Lee Yoon-ji
Lee Yoon-ji (born March 15, 1984) is a South Korean actress. After making her acting debut in the sitcom Nonstop 4, Lee has starred in the television series Pure 19 (2004), Princess Hours (2006), Dream High (2011), The King 2 Hearts (2012), and Wang's Family (2013). She also appeared in season 1 reality-variety show We Got Married (2008–2009), as well as the romantic comedy film Couples (2011).
Lee Yoon-ji

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- Name
- Lee Yoon-ji
- Born
- 15 March 1984
- Birthplace
- Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- Actress
- Education
- Chung-Ang University – Theatre and Film (Bachelor's and Master's degree)
- Nationality
- South Korea
- Languages
- Korean
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Lee Yoon-ji (born March 15, 1984) is a South Korean actress. After making her acting debut in the sitcom Nonstop 4, Lee has starred in the television series Pure 19 (2004), Princess Hours (2006), Dream High (2011), The King 2 Hearts (2012), and Wang's Family (2013). She also appeared in season 1 reality-variety show We Got Married (2008–2009), as well as the romantic comedy film Couples (2011).
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• Name — Lee Yoon-ji • Born — 15 March 1984 • Birthplace — Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea • Occupation — Actress • Education — Chung-Ang University – Theatre and Film (Bachelor's and Master's degree) • Agent — Namoo Actors • Years Active — 2003–present • Children — 2
Career
Career
Lee made her acting debut in 2003 on the MBC sitcom Nonstop 4. She has since starred in many small screen projects such as Pure 19 (KBS, 2004), Princess Hours (MBC, 2006), The Great King, Sejong (KBS, 2008), Dream High (KBS, 2011), The King 2 Hearts (MBC, 2012), and The Great Seer (SBS, 2012). The same year she was hosting the entertainment news program Entertainment Weekly on KBS, Lee was also partnered with Super Junior member Kang-in in season 1 of the reality show We Got Married. She made her theater debut in the 2010 Korean staging of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof. In 2011 Lee landed her first big-screen leading role in romantic comedy Couples. She, Danny Park and Kim Eui-sung starred in 992, a 13-minute film made by Wonsuk Chin using the iPhone 4S. The short, which premiered at the 2012 Macworld and was streamed on YouTube, is named after the New Balance running shoes favored by the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Lee stepped in to host the SBS talk show Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy for one episode, after the father of friend and agency mate Han Hye-jin died in November 2012. From 2013 to 2014, Lee played one of the leading roles in Wang's Family, an ensemble family drama that received high ratings, peaking at 48.3%. She next starred in police procedural Dr. Frost (2014) and romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriends' Club.
Marriage and family
Marriage and family
Lee married a dentist on September 27, 2014, at the 63 Building in Yeouido, Seoul. On October 7, 2015, Lee gave birth to their daughter.
Religion
Religion
A devout Roman Catholic who attends Mass every Sunday, Lee said in an interview in 2010: "Faith is a joyful thing for me, and it's a normal part of everyday life. I can't explain my particular experience of faith, and I always feel God's presence." Her baptismal name is Maria. In 2014, Lee was chosen as the ambassador for the Catholic Film Festival, and was one of 50 Catholic celebrities who appeared in the 2014 music video for the digital single "Koinonia" to commemorate Pope Francis' visit to South Korea.
Television series
Television series
• Year — Title — Role • 2003 — Nonstop 4 — Lee Yoon-ji • 2004 — Han River Ballad — Yoon Da-young • 2005 — Hello My Teacher — Na Seon-jae • Sisters of the Sea — Song Choon-hee • 2006 — Princess Hours — Princess Hye-myung • Hearts of Nineteen — Park Yoon-jung • 2007 — By My Side — Seo Eun-joo • 2008 — The Great King, Sejong — Queen Soheon • HDTV Literature: "Spring, Spring Spring" — Hye-eun • 2009 — Children of Heaven — Yoon Sa-rang • Heading to the Ground — Oh Yeon-yi • 2010 — John and Rugalda, Two Virgin Spouses — Lee Soon-yi/Rugalda • Blossom Sisters — Park Hye-won • 2011 — Dream High — Shi Kyung-jin • KBS Drama Special: "Terminal" — Yeon-soo • 2012 — The King 2 Hearts — Lee Jae-shin • The Great Seer — Ban-ya • 2013 — Dating Agency: Cyrano — Ma Jae-in (guest, episodes 1-3) • Wang's Family — Wang Gwang-bak • 2014 — KBS Drama Special: "That Kind of Love" — Yeon-soo • Dr. Frost — Song Sun • 2015 — Ex-Girlfriends' Club — Jang Hwa-young • 2016–2017 — Person Who Gives Happiness — Im Eun-hee • 2017 — Revolutionary Love — Cameo, episode 1 • 2018 — The Third Charm — Baek Joo-ran • 2022 — Extraordinary Attorney Woo — Choi Ji-soo Cameo, episode 13–14,16 • 2023 — My Demon — Noh Soo-an
Web series
Web series
• Year — Title — Role — Ref. Reference(s) • 2022 — Mimicus — Lee Mi-yeon
Variety shows
Variety shows
• Year — Title — Notes • 2003 — Declaration of Freedom Saturday Big Operation - Rose War • 2008–2009 — We Got Married Season 1 — Cast (episodes 39-55) • 2008–2010 — Entertainment Weekly — Host; • 2009 — Love Tree 36.5 • Big Star X-File • 2013 — Miss Korea — Host • 2021–present — Oh Eun-young's Golden Counseling Center — Host • 2021 — All That Muse — Cast • 2022 — Restaurant in Line — Special MC
Music video appearances
Music video appearances
• Year — Title — Artist • 2007 — "Misery" — Bay
Radio shows
Radio shows
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. Reference(s) • 2022 — This Morning, This is Jeong Ji-young — Special DJ — December 19–25
Theater
Theater
• Year — Title — Role — Ref. Reference(s) • 2010 — Proof — Catherine • 2021–2022 — Understudy — Roxanne
Soundtrack appearances
Soundtrack appearances
• Year — Song title — Notes • 2003 — "Happy Days" — Nonstop 4 OST • 2006 — "Here Comes Love" — Pure 19 OST • 2010 — "Snow Falling in My Heart" — Love Tree Project • 2011 — "Our Love Shines" (sung with Gong Hyung-jin, Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Si-young, Oh Jung-se) — Couples OST • 2012 — "I Long for You" — The Great Seer OST • "First Love" — The King 2 Hearts OST • 2014 — "That Person" (duet with Han Joo-wan) — Wang's Family OST
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Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2004 — Dead Friend — Eun-jung • 2011 — Social Network Interaction Movie - Episode X3 — Ray — BMW Korea short film • Couples — Ae-yeon • 2012 — 992 — short film • 2022 — Good Morning — Jin-ah • 2023 — Dream Palace — Su-in
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Awards and nominations
Year presented, name of the award ceremony, category, nominated work and the result of the nomination • Year — Award — Category — Nominated work — Result • 2005 — MBC Drama Awards — Best New Actress — Sisters of the Sea • 2006 — KBS Drama Awards — Pure 19 • 2007 — MBC Drama Awards — Golden Acting Award, Actress in a Serial Drama — By My Side • 2008 — KBS Drama Awards — Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama — The Great King, Sejong • Excellence Award, Actress in a One-Act Drama/Special — Spring, Spring Spring • 2011 — 19th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards — Best Actress — Couples • 4th Korea Drama Awards — Best Supporting Actress — Dream High • KBS Drama Awards • 2012 — 1st K-Drama Star Awards — Acting Award, Actress — The King 2 Hearts • MBC Drama Awards — Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries • SBS Drama Awards — Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special — The Great Seer • 2013 — KBS Drama Awards — Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama — Wang's Family • Best Couple Award with Han Joo-wan • 2017 — MBC Drama Awards — Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Soap Opera — Person Who Gives Happiness • 2023 — 43rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards — Best Supporting Actress — Dream Palace • 43rd Golden Cinema Film Festival • 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards — Best Supporting Actress • 2023 SBS Drama Awards — Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama — My Demon
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- 1.Kim, Jessica. PHOTO: Lee Yoon-ji receives graduation diploma. The Asia Business Daily. February 17, 2010.
- 2.Actress Lee Yoon-ji attends a graduation ceremony at Chungang University in Seoul on Wednesday. The Chosun Ilbo. 18 February 2010.
- 3.Kim, Heidi. Jung Gyu-woon, Lee Yoon-ji named PR ambassador for Jecheon Music Festival. The Asia Business Daily. 2 June 2011.
- 4.Ho, Stewart. The King 2Hearts Lee Yoon Ji Says Eun Shi Kyung is Close to Her Ideal Type. enewsWorld. 14 May 2012.
- 5.Ko, Hong-ju. Lee Yoon Ji Doesn't Want to Let Go of The King 2Hearts. enewsWorld. 25 May 2012.
- 6.Lee, Tae-ho. Lee Yoon-ji scores female lead role in SBS' new historical drama. The Asia Business Daily. 14 August 2012.
- 7.Cha, Hanna. Lee Yoon Ji dresses up as a beggar: "Not an ordinary one, but a pretty one!". Star News. 14 November 2012.
- 8.Ho, Stewart. Lee Yoon Ji Gave a Presentation to Get On We Got Married. enewsWorld. 24 October 2012.
- 9.Actress Lee Yun-ji Joins Voluntary Service in Cambodia. KBS Global. 20 February 2009.
- 10.Kang Hye-jung, Lee Yoon-ji to Share Stage Role in Proof. The Chosun Ilbo. 30 August 2010.
- 11.Elley, Derek. Couples. Film Business Asia. 24 March 2012.
- 12.Choi, Min-ji. Lee Yoon Ji Sheds Her Girl-Next-Door Image for Photo Spread. enewsWorld. 26 October 2011.
- 13.Chin, Wonsuk (20 March 2012). "992" . Cinema Forever. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- 14.Korean Director Honors Steve Jobs with iPhone Movie. The Chosun Ilbo. 20 February 2012.
- 15.Myers, Tony. Director Chin Wonsuk strikes perfect balance with 992 tribute to Jobs. Smart Movie Making. 24 February 2012.
- 16.Jeon, Su-mi. Lee Yoon Ji to Host Healing Camp for a Day for Han Hye Jin. enewsWorld. 6 November 2012.
- 17.Sunwoo, Carla. Lee Yoon-ji to step in for friend Han Hye-jin. Korea JoongAng Daily. November 6, 2012.
- 18.King's Family Lee Yoon-ji Causes Stir with 'Dog Sounds'. KBS Global. 26 August 2013.
- 19.Ratings Jump to 30.4% Thanks to Lee Yoon-ji and Han Joo-wan's Romance!. KBS Global. 15 October 2013.
- 20.Star Interview: Lee Yoon-ji, "The Wang Family welcomed me to my 30's". Hancinema. 26 February 2014.
- 21.Kwon, Ji-youn. Meet members of Ex-girlfriend Club. The Korea Times. 1 May 2015.
- 22.Lee, Sun-min. Lee Yun-ji to marry longtime friend. Korea JoongAng Daily. 23 July 2014.
- 23.Lee Yoon-ji to Marry Old Friend. The Chosun Ilbo. 24 July 2014.
- 24.Lee, Sun-min. Actress weds dentist she knew for 10 years. Korea JoongAng Daily. 24 July 2014.
- 25.Actress Lee Yoon-ji Shows Off in Pre-Wedding Photos. The Chosun Ilbo. 23 September 2014.
- 26.Lee, Sung-eun. Lee Yoon-ji marries non-celebrity. Korea JoongAng Daily. 28 September 2014.
- 27.ko:[스타 토크 & Talk] 배우 이윤지(마리아). live.
- 28.22 September 2014.
- 29.The Catholic Times. July 13, 2014.
- 30.Wi, Tack-whan. Catholics produce Koinonia music video to welcome papal visit. Korea.net. July 11, 2014.
- 31.Rausch, Franklin. Opinion: Why is Pope Francis going to South Korea?. CNN. August 13, 2014.
- 32.ko:탤런트 김희애ㆍ홍리나씨, 영세ㆍ첫영성체 "기쁨".
- 33.Bae Hyo-joo. Newsen. April 19, 2021.
- 34.Jo Ji-young. Sports Chosun. April 8, 2022.
- 35.Jeong Hee-yeon. Sports Donga. Naver. August 19, 2021.
- 36.OSEN. July 10, 2018.
- 37.Kang, Min-kyung. Ten Asia. July 20, 2022.
- 38.Ha, Ji-won. Newsen. November 2, 2023.
- 39.Ahn So-yoon. Sports Chosun. July 1, 2022.
- 40.Shim Eom-kyung. SpoTV News. August 18, 2021.
- 41.Park Jung-min. Newsen. Naver. August 18, 2021.
- 42.Kim Hye-jeong. Sports Kyunghyang. October 28, 2021.
- 43.Ahn Ha-na. Maeil Broadcasting Network. August 29, 2022.
- 44.Lee Jun-hyun. Ten Asia. December 19, 2022.
- 45.Kim Bo-ra. OSEN. October 19, 2021.
- 46.Moon Geun-young: 'Our Warm Heart Included in the Album'. KBS Global. 11 January 2010.
- 47.Ko, Jae-wan. Moon Geun-young and others shoot charity spread for Vogue. The Asia Business Daily. 18 January 2010.
- 48.StarN News. 25 April 2012.
- 49.2006 KBS Drama Awards. Korean Broadcasting System.
- 50.2008 KBS Drama Awards. Korean Broadcasting System.
- 51.Hong, Lucia. So Ji-sub, Park Hae-il, Lee Tae-gon win top prize at culture and entertainment ceremony. The Asia Business Daily. December 16, 2011.
- 52.Hong, Lucia. Shin Ha-kyun scores top prize at 2011 KBS Drama Awards. 10Asia. 2 January 2012.
- 53.Equivalent to Best Supporting Actress.
- 54.Yang, So-young. Star Today. September 4, 2023.
- 55.Yang, So-young. Star Today. October 20, 2023.
- 56.Kim, Yu-jin. Xports News. November 6, 2023.
- 57.Lee, Ye-jin. Xports News. December 29, 2023.
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