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Lee Sun Bin - Biography, Profile, Facts, and Career
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Lee Jin Kyung, who is more known by her stage name Lee Sun Bin, is a South Korean actress and singer.

She initially gained fame as a member of JQT, before shifting her career’s focus into acting and appearing in various Korean drama series such as Squad 38 (2016), Missing 9 (2017), and Criminal Minds (2017).

Career

Lee Sun Bin began her journey in the entertainment industry around 2011. At the time, she became a member of girl group JQT.

She served as a replacement of former member Min Sun. The woman from Cheonan took the role of a vocalist until the disbandment in 2012.

The agency GP Entertainment planned to put her in another debuting girl group by December.

However, the plan failed to come and she left the agency. She eventually joined Wellmade Yedang and began training as an actress.

In 2015, Sun Bin made her debut in acting. She starred in the drama Saint Wang Xizh. She then continued to play supporting roles in several other series.

This actress got her breakout in June 2016. At the time, she got a role of a gold digger in Squad 38. The series was a hit and it helped launch her name into stardom.

Over the years, Sun Bin would star in many hit series. Some of her most notable works are Missing 9 (2017), Criminal Minds (2017), and Sketch (2018).

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Profile

  • Real Name: Lee Jin Kyung (이진경)
  • Stage Name: Lee Sun Bin (이선빈)
  • Nickname: Bloody Ocean
  • Birthday: January 7, 1994
  • Birthplace: Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Nationality: Korean
  • Religion: –
  • Profession: Actress
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  • X: @ljk5151
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  • Instagram: @sunbin_eyesmag
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Height, Weight & Physical Appearances

  • Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
  • Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
  • Blood Type: –
  • Hair color: Brown
  • Eye color: Brown
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Family

  • Father: –
  • Mother: –
  • Brother: –
  • Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Lee Kwang Soo 

On December 2018, it was reported that Sun Bin and Lee Kwang Soo were officially dating. According to the reports, they had been dating for five months in prior.

Their relationship seems to be still going strong.

Net Worth

Sun Bin has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. She appears to have accumulated her wealth through working as an actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There has been no confirmation that Sun Bin did any surgery.

Facts

  • Sun Bin is a dog lover.
  • She has a chihuahua called Acho.
  • She didn’t go to college because of a family problem.
  • Her fans is called Sunbeans.
  • She used to visit an arcade quite a lot and play the punching machine. Because of that, she’s got a nickname Bloody Ocean.
  • To reduce swelling, this actress massages her face with a frozen persimmon.
  • She has lots of sauce sachets.
  • The former idol likes doing DIY.
  • She can fold clothes quickly because she used to work at clothing store.
  • She used to work on various part-time jobs.
  • Sun Bin has rough hands because of her experience working part time.
  • She applies petrolatum ointment on her dry hands before going to sleep.
  • She doesn’t feel comfortable making cute faces.
  • Her walls and windows are decorated with her own pictures.
  • She attends dance classes.
  • She doesn’t mind meat and pineapple mix.
  • The woman from Cheonan used to do track and field.
  • When she was a trainee, she used to live in the basement of dance studio and a sauna.
  • This singer has admitted to find her trainee period to be the toughest time.
  • As a trainee, she was not allowed to eat anything more than 5 dollars.
  • She is thrifty.
  • Sun Bin would like to travel around Europe.
  • She self-learned acoustic guitar.
  • She finds it hard to be easygoing and do straight songwriting.
  • This Capricorn woman finds peace while organizing and cleaning.
  • She believes that you can learn about yourself while living independently.
  • She was in the Apology music video by iKON and I Don’t Want by Jung Key.
  • This actress is in a relationship with Lee Kwang Soo since 2018.
  • The two met in variety show Running Man.
  • She has admitted that Lee Kwang Soo is her ideal type.

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Movies

  • Toxic (2022), as Han Young Ju
  • Mission: Possible (2021), as Yoo Da Hee
  • OK! Madam (2020), as a mysterious passenger
  • Rampant (2018), as Deok Hee
  • Familyhood (2016), as Kang Ji Hoon’s girlfriend

Drama Series

  • Potato Research Institute (tvN | 2025), as Kim Mi Kyeong
  • Boyhood (Coupang Play | 2023), as Park Ji Yeong
  • The Heavenly Idol (tvN | 2023), as the acting coach (ep.5)
  • Work Later, Drink Now 2 (TVING | 2022-2023), as An So Hee
  • Jirisan (tvN | 2021), as Kang Seung-Ah (ep.15-16)
  • Work Later, Drink Now (TVING | 2021), as An So Hee
  • The Uncanny Counter (OCN | 2020-2021), as Hui Yeong (ep.1,3)
  • Team Bulldog: Off-duty Investigation (OCN | 2020), as Kang Moo Young
  • The Great Show (tvN | 2019), as Jung Soo Hyun
  • Sketch (JTBC | 2018), as Yoo Shi Hyun
  • Criminal Minds (tvN | 2017), as Yoo Min Young
  • Missing Nine (MBC | 2017), as Ha Ji A
  • Entourage (tvN | 2016), as one of the new actresses (ep.13)
  • Squad 38 (OCN | 2016), Jo Mi Joo
  • Another Miss Oh (tvN | 2016), as Jin Sang’s Monday girlfriend (ep.14)
  • Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist (JTBC | 2016), as Ma Ri

TV Movies

  • Drama Stage: Dramatization Has Already Begun (tvN | 2019), as Hong Hee Soo

TV Shows

  • Work Later, Hike Now (tvN | 2022), as herself (cast member)
  • Wild Idol (MBC | 2021), as herself (panelist)
  • I Can See Your Voice (Mnet, tvN| 2016), as herself (contestant)
  • Law of the Jungle in Mongolia (SBS | 2016), as herself (cast member)

Music Video Appearances

  • Don’t Say Sorry (2021) – Shin Yong Jae and Kim Won Ju
  • Cho Shim (2018) – Kiha & The Faces
  • I Don’t Want (2016) – Jung Key
  • Visual Gangster (2016) – MC Mong
  • Apology (2015) – iKon
  • Almost (2014) – Amy
  • Nabiya (2014) – Wu Ta
  • Three Things I Want To Give You (2014) – Crucial Star
  • Goodbye 20 (2013) – Lim Kim

Awards

  • 2023 Asia Model Festival – Popularity Award in Actress
  • 2022 Newsis Hallyu Expo – Hallyu Culture Grand Prize (Seoul Mayor’s Award)
  • 2017 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Missing Nine

Nominations

  • 2018 APAN Star Awards – Best New Actress – Sketch
  • 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards – Rookie Award in Music/Talk Show (Female) – Radio Star

Quotes

I think my facial expressions show on television (when I’m with Kwang Soo). If I like someone, it shows a lot on my face.”

Even though we met as colleagues working on the same project while filming, it was as if Ji Goo and Ji Yeon really became my friends in real life.”

“[About Work Later, Drink Now] The three main characters’ friendship is loved so we think parts displaying new sides of the friendship would definitely be focused on.”

Pics of Lee Sun Bin

1. Sun Bin always has the greatest style

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2. She looks really cute in this shoot

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3. Looking warm and cozy in fluffy sweater

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4. She has a perfect face

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5. Sun Bin looks beautiful in soft colors

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FAQs 

Who is Lee Sun Bin?

She is a South Korean actress and singer.

Who is Lee Sun Bin’s real name?

Her real name is Lee Jin Kyung (이진경).

What makes Lee Sun Bin famous?

She initially gained fame as a member of JQT, before shifting her career’s focus into acting and appearing in various Korean drama series such as Squad 38 (2016), Missing 9 (2017), and Criminal Minds (2017).

Where is Lee Sun Bin from?

She was born in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.

How old is Lee Sun Bin?

She was born in 1994, and she is 31 years old as of 2025.

When does Lee Sun Bin celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 7th of every January.

How tall is Lee Sun Bin?

Her height is 5’5″ or 166 cm.

Who are Lee Sun Bin’s parents?

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

Is Lee Sun Bin married?

No, she is currently unmarried. But she is in a relationship with Lee Kwang Soo.

Who is Lee Sun Bin’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Lee Sun Bin?

Her net worth is around $100 thousand to $1 million.

What is Lee Sun Bin’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Lee Sun Bin is such an amazingly talented actress. She has reached success thanks to her hardworking attitude. Her popularity will only grow as time goes.