Lee Re

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Re?

Subject:

Lee Re

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in Hope, Witch at Court, and Castaway Diva.

Born:

2006-03-12

Century / Era:

2006s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Re (Korean: 이레; born March 12, 2006) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for playing the title character in Hope (2013), Witch at Court (2017) and Castaway Diva (2023). Born in 2006, Lee has an older brother and an older sister. She attended Sunchang Elementary School in Gwangju, Gahyeon Elementary School in Incheon and Changchon Elementary School in Seoul. She also studied at Korea International Christian School (KICS) in Incheon, which is a private alternative school for Protestants.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

She entered the Department of Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University at 16 in 2023, matriculating two years earlier than the norm. Lee started her career by working as a model. She made her acting debut in the television series Goodbye Dear Wife (2012). She made an indelible impression in her first film appearance, playing an elementary school student trying to overcome the trauma of violent sexual aggression in director Lee Joon-ik's 2013 film Hope, for which her acting range was widely praised. For her performance in the movie, Lee won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Beijing International Film Festival.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She gained widespread acclaim for her performance in the movies How to Steal a Dog (2014), A Melody To Remember (2016) and the drama Six Flying Dragons (2015). In 2017, she took part in the Korean voice-dubbing of the Japanese animated film Your Name (2016). In 2020, she starred in the film Peninsula, the sequel to the blockbuster zombie film Train to Busan (2016). In July 2023, Lee signed with new agency Noon Company. Later that year, Lee appeared in the television series Castaway Diva (2023).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2006 (2006-03-12): Birth of Lee Re — South Korean actress known for roles in Hope, Witch at Court, and Castaway Diva.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — She made her acting debut in the television series Goodbye Dear Wife (2012).
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She is best known for playing the title character in Hope (2013), Witch at Court (2017) and Castaway Diva (2023).
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — She gained widespread acclaim for her performance in the movies How to Steal a Dog (2014), A Melody To Remember (2016) and the drama Six Flying Dragons (2015).
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, she took part in the Korean voice-dubbing of the Japanese animated film Your Name (2016).
6. 2020: 2020 Milestone — In 2020, she starred in the film Peninsula, the sequel to the blockbuster zombie film Train to Busan (2016).
7. 2023: 2023 Milestone — She entered the Department of Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University at 16 in 2023, matriculating two years earlier than the norm.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Re

True or False: “Lee Re's acting debut was in the film 'Hope' (2013).”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her actual acting debut was in the television series Goodbye Dear Wife in 2012.

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