Lee Da-hee

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Da-hee?

Subject:

Lee Da-hee

Known for:

South Korean model and actress known for roles in 'The Beauty Inside' and 'Search: WWW'.

Born:

1985-03-15

Century / Era:

1985s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Da-hee (Korean: 이다희; born March 15, 1985) is a South Korean model and actress. Her breakout role was in the 2013 SBS courtroom drama I Can Hear Your Voice. She is also known for her role as Kang Sa-ra in The Beauty Inside (2018) and Cha Hyeon in Search: WWW (2019). At the age of 17, Lee Da-hee competed in the 2002 SBS Super Elite Model Contest, where she was a finalist. She began her acting career by playing supporting roles in television dramas, including The Legend, Birdie Buddy, and Secret Love, and in films, including Harmony.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee's breakout year was 2013, when she appeared in the hit courtroom drama I Can Hear Your Voice. This was followed by her first leading role in a television drama, the 2014 revenge drama Big Man. Her popularity increased further when she appeared in the 2015 drama Mrs. Cop. In 2016, Lee signed with the talent agency Huayi Brothers. In 2018, Lee starred in the hit romantic comedy series The Beauty Inside.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2019, Lee was cast as one of three female leads in the romance drama Search: WWW alongside Lee Jae-wook. On July 3, she was announced as a host for the girl group reality series Queendom alongside Jang Sung-kyu, and premiered in late August. On March 11, 2020, she was announced as a host, alongside Jang Sung-kyu, for the upcoming Mnet boy group reality series Road to Kingdom, which is the sequel to Queendom. In November 2022, Lee signed with Ghost Studio. On October 15, 2025, Lee was announced as a host for the upcoming Korean Baking competition show Bake Your Dream.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1985 (1985-03-15): Birth of Lee Da-hee — South Korean model and actress known for roles in 'The Beauty Inside' and 'Search: WWW'.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — At the age of 17, Lee Da-hee competed in the 2002 SBS Super Elite Model Contest, where she was a finalist.
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Her breakout role was in the 2013 SBS courtroom drama I Can Hear Your Voice.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — This was followed by her first leading role in a television drama, the 2014 revenge drama Big Man.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Her popularity increased further when she appeared in the 2015 drama Mrs.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, Lee signed with the talent agency Huayi Brothers.
7. 2018: 2018 Milestone — She is also known for her role as Kang Sa-ra in The Beauty Inside (2018) and Cha Hyeon in Search: WWW (2019).
8. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, Lee was cast as one of three female leads in the romance drama Search: WWW alongside Lee Jae-wook.
9. 2020: 2020 Milestone — On March 11, 2020, she was announced as a host, alongside Jang Sung-kyu, for the upcoming Mnet boy group reality series Road to Kingdom, which is the sequel to Queendom.
10. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In November 2022, Lee signed with Ghost Studio.
11. 2025: 2025 Milestone — On October 15, 2025, Lee was announced as a host for the upcoming Korean Baking competition show Bake Your Dream.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Da-hee

True or False: “Lee Da-hee first gained significant recognition as an actress in the drama 'Big Man' in 2014.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her breakout role that brought her widespread attention was actually in the courtroom drama 'I Can Hear Your Voice' in 2013.

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