Lee Yoo-young

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Yoo-young?

Subject:

Lee Yoo-young

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actress known for complex roles and critical festival success.

Born:

1989-12-08

Century / Era:

1989s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Yoo-young (Korean: 이유영; born December 8, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She made her debut in the film Late Spring (2014) which earned her a Best Actress award at the 14th Milan Film Festival. She subsequently starred in the television series The Lies Within (2018), Insider (2022) and Dare to Love Me (2024). Lee was born in Nowon District, Seoul, South Korea on December 8, 1989. During her childhood, she reportedly experienced significant social anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, including ostracism by peers.

Career & Major Achievements

She underwent a personality shift during her high school years as a result of deliberate efforts to improve her social interactions. Due to strict parental supervision and limited financial support, Lee began working various part-time positions upon reaching the age of 20 to achieve financial independence, including a role as a hairdresser's assistant. Following multiple scouting offers from casting agents, Lee began pursuing an acting career in 2010. She enrolled in the Department of Acting at the Korea National University of Arts. She was a part of the "Legendary Class of 2010," a cohort that included notable peers such as Kim Go-eun and Park So-dam.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Actors who are from the same cohort include Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Sang-yi, Kim Sung-cheol, Cha Seo-won, and Lee Hwi-jong. Lee began her professional career in 2012 with the short film Flowers Do Not Wither..., followed by several additional short film appearances. In 2014, She made her feature film debut in Cho Geun-hyun's film Late Spring. Her portrayal of Min-kyung, a widow working as a nude model to support her two children, earned her the Best Actress award at the 14th Milan Film Festival, making her the first Korean actor to receive the honor. Between 2014 and 2015, Lee appeared in various films, often portraying characters navigating traumatic circumstances, including roles in The Treacherous and The Accidental Detective.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1989 (1989-12-08): Birth of Lee Yoo-young — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for complex roles and critical festival success.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Following multiple scouting offers from casting agents, Lee began pursuing an acting career in 2010.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Lee began her professional career in 2012 with the short film Flowers Do Not Wither...
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — She made her debut in the film Late Spring (2014) which earned her a Best Actress award at the 14th Milan Film Festival.
5. 2018: 2018 Milestone — She subsequently starred in the television series The Lies Within (2018), Insider (2022) and Dare to Love Me (2024).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Yoo-young

True or False: “Lee Yoo-young won the Best Actress award at the 14th Milan Film Festival for her role in a film released before 2014.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She won the award for her performance in 'Late Spring,' which was released in 2014.

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