Background
Jeon Ok was born Jeon Deok-rye in Hamhung, South Hamgyong province, now part of North of Korea, in 1911, during the Japanese colonial period.
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Jeon was referred to as "Queen of Tears" for her excellence at acting for tragic dramas. Jeon aspired to be an actress in Towolhoe (토월회), her debut role was as a supporting actress in the 1927 film Jal itgeora (잘 있거라), directed by Na Woon-gyu. Jeon gained popularity after taking a lead role in Arirang Gogae (아리랑고개), based on Park Seung-hui (박승희) and produced by Towolhoe.
However, when the theatre closed, she moved to Joseon Yeongeuksa in 1930.
Jeon was noted for her monologues as well as her tragic performances which often brought audiences to tears, so she was dubbed the "Queen of Tragedy" or "Queen of Tears". After the liberation of of Korea, Jeon was mainly active in film.
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October 22, 1969 (aged 58) -
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South of Korea