Lee Yo-won

Lee Yo-won (born April 9, 1980) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Queen Seondeok in the eponymous hit period drama.

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Yo-won
Lee Yo-won in 2018
Born (1980-04-09) April 9, 1980
South Korea
EducationDankook University - Theater and Film
OccupationActress
Years active1997–present
AgentManagement Koo
Height1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)
Spouse(s)
Park Jin-woo
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(m. 2003)​
Children3
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationI Yo-won
McCune–ReischauerI Yowŏn

Career

Lee Yo-won was a sophomore in high school when she won a modeling contest and first appeared as a model in the November 1997 issue of fashion magazine Figaro. This led to commercials, then to minor roles in television series and movies. Though she started getting recognized by the public after the box-office success of anarchic comedy Attack the Gas Station (1999),[1] her first notable acting role was in controversial TV drama Blue Mist (2001), where she played a young woman in her 20s who becomes romantically involved with a married man in his 40s.[2]

Critical darling Take Care of My Cat (2001) followed shortly, for which she received several newcomer awards. In a later interview with Elle Korea in 2009, she cited the film as her most memorable work.[3]

But after starring in a number of big-screen star vehicles that weren't received well by audiences and critics, Lee felt mentally and physically exhausted.[4] After finishing the historical drama Daemang (lit. "The Great Ambition", 2002), she made the surprising announcement that she was temporarily retiring from the entertainment scene.[5]

Lee made a successful acting comeback in 2005, as the lead actress in period drama Fashion 70's, which she chose because she wanted to work with TV director Lee Jae-gyu (who had previously directed Damo), and because it was not a typical love story, but depicted a woman's success in life and career.[6] A supporting role followed in romantic comedy When Romance Meets Destiny.[4]

Lee Yo-won at the 49 days press conference in 2011.

In 2007, Lee played the titular character in hit medical drama/romance Surgeon Bong Dal-hee,[7] though her next series, melodrama Bad Love was less successful in the ratings.[8] She then switched to more serious fare as part of the ensemble cast of May 18, a film about the Gwangju massacre and one of the highest grossing Korean films of all time.[9][10]

Tired of playing fragile characters, Lee portrayed Queen Seondeok of Silla in the massively popular period drama Queen Seondeok (2009).[11] Her follow-up, fantasy melodrama 49 Days (2011) in which she played dual roles as a woman possessed, also resonated with audiences.[12][13] Afterwards she appeared in Horse Doctor (2012) about a Joseon-era veterinarian turned royal physician,[14] and Empire of Gold (2013) which revolved around a power struggle over a chaebol.[15][16]

On the big screen, Lee said after her enjoyable experience working with Jeong Jae-eun on Take Care of My Cat, she wanted to work with other female directors, so she starred in Anna Lee's romantic mystery The Recipe (2010)[17][18] and Bang Eun-jin's crime thriller Perfect Number (2012). In contrast, she was cast in the only female starring role in Kang Woo-suk's Fists of Legend (2013), about middle-aged men who join a televised mixed martial arts tournament/reality show.[19]

In 2016, Lee made a successful comeback to the small screen with the quirky romantic-comedy My Horrible Boss. Her role as a hot-headed career woman was well-received, with many citing it as her "rediscovery role".[20] She then participated in another film, titled Yes, Family, playing a reporter who is the oldest among-st four siblings.[21] Lee also starred in the MBC drama Night Light, alongside Jin Goo and Uee.[22]

In 2017, Lee starred in the black comedy series Avengers Social Club.[23]

In 2019, Lee starred in the espionage melodrama Different Dreams.[24] She is set to star in The Running Mates: Human Rights.

Personal life

Lee married businessman and professional golfer Park Jin-woo on January 10, 2003.[25][26] The couple have two daughters & one son (born in Dec 2003, May 2014 and May 2015).[27][28][29][30]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
1998Scent of a Manyoung Eun-hye
1999Attack the Gas StationGgal-chi
2001Take Care of My CatShin Hye-joo
2002A.F.R.I.K.A.[31]Lee Ji-won
Surprise Party[32]Wang Ha-young
2005When Romance Meets DestinyGo Yun-kyung
2007May 18Park Shin-ae
2010The RecipeJang Hye-jin
2012Perfect NumberBaek Hwa-sun
2013Fists of LegendHong Gyu-min
2017Yes, FamilyOh Soo-kyung

Television series
Year Title Role Network
1998I Hate You, But It's FineLee Bit-naSBS
1999MarchJung Yo-won
School 2Kim Yeon-jinKBS2
2000Tough Guy's Love[33]Heo Ji-hye
2001Blue MistLee Shin-woo
Pure Heart[34]Han Se-jin/Kang Hyun-joo
2002The Great AmbitionYoon Yeo-jinSBS
2005Fashion 70'sHan Deo-mi
2007Surgeon Bong Dal-heeBong Dal-hee
Cruel LoveNa In-jungKBS2
2009Queen SeondeokPrincess Deokman/Queen SeondeokMBC
201149 DaysSong Yi-kyungSBS
2012The King's DoctorKang Ji-nyeongMBC
2013Empire of GoldChoi Seo-yoonSBS
2016My Horrible BossOk Da-jungJTBC
Night LightSeo Yi-kyungMBC
2017Avengers Social ClubKim Jung-hyetvN
2019Different DreamsLee Young-jinMBC
The Running Mates: Human RightsHan Yoon-seoOCN

Variety
Year Title Episode
2008tvN World Special "LOVE"Vietnam

Music video
Year Song title Artist
1998"Please Baby Don't Cry"Deep
"WAYO!WAYO!"O.P.P.A
1999"Will You Forgive Me"A4
"To Her Lover"K2
2000"I Love You"Position
2001"I Wish You Happiness (Joy Project - 1 Year of Love)"WHY
2002"울고 싶어지는 오후"Ji Seo-ryeon
2006"Liquor"Vibe
2007"Love's Greeting"SeeYa
"Ice Doll"
2009"I'm Terrible in Love"Shin Seung-hun
2012"Love Is All the Same"Yangpa

Discography
Year Song title Notes
2009"Bidam (A Sad Story)"Track from Queen Seondeok Special OST Part 2

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2001 KBS Drama Awards Popularity Award Blue Mist Won [35]
9th Chunsa Film Art Awards Best Actress Take Care of My Cat Won
22nd Blue Dragon Film Awards Best New Actress Won [36]
4th Director's Cut Awards Won [37]
2002 38th Baeksang Arts Awards Won [38]
SBS Drama Awards New Star Award The Great Ambition Won [39]
2005 Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama Fashion 70's Won
Top 10 Stars Won
2007 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actress May 18 Nominated
SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress Surgeon Bong Dal-hee Won [40]
Netizen Popularity Award Won
Best Couple Award with Lee Beom-soo Won
Top 10 Stars Won
KBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress Bad Love Nominated
Best Couple Award with Kwon Sang-woo Nominated
Popularity Award, Actress Nominated
2009 22nd Grimae Awards Best Actress Queen Seondeok Won [41]
10th Korea Visual Arts Festival Photogenic Award Won [42]
MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress Won [43]
Best Couple Award with Kim Nam-gil Won
2010 Asia Model Festival Awards Special Award for Asian Drama Won [44]
2011 Seoul International Drama Awards Outstanding Korean Actress 49 Days Nominated
SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special Nominated [45]
Producers' Award, Actress Won
Top 10 Stars Won
2012 MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Project Drama Horse Doctor Nominated
2013 6th Korea Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress Empire of Gold Nominated
SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special Won [46]
Netizen Popularity Award Nominated
Top 10 Stars Won
2019 MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries Different Dreams Nominated

References
  1. 스타데이트 이요원 <탤런트>. Hankyung (in Korean). 22 March 2001.
  2. Shin, Yong-ho (10 June 2001). "Lee Transforms, Playing Vixen or Angel". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  3. Yoon, Tae-hee (15 December 2009). '선덕여왕' 이요원, 패션화보도 '여왕포스'. 10Asia (in Korean). Retrieved 2014-03-19.
  4. "Lee Yo-Won Talks 광식이 동생 광태 (When Romance Meets Destiny)". Film2.0 via Twitch Film. 2 December 2005. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  5. "<연합인터뷰>SBS「대망」의 이요원". Yonhap News (in Korean). 10 October 2002.
  6. Suh, Jung-bo (12 May 2005). "Weekend Date: Lee Yo-won". The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  7. "Dr. Drama". The Dong-a Ilbo. 4 January 2007. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  8. "Lee Yo-won to costar Kwon Sang-woo in Bad Love". Hancinema. Broasia. 22 October 2007.
  9. "Lee Yo-won Conjures the Spirits of May 18". The Chosun Ilbo. 25 July 2007. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  10. Lee, Hyo-won (10 July 2007). "May 18 Remembers Heroes of Gwangju". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  11. Han, Sang-hee (9 May 2009). "New Epic Drama to Bring Rivalry, Love to TV". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  12. Lee, Ga-on (8 June 2011). "INTERVIEW: Actress Lee Yo-won - Part 1". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
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  19. Hong, Lucia (16 May 2012). "Lee Yo-won to play a producer in Kang Woo-suk's new film". 10Asia. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
  20. "Lee Yo-won plays hard-headed career woman in drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. 25 March 2016.
  21. "Practice has made perfect for Lee Yo-won's career: The actress returns to the silver screen with 'My Little Brother'". Korea JoongAng Daily. 23 February 2017.
  22. "New MBC series 'Night Light' depicts world ruled by power, money and greed". Kpop Herald. 18 November 2016.
  23. "Lee Yo-won to lead star in "Buam-dong Avengers"". Hancinema. 15 August 2015.
  24. "[공식]유지태X이요원, '이몽' 출연 확정…내년 상반기 방송". Sports Chosun (in Korean). 15 August 2018.
  25. "Lee Yo-won said that she became more muscular thanks to her husband". The Dong-a Ilbo via Hancinema. 18 October 2010. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  26. "Actress Lee Yo-won ties knot with businessman" (in Korean). Naver. 10 January 2003. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
  27. "Lee Yo-Won and Family First Time Appearance Captured by Media Camera after 9 Years Marriage". Dispatch (in Korean). 9 August 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
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  30. "Actress Lee Yo Won revealed to have given birth to her third child". Allkpop. 19 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-19.
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  34. "[방송]류진-이요원 KBS 미니시리즈 '순정' 남녀주연 캐스팅". Donga Ilbo (in Korean). 16 July 2001.
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