Jeon was referred to as "Queen of Tears" for her excellence at acting for tragic dramas.
Jeon gained popularity after taking a lead role in Arirang Gogae (아리랑고개), based on Park Seung-hui (박승희) and produced by Towolhoe.
[3][4][5][6][7][8] Jeon Ok married Kang Hong-shik, an actor, film director and singer.
[6][10] Jeon ran an orchid in Deoksong-ri, Byeollae-myeon, Yangju, Gyeonggi province.
Jeon died of her chronic diseases, high blood pressure, kidney failure on October 22, 1969.