Uhm Ji-won (Hangul: 엄지원; born 25 December 1987) is a South Korean actress who has worked extensively in film and television since the mid‑2000s. She studied acting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts.
Career
Uhm made her screen debut in the 2005 film Princess Aurora and achieved early recognition with supporting roles in The Aggressives (2005) and The Show Must Go On (2007). Her performance in the South Korean western The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008) garnered wider attention, establishing her as a leading film actress. Subsequent notable film credits include Haeundae (2009), The Housemaid (2010), and The Handmaiden (2016).
On television, Uhm has starred in several series, such as Dream High (2011), The King's Doctor (2012), and My Love from the Star (2013‑2014) in a supporting capacity. She is recognized for her versatility across genres, ranging from action and thriller to romance and historical drama.
Personal life
Uhm married fellow actor Oh Seung‑hun in 2017. The couple announced their divorce in 2022.
Recognition
Uhm has received multiple nominations at major South Korean award ceremonies, including the Baeksang Arts Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards, for both leading and supporting performances. Specific award wins are documented in industry records.