Lee Yo Won

Lee Yo Won is a South Korean actress. She’s best recognized for her appearances in Korean drama series such as The Great Queen Seondeok (2009), 49 Days (2011), and Avengers Social Club (2017).

Career

Lee Yo Won initially began her entertainment career after winning a modeling contest during high school year.

In November 1997, she debuted as model for a fashion magazine Figaro, which later gave her a lot of opportunities to get various commercials.

Her acting debut started in 1998 when she played in a movie called Scent of a Man and a TV series entitled I Hate You, But It’s Fine.

Even though Yo Won already debuted in 1998, her notable starting point in the acting industry was her acting in Attack the Gas Station (1999) and a TV drama Blue Mist (2001).

This Aries actress later continued his acting career by appearing in Take Care of My Cat (2001) which earned her various newcomer awards.

After that, she starred in many big-screen movies that unfortunately weren’t well-received by audiences, so after filming The Great Ambition (2002), she temporarily retired from the entertainment world.

Yo Won then came back in 2005 by starring in a period drama entitled Fashion 70’s which later was followed by Surgeon Bong (2007) and Bad Love (2007).

Her massive career breakthrough began after she portrayed Queen Seondeok in Queen Seondeok (2009) and 49 Days (2011) which earned her a lot of awards and nominations.

In the following years, Yo Won then appeared in Horse Doctor (2012) and Empire of Gold (2013).

Three years later, she made a successful comeback for My Horrible Boss (2016) and Night Light (2016).

That success then was followed by her comeback in Avengers Social Club (2017), Different Dreams (2019), and Green Mothers Club (2022).

Profile

Real Name: Lee Yo Won (이요원)
Stage Name: Lee Yo Won (이요원)
Nickname: Yo Won
Birthday: April 9, 1980
Birthplace: Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: South Korean
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Profession: Actress
Education: Dankook University (Majored in Theater and Film)
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: Lee Man Hee
Mother: –
Brother: –
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Children: 3

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Park Jin Woo

The actress marriedto Park Jin Woo, a South Korean pro-golfer and businessman in January 2023.

Their family is blessed with two daughters and a son.

Net Worth

She has accumulated around $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to multiple sources. She earns her income primarily from working as an actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

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

Facts

Her most memorable work for her was Take Care of My Cat (2001).
Yo Won has a husband who is businessman and professional golfer.
Many fans admire her anti-ageing beauty.
Yo Won is under Management Koo.
Australia is her favorite holiday destination.
Her favorite colors are pink and red.
Yo Won loves to eat chicken tenders.
During her free time, she loves hiking.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

My Little Brother (2017), as Oh Soo Kyung
Fists of Legend (2013), as Hong Kyu Min
Perfect Number (2012), as Hwa Sun
The Recipe (2010), as Jang Hye Jin
May 18 (2007), as Park Shin Ae
When Romance Meets Destiny (2005), as Ko Yoon Kyung
Surprise Party (2002), as Wang Ha Yeong
Afrika (2002), as Yo Won
Take Care of My Cat (2001), as Hye Joo
Attack the Gas Station! (1999), as Ggal Chi
Scent of a Man (1998), as young Eun Hye

Drama Series

Green Mothers’ Club (JTBC | 2022), as Eun Pyo
The Running Mates: Human Rights (OCN | 2019), as Han Yoon Seo
Different Dreams (MBC | 2019), as Lee Young Jin
Avengers Social Club (tvN | 2017), as Kim Jung Hye
White Nights (MBC | 2016-2017), as Seo Yi Kyung
My Horrible Boss (JTBC | 2016), as Ok Da Jung
Empire of Gold (SBS | 2013), as Choi Seo Yoon
Horse Doctor (MBC | 2012-2013), as Kang Ji Nyeong
49 Days (SBS | 2011), as Song Yi Kyung
The Great Queen Seondeok (MBC | 2009), as Queen Seondeok
Cruel Love (KBS2 | 2007-2008), as Na In Jung
Surgeon Bong (SBS | 2007), as Bong Dal Hee
Fashion 70’s (SBS | 2005), as Du Mi
Great Ambition (SBS | 2002-2003), as Yoon Yeo Jin
Blue Love (KBS | 2001), as Lee Shin Woo
Pure Heart (KBS2 | 2001), as Han Se Jin / Kang Hyun Joo
Tough Guy’s Love (KBS | 2000), as Heo Ji Hye
School 2 (KBS | 1999), as Kim Yeon Jin
March (SBS | 1999), as Jung Yo Won
I Hate You, But It’s Fine (SBS | 1998), as Lee Bit Na

Music Video Appearances

Love Is All the Same (2012) – Yangpa
I’m Terrible in Love (2009) – Shin Seung Hun
Ice Doll (2007) – SeeYa
Love’s Greeting (2007) – SeeYa
Liquor (2006) – Vibe
울고 싶어지는 오후 (2002) – Ji Seo Ryeon
I Wish You Happiness (2001) – WHY
I Love You (2000) – Position
To Her Lover (1999) – K2
Will You Forgive Me (1999) – A4
WAYO!WAYO! (1998) – O.P.P.A
Please Baby Don’t Cry (1998) – Deep

Awards

2013 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special – Empire of Gold
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Empire of Gold
2011 SBS Drama Awards – Producers’ Award, Actress – 49 Days
2011 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – 49 Days
2010 Asia Model Festival Awards – Special Award for Asian Drama – Queen Seondeok
2009 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Queen Seondeok
2009 Grimae Awards – Best Actress – Queen Seondeok
2007 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Surgeon Bong
2007 SBS Drama Awards – Netizen Popularity Award – Surgeon Bong
2007 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Surgeon Bong
2005 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Fashion 70’s
2005 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama – Fashion 70’s
2002 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – The Great Ambition
2002 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actress (Film) – Take Care of My Cat
2001 Director’s Cut Awards – Best New Actress – Take Care of My Cat
2001 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – Take Care of My Cat
2001 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best Actress – Take Care of My Cat
2001 KBS Drama Awards – Popularity Award – Blue Misty

Nominations

2019 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries – Different Dreams
2013 Korea Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Empire of Gold
2012 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Project Drama – Horse Doctor
2011 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special – 49 Days
2007 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Bad Love
2007 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Leading Actress – May 18

Quotes

“When I first debuted, I had to choose from the roles I’d been handed rather than being able to pick what I’d want to do but it felt like I should take on every role I’d been given. I didn’t want to give them to anyone else. I think it’s because I suddenly got the opportunity to do a lot of things.”

“Since I was young, I had learned why certain scenes are needed and why certain movements are necessary. Also, times flies by quickly which means I’ll age quickly as well so I told myself that I’d find what I can do immediately and have fun with it rather than wait to become popular or successful.”

“I had realized the path I should take from when I was young. I was already sure of myself back then.”

“Actors’ jobs are about playing with emotions so no matter how hard I told myself “Not me, not me,” I couldn’t help but waver at comments people wrote on the Internet about me because those got to my emotions. I did get used to it over time.”

“What I can’t experience directly, I should at least experience indirectly by reading books and meeting a lot of people.”

FAQs

Who is Lee Yo Won?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Lee Yo Won’s real name?

Her real name is Lee Yo Won (이요원).

What makes Lee Yo Won famous?

She’s famous because of her appearances in Korean drama series such as The Great Queen Seondeok (2009), 49 Days (2011), and Avengers Social Club (2017).