Lee Jin-hee (actress)

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Jin-hee (actress)?

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Lee Jin-hee (actress)

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South Korean actress known for her versatile performances across stage, screen, and musicals.

Born:

1983-02-15

Century / Era:

1983s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Jin-hee (Korean: 이진희; born February 15, 1983) is a South Korean actress. Debuting in the play Mother in 2004, Lee has worked in variety of acting mediums, such as plays, musicals, movies and television dramas. She is also an actress with good acting reputation in Daehangno. Lee Jin-hee was born on February 15, 1983. While growing up, she considered various career paths, including teaching or acting.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

An opportunity to pursue acting arose when Lee transferred from a humanities major in high school to a theater major at Gyewon Arts High School (계원예술고등학교) in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, due to her father's job transfer. After graduating from high school, Lee enrolled in the Department of Theater at Yong In University, located in Samgak-dong, Cheoin District, Yongin, South Korea, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Theater. Lee began her career as a member of the Theater Company Yeonhui Dangeori (연희단거리패). In 2004, she debuted in the play Mother, portraying young Il-soon under the guidance of veteran actress Son Sook. This play served as the opening performance for the COEX Art Hall.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

From 2004 to 2006, Lee actively participated in various productions with the troupe, including Acrobat's First Love and Deceived by Love and Crying for Money. In 2007, Lee moved to Daehangno, Seoul. That year, she auditioned for the play Agnes of God, a production directed by Yoon Kwang-jin and led by veteran actresses Park Jeong-ja and Son Sook. She did not secure a role, despite it being a dream role for her since high school. Undeterred, she auditioned for Lee Kang-baek's The Cockscomb Flower, directed by Choi Joong-min, and successfully landed a role.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1983 (1983-02-15): Birth of Lee Jin-hee (actress) — South Korean actress known for her versatile performances across stage, screen, and musicals.
2. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Debuting in the play Mother in 2004, Lee has worked in variety of acting mediums, such as plays, musicals, movies and television dramas.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In 2007, Lee moved to Daehangno, Seoul.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Jin-hee (actress)

True or False: “Lee Jin-hee's first professional acting role was in a major commercial film production.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her debut was in the play Mother in 2004, which served as an opening performance for the COEX Art Hall.

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