Lee Se-young is a South Korean actress who has appeared in films and on television. Lee, who was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, began her television career in 1997 with the series ‘The Brother’s River.’ Her first TV role’s success paved the way for her to appear in a variety of other shows. She continued her acting career the following year with the period drama ‘The Path of the Great Dynasty,’ in which she played a princess. Since then, Lee has accepted a slew of offers and has gone on to establish herself as one of the most promising actresses of her generation. She made her film debut in 2004 with ‘Dance with Solitude,’ and has since played key roles in a number of films. Her focus, however, never strayed far from the television industry, and she eventually began to earn leading roles in a few of her numerous successful series. She won many awards, including the KBS Drama Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards, thanks to the experience she gained by starting early. She is currently filming ‘How are you Bread,’ a comedy series in which she plays the lead.
Childhood and Adolescence
Lee Se-young was born in Seoul, South Korea, on December 20, 1992. She was born into an affluent family with connections in the entertainment industry, which made it easier for her to land some early television roles.
These roles defined her childhood, and she became the most sought-after child actor in the late 1990s as a result of them.
Career of Lee
Lee began her acting career in 1997 with the SBS Network’s series “The Brother’s River.” Her confidence grew as a result of her first role, and she went on to explore the field of acting further.
The following year, she landed her second acting role in ‘The Path of Great Dynasty,’ a big-budget period drama series. She got to play a princess in this series, and she also appeared in the drama series ‘My Mother’s Daughters’ in the same year.
She quickly gained traction, and because she was passionate about her work, she went on a signing spree, accepting the majority of the roles that came her way.
In 1999, she appeared in three consecutive series as a result of this. One of them was the critically acclaimed drama ‘Did We Really Love,’ which was followed by two more roles in ‘Promise’ and ‘Sunday Best.’
Due to the roles she played, she developed a small fan base over the next few years. She was defined as a hardworking child as a result of her portrayal of these roles, and she continued to work hard, proving herself time and time again.
She also demonstrated that age is nothing more than a number when it comes to talent.
She made her film debut at the age of 12 in the film ‘Dance with Solitude,’ followed by two more films in the same year, ‘When I Turned Nine’ and ‘Lovely Rivals.’ She won an award for the former at the Chunsa Film Art Awards in the category of Best Young Actress.
She was also nominated for more awards for the film, which is about a sweet friendship that develops between two young children. Lee portrayed Jang Woo-rim, the main character.
Her critical and commercial success paved the way for her to play a pivotal role in subsequent films. She made a cameo appearance in the 2005 film ‘My Lovely Week,’ in which she played an aspiring actress.
Despite the fact that her role was small on screen, it had a big impact on the audience, and her performance was praised.
Lee slowed down on TV projects around this time due to her busy schedule, which included film projects and academic commitments, and only appeared in one series in 2006.
The comedy drama series ‘Unstoppable High Kick’ eventually became her most successful series up to that point.
She made her film debut in 2007 as Soo-ah in the film ‘The Wonder Years,’ after which she took a two-year hiatus to focus on her high school studies, as advised by her parents.
And by the time she returned, she had matured, and her days of portraying child characters were long gone.
In 2011, she made a strong comeback with the drama series ‘Bachelor’s Vegetable Store,’ which was based on the same-named novel.
She made a cameo appearance as a stalker in the film ‘All About My Wife’ in 2012, and then went on to star in the big-budget period drama ‘The King’s Dream.’ She then went on to star in the romantic drama ‘Missing You,’ in which she played a pivotal role.
In 2013, she appeared in the anthology film ‘Horror Stories 2’, as well as a series called ‘Goddess of Marriage,’ a romantic comedy drama about four modern South Korean women and their experiences with love, friendship, and men.
Lee then starred in the television series ‘Adolescence Medley,’ which was based on a popular webtoon. She portrayed a high school class president who is also a smart and empathetic young lady in the series.
She then starred in the television series ‘Lovers of Music,’ which follows four South Korean teenagers as they pursue their dreams of becoming musicians.
Lee portrayed a girl next door who is a rival to Choi Choon-hee, the series’ female lead. Lee was well-known by this time. Her acting abilities were lauded by all, but her choice of roles did not reflect her talent.
Lee starred in the vampire drama series ‘Vampire Detective’ in 2016, telling the story of a detective who transforms into a vampire one night.
The series was well-liked by a wide range of viewers, but it was never well-received by critics. Nonetheless, the cast reaped significant benefits, and Lee rose to national prominence.
Lee then played Min Hyo-won in the series’The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop,’ in which she received the most critical acclaim of her career.
Lee received numerous awards for her performance, including the Baeksang Arts Award and the KBS Drama Award in the category of Best New Actress.
When compared to most of her less talented contemporaries, a girl who started her career so early in life achieved the fame she deserved much later.
She then went on to play her first full-fledged leading role in the television series ‘Hit the Top.’ She portrayed a bubbly, innocent girl who is betrayed by her boyfriend, leading to heartbreak. Her performance was praised, but the show was not.
She is set to star in the lead role in the upcoming web drama series ‘How are you Bread,’ which will air in 30 countries worldwide, including China and South Korea.
She’s done music videos for artists like S.E.S, Black, and Jung Dong-ha in addition to her acting roles.
Personal Experiences of Lee
Lee Se-young has been linked to DJ and music video director Cool K on several occasions, but she has denied the rumors in a social media post in which she stated unequivocally that she has never been in a relationship with Cool K and has never given it a single thought.
Estimated Net Worth
Lee Se-young is one of the wealthiest movie actresses and one of the most well-known. Lee Se-net young’s worth is estimated to be $5 million, according to Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.