Lee Yu-ri

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Yu-ri?

Subject:

Lee Yu-ri

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in teen and family dramas.

Born:

1980-01-28

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Yu-ri (Korean: 이유리; born January 28, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Lee first became known for her role in the teen drama series School 4, and subsequently gained popularity with her role in the family drama Precious Family (2005). In recent years, she became known for her role as the antagonist in television drama series Twinkle Twinkle (2011) and Jang Bo-ri Is Here!

Career & Major Achievements

She most recently starred in Spring Turns to Spring (2019) and Lie After Lie (2020). In 2014, Lee won the Grand Prize at MBC Drama Awards, gaining 385,434 (about 54%) out of 712,300 votes sent in by the viewers. She was also ranked in the top five of Gallup Korea's "Actor of the Year", climbing to second place just behind Kim Soo-hyun.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2011, Lee and fellow actress Kim Soo-kyum co-launched female apparel shopping mall 'Miss Today'. Lee Yu-ri met her husband, a missionary theologian, through bible study in 2008. They started dating in 2009 and married in September 2010.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1980 (1980-01-28): Birth of Lee Yu-ri — South Korean actress known for roles in teen and family dramas.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Lee first became known for her role in the teen drama series School 4, and subsequently gained popularity with her role in the family drama Precious Family (2005).
3. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Lee Yu-ri met her husband, a missionary theologian, through bible study in 2008.
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — They started dating in 2009 and married in September 2010.
5. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In recent years, she became known for her role as the antagonist in television drama series Twinkle Twinkle (2011) and Jang Bo-ri Is Here!
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Lee won the Grand Prize at MBC Drama Awards, gaining 385,434 (about 54%) out of 712,300 votes sent in by the viewers.
7. 2019: 2019 Milestone — She most recently starred in Spring Turns to Spring (2019) and Lie After Lie (2020).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Yu-ri

True or False: “Lee Yu-ri's first major role was in the historical epic 'The Crown Prince'.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She initially gained recognition through the teen drama series School 4.

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