Lee Ha Nee

Lee Ha Nee, also known as Honey Lee, is a South Korean actress and model.

She rose to prominence as her country’s representative at Miss Universe 2007, before expanded her career into acting and appeared in Korean movies such as Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014) and Extreme Job (2017).

Career

Lee Ha Nee first started in beauty pageant. She became the winner of Miss Korea 2006. She then represented South Korea in the Miss Universe 2007.

This Pisces woman managed to place as the third runner-up in the competition.

Other than being known as a beauty queen, Ha Nee also has great talent in music.

She is a professional gayageum (Korean music instrument) player, even being named as a prodigy by the prestigious Kumho Art Center.

She has released four CDs and performed in various countries. The musician was involved in the largest-ever gayageum performance in Uijeongbu International Gayageum Festival.

She was also part of the 2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony, performing 춘앵무(Chunaengmu).

Ha Nee also has amazing career as an actress. She made her debut in the 2008 musical Polaroid. Just a year later, she had her first role in TV series with The Partner.

This actress continued to star in various series and films. Some of her most notable roles are in Deranged (2012), Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014), and The Rebel (2017).

In 2019, the woman from Seoul got a role in the drama series The Fiery Priest.

It was a huge commercial success, with ratings over 20%. It further proved Ha Nee’s talent and versatility in acting.

Profile

Real Name: Lee Ha Nee (이하늬)
Stage Name: Lee Ha Nee, Lee Honey, Lee Hanee
Nickname: –
Birthday: March 2, 1983
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Seoul National University
Hobbies: –
Parents: Lee Sang Eob (father), Moon Jae Suk (mother)
Sibling: Lee Seul Gi (older sister)
Husband: – (Married December 21, 2021)
Facebook: saram.leehanee
Twitter: –
Instagram: @honey_lee32
Tiktok: –
Youtube: –

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 56 kg (123,2 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 34-25-33 (Bust -34, Waist -25, and Hips -33 inches)
Shoe Size: –
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: Lee Sang Eop
Mother: Moon Jae Suk
Brother: –
Sister: Lee Seul Gi

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Yoon Kye Sang

Honey Lee dated Yoon Kye Sang, a South Korean actor and singer, in 2013.

They built a long-term relationship for seven years before choosing to go separate ways for undisclosed reasons in 2020.

Unidentified Man

She started dating her non-celebrity boyfriend, who’s said to be a Korean-American office worker, in early 2021, but only confirmed the relationship publicly in November 2021.

Her agency announced that she has married in December 2021 in a privately held marriage ceremony in Seoul.

In early 2022, she announced that she’s already 4 months pregnant via her agency. Her family welcomed a baby daughter in June 2022.

Net Worth

Her net worth is estimated to be around $15 million to $20 million. She appeared to earn her income primarily by working as a multi-talented artists in the South Korean industry.

Charity

She is an active volunteer at different organizations such as UNICEF, World Vision, and Compassion.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to alter her personal appearance.

Facts

Ha Nee is signed under Saram Entertainment and William Morris Endeavor.
Her family consists of father, mother, older sister, and a younger brother.
Her father was an official in the National Intelligence Service.
She is friends with fellow actress Kim Tae Hee, as they both attended the same university.
Her mother is a professor at Ewha Womans University and director of Gimhae City Gayageum Orchestra.
Her sister is a member of KBS Orchestra of Traditional Korean Music.
She is a cheerful person.
This Actress appeared in Jam music video by Dynamic Duo.
She’s the host of variety show Get It Beauty in 2015-2017.
She is a supporter of eco living and vegetarianism.
Ha Nee feels energized by doing various activities.
She has black belt in Taekwondo.
She is a scuba diver.
This Pisces woman is also a competitive skier.
She’s involved in various voluntary works with UNICEF, World Vision, and also Compassion.
She is the Goodwill Ambassador for Beauty Mind Charity and Korea Green Foundation.
The woman from Seoul was in relationship with Yoon Kye Sang in 2013-2020.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Alienoid: Part 2 (2024), as Min Gae In
Phantom (2023), as Park Cha Kyung
Killing Romance (2023), as Hwang Yeo Rae
Alienoid (2022), as Min Gae In
Black Money (2019), as Kim Na Ri
Extreme Job (2019), as Detective Jang
The Bros (2017), as Oh Ro Ra
Heart Blackened (2017), as Yoo Na
Fabricated City (2017), as manager of Min Chun Sang Law Office
Lost in the Moonlight (2016), as a voice
Sori: Voice From The Heart (2016), as Ji Yeon
Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014), as President Woo
Behind the Camera (2013)
I am the King (2012), as Soo Yeon
Deranged (2012), as Yeon Joo (Jae Pil’s girl friend)
Hit (2011), as Seon Nyeo

Drama Series

Aema (Netflix | 2024), as Jung Hee Ran
Night Blooming Flower (MBC | 2024), as Jo Yeo Hwa
One the Woman (SBS | 2021), as Jo Yeon Joo / Kang Mi Na
Be Melodramatic (JTBC | 2019), as actress in drama (ep.1,16)
The Fiery Priest (SBS | 2019), as Park Kyung Sun
The Rebel (MBC | 2017), as Jang Nok Soo
Come Back Mister (SBS | 2016), as Song Yi Yeon
Shine or Go Crazy (MBC | 2015), as Hwang Bo Yeo Won
Modern Farmer (SBS | 2014), as Kang Yoon Hee
Don’t Look Back : The Legend of Orpheus (KBS2 | 2013), as Jang Young Hee
Immortal Classic (Channel A | 2012), as Seo Young Joo
Iron Daughters-in-Law | (MBC | 2011), as Kim Yeon Jung
Pasta (MBC | 2010), as Oh Se Young
The Partner (KBS2 | 2009), as Kim Jeong Won

TV Shows

The Secret and Great Private Lives of Animals (KBS ⏐ 2018), as herself (cast member)
Shall We Walk (JTBC ⏐ 2017), as herself (cast member)
LOVE Challenge 2 (2016), as herself (cast member)
Saturday Night Live Korea (tvN ⏐ 2016), as herself (host)
Get it Beauty (OnStyle ⏐ 2015–2017), as herself (host)
Four Sons and One Daughter – Season 1 (MBC ⏐ 2014), as herself (cast member)
Opera Star 2011 (tvN ⏐ 2011), as herself (host)
Honey Lee’s My Sweet Canada (O’live TV ⏐ 2010), as herself (host)
TV Entertainment Tonight (SBS ⏐ 2007–2008), as herself (host)

Awards

2021 SBS Drama Awards – Best Actress – One the Woman
2019 SBS Drama Awards – Best Actress – The Fiery Priest
2019 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Popularity Award
2017 MBC Drama Awards – Best Actress – The Rebel
2017 The Seoul Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The Rebel
2017 Korea Drama Awards – Best Actress – The Rebel
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Iron Daughters-in-Law

Quotes

“People used to call me names because of my uneven dimples and because of this plastic surgery clinics called me. They told me they could smooth out my dimples for me. But I kept telling people that it was my attractive point and in the end they ended up agreeing with me.”

“I also thought that through this strong prenatal education in a safe environment, I’d be able to give birth to a ‘wonder woman’ or ‘wonder man.’ Since we overcame all that, won’t I give birth to a really healthy baby?”

“I think my attitude towards life will change a lot after giving birth so I’m curious about that. ‘Change’ doesn’t happen the way you want it to. I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of form this natural change will take.”

“I maintain [my body] by always managing [my portions]. Whenever I eat as much as I want, I gain weight.”

“Somehow people began to form a preconceived image that I was a stiff person. I’ve always been a little ingenuous and easygoing.”

“Before the image transformation there was a gap between my image and the real me. There were so many people that saw me as a difficult person to approach.”

“Kim Hyun Joo once told me, ‘When I go to the public bath there are so many people who recognize me and welcome me with smiles and occasional touches.’ But, when I went to the public bath I felt like people would recognize me but instead of approaching me they would avoid me. Everywhere I went I had the image of a cold city girl that I couldn’t get rid of. Even when I was smiling widely people avoided me and said that my smile even looked abrasive.”