Lee Elijah

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Elijah?

Subject:

Lee Elijah

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in 'Basketball' and 'The Good Detective'.

Born:

1990-02-19

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Elijah (Korean: 이엘리야; born February 19, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She debuted with leading role in tvN's Basketball (2013). After several years in major supporting roles, she was cast as lead again with JTBC's The Good Detective (2020). Lee Elijah was born into a Protestant family. Her parents named her after the prophet Elijah in the Old Testament.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee learned horse riding, taekwondo, ballet, vocal music when she was a child. She studied acting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. Lee Elijah debuted as the female lead in 2013 period sport series, Basketball. After her debut, for several years she did major supporting roles in diverse genres. Some of her notable performances came in 2018–2019, including Ms. Hammurabi, The Last Empress, and Chief of Staff.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee made her film debut with a starring role for 2019 romantic comedy My Bossy Girl. In 2020, Lee returned to lead role in series with crime procedural The Good Detective. On November 15, 2021, it was announced that Lee's contract with King Kong by Starship has ended. In March 2022, Lee signed with new agency Ungbin ENS.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-02-19): Birth of Lee Elijah — South Korean actress known for roles in 'Basketball' and 'The Good Detective'.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She debuted with leading role in tvN's Basketball (2013).
3. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Some of her notable performances came in 2018–2019, including Ms.
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — Lee made her film debut with a starring role for 2019 romantic comedy My Bossy Girl.
5. 2020: 2020 Milestone — After several years in major supporting roles, she was cast as lead again with JTBC's The Good Detective (2020).
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — On November 15, 2021, it was announced that Lee's contract with King Kong by Starship has ended.
7. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In March 2022, Lee signed with new agency Ungbin ENS.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Elijah

True or False: “Lee Elijah debuted as the female lead in a historical drama series.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She actually debuted in a period sport series titled 'Basketball'.

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