Lee Seo-an

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Seo-an?

Subject:

Lee Seo-an

Known for:

South Korean actress and singer known for her transition from idol group to dramatic roles.

Born:

1989-03-03

Century / Era:

1989s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Soo-mi (Korean: 이수미; born March 3, 1989), professionally known by her stage name Lee Seo-an, is a South Korean actress and singer. Using her birth name, she debuted as a new member of SeeYa in 2009 and active for short-time prior being included in a new group line-up Coed School in 2010 by Core Contents Media and later debuted with the girl group F-ve Dolls in 2011. In 2012, Lee terminated her contracts with Core Contents Media and signed D-Business Entertainment in 2013 to pursue her solo career. After taking a break for three-years, Lee transitioned into acting appearing on China IQIYI's Teacher Good Night in 2016 under the stage name Lee Seo-an. Lee auditioned for "SBS's Young Jae Yook Sung Project" in 2001 and won but never became a trainee.

Career & Major Achievements

She attended the Korea Aerospace University and graduated in Aeronautical Science & Flight Operations. In August 2009, Lee was announced as a new member of SeeYa to replace Nam Gyu-ri who left the group. Lee officially debuted with the release of the group's mini album Rebloom on October 28. On July 23, 2010, it was announced that Lee would join the line-up of a new Co-ed group, Coed School, which also confirmed that she was dropped out from Seeya. The group officially debuted with released mini album Something That Is Cheerful and Fresh on September 27, 2010.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In December 2010, Core Contents announced the formation of Coed School's female unit called 5Dolls (later F-ve Dolls), including Lee and other girl members of Coed School and a new member. On February 16, 2011, the group released their debut mini album Charming Five Girls. In February 2012, Lee left the group to pursue her solo career. In December 2013, Lee was announced to returns as actress and would starred in D-Unit new song "It's You" music video. Lee were cast in China drama IQIYI's Hello Mr.Right in 2016.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1989 (1989-03-03): Birth of Lee Seo-an — South Korean actress and singer known for her transition from idol group to dramatic roles.
2. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Lee auditioned for "SBS's Young Jae Yook Sung Project" in 2001 and won but never became a trainee.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Using her birth name, she debuted as a new member of SeeYa in 2009 and active for short-time prior being included in a new group line-up Coed School in 2010 by Core Contents Media and later debuted with the girl group F-ve Dolls in 2011.
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — On July 23, 2010, it was announced that Lee would join the line-up of a new Co-ed group, Coed School, which also confirmed that she was dropped out from Seeya.
5. 2011: 2011 Milestone — On February 16, 2011, the group released their debut mini album Charming Five Girls.
6. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, Lee terminated her contracts with Core Contents Media and signed D-Business Entertainment in 2013 to pursue her solo career.
7. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In December 2013, Lee was announced to returns as actress and would starred in D-Unit new song "It's You" music video.
8. 2016: 2016 Milestone — After taking a break for three-years, Lee transitioned into acting appearing on China IQIYI's Teacher Good Night in 2016 under the stage name Lee Seo-an.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Seo-an

True or False: “Lee Seo-an debuted as a member of the girl group F-ve Dolls in 2011 after initially being announced with SeeYa in 2009.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she was first associated with SeeYa and later Coed School, her official debut with F-ve Dolls occurred in 2011, but the initial announcement timeline is more complex than a simple direct progression.

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