Shin Dong-mi began her acting career in theater before transitioning to film and television. She is known for her versatile performances across various genres, often portraying strong, supportive, or comedic characters.
Career
Shin Dong-mi made her television debut in 2001. Throughout the early 2000s, she built her resume with numerous supporting roles in dramas and films. Her ability to embody a wide range of characters, from quirky neighbors to professional colleagues, has made her a recognizable face in Korean entertainment.She gained significant recognition for her roles in popular television series such as The K2 (2016), Vagabond (2019), Hi Bye, Mama! (2020), The Good Detective (2020–2022), and Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) (2021–2022), where she played a prominent supporting character in all three seasons. Her film credits include A Quiet Dream (2016) and The 8th Night (2021).
Filmography
Film
- 2001: The Beauty in Dream – Ji-hyun
- 2006: A Bloody Aria – Jeon Jin-joo
- 2007: Miracle on 1st Street – Myung-ran
- 2007: My Friend & His Wife – Jin-sook
- 2008: The Cane – Secretary Song
- 2008: The Moonlight of Seoul – Mina
- 2010: The Story of My Life – Kyung-ok
- 2013: Pluto – Teacher Jung
- 2013: Code Name: Jackal – Seon-young
- 2014: A Hard Day – Younger sister
- 2015: The Beauty Inside – Department Head
- 2016: A Quiet Dream – Mi-sook
- 2017: The Truth Beneath – Kim Pil-yeon
- 2017: The First Lap – Ji-young
- 2018: The Limit of Happiness – Mi-young
- 2021: The 8th Night – Ae-ran
Television series
- 2002: To Be With You – Nurse
- 2004: Say You Love Me – Ms. Shin
- 2005: Sweet Spy – Heo Soon-ok
- 2007: New Heart – Jo Mi-yeon
- 2009: Partner – Jang Hyun-kyung
- 2013: Can't Stand Anymore – Jang Eun-joo
- 2014: Family Secrets – Go Eun-byeol
- 2015: Divorce Lawyer in Love – Lee Kyung-ae
- 2016: The K2 – Kim Dong-mi
- 2016: Dr. Romantic – Dr. Choi Jin-hye
- 2017: Chunseungyeoljeon – Lee Bong-nyeo
- 2017: Because This Is My First Life – Kim Hyun-ja
- 2018: Livin' the Life – Han Hye-ran
- 2019: Liver or Die – Kan Boon-shil
- 2019: Vagabond – Go Hae-ri's aunt (Go Hae-soon)
- 2020: Hi Bye, Mama! – Go Hyun-jung
- 2020: The Good Detective – Yoon Sang-mi
- 2020: Record of Youth – Lee Min-jae
- 2021: Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) – Kim Dong-mi
- 2022: Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) 2 – Kim Dong-mi
- 2022: Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) 3 – Kim Dong-mi
- 2022: Doctor Lawyer – Chief Nurse Ma Yi-na
- 2023: Revenant – Kim Chi-won
- 2023: Welcome to Samdal-ri – Jo Jin-dal
Awards and nominations
- 2017: Wildflower Film Awards – Best Actress – The First Lap (Nominated)
- 2019: KBS Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Liver or Die (Won)
- 2020: SBS Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Vagabond / The Good Detective (Nominated)