Young Ae Lee

Lee Young Ae

  • Name: Lee Young Ae
  • Native name: 이영애
  • Also Known as: Lee Yeong Ae,
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: January 31, 1971
  • Age: 54
Lee Young Ae is a South Korean actress. She is best known to worldwide audiences for her lead role in the hugely successful Korean historical drama "Jewel in the Palace" and her critically acclaimed role as the revenge seeking single mother in the crime thriller film "Sympathy For Lady Vengeance". Lee made her debut as a TV model in 1991. After appearing in T.V. commercials, she started playing in T.V. dramas and movies. Her popularity has grown exponentially due to her performance in the popular Korean drama "Jewel in the Palace". In 2009, Lee married Jeong Ho Young, a Korean-American businessman, in the United States. And in 2011, Lee gave birth to twins, one boy and one girl. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2025 Eun Soo Good Day
Korean Drama, 2025, 12 eps
Kang Eun Su (Main Role)
12
Kang Eun Su
Main Role
0.0
2025 The Righteous Woman, Dae Jang Geum
Korean Drama, 2025, 0 eps
(Main Role)
0
Main Role
0.0
2023 Maestra: Strings of Truth
Korean Drama, 2023, 12 eps
Cha Se Eum (Main Role)
12
Cha Se Eum
Main Role
8.1
2021 Inspector Koo
Korean Drama, 2021, 12 eps
Koo Kyung Yi (Main Role)
12
Main Role
8.1
2021 Taxi Driver
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
[Guide] (Voice Actor)
16
[Guide]
Voice Actor
8.8
2018 My ID Is Gangnam Beauty
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
[Herself] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
16
[Herself] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.7
2017 Saimdang, Light’s Diary
Korean Drama, 2017, 28 eps
28
Main Role
7.8
2003 Jewel in the Palace
Korean Drama, 2003, 54 eps
Seo Jang Geum (Main Role)
54
Main Role
8.7
2000 Fireworks
Korean Drama, 2000, 32 eps
Kim Ji Hyun [TV drama writer] (Main Role)
32
Kim Ji Hyun [TV drama writer]
Main Role
6.7
1999 Invitation
Korean Drama, 1999, 18 eps
Yeong Joo (Main Role)
18
Yeong Joo
Main Role
0.0
1999 Wave
Korean Drama, 1999, 70 eps
Na Yun Sook (Main Role)
70
Main Role
10.0
1998 Advocate
Korean Drama, 1998, 16 eps
Lee Eun Ji (Main Role)
16
Lee Eun Ji
Main Role
6.0
1998 Romance
Korean Drama, 1998, 24 eps
Han Ji Sook (Main Role)
24
Main Role
5.1
1997 Because I Love You
Korean Drama, 1997, 50 eps
Eo Yu Na (Main Role)
50
Main Role
5.5
1997 The Reason I Live
Korean Drama, 1997, 44 eps
Jung Ae Sook (Main Role)
44
Jung Ae Sook
Main Role
6.5
1997 Medical Brothers
Korean Drama, 1997, 16 eps
Cha Min Joo (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.4
1996 Sibling Relations
Korean Drama, 1996, 25 eps
Park Yong Ja (Main Role)
25
Park Yong Ja
Main Role
6.0
1996 Their Embrace
Korean Drama, 1996, 16 eps
Kim Seung Hye (Main Role)
16
Main Role
10.0
1996 Papa
Korean Drama, 1996, 18 eps
Han Se Yeong (Main Role)
18
Main Role
6.8
1995 West Palace
Korean Drama, 1995, 52 eps
52
Main Role
7.1
1995 Asphalt Man
Korean Drama, 1995, 16 eps
Dong Hee (Main Role)
16
Dong Hee
Main Role
7.2
1995 Love and Marriage
Korean Drama, 1995, 48 eps
Oh Eun Ji (Main Role)
48
Main Role
6.7
1994 Rush
Korean Drama, 1994, 0 eps
Oh Jeong Eun (Main Role)
0
Main Role
0.0
1993 How's Your Husband?
Korean Drama, 1993, 70 eps
Do Do Hee (Support Role)
70
Do Do Hee
Support Role
7.1
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2019 Bring Me Home
Korean Movie, 2019,
Jung Yun (Main Role)
Jung Yun
Main Role
7.5
2017 The Lady from 406
Korean Movie, 2017,
Hee Ji (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
2005 Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
Korean Movie, 2005,
Lee Geum Ja (Main Role)
Main Role
8.0
2001 One Fine Spring Day
Korean Movie, 2001,
Han Eun Soo (Main Role)
Han Eun Soo
Main Role
7.2
2001 Last Present
Korean Movie, 2001,
Jung Yeon (Main Role)
Jung Yeon
Main Role
6.9
2000 Joint Security Area
Korean Movie, 2000,
Sophie E. Jean (Main Role)
Main Role
8.3
1998 First Kiss
Korean Movie, 1998,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.8
1997 Inshalla
Korean Movie, 1997,
Lee Hyang (Main Role)
Main Role
4.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
1999 Enbireyong
Korean Special, 1999, 1 eps
Seon Hye (Main Role)
1
Main Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2018 MMTG
Korean TV Show, 2018, 321 eps
(Ep. 320) (Guest)
321
(Ep. 320)
Guest
8.0
2017 Master in the House
Korean TV Show, 2017, 238 eps
[Master] (Ep. 95-96) (Guest)
238
[Master] (Ep. 95-96)
Guest
8.6
2016 My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 450 eps
(Ep. 369) (Guest)
450
(Ep. 369)
Guest
8.0
2005 Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 52) (Guest)
616
(Ep. 52)
Guest
8.2
Articles
Kim Young Kwang will possibly join Lee Young Ae in a new K-drama
News - Jul 18, 2024

Kim Young Kwang will reportedly join Lee Young Ae in a new K-drama produced by Wind Pictures.

Original writer of "Jewel In The Palace" denies connection to an upcoming K-drama
News - Feb 5, 2024

The upcoming K-drama The Righteous Woman, Dae Jang Geum starring Lee Young Ae will have no connection to her 2003 hit series Jewel in the Palace.

Kim Min Kyu confirmed to star in his first historical K-drama project
News - Jan 31, 2024

Rising actor Kim Min Kyu will challenge his first historical K-drama genre through The Crown Prince Has Disappeared.

Lee Young to return as Dae Jang Geum in a K-drama produced by Fantagio
News - Jan 30, 2024

Top actress Lee Young Ae will greet K-drama fans as Dae Jang Geum once again.

"Welcome to Samdalri", "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract", "My Demon" Rise to Highest Ratings
News - Dec 10, 2023

The weekend K-dramas rise in domestic ratings

Kim Min Kyu becomes the assistant of Lee Young Ae in "Maestra: Strings of Truth"
News - Nov 10, 2023

Kim Min Kyu will work closely with Lee Young Ae in the upcoming tvN K-drama Maestra: Strings of Truth.

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  • First Name: Young Ae
  • Family Name: Lee
  • Native name: 이영애
  • Also Known as: Lee Yeong Ae,
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: January 31, 1971
  • Age: 54

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