her acclaimed performance in the Wachowskis' 2012 film 'Cloud Atlas', despite its box-office flop. The role opened doors to international opportunities, solidifying her global reputation. The film carried a hefty $100 million budget.
Bae Doona gained international recognition through her Hollywood debut in the Wachowskis' 'Cloud Atlas', which established her as a serious actress and expanded her global reach, opening doors to more international opportunities despite the film's commercial failure.
Bae Doona's performance in 'Air Doll' (2009) impressed Lana Wachowski, highlighting her versatility and talent. This role reinforced Wachowski's admiration for her acting range.
Bae Doona's performance in 'Air Doll' impressed Lana Wachowski, reinforcing her admiration for Bae's versatile acting skills.
Bae Doona rose to fame starring in 'The Host' (2006), South Korea’s blockbuster sci-fi hit, which cemented her as a top actress domestically and drew global attention. Her standout performance solidified her reputation in the genre.
Bae Doona's starring role in the hit South Korean sci-fi film 'The Host' launched her as a top actress domestically, gained her international recognition, and solidified her reputation as a leading actress in the genre.
Lana Wachowski discovered Bae Doona in 'Take Care of My Cat' (2001) and later cast her in 'Cloud Atlas', staying engaged with her work through her later films.
Lana Wachowski cast Bae Doona in 'Cloud Atlas' after being impressed by her performance in 'Take Care of My Cat' and following her later work.
Bae Doona played an unlikable apartment manager in the 2000 film 'Barking Dogs Never Bite', demonstrating her early knack for bold, unconventional roles. This performance highlighted her versatility as an actress from the start of her career.
Bae Doona demonstrated her versatility early in her career by playing an unglamorous, unconventional role in 'Barking Dogs Never Bite.'
The joint South-North Korean women's table tennis team made history by winning gold at the World Championships in Japan—their first united victory in international sports. This inspiring moment was later dramatized in the film 'Korea', starring Bae Doona as North Korean player Li Bun-hui.
The joint South Korea-North Korea women's table tennis team made history by winning gold at the World Championships in Japan, inspiring the film 'Korea' starring Bae Doona as North Korean player Li Bun-hui.
Bae Doona teamed up with Philippe Parreno for the 'Voices' exhibition at Seoul's Leeum Museum of Art, running from February 28 to July 7, 2024. The immersive showcase blended art and sound in a unique sensory experience.
Bae Doona partnered with Philippe Parreno for the 'Voices' exhibition at Leeum Museum of Art.
Bae Doona's "Voices" exhibition has ended at Leeum Museum of Art.