Career
She is best known for her roles in Ladies of the Palace (2001), Punch Lady (2007), and Smile Again (2010). Upon her graduation as a dance major from Hanyang University in 1988, Do Ji-won joined the of Korea National Ballet. She was selected as the model for the ballet company"s advertisements, which led to her debut in the entertainment industry.
She began acting in television dramas such as Seoul Ddukbaegi (1990) and Kareisky (1994).
In 2001, she portrayed her most famous role as King Jungjong"s 4th consort Park Gyeong Bin in the historical drama Ladies of the Palace, which brought her acting recognition and popularity. Aside from the occasional leading role in series such as Our Happy Ending (2008), Do has remained active on television mostly in supporting roles, notably as Ahn Nae-sang"s estranged wife in Three Brothers (2009), and as Ji Chang-wook"s mentally challenged mother in Smile Again (also known as Smile, Dong-hae, 2010).
Do Ji-won"s Popular Songs (Korean Broadcasting System 2FM, 1992).