Lee Yoon-ji

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Yoon-ji?

Subject:

Lee Yoon-ji

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South Korean actress known for roles in 'Princess Hours' and 'Dream High'.

Born:

1984-03-15

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Yoon-ji (Korean: 이윤지; born March 15, 1984) is a South Korean actress. After making her acting debut in the sitcom Nonstop 4, Lee has starred in the television series Pure 19 (2004), Princess Hours (2006), Dream High (2011), The King 2 Hearts (2012), and Wang's Family (2013). She also appeared in season 1 reality-variety show We Got Married (2008–2009), as well as the romantic comedy film Couples (2011). Lee made her acting debut in 2003 on the MBC sitcom Nonstop 4. She has since starred in many small screen projects such as Pure 19 (KBS, 2004), Princess Hours (MBC, 2006), The Great King, Sejong (KBS, 2008), Dream High (KBS, 2011), The King 2 Hearts (MBC, 2012), and The Great Seer (SBS, 2012).

Career & Major Achievements

The same year she was hosting the entertainment news program Entertainment Weekly on KBS, Lee was also partnered with Super Junior member Kang-in in season 1 of the reality show We Got Married. She made her theater debut in the 2010 Korean staging of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof. In 2011 Lee landed her first big-screen leading role in romantic comedy Couples. She, Danny Park and Kim Eui-sung starred in 992, a 13-minute film made by Wonsuk Chin using the iPhone 4S. The short, which premiered at the 2012 Macworld and was streamed on YouTube, is named after the New Balance running shoes favored by the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee stepped in to host the SBS talk show Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy for one episode, after the father of friend and agency mate Han Hye-jin died in November 2012. From 2013 to 2014, Lee played one of the leading roles in Wang's Family, an ensemble family drama that received high ratings, peaking at 48.3%. She next starred in police procedural Dr. Frost (2014) and romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriends' Club. Lee married a dentist on September 27, 2014, at the 63 Building in Yeouido, Seoul. On October 7, 2015, Lee gave birth to their daughter.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-03-15): Birth of Lee Yoon-ji — South Korean actress known for roles in 'Princess Hours' and 'Dream High'.
2. 2003: 2003 Milestone — Lee made her acting debut in 2003 on the MBC sitcom Nonstop 4.
3. 2004: 2004 Milestone — After making her acting debut in the sitcom Nonstop 4, Lee has starred in the television series Pure 19 (2004), Princess Hours (2006), Dream High (2011), The King 2 Hearts (2012), and Wang's Family (2013).
4. 2008: 2008 Milestone — She also appeared in season 1 reality-variety show We Got Married (2008–2009), as well as the romantic comedy film Couples (2011).
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — She made her theater debut in the 2010 Korean staging of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof.
6. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011 Lee landed her first big-screen leading role in romantic comedy Couples.
7. 2012: 2012 Milestone — The short, which premiered at the 2012 Macworld and was streamed on YouTube, is named after the New Balance running shoes favored by the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
8. 2013: 2013 Milestone — From 2013 to 2014, Lee played one of the leading roles in Wang's Family, an ensemble family drama that received high ratings, peaking at 48.
9. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Frost (2014) and romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriends' Club.
10. 2015: 2015 Milestone — On October 7, 2015, Lee gave birth to their daughter.

Notable Quotes by Lee Yoon-ji

“Faith is a joyful thing for me, and it's a normal part of everyday life. I can't explain my particular experience of faith, and I always feel God's presence.” (2010)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Yoon-ji

True or False: “Lee Yoon-ji made her acting debut in the film 'Couples' in 2011.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She actually made her acting debut on the MBC sitcom Nonstop 4 in 2003.

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