Lee Bo Young

Lee Bo Young is a South Korean actress and model. She became popular for her iconic roles in various drama series, such as I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Whisper (2017), Mother (2018), and Mine (2021).

Career

Lee Bo Young made her career debut in the entertainment industry by winning the Daejeon entry for the 2000 Miss Korea beauty pageant.

Even so, her original dream was to be a news presenter, so she decided to apply for the 2002 MBC annual recruitment, but she didn’t pass it.

Boyoung later decided to switch her career into modeling and she later was chosen to be the commercial model for Asiana Airlines.

Her acting debut began in 2003 by appearing in various small roles, such as Escape from Unemployment and Long Live Love.

After that, she continued her career by appearing in People of the Water Flower Village (2004), Save the Last Dance for Me (2004) with Ji Sung, and starring in My Sweetheart, My Darling (2015).

Boyoung’s first major big screen role happened in 2008 after she successfully starred in Once Upon a Time, a periodic comedy.

She came back to television in 2010 by appearing in Golden House, which later was followed by her roles in Man from the Equator (2013), I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), and God’s Gift – 14 Days (2014).

After that, her name became more popular after starring in Whisper (2017), Mother (2018), When My Love Blooms (2020), and Mine (2022).

Profile

Real Name: Lee Bo Young (이보영)
Stage Name: Lee Bo Young (이보영)
Nickname: Boyoung
Birthday: January 12, 1979
Birthplace: Seoul, Korea Selatan
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Korean
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Profession: Actress
Education: Seoul Women’s University (Majored in Literature)
Hobbies: Reading books
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 168 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 37-25-35 (Bust -37, Waist -25, and Hips -35 inches)
Shoe Size: 6.5 (US)
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Family

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Children: Kwak Ji Yoo, Kwak Woo Seong

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Ji Sung

Lee Bo Young has been known to be in a relationship with actor Ji Sung since 2007. The couple reportedly met for the first time in 2004 on the set of Save Last Dance for Me.

In August 2013, the couple announced their engagement on their official fan sites. One month later, they finally married at Aston House, W Seoul Walkerhill Hotel.

They welcomed their first child, Kwak Ji Yoo, in 2015, which later was followed by their following child, Kwak Soo Sung.

Net Worth

The net worth of Lee Bo Young is estimated at $1 million to $5 million, which is derived from her primary job as an actress.

Besides, Boyoung is also a model who has worked in various advertisement campaigns and commercial brands.

Charity

The actress made a ₩100 million donation in 2015 to the SNU’s Hospital’s Children’s Cancer Center.

Facts

At first, Boyoung initially had a desire to be a news anchor.
She once made a donation with the total worth of 100 million won for the Children’s Cancer Center at Seoul National University Hospital.
She is a hard working person.
Boyoung loves to make donations.
She loves reading books.
She once released a book in 2015, Time of Love.
Boyoung said that the book needed 3 years to be completed.
She is happy getting a new family with his husband, Ji Sung.
Boyoung loved Disney movies when she was a kid.
She is careful when letting her daughter watch Disney movies.
Boyoung decided to star in Mother to speak up about child abuse.
She is vocal about supporting “Me Too” movement.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

I Am Happy (2009), as Su Kyung
More Than Blue (2009), as Cream (Eun Wol)
Once Upon a Time (2008), as Choona Ja
A Dirty Carnival (2006), as Hyun Joo
My Brother (2004), as Miryeong

Drama Series

Hide (Coupang Play | 2024), as Na Moon Young
See You in My 19th Life (tvN | 2023), as Lee Sang A
Agency (JTBC | 2023), as Go A In
Mine (tvN | 2021), as Seo Hi Soo
Start-Up (tvN | 2020), as woman at pub (ep.10)
When My Love Blooms (tvN | 2020), as Yoon Ji Soo
Mother (tvN | 2018), as Soo Jin
Whisper (SBS | 2017), as Shin Young Joo
Pinocchio (SBS | 2014-2015), as Dal Po’s taxi navigation voice (cameo)
God’s Gift – 14 Days (SBS | 2014), as Kim Soo Hyun
I Can Hear Your Voice (SBS | 2013), as Jang Hye Sung
Seo-Young, My Daughter (KBS2 | 2012-2013), as Seo Young
Man From the Equator (KBS2 | 2012), as Han Ji Won
Bravo, My Life (MBC | 2011-2012), as Kang Jae Mi
Athena: Goddess of War (KBS2 | 2010-2011), as Jo Soo Young (President’s daughter)
Golden House (tvN | 2010), as Yoon Seorin
Becoming a Billionaire (KBS2 | 2010), as Lee Shin Me
Queen of the Game (SBS | 2006-2007), as Kang Eun Sul
Mr. Good-Bye (KBS2 | 2006), as Choi Young In
Song of the Prince (SBS | 2005-2006), as Sun Hwa
My Sweetheart My Darling (KBS1 | 2005), as Yoo In Young
Encounter (2005), as Choi Eom Ji
Save the Last Dance With Me (SBS | 2004), as Yun Su jin
Jang Gil San (2004), as Kwi Rye
People of the Water Flower Village (MBC | 2004)
Long Live Love (2003), as Se Ryung
Escape from Unemployment (2003), as Cha Mi Rim

Awards

2023 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards – Best Actress (Drama) – Agency
2018 Seoul International Drama Awards – Best Actress – Mother
2017 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Drama – Whisper
2014 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (Television) – I Can Hear Your Voice
2013 APAN Star Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – I Can Hear Your Voice, My Daughter Seo Young
2013 APAN Star Awards – Best Couple Award (with Lee Jong Suk) – I Can Hear Your Voice
2013 Grimae Awards – Best Actress – I Can Hear Your Voice
2013 Korea Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – I Can Hear Your Voice, My Daughter Seo Young
2013 Korea Drama Awards – Best Couple Awards (with Lee Jong Suk) – I Can Hear Your Voice
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – I Can Hear Your Voice
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Producer’s Award – I Can Hear Your Voice
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – I Can Hear Your Voice
2012 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama – Man from the Equator
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Bravo, My Love!
2009 Andre Kim Best Star Awards – Female Star Award
2007 Andre Kim Best Star Awards – Female Star Award
2006 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best New Actress – A Dirty Carnival
2006 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Queen of the Game
2005 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actress – My Sweetheart, My Darling
2005 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – Ballad of Seodong

Nominations

2018 APAN Star Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Mother
2018 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (Television) – Mother
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – I Can Hear Your Voice
2012 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Man from the Equator, My Daughter Seo Young
2010 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama – Becoming a Billionaire
2008 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actress (Film) – Once Upon a Time
2006 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress – Mr. Goodbye
2006 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Queen of the Game
2005 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Ballad of Seodong

Quotes

“When I choose a project, I don’t pick ones that don’t interest me. I do have roles that I want to try out but I can’t do them if (the script) isn’t interesting.”

“[Ji Sung] is a very delicate and soft person.”

“We do everything together. We still all sleep on a king size bed together. Our first child, second child, and myself lie down [normally], and [Ji Sung] sleeps horizontally.”

“[Ji Sung] knows what’s important in life, and he is a person who tries to protect that. I think family is the most important to him.”

“Well, I’m constantly trying my best to become a good mother. I gave birth to them, because I wanted to have children. So, both my husband and I do all we can to raise them well. We aren’t one of those over-involved parents though. We don’t have the energy to do that.”

FAQs

Who is Lee Bo Young?

She is a South Korean actress and model.

Who is Lee Bo Young’s real name?

Her real name is Lee Bo Young (이보영).

What makes Lee Bo Young famous?

She’s famous because of her iconic roles in various drama series, such as I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Whisper (2017), Mother (2018), and Mine (2021).