Lee Sun-bin

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Sun-bin?

Subject:

Lee Sun-bin

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in Squad 38, Work Later, Drink Now.

Born:

1994-01-07

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Jin-kyung (Korean: 이진경; born January 7, 1994), known professionally as Lee Sun-bin (이선빈), is a South Korean actress and singer. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group JQT, and is known for starring in Squad 38 (2016), Work Later, Drink Now (2021–2023), and Boyhood (2023). In October 2011, GP Entertainment revealed that Lee would be joining their new girl group JQT, under her birth name Jin-kyung, upon departure of one of the members, Minsun. Lee participated in JQT's activities as a vocalist until their disbandment in February 2012. She took on a modelling gig alongside Teen Top for uniforms in November 2012, and was said to be debuting again in another girl group in December 2012, but plans did not follow through.

Career & Major Achievements

She then left GP Entertainment and joined Wellmade Yedang as an acting trainee. Before officially beginning her acting career, Lee was a CF model and made several music video appearances. In 2014, Lee received her first acting role in the Chinese historical drama Saint Wang Xizhi. Lee also participated as a contestant in CCTV's singing show Finding Liu San Jie, and the New Year Gala. In January 2016, Lee took on a supporting role in the JTBC drama Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist, followed by several cameo appearances in dramas and films.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Her breakthrough role came in June 2016, where she portrayed a gold digger in OCN's hit drama Squad 38 alongside Seo In-guk and Ma Dong-seok. She went on to participate in several variety shows where she received praise for her singing and dancing. In January 2017, Lee co-starred in MBC's disaster drama Missing 9. In July, she starred in tvN's remake of the American blockbuster television series Criminal Minds, where she played the Korean version of JJ's character. In September, she began filming for Kim Sung-hoon's action zombie film Rampant alongside Jang Dong-gun and Hyun Bin.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994 (1994-01-07): Birth of Lee Sun-bin — South Korean actress known for roles in Squad 38, Work Later, Drink Now.
2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In October 2011, GP Entertainment revealed that Lee would be joining their new girl group JQT, under her birth name Jin-kyung, upon departure of one of the members, Minsun.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Lee participated in JQT's activities as a vocalist until their disbandment in February 2012.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Lee received her first acting role in the Chinese historical drama Saint Wang Xizhi.
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — She is a former member of the South Korean girl group JQT, and is known for starring in Squad 38 (2016), Work Later, Drink Now (2021–2023), and Boyhood (2023).
6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In January 2017, Lee co-starred in MBC's disaster drama Missing 9.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Sun-bin

True or False: “Lee Sun-bin was a member of the girl group JQT until she debuted as an actress in 2014.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she was part of JQT until its disbandment in February 2012, her first acting role came later in 2014.

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