Lee Yoo-young Biography: Movies, Age, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Height, Parents, Awards

Lee Yoo-young is a South Korean actress who rose to widespread prominence through her award-winning performance in the critically acclaimed film Late Spring.

Her emotionally captivating portrayal of a young woman who becomes the muse of a disabled sculptor earned widespread praise. It established her as one of the most promising actresses of her generation.

Following her breakthrough, she successfully transitioned into mainstream film and television. Best known for her performances in The Treacherous, Tunnel, Your Honor, Insider, and Dare to Love Me, she has earned a reputation for delivering compelling performances across historical dramas, thrillers, romance, and contemporary television series.

Lee Yoo-young
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Lee Yoo-young
Born:	December 8, 1989 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Seoul, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Religion:	Shinto/Buddhism
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Spouse:	Non-celebrity husband
Relationship:	Married
Children:	One daughter
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Lee Yoo-young, now 37 years old, was born on December 8, 1989, in Seoul, South Korea.

She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, in Seoul, where she spent her childhood before discovering her passion for acting.

After graduating from Jayang High School, she briefly worked as a hair salon assistant before deciding to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

She later enrolled at the Korea National University of Arts in 2010, where she majored in Acting. Her years of professional training prepared her for a successful career in film and television, leading to her acclaimed debut just a few years after graduation.

Personal Life

Lee Yoo-young is married to a non-celebrity husband. After the couple confirmed their relationship in 2023, they legally registered their marriage in May 2024.

They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in August 2024 before celebrating their wedding in a private ceremony with family and close friends in Seoul on September 21, 2025.

Before her marriage, Lee was in a well-known relationship with the late actor Kim Joo-hyuk, whom she met while filming Yourself and Yours.

Following his tragic death in 2017, she stepped away from the spotlight for a period before gradually returning to work. She now focuses on balancing her acting career with family life.

Career

Lee Yoo-young began her acting career in independent short films before making her feature film debut in Late Spring in 2014.

Her remarkable performance earned numerous awards and instantly established her as one of South Korea’s rising stars.

She followed her breakthrough with acclaimed performances in The Treacherous, Fatal Intuition, and Yourself and Yours.

In 2017, she successfully transitioned to television with the hit crime thriller Tunnel, where she received widespread praise for her performance.

Lee continued to expand her career with leading roles in Your Honor, My Fellow Citizens, The Lies Within, Diva, SF8, Perhaps Love, Insider, and the romantic drama Dare to Love Me.

Her ability to move effortlessly between film and television has made her one of South Korea’s most respected actresses.

Awards

• Milano International Film Festival – Best Actress (2014)
• Buil Film Awards – Best New Actress (2015)
• Grand Bell Awards – Best New Actress (2015)
• Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress (2015)
• Korea Film Actors Association Awards – Popular Movie Star Award (2015)
• KOFRA Film Awards – Best New Actress (2016)
• SBS Drama Awards – Best New Actress (2018)

Net Worth

Lee Yoo-young has an estimated net worth of $3 million.

Her wealth comes from her successful acting career, endorsement deals, brand partnerships, and appearances in both blockbuster films and television dramas.

Social Media

• Instagram: @___2u0

Filmography

• Late Spring (2014)
• A Piece of a Cake (2014)
• The Treacherous (2015)
• Fatal Intuition (2015)
• Yourself and Yours (2016)
• Tunnel (2017)
• You Drive Me Crazy (2018)
• Your Honor (2018)
• Marionette (2018)
• Grass (2018)
• The Soul-Mate (2018)
• My Fellow Citizens (2019)
• The Lies Within (2019)
• Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage (2019)
• I Am Home (2019)
• Diva (2020)
• SF8 (2020)
• Perhaps Love (2021)
• Insider (2022)
• Dare to Love Me (2024)

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