Bae Doona is an internationally acclaimed actress and former model. With a career spanning decades, Bae has established herself as a global cinematic icon. She entered the entertainment world as a model before transitioning to acting in the late 1990s. Bae gained widespread recognition for her role in the blockbuster film The Host (2006). The film’s global success solidified her status in Korean cinema and also introduced her to international audiences. In the early 2010s, Doona entered Hollywood and since has starred in several high-profile international productions, such as Cloud Atlas, Sense8, and Rebel Moon. Even as she worked internationally, Bae excelled in Korean productions, starring in projects like A Girl at My Door, Stranger, and The Silent Sea.
Bae Doona Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Bae Doona
- Nicknames: Doona, Doo-Na Bae
- Date of Birth: October 11, 1979
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Occupation: Actress, Model, Photographer
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Religion: Not publicly disclosed
- Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Korean descent)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Bae Doona Height Weight Body Measurements Net Worth Statistics
Bae Doona Family Details:
- Father Name: Bae Jong Deok (Theater actor)
- Mother Name: Kim Hwa Young (Stage actress)
- Siblings: One younger brother (name not publicly disclosed)
- Spouse Name: Not married
- Children Name: None
Bae Doona Relationships History:
- Jim Sturgess – Actor (2012 – 2015)
Bae Doona Career Highlights:
Early Career: Bae Doona studied at Hanyang University, majoring in Theater and Film. She began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting in the late 1990s.
Breakthrough Role: Her breakout performance came in the critically acclaimed film “Barking Dogs Never Bite” (2000).
Other Notable Work:
- Film:
- Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) – Played Cha Yeong-mi in this thriller.
- Cloud Atlas (2012) – Gained international attention for her multiple roles.
- Broker (2022) – Played a detective in a film that won global praise.
- Rebel Moon (2023-2024) – Portrayed Nemesis in the two-part Netflix film series.
- Television:
- Sense8 (2015–2018) – Played Sun Bak, a martial artist, in the Netflix sci-fi series.
- Kingdom (2019–2021) – Played a physician named Seo-bi in the popular Korean zombie series.
- Family Matters (2024) – Starred as Han Young-soo in the thriller series.
Bae Doona Distinctive Features:
- Rounded face
- Tends to keep bangs
Bae Doona Net Worth:
Bae Doona’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 million, earned through her acting roles and modeling campaigns.
Bae Doona Body Measurements:
South Korean actress Bae Doona’s height, weight, shoe size, cup size, and other body measurement statistics are listed below.
- Build: Slim
- Height in Feet: 5 feet 7¼ inches
- Height in Centimeters: 171 cm
- Weight in Kilograms: 55 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 121 lbs
- Feet/Shoe Size: 7.5 (US)
- Cup Size: A
- Body Measurements: 33-24-34
Bae Doona Interesting Facts:
- Her mother was a stage actress.
- Bae Doona is a skilled photographer and has published a photo book.
- Her role as Sun Bak in Sense8 showcased her martial arts training, with Bae performing most of her stunts.
- She gained global recognition with the 2006 film The Host, which remains among South Korea’s highest-grossing films.
