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Jeon Ok was born on 2 April, 1911 in Hamhung, South Hamgyong, Korea, Empire of Japan, is a Korean actress. Discover Jeon Ok's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?
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58 years old |
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Aries |
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2 April, 1911 |
| Birthday |
2 April |
| Birthplace |
Hamhung, South Hamgyong, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Date of death |
22 October, 1969 |
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Seoul, South Korea |
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Korea
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Jeon Ok Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Jeon Ok height not available right now. We will update Jeon Ok's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Jeon Ok Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jeon Ok worth at the age of 58 years old? Jeon Ok’s income source is mostly from being a successful actress. She is from Korea. We have estimated Jeon Ok's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Jeon Ok (April 2, 1911 – October 22, 1969) was a Korean actress and singer.
Jeon was referred to as "Queen of Tears" for her excellence at acting for tragic dramas.
Jeon Ok was born Jeon Deok-rye in Hamhung, South Hamgyong province, now part of North Korea, in 1911, during the Japanese colonial period.
When Jeon was 15 years old, she was introduced to the film industry by her brother.
Jeon aspired to be an actress in Towolhoe (토월회), her debut role was as a supporting actress in the 1927 film Jal itgeora (잘 있거라), directed by Na Woon-gyu.
Jeon gained popularity after taking a lead role in Arirang Gogae (아리랑고개), based on Park Seung-hui (박승희) and produced by Towolhoe.
However, when the theatre closed, she moved to Joseon Yeongeuksa in 1930.
Jeon was noted for her monologues as well as her tragic performances which often brought audiences to tears, so she was dubbed the "Queen of Tragedy" or "Queen of Tears".
After the liberation of Korea, Jeon was mainly active in film.
Jeon Ok married Kang Hong-shik, an actor, film director and singer.
Kang Hong-shik and Jeon Ok were the first married couple in Korean entertainment history.
Their daughters, Kang Hyo-shil and Kang Hyo-son, became their parents' step.
Later, Jeon and Kang divorced.
Kang went over to North Korea along with Hyo-son who later became a famous actress in North Korea.
Kang Hong-shik was honored as "Merited artist" as well.
Jeon met her second husband Choe Il, who was a former football coach of Pyongyang Football Team and also engaged in her entertainment business when she reestablished Namhae yeneungdae (남해예능대) into (백조가극단) in 1946.
Jeon ran an orchid in Deoksong-ri, Byeollae-myeon, Yangju, Gyeonggi province.
Meanwhile, Hyo-sil married Choi Moo-ryong, a popular actor of the 1960s and 1970s.
Choi then had an affair with Kim Ji-mee, the most popular Korean actress of that time, so that Choi and Kang divorced in 1962.
Jeon died of her chronic diseases, high blood pressure, kidney failure on October 22, 1969.
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