Lee Jung-hyun

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Jung-hyun?

Subject:

Lee Jung-hyun

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known as the "Techno Queen" and cultural ambassador.

Born:

1980-02-07

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Jung-hyun (Korean: 이정현; Born February 7, 1980), also known by her occasional stage name Ava, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was first recognized for her acting abilities with an award-winning role in her first film and has been solidified as one of the top international acts from South Korea with her illustrious singing career. She has been known as "the Techno Queen" as she introduced the techno music genre to Korea. Lee is also known as "The Queen of Transformation" due to her changing new look for different songs. She is known as one of the first artists who introduced Korean Wave (Hallyu) to China and caused a sensation.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee Jung-hyun made her acting debut at the age of 16 in A Petal in 1996, which won her 'Best New Actress' at the 34th Grand Bell Awards, 17th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 16th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. The film tells the story of a girl who experienced the Gwangju uprising at the age of 15, and its effect on her life in later years. Since 1996, Lee has had numerous acting roles with projects in South Korea, Japan and China. In 2010, Lee regained her acting strides with the Chinese series Confucius, playing the role of Nanzi. In 2011, Lee portrayed a shaman in Park Chan-wook and Park Chan-kyong's award-winning fantasy short film Night Fishing, which was shot entirely on an iPhone.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Night Fishing won the Golden Bear for Best Short Film at 2011 Berlin International Film Festival. In 2012, Lee portrayed a single mother in the coming-of-age film Juvenile Offender, which won Best Feature at the Tokyo International Film Festival. She was next cast in the 2014 period blockbuster The Admiral: Roaring Currents, as the sole female character in the main cast. Lee returned to television in the SBS' drama The Family is Coming. In 2015, Lee starred in black comedy film Alice in Earnestland, which won her 'Best Actress' at the 36th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 3rd Wildflower Film Awards.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1980 (1980-02-07): Birth of Lee Jung-hyun — South Korean singer and actress known as the "Techno Queen" and cultural ambassador.
2. 1996: 1996 Milestone — Lee Jung-hyun made her acting debut at the age of 16 in A Petal in 1996, which won her 'Best New Actress' at the 34th Grand Bell Awards, 17th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 16th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, Lee regained her acting strides with the Chinese series Confucius, playing the role of Nanzi.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011, Lee portrayed a shaman in Park Chan-wook and Park Chan-kyong's award-winning fantasy short film Night Fishing, which was shot entirely on an iPhone.
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, Lee portrayed a single mother in the coming-of-age film Juvenile Offender, which won Best Feature at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — She was next cast in the 2014 period blockbuster The Admiral: Roaring Currents, as the sole female character in the main cast.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, Lee starred in black comedy film Alice in Earnestland, which won her 'Best Actress' at the 36th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 3rd Wildflower Film Awards.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Jung-hyun

True or False: “Lee Jung-hyun's initial breakthrough in acting came from a role in a film set during the Gwangju uprising.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While her debut film dealt with the aftermath of the Gwangju uprising, she won major awards for her overall performance and subsequent roles.

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