Jeon Ok (; April 2, 1911 – October 22, 1969)The death date differs from source to source, but newspapers published her obituary in 1969 stated that she died on 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.Darcy Paquet Essays from the Far East Film Festival : A History of the Korean Musical to 1980 Koreanfilm.org
Biography Jeon Ok was born Jeon Deok-rye on April 2, 1911 in Hamhung, Kankyōnan Province, Korea, Empire of Japan (now South Hamgyong Province, North Korea). When Jeon was 15 years old, she was introduced to the film industry by her brother. Jeon aspired to be an actress in Towolhoe (), her debut role was as a supporting actress in the 1927 film Jal itgeora (), directed by Na Woon-gyu. Jeon gained popularity after taking a lead role in Arirang Gogae (), based on Park Seung-hui () 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.
Personal life 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. 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's grandson is Choi Min-soo between Choi Moo-ryong and Hyo-shil, who is also a famous active actor.Lee, Geun-tae () 무성영화 배우 가수 강홍식 Gayo 114
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 () into () in 1946.Lee, Geun-tae () They have one daughter together, Choe, Shin Ok (Julie Chun), Julie was a famous Korean folk dancer who performed all over Asia before marrying Kim, Sok Ha, who was a speed skater for the Korean National Team. They have 3 children together. Kim, Hyung Joon (Thomas), Kim, Shi Yon(Suzi), and Kim, Pom Joon (David) 눈물의 여왕 – 전옥 Gayo 114
Jeon ran an orchid in Deoksong-ri, Byeollae-myeon, Yangju, Gyeonggi Province. Jeon died of her chronic diseases, high blood pressure, kidney failure on October 22, 1969.
Filmography *Note; the whole list is referenced. English titleKorean titleRomanizationYearRoleDirectorWoman in the Deluxe SuiteTeughosil yeojasonnimThe Second WifeHuchwidaegA Swordsman in the TwilightHwanghonui GeomgaekA Heavenly Peach FlowerCheondohwaA Traveling KingNageune ImgeumMountainSanA Water MillMullebangaThe Dead and the AliveJugeun Jawa San JaHwang, Man of Wealth at MapoMapo Saneun HwangbujaThe Door of the BodyYukche-ui MunThe Sino-Japanese War and Queen Min, the HeroineCheong-iljeonjaenggwa yeogeol MinbiJust Watch What We Do and SeeDugoman Bose-yoMy Wife Is ConfessingAnaeneun GobaekhandaDon't Sing, Water BirdUljimara Mulsae-yaFor My HusbandMangbuseokGoryeojangGoryeojangRiceSsalKing Cheoljong and BongnyeoCheoljonghwa BongnyeoMy Old Jealous WifeGangjjasodongBlack HoodHeukdu-geonMother's LoveMoseong-aeA Sad CryBulleodo Daedab-eomneun Ireumi-yeoPrince YeonsanYeonsan-gunOver the HillJeo eondeog-eul neom-eoseoA RevivalJaesaengNameless StarsIreumeomneun ByeoldeulA Beautiful WomanAreumdaun YeoinTerms of MarriageGyeolhonjogeonA Blood BambooHanmalpungungwa MinchungjeonggongThe Tears of MokpoMokpo-ui nunmul1958The LullabyJajanggaThe TearsNunmulAn Empty DreamHwaryuchunmongThe Snow Falling NightNunnalineun bamChunhyang-jeonChunhyangjeonA Night at a HarborHanggu-ui il-yaThe Lost YouthIlh-eobeolin cheongchunThe Wave of LoveAejeongpadoMr. SoldierByeongjeongnimSuicide Squad of the WatchtowerManglu-ui gyeolsadaeMiles Away from Happiness]Bok-ji-man-liOk-nyeoOknyeoLooking for Love - Going across River DoomankangSalang-eul chaj-aseoFarewellJal issgeolaSeekers of ParadiseNag-won-eul chajneun mulideul
Awards 1958, Korean Stage Art Association Awards ()
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