Kang Myung Joo
- Name: Kang Myung Joo
- Native name: 강명주
- Also Known as: Gang Myeong Ju
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Female
- Born: February 28, 1971
- Died: February 27, 2025
She made her acting debut in 1992 with the experimental theater troupe "Kooni, Nara" and went on to perform in numerous stage plays over several decades.
On TV, she gained widespread recognition for her role as a judge in the 2022 drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" but had supporting roles in several other dramas.
On February 27, 2025, she passed away at the age of 53 after battling with cancer. Her funeral service was held at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, and she was buried on March 2. She is survived by her husband, actor Park Yoon Hee, and by their two children, the eldest being actress Park Se Young (born in 1999).
(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Hunter with a Scalpel
Korean Drama, 2025, 16 eps
Seo Won Hui [Se Hyeon's mother]
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
When Life Gives You Tangerines
Korean Drama, 2025, 16 eps
Bu Yeong (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
9.3
|
Wonderful World
Korean Drama, 2024, 14 eps
Kim Eun Min
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Castaway Diva
Korean Drama, 2023, 12 eps
[Bar owner] (Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
Doona!
Korean Drama, 2023, 9 eps
Song Seon Ae [Won Jun's mother] (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
A Time Called You
Korean Drama, 2023, 12 eps
Mi Sun [Si Heon's mother] (Ep. 6, 9)
(Guest Role)
|
8.4
|
See You in My 19th Life
Korean Drama, 2023, 12 eps
Jo You Sun [Cho Won's mother]
(Support Role)
|
8.4
|
Dr. Romantic Season 3
Korean Drama, 2023, 16 eps
[Deceased patient's mother] (Ep. 3, 11)
(Guest Role)
|
8.9
|
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
Park In Yeong [Judge] (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
8.8
|
Sh**ting Stars
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
[Acting coach] (Ep. 13-14)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
The Man of 49 Days
Korean Movie, 1994,
Lee Ji Hoo
(Bit part)
|
8.0
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Drama Special Season 15: The Road in Between
Korean Special, 2024, 1 eps
Kang Ja Gyeong
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Drama Special Season 13: Prism
Korean Special, 2022, 1 eps
[Nak Hyun's mother]
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
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