Lee Joo-young (actress, born 1992)
South Korean actress (born 1992)
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Lee Joo-young (Korean: 이주영; born February 14, 1992)[1] is a South Korean actress. Her most notable appearances are in the television series Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016–17) and Itaewon Class (2020). She received her first lead role as reporter Seo Jeong-in in OCN thriller drama serial Times (2021).
BornFebruary 14, 1992
South Korea
AlmamaterKyung Hee University - Theater and Film
OccupationActress
Yearsactive2011–present
Lee Joo-young | |
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Lee at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2023 | |
| Born | February 14, 1992 South Korea |
| Alma mater | Kyung Hee University - Theater and Film |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Agent | Ace Factory |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이주영 |
| RR | I Juyeong |
| MR | I Chuyŏng |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Behinds | Short film | |
| 2012 | Encounter | ||
| 2013 | Living Things | ||
| Beauty of Journey | |||
| A Hidden Story | Short film | ||
| 2015 | The Transfer Student | ||
| 2016 | The Eternal Theme of Humanity | ||
| Chae's Movie Theater | Soo-yeon | ||
| A Quiet Dream | Joo-young | ||
| Jane | Ji-su | ||
| Jamsil | Young Jo Seong-sook | ||
| 2017 | Alone Together | Ju-won | Short film |
| An Algorithm | Lee Min-Ah | Featurette | |
| 2018 | The Negotiation | Lee Da-bin | |
| Maggie | Yeo Yoon-young | ||
| 2020 | Baseball Girl | Joo Soo-in | |
| 2022 | Broker | Detective Lee | [2][3] |
| Leave at Door, Bell X | Director | Premiere at 27th BIFF; Short film[4] | |
| 2023 | Green Night | Green haired girl | [5] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo | Lee Seon-ok | [6] | |
| 2018 | Something in the Rain | Lee Ye-eun | [7] | |
| The Ghost Detective | Gil Chae-won | [8] | ||
| 2019 | Drama Special | Jo Soo-ah | Episode: "Home Sweet Home" | [9] |
| 2020 | Itaewon Class | Ma Hyun-yi | [10] | |
| 2021 | Times | Seo Jung-in | First lead role | [11] |
Web series
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Young Actors' Retreat | Cast member | [15] |
Hosting
| Year | Event | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Closing ceremony 26th Busan International Film Festival | with Lee Joon-hyuk | [16] |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Weltanschauung" | Hail |
| 2016 | "Wish Tree" | Red Velvet |
| "12:25" | f(x) | |
| "Pain Poem" | Kim Bum-soo and Kenzie | |
| "Liquor" | Sleeq | |
| 2019 | "With You" | Crush |
Stage
Theater
| Year | Play | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shakespeare in Love | Viola De Lesseps | [17][18] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2020 | Best Icon Award | Lee Joo-young | Won | |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2018 | Best New Actress – Film | Jane | Nominated | [19] |
| 2021 | Best New Actress – Television | Times | Nominated | [20] | |
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2021[21] | Best New Actress | Baseball Girl | Nominated | [22][23] |
| Buil Film Awards | 2017 | Best New Actress | Jane | Nominated | [24] |
| 2020 | Best Actress | Baseball Girl | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Best Supporting Actress | Broker | Nominated | [25] | |
| Busan International Film Festival | 2018 | Actress of the Year | Maggie | Won | [26] |
| BIFF Marie Claire Asia Star Awards | 2019 | Rising Star Award | Won | [27] | |
| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2018 | Best New Actress | Jane | Nominated | [28] |
| Goyang Smart Film Festival | 2014 | Best Actress | A Hidden Story | Won | [29] |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2018 | Best New Actress | The Ghost Detective | Nominated | [30] |
| 2019 | Best Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama | Home Sweet Home | Won | [31] | |
| Korea Culture Entertainment Awards | 2022 | Best Actress Award | Broker | Won | [32] |
| Seoul Independent Film Festival | 2019 | Independent Star Award | Baseball Girl | Won | [33] |
| Wildflower Film Awards | 2017 | Best Supporting Actress | A Quiet Dream | Nominated | [34] |
| 2020 | Best Actress | Maggie | Nominated | [35] | |