Veteran Actress Kim Ji-mi Passes Away in the US at 85

With a 60-year acting career and a filmography of nearly 700 works, Kim Jimi remains an iconic figure representing her era. Although she has long since retired from acting, she still refers to herself as an "actress" and insists that there is not a single work she is satisfied with. Strict with herself to the point of certainty, she confidently presents an unwavering presence, competing solely with her past self who remains beautifully preserved on the silver screen. Graphic by designer Lee Jooyoung

Veteran actress Kim Ji-mi, who was a leading figure of her era, has passed away in the United States at the age of 85.

She made her film debut in 1957 and led the golden age of Korean cinema during the 1960s and 1970s,playing an active role not only as an actress but also as a film producer.