Do Ji-won (도지원) Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth
Do Ji-won is a South Korean actress known for her long career spanning historical dramas, daily soaps, and film. She first gained major recognition for her role in the 2001 hit Ladies of the Palace and has remained active in television for decades.
Do Ji-won was born on February 14, 1966, in Seoul, South Korea. she is 60 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Do Ji-won entered the entertainment industry through modeling in the late 1980s and began acting around 1989–1990. Early drama credits include Seoul Ddukbaegi and other series of the era. Her breakthrough came in 2001 with the historical drama Ladies of the Palace (여인천하), in which she played the ambitious and memorable consort Gyeongbin Park (Park Gyeong-bin). The role brought her widespread recognition; her delivery of the line “Mwoya?” became particularly famous.
She continued with a mix of leading and supporting roles. Notable works include the film Punch Lady (2007), in which she played a housewife who trains in mixed martial arts, and the daily drama Smile Again (also known as Smile, Dong-hae, 2010), for which she won an Excellence Award at the 2011 KBS Drama Awards. Other significant appearances include Healer, My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol, Queen for Seven Days, Bravo My Life, No Matter What, and more recent projects in 2025–2026 such as Buried Hearts, My Girlfriend Is the Man, and a cameo in The Scarecrow.
She has balanced historical, family, and contemporary dramas throughout her career and remains active into her sixties.
Personal Life
Do Ji-won has never married and has spoken openly about living with family members (often described as part of a “kangaroo family” lifestyle in Korean media). In 2026 she discussed her single status and household on the variety show My Little Old Boy, noting that she lives with her mother and some siblings and keeps an open mind about relationships.
In July 1998 she was the victim of a kidnapping: she was threatened at knifepoint in a Seoul sports center parking lot, forced into a car trunk, and held for several hours before being released after the perpetrators extorted money. She recovered and continued her career.
Physical Appearance
Height
167 cm
Weight
48 kg
Eye Color
Dark
Hair Color
Dark brown / black
Body Type
Slim
FAQs
When was Do Ji-won born and how old is she?
She was born on February 14, 1966, and is 60 years old
What is Do Ji-won’s most famous role?
Gyeongbin Park in Ladies of the Palace (여인천하, 2001).
