Lee Joo-young (born February 14, 1992) is a South Korean actress known for her roles in the television series Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016–17) and Itaewon Class (2020). She had her first lead role as reporter Seo Jeong-in in the OCN thriller drama Times (2021). Lee graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in Theater and Film. She has been active in her acting career since 2011. Her accolades include winning the Best Icon Award at the Asia Artist Awards in 2020 and the Actress of the Year at the Busan International Film Festival in 2018 for Maggie.
Her latest work is The 8 Show series released on May 17, 2024 from Netflix.
Lee Joo-young Biography
Name
Lee Joo young
Alternative
Name
Jeyeong Lee
Nationality
South Korean
Date of Birth
Feb 14, 1992
Age
32 years
(in 2024)
Birth Place
South Korea
Career
Actress
Religion
N/A
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
(the water
bearer)
Physical Stats
Height
5′ 3¾″ (1.62 m)
Weight
~ 47 kg (104 lbs.)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Education
Field of Study
Theater and
Film
College
or
University
Kyung Hee
University
Known For:
Film Poster
Title
Maggie
(Movie) (2018)
6.1/10
Broker (Movie) (2022)
7.1/10
Times
(TV Series) (2021)
7.0/10
Jane (Movie) (2016)
6.1/10
Lee Joo-young TV Series & Movies
Film
2011 | Behinds | Short film
2012 | Encounter | Short film
2013 | Living Things | Short film
2013 | Beauty of Journey
2013 | A Hidden Story | Short film
2015 | The Transfer Student | Short film
2016 | The Eternal Theme of Humanity
2016 | Chae’s Movie Theater | Role: Soo-yeon
2016 | A Quiet Dream | Role: Joo-young
2016 | Jane | Role: Ji-su
2016 | Jamsil | Role: Young Jo Seong-sook
2017 | Alone Together | Role: Ju-won | Short film
2017 | An Algorithm | Role: Lee Min-Ah | Featurette
2018 | The Negotiation | Role: Lee Da-bin
2018 | Maggie | Role: Yeo Yoon-young
2020 | Baseball Girl | Role: Joo Soo-in
2022 | Broker | Role: Detective Lee
2022 | Leave at Door, Bell X | Role: Director | Short film
2023 | Green Night | Role: Green haired girl
Television series
2016–17 | Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo | Role: Lee Seon-ok
2018 | Something in the Rain | Role: Lee Ye-eun
2018 | The Ghost Detective | Role: Gil Chae-won
2019 | Drama Special | Role: Jo Soo-ah
2020 | Itaewon Class | Role: Ma Hyun-yi
2021 | Times | Role: Seo Jung-in | First lead role
Web series
2016 | Women at a Game Company | Role: Joo-young
2016 | Horror Delivery Service
2017 | Someone Noticeable
2017 | Hip Hop Teacher | Role: Gong Seul-gi
2023 | The Deal | Role: Cha Soo-an | Special appearance
2021 | Closing ceremony 26th Busan International Film Festival | with Lee Joon-hyuk
Music video appearances
2015 | “Weltanschauung” | Artist: Hail
2016 | “Wish Tree” | Artist: Red Velvet
2016 | “12:25” | Artist: f(x)
2016 | “Pain Poem” | Artist: Kim Bum-soo and Kenzie
2016 | “Liquor” | Artist: Sleeq
2019 | “With You” | Artist: Crush
Lee Joo-young Photos
Lee Joo-young: Actor of the role of “2F” in the Korean series “The 8 Show”
The 8 Show Netflix series
“The 8 Show” is a 2024 South Korean dark comedy thriller television series directed and written by Han Jae-rim. Starring Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jeong-min, Lee Yul-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Joo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, and Bae Seong-woo, the series is based on the Naver webtoons “Money Game” and “Pie Game” by Bae Jin-soo. It follows eight participants trapped in a secret space divided into eight floors, engaging in a deadly game where they accumulate money over time. The game only ends with a death, in a place where social infrastructure is absent. Released worldwide on Netflix on May 17, 2024.
Lee Joo-young stands out in her role as the character located on the 2th Floor, bringing depth and intrigue to the series with her performance.
Awards
Wins
2020 | Asia Artist Awards | Best Icon Award | Lee Joo-young
2018 | Busan International Film Festival | Actress of the Year | Maggie
2019 | BIFF Marie Claire Asia Star Awards | Rising Star Award | Maggie
2014 | Goyang Smart Film Festival | Best Actress | A Hidden Story
2019 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama | Home Sweet Home
2022 | 30th Korea Culture Entertainment Awards | Best Actress Award | Broker
2019 | Seoul Independent Film Festival | Independent Star Award | Baseball Girl
Nominations
2018 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress – Film | Jane
2021 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress – Television | Times
2021 | Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actress | Baseball Girl
2017 | Buil Film Awards | Best New Actress | Jane
2020 | Buil Film Awards | Best Actress | Baseball Girl
2022 | Buil Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Broker
2018 | Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best New Actress | Jane
2018 | KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actress | The Ghost Detective
2017 | Wildflower Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | A Quiet Dream
2020 | Wildflower Film Awards | Best Actress | Maggie
Lee is famous for her iconic pixie haircut. Combined with her casual style, it gives her a cool, tomboy look.
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