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Name Lee Young-Ae
Hangul: 이영애
Birthdate: January 31, 1971
Birthplace: Oksu-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
University: Hanyang University, Graduate School of Chung-Ang University
Major Movie Theatre
Height: 165cm
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: leeyoungae0824

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One of Korea’s sweetest actresses, Lee Young-Ae, casts aside her popular image to play the enigmatic Lee Geum-ja, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance’s angel of vengeance Lee Young-Ae’s first substantial role came in 2000, when she co-starred in Park Chanwook’s JSA: Joint Security Area. The serene young actress brought just the right amount of selfconfidence to her role as a Swiss army major (of Korean descent) investigating an armistice threatening scandal on the border between North and South Korea.

But Lee achieved fame throughout all of Asia later, first when she starred in Hur Jin-ho’s One Fine Spring Day as an attractive but selfish divorcee, in a showcase for her special charms and quietly nuanced acting. In 2003, she starred as the cheerful and strong character Jang-geum in the hit TV drama ‘The Jewel in the Palace’, which drew the highest audience ratings for that year for Korean television and went on to become an international success. Lee starred as a simple, if self-possessed young countrywoman who becomes a cook to the imperial household during the Chosun dynasty. Cast out of the palace thanks to the machinations of a ruthless rival, she later returns as the first woman to become the royal family’s physician.

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance is thus both a challenge to Lee’s talents and to her fans’ preconceptions of her. Based on the film’s overwhelming critical and audience responses, the challenge was well met.

Movies

Bring Me Home | Nareul Chajajwoe (2019) - Jung-Yeon
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance | Chinjeolhan Geumjassi (2005) - Lee Geum-Ja
One Fine Spring Day | Bomnaleun ganda (2001) - Eun-su
Last Present | Sun Mool (2001) - Jung-Yeon Park
Joint Security Area | Gongdonggyeongbiguyeok JSA (2000) - Maj. Sophie E. Jean
First Kiss | Kiss harggayo (1998)
Inshalla (1997)

Drama Series

Maestra (tvN / 2023) - Cha Se-Eum
Inspector Koo | Kookyungyi (JTBC / 2021) - Koo Kyung-Yi
Taxi Driver | Mobeomtaxi (SBS / 2021) - guide (voice)
ID: Gangnam Beauty | Nae Aidineun Gangnammiin (JTBC / 2018) - Lee Young-Ae (ep.1)
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors | Saimdang, Bitui Ilgi (SBS / 2017) - Korean Art History Lecturer Seo Ji-Yoon / Shin Saimdang
A Jewel in the Palace | Dae Jang Geum (MBC / 2003) - Seo Jang-Geum
Fireworks | Bul Ggot (SBS / 2000)
Invitation | Chodae (KBS2 / 1999)
Wave | Pado (SBS / 1999)
Advocate | Aedeubeokit (MBC / 1998)
Romance | Romaenseu (SBS / 1998)
Because I Love You | Sarang Hanikka (SBS / 1997)
The Reason For My Living | Naega Saneun Yiyu (MBC / 1997)
Medical Brothers | Uiga hyeongje (MBC / 1997)
Their Embrace | Geudeului Poyong (MBC / 1996)
Sibling Relations | Dongkikan (MBC / 1996)
Dream Racers | Aseupalteu Sanai (SBS / 1995)
West Palace | Seogung (KBS2 / 1995)
Love and Marriage | Sarangkwa Kyeolhon (MBC / 1995)
Papa (KBS / 1995)
Dash | Jilju (SBS / 1994)
How Is Your Husband? | Daekui Nampyeoneun Eoddeoshimnigga (SBS / 1993)

TV Movies

Enbireyong | Eunbiryeong (KBS / 1999)

Awards

2006 - Baeksang award, Best Actress (Sympathy for Lady Vengeance)
2005 - Blue Dragon film award, Best Actress (Sympathy for Lady Vengeance)
2005 - International Film Festival of Catalunya, Best Actress (Sympathy for Lady Vengeance)
2003 - MBC Drama Awards, Grand Prize
2001 - Pusan Film Critics Awards, Best Actress (One Fine Spring Day)
2001 - Korea Movie & Music Awards, Photogenic Prize for Actress
1999 - KBS Drama Awards, Popularity Prize
1998 - SBS Drama Awards, Best Actress
1997 - SBS Drama Awards, Best Actress
1996 - MBC Drama Awards, Outstanding Actress
1995 - KBS Drama Awards, Popularity Prize
1994 - SBS Drama Awards, Best New Actress

Comments

Teddy Jan 20 2023 7:25 pm The most beautiful and amazing actress~ Stay blessed!!!

Tzveeble Jan 08 2023 7:29 am Is there a reason why Saimdang isn't mentioned in her description or in comments? I found her depiction of the main characters absolutely incredible. Such a feeling for nuance, and bringing out intensity or emotional experience. 'Sweet' is an attribute that comes to mind, but doesn't do her justice fully. It's more tangibly simple but 'wise' beauty that I sense. There is nothing artificial, and all her beauty expresses tangible virtues rather than just pretty looks.

choi k-h Nov 08 2022 7:23 am Most of the way through Inspector Koo, and really loving it, especially Lee Young-Ae, who is obviously a great actress (brilliant wide-ranging performance in KOO), but also the most beautiful woman (the most lovely Korean woman I have seen so far), and who seems to have an excellent real-life character as well. What a girl!

Nimal Aluthge May 23 2022 12:06 am Leyoung is very talented wice and beautiful lady in the field of cinema. Kind hearted philanthropist. I wish her great success and long life her life for many more years to come. Nimal Aluthge Sri Lanka.

Grid Jan 16 2022 1:14 am I like her acting in inspector Koo,daebakkk Please season 2

Steffanie Jan 10 2022 4:56 am Amazing actress! I loved every drama or movie I saw her in. I first saw her on Jewel In the Palace almost 2 decades ago, and I am reminded of how great she is in Inspector Koo. She could play very different characters really well. Hope to see more of her soon!

nani Jan 04 2022 1:19 am she’s such an amazing actress can’t wait for s2 of inspector koo <33

Laila Zara Dec 16 2021 8:15 am Love her so much in inspector koo... such pure joy

Emily.pilates.w.a.smile@gmail.com Dec 13 2021 3:48 am Ms Lee is fantastic in this role! Her character reminds me a bit of Insurrection Go Go Gadget :-) Love the loyalty, friendship of the period around her. Love how this series portrays two highly intelligent women slightly on the spectrum choosing the exact opposite way of dealing with cross and criminals. And even though, the younger one kills the baddies, this series shows that's still morally wrong. Brilliant!!!

Amanda May 29 2021 9:19 pm Lee Young-Ae is such a beautiful and kind-hearted lady. Her pale skin reflects her beauty and purity.

And she has really beautiful hazel eyes.

Shin Dec 25 2020 5:28 am Still watch the drama Saimdang even 5 times already, love her pure face.. same date birth, same type blood..

Ullitah07 May 15 2020 2:13 pm Jewel in the Korean Palace was my first Korean drama l watched It made me to fall in love with Korean dramas She had the best character

tamer Jun 12 2018 3:06 am 'A Jewel in the Palace' is the first Korean film I watched and I am impressed much. Performance is very good but the most impressive thing for me is to put an aim in your life, which nobody would succeed, and to try to reach it for throughout life. This is my favorite.

Tiffany Cheng Feb 27 2018 3:06 pm She has been my favorite Korean actress since I was a child until now because of her performance on Dae Jang Geum. Plus, her charitable action towards the Taiwanese pregnant woman made me like her even more.

Kasuni Dec 22 2017 1:36 am You are my favourite actress.your beauty, performance are all amazing.anyone can't beat to you. After a very long time still you look younger and prettier. Dae jang geum is my favourite drama series that I ever had watched. It's a very heart touching drama. Because not only the story but also your performance. I wish you all the success.

gerty west Aug 29 2017 3:31 pm No one can ever outshine you! Such a beauty!

howitis Aug 08 2017 9:55 pm It's been so many years and Lee Young Ae is still so very beautiful.

topaz May 03 2017 5:41 am Lee Young-Ae is a charismatic yet suave actor that has made great strides in their career and deserves much praise for their achievements. I wonder how they maintain their youthful look. Nonetheless, Lee Young-ae is a favourite in my opinion from many of their performances.

Bahia Apr 23 2017 7:21 am I'm from Algeria and I used to watch jongom when I was young it was the first Korean sirie I ever watch and Lee young ae acting was amazing ❤❤

Lius Apr 14 2017 11:40 am Im so bloody addicting to this drama, I just knew Lee Young Ae as Saimdang. OMG...! She's so gorgeous and talented. I always share some parts what i like episode by episode on my IG Story, well... it's such a foolish, but im excited to do that. Haha keep on doing well. Kamsahamnida... from Indonesia

Keightie Mar 03 2017 5:17 am Watching Saimdang. Im wondering why I cant seem to fall in love with her the same way as Jewel in the Palace. Im thinking if its because of her acting, the story or the role just didn't suit her.

Hussain Feb 23 2017 8:12 am very beautiful!

ahjuma Feb 18 2017 3:41 am fall in love with this drama

john Feb 12 2017 1:58 pm amazing beautiful!

Junaid Feb 09 2017 6:32 am Great! I love her new drama saimdang! Evergreen Beauty! Please make more dramas! Good Luck :)

Shosh Feb 05 2017 1:25 am SAIMDANG is great. Watch til episode 2 before you write it off.

Momo Feb 03 2017 5:10 am After watching the new drama, Saim dang, for half an hour, I had to stop. I can't stand this actress and the plot. Her role and the plot are too silly and ridiculous for word. I think my days of watching korean drama are over!!!

Rima Jan 31 2017 1:51 pm Has she even aged a year?! Amazing!

jessy Jan 28 2017 3:21 am She is the goodest.. So beautiful. The best thing that she choice Saimdang for her comeback.

Dump Jan 27 2017 4:36 am Her face is piece of beautiful art. wow.

Dreamhigh Jan 26 2017 2:48 pm she is 46 now!

thornnnn Jan 24 2017 1:35 pm Wow Lee Yeoung Ae looks like she has not aged a day. I just watched an advert for her new drama, Saimdang, Light's Diary. I am so excited to begin watching her new drama! Dae Jang Geum was my first kdrama. It is the one i judge all others by :) Thank you for once again sharing your magic with us!

yuewe Dec 16 2016 7:53 pm good luck to your new drama Saimdang Light's Diary.

iamlel Nov 30 2016 9:24 am I'm gone crazy after reading the notes.

Film began: august 10, 2015 Finished: June 4, 2016 Released date: January 2017

They made this drama for 10 months, I don't know if its long enough or not since I don't have basic knowledge about making dramas. And they're going to release it 7 months after the finished date.

Britney Oct 30 2016 7:27 pm excited to watch your new drama Saimdang. Im sure its UNDERTAKER KOREAN DRAMA 2017.

yui Aug 30 2016 9:06 pm my favorite actress in korea. she's still pretty. welcome back to new drama Saimdang,Light's Diary. wishing you and to your new drama more success like Jewel in the Palace.

shakira Aug 30 2016 8:04 am im waiting for your new drama SAIMDANG. can't wait to see your good acting again.

victoria Aug 29 2016 2:03 am welcome back for new drama ''saimdang'' can't wait to see you again.

Mac Jul 27 2016 8:57 pm Can't wait to see you this October.

NMM Akeel May 08 2016 9:20 pm i am so excited to your acting. you are the most beautiful girl in world. i like Hope to meet you one day.

                                                                              from: sri lanka

nmm akeel May 04 2016 12:08 am i am so excited to your new dramas. She is the most beautiful girl in world

i like Hope to meet you one day

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Hoang Nguyen Apr 09 2016 3:31 am I just read a great story of yours, by which you have saved a Vietnamese boy from an ulcer in the brain. Without you, that boy would have died. I am so moved by your great heart that I have to write to you this thanh-you letter on the boy's behalf. I have no relationship with the boy, just a Vietnamese like him. Once more, many, many thanks for you. God bless you and your entire family. Hoang Nguyen

don don Apr 08 2016 11:24 am She is one of my favorite actress in south korea, im very like her:)

Jeluz Apr 06 2016 3:09 am I saw her recent photos, oh my gosh, she's still a beauty!! she doesn't age!!

sheli Feb 01 2016 3:47 am welcome back !!! i like you and i miss you. im so excited to your new drama Saimdang the Herstory. i will watch it definitely !!!!!

saba Dec 04 2015 10:06 am She is my role model :)

Chipo Mutibvu Oct 26 2015 7:13 am Lee you are an awesome actress and I am a huuuuuuuuuuge fan. Hope to meet you one day. You are hot too. Keep it up!!!

xiolia Jun 26 2015 4:11 pm i love her so much u know who comes to my mind when i see older talented actresses? HYUN BIN!! he has best chemistry with old actresses so im kinda hoping for them to come together in a project soon

star Jun 08 2015 8:48 am I love you love you.i am your Turkish fan.you come to Turkey please.I and your a lot of Turkish fans we love you.you is my idol.LEE YOUNG AE heart heart.사랑해 언니

LYA's big fan Jun 08 2015 7:07 am She is very very very beautiful girl. She is the most beautiful girl in world. Angel unni LEE YOUNG AE.Beautiful drama dae jang geum.she has got very prize.Saranghae unni.

CHICHA Sep 11 2014 8:52 am Such a beautiful creature,,You look exactly as Marian Rivera in the Philippines.. Saranghae!! :D

Safaa Jul 14 2014 7:34 am my love l want see u in a know drama \ movie anything just see u in TV my last hobe

fan from saudi arabia <3 <3

ashani upeksha Apr 02 2014 8:15 am can't believe you are 43 yrs;you are like 20yrs

gina Feb 26 2014 10:52 am hi beautiful lee young ae am srilanka your very good acting very nice smile and nice family ple sent me an emil

tae shi ni (nithya) Jan 19 2014 4:27 am Hai Lee Young Ae... I'm from Sri Lanka. I watched the drama Dae Jang Geum. I like your acting as Jang Geum. You are so beautiful. Wish you all the best.. And we are waiting for a new drama of you. I love you very much... Please visit Sri Lanka soon.. we are waiting for you... SARANGHA....

LYA Dec 25 2013 8:09 am I like lee young ae ... she 's very very very ... beautiful actress and she's single star in the world ... because she's a good adam and successful in all of her film . <3 I like her <3

ms lee young ae Dec 03 2013 10:06 am lee young ae is soooooooooo beautiful . :-D & I like her very very very... much . <3 she 's a cute angel .O:-)

super idol Sep 14 2013 6:43 am i love you and your character in dae jang geum

AHMADREZA Aug 07 2013 1:16 pm woooooooooooooooooooooow@@@young ae,yo a drivin me crazy.your smile makes me mad.i hop see yo in person.i saw your frst drama,A JEWEL IN THE CASTLE that was briliant.I LOVE YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU***************

Behnaz May 14 2012 5:20 am She is really one of the best korean actress, I love her for ever. Also I congratulate her for her babies It's very good news. Hope she and her family be very happy in their life and also hope to see more films from her.

Irene Feb 16 2012 1:12 am Her twins are 1 years old by now, this is from sangchusan.blogspot.com: The 40-year-old actress surprised her fans when she announced that she got married to her Korean-American boyfriend, Jung Ho Young, on Aug. 24, 2009 in Hawaii. Lee was able to keep her love life secret and no announcement was even made regarding the engagement or the wedding. The wedding ceremony was held in the US to keep it private.

She even kept her pregnancy a secret. It was only last January that it was announced that Lee was pregnant and was expected to give birth this month.

Lee catapulted to immense fame when she starred on “Jewel in the Palace” (aka “Dae Jang Geum”) in 2003 as a royal doctor. The period drama became a hit in many countries including the Philippines. “Jewel in the Palace” was credited for popularizing hallyu, or the Korean Wave, in Asia.

After the series ended in South Korea, Lee starred in the film “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance” in 2005, which earned her best actress awards.

However, Lee retreated to her private life after the film and has not made any drama or movie until now.

Instead, she focused on her studies, earning a master’s degree at Joongang University and then enrolling in a doctoral degree at Hanyang University in South Korea last year.

jasmin Jan 19 2012 1:43 am She is my first Korean actress idol. She is beautiful and very good actress

missaja Dec 06 2011 5:59 am she's married to someone vip

p Sep 01 2010 3:50 am She's not an actress anymore? What happened?

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