Lee Se-young


Lee Se-young is a South Korean actress.

Career

Beginnings

Lee began her career as a child actress; and was best known for the films When I Turned Nine, Lovely Rivals, and The Wonder Years.
As she entered her early twenties, Lee also appeared in the television series Adolescence Medley, Missing You and Goddess of Marriage, as well as films Horror Stories 2 and Hot Young Bloods. Lee increasingly got larger roles in music romance drama Trot Lovers and fantasy mystery thriller The Vampire Detective.

2016–present: Rising popularity

Lee gained increased popularity after starring in the family drama The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop, where she received favorable reviews. Her and co-star Hyun Woo were dubbed as The Ahchoo Couple by fans. Lee also won the Best New Actress award in the television category at the Baeksang Arts Award for her performance.
In 2017, Lee starred in her first leading role in free-to-air TV station with KBS2's youth drama Hit the Top. Lee then starred in the fantasy romantic comedy drama A Korean Odyssey by the Hong sisters, and was praised for her portrayal of three different characters.
In 2018, Lee played her first big-screen leading role in the comedy film Duck Town.
In 2019, Lee starred in the historical drama The Crowned Clown playing the role of the Queen. The series is based on the 2012 Korean historical film Masquerade. The same year, she starred in the horror film Lingering and the medical drama Doctor John.
In 2020, Lee is starred in the mystery thriller Memorist as a genius profiler.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety show

Music video

Awards and nominations