Lee Yeon

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Yeon?

Subject:

Lee Yeon

Known for:

South Korean actress known for her role in the Netflix drama Juvenile Justice.

Born:

1995-02-27

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Yeon (Korean: 이연; born 27 February 1995) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her portrayal of male character Baek Seong-woo in 2022 Netflix-produced South Korean drama Juvenile Justice. Lee Yeon first made her debut as an actress in 2018 with the South Korean film Anonymous.

Career & Major Achievements

She has appeared in several films and television series, including a cameo as the younger sister of the male lead Jung Hae-in's character in the South Korean Netflix drama D.P. (2021). Lee's breakout role comes from 2022 Netflix drama Juvenile Justice, in which Lee's character is a 13-year-old male teenager Baek Seong-woo, who was charged with murdering a young schoolboy in the drama's first two episodes.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Despite being a female and her Korean age of 28 at the time she portrayed Seong-woo, Lee's acting and transformation as a cold-blooded murderer was positively reviewed and applauded by audiences and critics. Lee's performance in Juvenile Justice allowed her to gain a "Best New Actress" award nomination by the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards, but the award was eventually given to Kim Hye-jun. In 2025, Lee made a special appearance in the film Good News In 2026, Lee appeared in the MBC drama Perfect Crown and in the film Tango at Dawn alongside Kwon So-hyun.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1995 (1995-02-27): Birth of Lee Yeon — South Korean actress known for her role in the Netflix drama Juvenile Justice.
2. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Lee Yeon first made her debut as an actress in 2018 with the South Korean film Anonymous.
3. 2022: 2022 Milestone — She is best known for her portrayal of male character Baek Seong-woo in 2022 Netflix-produced South Korean drama Juvenile Justice.
4. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025, Lee made a special appearance in the film Good News In 2026, Lee appeared in the MBC drama Perfect Crown and in the film Tango at Dawn alongside Kwon So-hyun.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Yeon

True or False: “Lee Yeon's breakout role was portraying a 13-year-old male character, Baek Seong-woo.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she portrayed a character who was legally depicted as a minor, the text specifies that Lee herself was 28 years old at the time of filming.

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