Lee Yeon-hee
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Lee Yeon-hee is a South Korea
n actress and model
under record label
and talent agency, S.M. Entertainment
. She made her first appearance in Moon Heejun's
music video
, "ALONE" in 2001 and officially debuted in the Korean television drama, Sea God as young Junghwa in 2004. She played her first movie in 2006 known as "A Millionaire's First Love" as Eun-whan.
district of Seongnam
, Gyeonggi-do
, South Korea
. In the summer of 2001, thirteen-year-old Lee successfully signed a contract with S.M. Entertainment
after she won the category of "Best Feature" in the SM Entertainment Best Youth contest. For the contest, she acted out a monologue, singing to Dana The Grace's
"Until the End of the World", and also did freestyle modeling poses. After she joined the company, she began intense training lessons on acting
, singing
, and dancing.
, Moon Heejun
, KangTa
, Shinhwa
, and Fly to the Sky
, achieving over SM artist Kim Bomi (of M.I.L.K.) and Lee Jiyeon or commonly known as LinA (of CSJH The Grace) as "The SM music video girl". In the span of one year, she already starred in eight music videos versus Bomi's five and Lina's also five in two years. Though Lee had relatively steady work between modeling in magazines, commercial ads, and appearing in music videos, she did not officially debut until late 2004. In November, she had a role in the popular historical drama Sea God. A few months later, she landed a role in the latter episodes of the daily drama My Precious Child. A role in Rebirth brought the number of dramas under her belt to three. Lee kept busy throughout the rest of 2005 by filming many commercials and modeling for various magazines.
Lee's big break came in the form of the movie Millionaire's First Love playing the lead opposite popular actor Hyun Bin. Lee resolves to "act as hard as she can with all that she's learned" for her movie debut. Through the movie, she also makes her singing debut, singing "Do Re Mi" from The Sound of Music in the movie and "Insa" on the original sound track.
Lee's name as "music video girl" became more apparent after labelmate Zhang Liyin's 2006 "Timeless
" music video, where she starred alongside Super Junior
's Han Geng and Choi Siwon. Two years later, the trio reunited for Zhang's "I WILL" and "The Left Shore of Happiness", which were released in early 2008 in China and weeks later, Korea. Together, netizens commonly termed the trio as "The Timeless Cast". She once again reprised her title in 2010, playing an angel in the label's project group S.M. The Ballad's music video for their debut single "Miss You".
In 2007, soon after the debut of labelmates Girls' Generation
, she revealed that if she had not decided to continue her career as an actress, she would've become a member of Girls' Generation, as they have trained together when they were still trainees.
In 2009, she starred as one of the main cast in East of Eden
. Unfortunately, her acting in the series was poorly received by many, calling it "weak" and "not living up to her her full potential". As a singer, she was featured on Super Junior
's third album Sorry Sorry.
She participated at the SMTown Live '10 World Tour
. Her performances during the tour included a cover of the song Slow Motion which was originally sung by Karina Pasian
.
In 2011, as a celebration for her 23rd birthday, the actress held a photo exhibition/fan meeting. The exhibition went by the name of 'Time' and was held from February 11 to the 13th. During the exhibit, the star received much attention from the press as well as special visits from friends and labelmates Jessica Jung
, Choi Siwon, Im Yoona
, Krystal Jung
, and Kim Min Jong.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n actress and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
under record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
and talent agency, S.M. Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
. She made her first appearance in Moon Heejun's
Moon Hee Jun
Moon Hee-joon is a South Korean pop/rock singer-songwriter, and formerly a notable boyband leader of the group H.O.T. He created PS Entertainment after leaving SM Entertainment. Currently he is under a company called Sidus HQ.- Criticism :...
music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
, "ALONE" in 2001 and officially debuted in the Korean television drama, Sea God as young Junghwa in 2004. She played her first movie in 2006 known as "A Millionaire's First Love" as Eun-whan.
Early life
Lee was born in the BundangBundang
Bundang is the southernmost district of Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. In addition to being the most populous part of the city, it also has the status of being one of the wealthiest regions in Gyeonggi Province...
district of Seongnam
Seongnam
Seongnam is the second largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi province after Suwon and the 9th largest city in the country, with a population of nearly 1 million...
, Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Suwon. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. In the summer of 2001, thirteen-year-old Lee successfully signed a contract with S.M. Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
after she won the category of "Best Feature" in the SM Entertainment Best Youth contest. For the contest, she acted out a monologue, singing to Dana The Grace's
Dana (Korean singer)
Hong Sung-mi , commonly known as Dana, is a Korean singer under SM Entertainment. Although she was originally a solo singer, who debuted in 2001, she has since become a member of girl group The Grace, which debuted in 2005.-Career:Starting off as a solo artist on Lee Soo Man's SM Entertainment...
"Until the End of the World", and also did freestyle modeling poses. After she joined the company, she began intense training lessons on acting
Acting
Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play....
, singing
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, and dancing.
Career
Soon after she joined SM Entertainment she began her career by starring in music videos for SM artists, such as boy band TVXQTVXQ
TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...
, Moon Heejun
Moon Hee Jun
Moon Hee-joon is a South Korean pop/rock singer-songwriter, and formerly a notable boyband leader of the group H.O.T. He created PS Entertainment after leaving SM Entertainment. Currently he is under a company called Sidus HQ.- Criticism :...
, KangTa
Kangta
Ahn Chil-Hyun , better known by his stage name Kangta is a South Korean pop, R&B singer, first known as the lead singer the boy band H.O.T. ....
, Shinhwa
Shinhwa
Shinhwa is a popular South Korean boy band and hip hop group. The group has six members , and debuted on March 24, 1998. It has enjoyed massive success alongside the likes of Sechs Kies, g.o.d., Turbo , Fin. K.L., H.O.T. and S.E.S...
, and Fly to the Sky
Fly to the Sky
Fly to the Sky was a South Korean R&B duo, consisting of Korean American Brian Joo and South Korean native Hwanhee.Initially marketed as a duo that can sing, rap, and dance, their early works featured bubblegum pop and upbeat techno music. The duo later changed their image and style with the...
, achieving over SM artist Kim Bomi (of M.I.L.K.) and Lee Jiyeon or commonly known as LinA (of CSJH The Grace) as "The SM music video girl". In the span of one year, she already starred in eight music videos versus Bomi's five and Lina's also five in two years. Though Lee had relatively steady work between modeling in magazines, commercial ads, and appearing in music videos, she did not officially debut until late 2004. In November, she had a role in the popular historical drama Sea God. A few months later, she landed a role in the latter episodes of the daily drama My Precious Child. A role in Rebirth brought the number of dramas under her belt to three. Lee kept busy throughout the rest of 2005 by filming many commercials and modeling for various magazines.
Lee's big break came in the form of the movie Millionaire's First Love playing the lead opposite popular actor Hyun Bin. Lee resolves to "act as hard as she can with all that she's learned" for her movie debut. Through the movie, she also makes her singing debut, singing "Do Re Mi" from The Sound of Music in the movie and "Insa" on the original sound track.
Lee's name as "music video girl" became more apparent after labelmate Zhang Liyin's 2006 "Timeless
Timeless (Zhang Liyin song)
"Timeless" is Zhang Liyin's debut single, released on September 8, 2006 in South Korea and featuring Xiah of boyband TVXQ. The song is a remake of Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini's duet, originally recorded in 2003; it has also been remade by Tina Arena and Kane Alexander in 2006...
" music video, where she starred alongside Super Junior
Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
's Han Geng and Choi Siwon. Two years later, the trio reunited for Zhang's "I WILL" and "The Left Shore of Happiness", which were released in early 2008 in China and weeks later, Korea. Together, netizens commonly termed the trio as "The Timeless Cast". She once again reprised her title in 2010, playing an angel in the label's project group S.M. The Ballad's music video for their debut single "Miss You".
In 2007, soon after the debut of labelmates Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
, she revealed that if she had not decided to continue her career as an actress, she would've become a member of Girls' Generation, as they have trained together when they were still trainees.
In 2009, she starred as one of the main cast in East of Eden
East of Eden (TV series)
East of Eden is a South Korean drama produced by Chorokbaem Media. MBC labeled it as their 47th Anniversary Special Project Drama. Twenty-five billion won was spent on the production of East of Eden.-Summary:...
. Unfortunately, her acting in the series was poorly received by many, calling it "weak" and "not living up to her her full potential". As a singer, she was featured on Super Junior
Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
's third album Sorry Sorry.
She participated at the SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SM Town Live 2010 is the 2010-2011 world-wide live concert tour by SM Town. The tour kicks off from South Korea and will expand its route to USA, Japan, China, France etc.- History :...
. Her performances during the tour included a cover of the song Slow Motion which was originally sung by Karina Pasian
Karina Pasian
Karina Pasian is an American Grammy Award nominated singer and pianist. She is currently signed to Def Jam.-Life and career:...
.
In 2011, as a celebration for her 23rd birthday, the actress held a photo exhibition/fan meeting. The exhibition went by the name of 'Time' and was held from February 11 to the 13th. During the exhibit, the star received much attention from the press as well as special visits from friends and labelmates Jessica Jung
Jessica Jung
Jessica Jung , better known by her first name Jessica, is a Korean-American singer, dancer, actress and model. She was born in San Francisco, and is fluent in both Korean and English...
, Choi Siwon, Im Yoona
Im Yoona
Im Yoona commonly stylized as YoonA , is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress, and Promotional model. She is a member of the Korean girl group, Girls' Generation. She made her debut as an actress in the 2007 Korean drama, 9 Ends, 2 Outs. She is often considered to be the "face" of the...
, Krystal Jung
Krystal Jung
Krystal Jung , better known mononymously as Krystal, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and actress. Discovered by SM Entertainment in 2000, she began filming for commercials and music videos by 2002...
, and Kim Min Jong.
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | A Millionaire's First Love A Millionaire's First Love A Millionaire's First Love is a Korean romance film released in 2006. It stars Hyun Bin and Lee Yeon Hee . Theme of this movie is "Nothing is more important than the true love of your heart."-Plot:... |
Eun-whan |
| 2007 | M M (2007 film) M is a 2007 South Korean drama film about a young writer who is experiencing hallucinations and nightmares.- Awards :M won three awards at the 6th Korean Film awards. The movie won awards for cinematography, lighting and art direction.... |
Mi-Mi |
| My Love My Love (2007 film) - Plot :Three couples and one single man experience the miracle of love during the Christmas season. Joo-won, who is prone to daydreams and flights of fancy, shares a loving relationship with her subway driver boyfriend Se-jin. College student So-hyeon falls in love with fellow student Ji-woo, and... |
So-hyeon | |
| 2008 | Hello, Schoolgirl | Soo-yeong |
Television series
| Year | Network | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | KBS | Sea God (해신) | young Jung-hwa |
| KBS | My Precious Child (금쪽같은 내새끼) | in hoo | |
| 2005 | KBS | Resurrection (부활) | Kang Shin-young |
| 2006 | MBC Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television... |
One Fine Day One Fine Day (TV series) One Fine Day is a South Korean television drama starring popular actor Gong Yoo from The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince and Sung Yu Ri from First Love of a Royal Prince... (어느 멋진 날) |
Goo Hyo-ju |
| 2008 | OCN | U-Turn (TV series)>U-Turn | |
| MBC | East of Eden East of Eden (TV series) East of Eden is a South Korean drama produced by Chorokbaem Media. MBC labeled it as their 47th Anniversary Special Project Drama. Twenty-five billion won was spent on the production of East of Eden.-Summary:... (에덴의 동쪽) |
Gook Young-ran (Grace) | |
| 2011 | SBS | Paradise Ranch (파라다이스 목장) | Lee Da-ji |
Music video appearances
- 2001: "ALONE" – Moon Hee JunMoon Hee JunMoon Hee-joon is a South Korean pop/rock singer-songwriter, and formerly a notable boyband leader of the group H.O.T. He created PS Entertainment after leaving SM Entertainment. Currently he is under a company called Sidus HQ.- Criticism :...
- 2001: "Our Story" – Moon Heejun (Ft. Oh Sang EunShinviShinvi was a South Korean pop musical girl group. Shinvi belonged to Cid.K Entertainment, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment. After activities of their first album, the group disappeared from the K-pop scene. All three members have left SM Entertainment and have yet to return to the industry.-...
) - 2001: "Thanks God" – Kangta
- 2002: "Condition of My Heart" – Fly to the SkyFly to the SkyFly to the Sky was a South Korean R&B duo, consisting of Korean American Brian Joo and South Korean native Hwanhee.Initially marketed as a duo that can sing, rap, and dance, their early works featured bubblegum pop and upbeat techno music. The duo later changed their image and style with the...
- 2002: "HERO" – ShinhwaShinhwaShinhwa is a popular South Korean boy band and hip hop group. The group has six members , and debuted on March 24, 1998. It has enjoyed massive success alongside the likes of Sechs Kies, g.o.d., Turbo , Fin. K.L., H.O.T. and S.E.S...
- 2002: "Memories" – Kangta
- 2002: "Pine Tree" – KangtaKangtaAhn Chil-Hyun , better known by his stage name Kangta is a South Korean pop, R&B singer, first known as the lead singer the boy band H.O.T. ....
- 2002: "Propose" – Kangta
- 2003: "Habit" – Fly to the Sky
- 2004: "My Little Princess" – TVXQTVXQTVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...
- 2004: "The Way U Are" – TVXQTVXQTVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...
- 2005: "Persona" – Kangta
- 2006: "TimelessTimeless (Zhang Liyin song)"Timeless" is Zhang Liyin's debut single, released on September 8, 2006 in South Korea and featuring Xiah of boyband TVXQ. The song is a remake of Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini's duet, originally recorded in 2003; it has also been remade by Tina Arena and Kane Alexander in 2006...
– Zhang Liyin (Ft. Xiah of TVXQ) - 2008: "Star Wish (I Will)" – Zhang Liyin
- 2008: "The Left Shore of Happiness" – Zhang Liyin
- 2008: "M-net Love Song 2008"
- 2009: "Wizard Of Oz" – ClazziquaiClazziquaiClazziquai , also known as Clazziquai Project, is a South Korean experimental band that combines several genres including electronic music, acid jazz and house. The group's first short unofficial albums were released online in 2001, spreading its music through words of "netizens," who positively...
- 2010: "Miss You" – S.M. The Ballad
Awards
- 2008 MBC Drama Awards: Best New Actress Award (East of Eden)
- 2008 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award (East of Eden)
- 2008 MBC Drama Awards: Best Couple Award (with Song Seung HunSong Seung HunSong Seung-heon is a South Korean actor. Song is noted for his roles in Korean dramas like East of Eden, Autumn in My Heart and Summer Scent.-Career:...
in East of Eden) - 2008 31st Golden Cinematography Awards : New Actress Award (M)
- 2008 5th Max Movie Awards : Best Newcomer Award (M)
External links
- Official website
- Lee Yeon-hee at HanCinema