Lee Min Young

Lee Min Young is a South Korean actress. She’s best recognized for her appearances in various drama series, including Kimchi Family (2011), You’re Only Mine (2014), and Perfect Marriage Revenge (2023).

Career

Lee Min Young started her career as a child actress when she was only four years of age. Around that time, she frequently showed up in drama series, doing minor roles.

As she grew up, she was known to be an actress with quite an experience. However, she had to take a five-year break from her career due to the domestic violence her ex-husband did to her.

She married her ex-husband as well as her co-star in the drama series Precious Family (2004), Lee Chan. They got married in December 2006 and divorced twelve days later.

Following her break from acting, Min Young got back to acting in the drama series Kimchi Family (2011). It was a new beginning for her after being away for quite a while.

In 2014, she managed to deliver a spectacular performance in the drama series You’re Only Mine, followed by the drama series You Will Love Me which was released a year later.

Besides acting in drama series, she also spread her scope to movies. She had starred in several movies such as Ode To My Father (2014), Family Portrait (2012), and many others.

Profile

Real Name: Lee Min Young (이민영)
Stage Name: Lee Min Young (이민영)
Also Known as: Lee Min Yeong
Nickname: Min Young (민영)
Birthday: February 6, 1976
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: South Korean
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Profession: Actress
Education: Dongguk University College of Education Affiliated Girls’ High School, Dankook University (Drama and Cinema), Kyung Bok Elementary School, Dongguk University Busok Girls Middle School
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 165 cm (5’5”)
Weight: 48 kg (107 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Brother: Lee Jeong Seok
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Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Lee Chan

Lee Min Young and Lee Chan, who’s also an actor, were married in December 2006. Unfortunately, the couple divorced just after 12 days of marriage.

The actress sued her husband for domestic violence. According to her claims, the violence has caused her to have miscarriage and a broken nose that she had to resort for a reconstructive nose surgery.

Lee Chan was jailed for one year and receive suspension for two years.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated her to have accumulated $1 million to $5 million of net worth. She appears to earn most of her income through working as an actress.

Plastic Surgery

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

Facts

Min Young once had to take a five-year break from the entertainment industry because of injuries.
Her ex-husband, Lee Chan, is a film actor.
She divorced her ex-husband twelve days into marriage.
Her ex-husband was abusive toward her.
She claimed she had a miscarriage and suffered from a nose fracture because of her ex-husband’s violent conduct.
Min Young ventured into acting when she was only four years old.
Her ex-husband was sentenced to one year in prison and suspended for two years.
She is good at singing.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

The Girl in a Tiny Room (2021), as Hae Young
Wretches (2018), as a supporting character
Ode To My Father (2014), as a supporting character
Family Portrait (2012), as Soo Kyung
This Pain of the Woman (1980), as a supporting character
The Wooden Horse That Went to Sea (1980), as a supporting character

Drama Series

Perfect Marriage Revenge (MBN | 2023), as Lee Jung Hye
Korea-Khitan War (KBS2 | 2023-2024), as Queen Heonae
The Law Cafe (KBS2 | 2022), as Choi Song Hwa
Becoming Witch (TV Chosun | 2022), as Chae Hee Soo
Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) Season 3 (TV Chosun | 2022), as Song Won
Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) Season 2 (TV Chosun | 2021), as Song Won
Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) (TV Chosun | 2021), as Song Won
L.U.C.A.: The Beginning (tvN | 2021), as a supporting character
Doctor Prisoner (KBS2 | 2019), as Bok Hye Soo
Hotel Del Luna (tvN | 2019), as a supporting character
Your House Helper (KBS2 | 2018), as Ahn Jin Hong
Strongest Deliveryman (KBS2 | 2017), as Soon Ae
Drama Special Season 7: The Red Teacher (KBS2 | 2016), as a supporting character
The Love is Coming (SBS | 2016), as Na Seon Yeong
You Will Love Me (DramaX | 2015), as a supporting character
You’re Only Mine (SBS | 2014), as Go Eun Jung
Kimchi Family (JTBC | 2011), as Lee Woo Joo
Love and Ambition (SBS | 2006), as Eun Hwa
Land (SBS | 2004), as a supporting character
Precious Family (KBS2 | 2004), as Woo Mi Yeon
Lovers (SBS | 2003), as Oh Su Hui
Zoo People (SBS | 2002), as Yang Min Young
Kitchen Maid (MBC | 2002), as Kim Soon Yeong
Like a Flowing River (SBS | 2002), as Park Dong Hee
The Rules of Marriage (MBC | 2001), as Song Kong Joo
The Flower Garden (SBS | 2001), as Han Ki Joon
Like Father, Unlike Son (KBS2 | 2001), as Gu Mi Sook
More Than Words Can Say (KBS | 2000), as Jang Mi Joo
Encounter (KBS1 | 1999), as Song Ye Won
You’re One-of-a-Kind (MBC | 1999), as Lee Eun Seon
Young Sun (SBS | 1999), as Seo Han Byul
Run Barefoot (MBC | 1998), as Kang Hyun Ji
Myth of a Hero (MBC | 1997), as Choi Ha Rim
The Reason I Live (MBC | 1997), as Lee Jung Hee
Medical Brothers (MBC | 1997), as Seo Yoon Kyung
Ppo Ppo Ppo (Kiss Kiss Kiss) (MBC | 1997), as a supporting character
The Reason We Don’t Get Divorced (MBC | 1996), as Kim So Young
Sibling Relations (MBC | 1996), as Park So Baek
The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World (MBC | 1996), as Jung Yeon Soo
Three Guys and Three Girls (MBC | 1996), as a supporting character
Woman (MBC | 1995), as Seo Geum Soon
Adolescence (MBC | 1995), as Jae In
Partner (MBC | 1995), as Song Hyeon Joo
500 Years of Joseon: Tree with Deep Roots (MBC | 1983), as Princess Jeong So
Linger (MBC | 1982), as a supporting character
Tiger Teacher (MBC | 1982), as a supporting character
Nari House (MBC | 1981), as a supporting character

TV Shows

Convenience Store Restaurant (KBS2 | 2019), as a guest
Heo Young Man’s Food Travel (TV Chosun | 2019), as a guest
Problem Child in House (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
Single Lady (MBC | 2014), as a guest
Popcorn and Nachos (SBS | 2012), as the host

Awards

1996 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Lee Min Young

Nominations

2014 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Serial Drama) – You’re Only Mine

FAQs

Who is Lee Min Young?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Lee Min Young’s real name?

Her real name is Lee Min Young (이민영).

What makes Lee Min Young famous?

She became famous because of her appearances in various drama series, including Kimchi Family (2011), You’re Only Mine (2014), and Perfect Marriage Revenge (2023).

Where is Lee Min Young from?

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Lee Min Young?

She was born in 1976, and she is 48 years old as of 2024.

When does Lee Min Young celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 6th of every February.

How tall is Lee Min Young?

Her height is 5′5″ or 165 cm.

Who are Lee Min Young’s parents?

She did not reveal the names of her father and mother.

Is Lee Min Young married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Lee Min Young’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

Who is Lee Min Young’s ex-husband?

Her ex-husband is Lee Chan.

How rich is Lee Min Young?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Lee Min Young’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Lee Min Young is a veteran South Korean actress with a long list of good resumes. She has been consistent with and passionate about her career up until this very day.