Personal Details
Born :
December 15, 1963 Seoul (some sources say Incheon) South Korea
Height :

166 cm

Parents & Relatives :

Park Min‑seo (Ex‑Husband) , Lee Jin‑yi (Daughter)

Hwang Shin Hye

actress

Hwang Shin‑hye (황신혜), born Hwang Jung‑man, is a South Korean actress and former model. She initially studied to become a flight attendant at Inha Technical College before launching her career as a model for Taepyeongyang Cosmetics. She made her acting debut in the television drama Father and Son (1983) and gained wide acclaim for her performance in the film Our Sweet Days of Youth (1987).

In The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016–17), she portrayed Kang Seo‑hee in a supporting role over 20 episodes, showcasing her versatility in a major fantasy‑romance hit alongside Jun Ji‑hyun and Lee Min‑ho.

Career Highlights

Rose to fame in the 1980s as “the most perfect face in Korea” following her film debut in Our Sweet Days of Youth.

Collaborated extensively with director Park Chul‑soo in acclaimed films like The Woman Who Walks on Water and 301/302, earning recognition as a serious actress.

Expanded repertoire in diverse roles during the 1990s — a gynecologist (Push! Push!) and a courtroom drama lead (Bedroom and Courtroom).

Took a five‑year hiatus (2004–2009), during which she authored a health book and launched a lingerie brand (Elypry), then returned to acting and TV hosting on shows like Let Me In.

Continued acting in a variety of TV dramas, including Home Sweet Home, Bachelor’s Vegetable Store, Family, The Producers, and Homemade Love Story.