Bae Doo Na

Bae Doo Na is a South Korean actress. She’s best known for her roles in various Korean and Western movies such as Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), The Host (2006), Cloud Atlas (2012), and Jupiter Ascending (2015).

Career

Bae Doo Na or Bae Doona already fell in love with acting and arts when she was just a young girl.

When she was younger, she often got a lot of inspiration from her mother, Kim Hwa Young, about the acting industry.

When this “beautiful star” was in college, a modeling agency scouted her to be a model. After joining the agency, she got a lot of opportunities to get modeling jobs for COOLDOG’s catalog.

Her first acting debut was for a drama series called Angel’s Kiss in 1998. In 1999, she got roles in more dramas, School, Kwangki, and 8 Love Stories.

Doo Na debuted as a movie actress when she starred in The Ring Virus (1999), a Korean horror movie remake for the Japanese movie, Ring.

One year later, Doo Na became so popular by starring in Barking Dogs Never Bite. In this movie, she had the courage to do some scenes without makeup and that thing led to her popularity.

After gaining popularity, she then appeared in more movies and dramas, such as Take Care of My Cat (2001), Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), Tube (2003), and Rosemary (2003).

No longer after that, she took a hiatus to focus on her photography hobby.

In 2005, she then came back by acting in a movie called Linda Linda Linda. In the same year, she also appeared in a drama called Beating Heart.

Doo Na then continued her career by starring in How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor (2007), Master of Study (2010), and Gloria (2010). She even made her debut on Hollywood screens by acting in Cloud Atlas (2012).

After she came back to Korea, she appeared again in a lot of dramas, such as Stranger (2017), and Matrimonial Chaos (2018), Kingdom (2019), and Persona (2019).

From 2020, she magnetized the public by starring in Kingdom: Season 2 (2020), Stranger 2 (2020), and The Silent Sea (2021).

Profile

Real Name: Bae Doo Na (배두나)
Stage Name: Bae Doo Na (배두나)
Also Known as: Bae Doona, Bae Du Na
Nickname: –
Birthday: October 11, 1979
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Movie Theatre, Hanyang University
Hobbies: Photography, Acting
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Instagram: @doonabae
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 168 cm (5’6′)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 33-24-33 (Bust -33, Waist -24, and Hips -33 inches)
Shoe Size: 7.5 (US)
Dress Size: 2 (US)

Family

Father: Bae Jong Deok
Mother: Kim Hwa Yeong
Brother: Bae Doo Han
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Jim Sturgess

Bae Doo Na confimed that she had dated Jim Sturgess, a British actor who’s her co-star in Cloud Atlas, in 2015. However, it was revealed that the pair had been dating in secret for a couple of years.

Unfortunately, a year later, she announced their split for undisclosed reasons.

Jim Sturgess on the other hand, sort of hinted the reason behind their separation suggesting that it was because of the distance that “makes it hard to maintain a relationship.”

Son Seok Koo

In 2018, the actress was linked romantically to Son Seo Koo, whom she co-starred together in Sense 8.

At the peak of their dating speculations, she refuted the rumors. SBD, her representative agency, stated that the rumors were false and their relationship was limited to co-workers to “appeared in the same work.”

Net Worth

She has accumulated around $20 million to $30 million of net worth, according to multiple sources’ estimation. She appears to earn her income primarily through working as an actress.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change her appearance.

Facts

Her name, Bae Doo Na means beautiful star.
She is under the SBD Entertainment.
Her mother is a stage actress.
Doo Na learned acting majorly from her mother.
When she was younger she thought that becoming an actress is a job that only allows people with extraordinary talents.
Doo Na often followed her mother to rehearsal halls and theater.
She became the first Korean who had modeled for American Vogue model cover.
She was once rumored to have a relationship with Son Seok Gu in 2018 when they worked together for Sense8, but they both denied it.
Doo Na doesn’t follow trends.
In fashion, she doesn’t make any style icons, because she chooses to be authentic to herself.
For her, Barking Dogs Never Bite is one of the most memorable acting projects for her.
She admitted that Kwak Ji Kyun influenced her style of acting.
Before she met Bong Joon Ho, she always associate the acting industry with glitter and beauty.
When Doo Na filmed The Host, she had learned archery for several months before.
She once held an exhibition for her photo book, Doona’s Pasttime in Seoul, in 2008.
She loves photography so much.
She said that no city is as wonderful as Seoul.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Next Sohee (2023), as Yoo Jin
Broker (2022), as Soo Jin
Persona (2019)
The Drug King (2018), as Kim Jung A
Tunnel (2016), as Se Hyun
Jupiter Ascending (2014)
A Girl At My Door (2014), as Young Nam (head of police substation)
Cloud Atlas (2012), as Son Mi
As One (2012), as Lee Boon Hee
Doomsday Book (2012), as Park Min Seo (segment “Happy Birthday”)
Air Doll (2009)
The Host (2006), as Park Nam Joo
Linda Linda Linda (2005), as Song (vocalist)
Spring Bears Love (2003), as Jung Hyun Jae
Tube (2003), as Kay
Saving My Hubby (2002), as Jung Geum Soon
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), as Cha Yeong Mi
Take Care of My Cat (2001), as Tae Hee
Plum Blossom (2000), as Nam Ok
Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), as Hyun Nam
Ring Virus (1999), as Eun Seo

Drama Series

The Silent Sea (Netflix | 2021), as Dr. Song Ji An
Stranger 2 (tvN | 2020), as Han Yeo Jin
Kingdom Season 2 (Netflix | 2020), as Seo Bi
Kingdom (Netflix | 2019), as Seo Bi
Matrimonial Chaos (KBS2 | 2018), as Kang Whee Roo
Stranger (tvN | 2017), as Han Yeo Jin
Gloria (MBC | 2010-2011), as Na Jin Jin
Master of Study (KBS2 | 2010), as Han Soo Jung
Perfect Neighbor (SBS | 2007), as Jung Yoon hee
Someday (OCN | 2006), as Hana Yamaguchi
Six Love Stories (MBC | 2005), as Bae Doo Na
Rosemary (KBS2 | 2003), as Shin Kyoung Su
Country Princess (MBC | 2003), as Lee Eun Hee
Look Back in Anger (KBS2 | 2000), as Lee Mi Na
Mothers and Sisters (MBC | 2000), as Gong Chan Mi
8 Love Stories (SBS | 1999-2000), as Young Yi (Ep.6 “Miss Hip-pop & Mr Rock”)
School 1 (KBS2 | 1999), as Bae Doo Na
Kwangki (KBS2 | 1999)

Music Video Appearances

Temperature of Separation (2010) – Yoon Jong-shin feat. You Hee-yeol
Seesaw / Confession (2010) – Hot Potato
Tsumetai Ame (2009) – Every Little Thing
Every Time I Look at You (2007) – Kang Kyun Sung
단 (2000) – Kim Don Kyoo
Party Time (2000) – Ray Jay
You (2000) – Fish

Quotes

“If my favourite director gives me a role that is very sparkly? A very brilliant character? I’ll do it.”

“I don’t know… I think I’m quite extreme… When I act, I have to immerse myself into the character… otherwise I can’t act… In my private life it’s the same… I think.”

“Being exposed to different production environments in Korea, Japan and the U.S. was a great experience, and each system allows you to quench your thirst in a different way.”

“I really love learning and working long hours.”

“In social situations, when I’m surrounded by people, I become very shy. But if there’s a camera in front of me, I feel free.”

“My favorite subject was English, and I wanted to study English abroad when I was young, when I was a kid, but my mom said ‘No, it’s too dangerous to go abroad by yourself.’ So I gave up.”

“I’m not partial to any system, but at the same time, I’m a Korean actor, so I expect to work mainly on Korean projects.”

“Korean cinema is very improvisational, and there is a unique power that stems from this.”

“It was extremely difficult to suppress my emotions, because my character in’ A Girl at My Door’ goes through so many infuriating situations. It was a lonely process having to portray someone that acts tough but is deeply hurting inside and is unable to express that.”

FAQs

Who is Bae Doo Na?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Bae Doo Na’s real name?

Her real name is Bae Doo Na (배두나).

What makes Bae Doo Na famous?

She’s famous because of her roles in various Korean and Western movies such as Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), The Host (2006), Cloud Atlas (2012), and Jupiter Ascending (2015).