Lee Joo-bin

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Joo-bin?

Subject:

Lee Joo-bin

Known for:

South Korean actress and model known for roles in 'Queen of Tears' and 'Spring Fever'.

Born:

1989-09-18

Century / Era:

1989s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Joo-bin (Korean: 이주빈; born September 18, 1989) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her roles in Be Melodramatic (2019), Hello Dracula (2020), Find Me in Your Memory (2020), She Would Never Know (2021), Doctor Lawyer (2022), Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022), Queen of Tears (2024) and Spring Fever (2026). Her lead role was in The Divorce Insurance (2025).

Career & Major Achievements

Lee is a former DSP trainee who almost debuted as a member of the girl group Rainbow in 2009. Lee left DSP Media after deciding she did not want to pursue a career as a singer and felt she was too old to become an idol. She later appeared in KBS's weekend drama My Only One, alongside Go Woo-ri from Rainbow.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee starred in the TvN romantic-comedy series Spring Fever opposite Ahn Bo-hyun in 2026. It is based on the web novel of the same name by Baek Min-a, about a woman who leaves Seoul after a heartbreak and meets a man who changes her life. Lee played the protagonist Yoon Bom, a small-town teacher.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1989 (1989-09-18): Birth of Lee Joo-bin — South Korean actress and model known for roles in 'Queen of Tears' and 'Spring Fever'.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Lee is a former DSP trainee who almost debuted as a member of the girl group Rainbow in 2009.
3. 2019: 2019 Milestone — She is best known for her roles in Be Melodramatic (2019), Hello Dracula (2020), Find Me in Your Memory (2020), She Would Never Know (2021), Doctor Lawyer (2022), Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022), Queen of Tears (2024) and Spring Fever (2026).
4. 2025: 2025 Milestone — Her lead role was in The Divorce Insurance (2025).
5. 2026: 2026 Milestone — Lee starred in the TvN romantic-comedy series Spring Fever opposite Ahn Bo-hyun in 2026.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Joo-bin

True or False: “Lee Joo-bin debuted as a member of the girl group Rainbow.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She was a former DSP trainee who decided against pursuing a singing career before her acting debut.

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