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Lee Young-ae

South Korean actress · South Korea · On the map · Actors · Born 1971 · age 55

Lee Young-ae is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her appearances in the historical drama Jewel in the Palace (2003), in Hur Jin-ho's film One Fine Spring Day (2001), in Park Chan Wook's films Joint Security Area (2000) and Lady Vengeance (2005).

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A life in dates

2025New Old Boy : Dir. ParkSeries2023Maestra: Strings of TruthSeries, Cha Se-eum2019“I lose some, but win some as I grow older. I believe aging is more of a benefit for my career, because my experience is reflected in my acting.”In their words3 December 2019The Korea Times

“I didn't aim to shed a certain image, but I'm just feeling more relaxed and comfortable after my marriage.”In their words3 December 2019The Korea Times

Bring Me HomeFilm, 2019Jung-yeon2018My ID is Gangnam BeautySeries, Herself2017“As you get more wrinkles on your face, you get to feel deeper emotions. I don’t feel regretful about getting old.”In their words9 February 2017KPOP Herald

Saimdang, Memoir of ColorsSeries, 2017Seo Ji-yoon / Shin SaimdangDecades ApartFilm, 2017Maj. Sophie E. JeanThe Lady from 406Film, 2017Hee-ji2016“After I got married, I started my doctoral programme in a graduate school. I wanted to study acting in a more profound way, and I had a great time learning a lot about it.”In their words28 December 2016Today Online

“I hope for many opportunities to show new facets of me that are different from my pre-marriage period.”In their words28 December 2016Today Online

2015“In the past 10 years, I got married and I gave birth to twins so I became a mother as well. As a woman, I’ve gone through a lot of changes. Marriage and giving birth.”In their words3 December 2015Hype

2014Chef & My FridgeSeries2005Sitges Film Festival Best Actress awardAwardLady VengeanceFilm, 2005Lee Geum-jaThe Making of Lady VengeanceFilm, 20052003Jewel in the PalaceSeries, Seo Jang-geum2001Last PresentFilm, Park Jung-yeonOne Fine Spring DayFilm, 2001Han Eun-su2000Joint Security AreaFilm, Maj. Sophie E. Jean1999InvitationSeries, 최영주1998AdvocateSeriesFirst KissFilm, 1998Min-joo1997InshallaFilm, Lee Hyang1996PapaSeries, Sae-young Han1993How's Your Husband?Series1971Born31 January 1971

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  • Joint Security Area 2000
  • Lady Vengeance 2005
  • One Fine Spring Day 2001
  • Bring Me Home 2019

Filmography 10

36 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

In their own words 2

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Lee Young-ae
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2 statements, newest first

  1. I’ve got different emotions. That is a good thing about being an actress.

    9 February 2017 · KPOP Herald, Own words

  2. Well, if I answered that I do not feel any pressure at all, that would be a lie. I just want to warm and touch the heart of our viewers.

    28 December 2016 · Today Online, Own words

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Awards

Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award2005
Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress

About this person

For her performance in the latter, she received Best Actress awards at the 38th Sitges Film Festival, 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards.

Country
South Korea
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1971 · age 55

In the same film or series as Lee

Hong Seok-cheonAlso in Last Present (2001)Lee Byung-hunAlso in Joint Security Area (2000)Lee Jung-jaeAlso in Last Present (2001)Choi Ji-wooAlso in First Kiss (1998)