Lee El
Biography
Lee El, also known by her birth name Kim Ji-hyun, is a South Korean actress. Born on August 26, 1982, in Seoul, South Korea, she is female and works in the field of acting. Her professional credits include forty-nine known entries on the Movie Database platform. Her stage name is written in Korean characters as 이엘, and she is also known by alternative names including EL, Lee El, لی ال, and 김지현, as well as Conte.
Career overview
Lee El, whose birth name is Kim Ji-hyun, is a South Korean actress. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, on August 26, 1982. Her professional stage names include Lee El, EL, and Conte, and she is also known by the name Kim Ji-hyun.
Working primarily in the field of acting, her career includes forty-nine known credits across movies and television shows. Among these projects, she is best known for her role as Lee Byung-hun's ill-fated love interest in the film Inside Men.
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49 titles- Surely Tomorrow (2025) as Seo Ji-yeon
- When the Stars Gossip (2025) as Kang Tae-hee
- Queen Mantis (2025) as Na-hee
- My Troublesome Star (2025) as Ko Hee-young
- Mr. Plankton (2024) as Bong-suk
- Following (2024) as Oh Young-ju
- Nattering with Nah (2023)
- Battle for Happiness (2023) as Jang Mi-ho
- My Liberation Notes (2022) as Yeom Gi-jeong
- Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (2022) as Hee-won
- Love and Leashes (2022) as Hye-mi
- Beauty and the Beast (2021)
- Heaven: To the Land of Happiness (2021) as Kim Byeon
- The Call (2020) as Ja-ok
- Sixth Sense (2020) as Self
- When the Devil Calls Your Name (2019) as Ji Seo-Young
- The Night View of the Ocean in Yeosu (2019)
- Scent of a Ghost (2019) as Ji-yeon
- Matrimonial Chaos (2018) as Jin Yoo-Young
- The Drug King (2018) as Young Partner
- What a Man Wants (2018) as Jenny
- A Korean Odyssey (2017) as Ms. Ma Ji-young
- Black (2017) as Yoon Soo-Wan
- Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016) as Sam-shin
- Monster (2016) as Ok Chae-Ryung
- Entourage (2016) as Self
- Men on a Mission (2015) as Self
- I Remember You (2015) as Jae-shik's girlfriend
- My Beautiful Bride (2015) as Son Hye-Jung
- Divorce Lawyer in Love (2015) as Han Mi-ri
- Imaginary Cat (2015) as Dok Ko-soon
- Inside Men (2015) as Joo Eun-hye
- Maids (2014) as Lady Kang
- Liar Game (2014) as Oh Jung-ah / Jamie
- Man on High Heels (2014) as Dodo
- One Thing She Doesn't Have (2014) as Sarah
- 7th Grade Civil Servant (2013) as Park Soo-young
- Swine Escape (2013) as Wol-hyang
- Wild Romance (2012) as Mi-jin
- Masquerade (2012) as Lady Ahn
- Pacemaker (2012) as Dr. Choi
- SNL Korea (2011) as Self
- Detectives in Trouble (2011) as Yoo Hye-mi
- White Christmas (2011) as Oh Jung-hye
- Athena: Goddess of War (2011) as DIS Agent
- The Yellow Sea (2010) as Joo Yeong
- Secret (2009) as Young-sook
- Radio Star (2007) as Self
- 협반 as Sim Cheong-ha
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lee El best known for?
Lee El is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr. Plankton (2024), Nattering with Nah (2023), Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (2022), Love and Leashes (2022).
When and where was Lee El born?
Lee El was born on August 26, 1982 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Lee El have?
Lee El has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2025.
What is Lee El's background in cinema and television?
Lee El, also known by her birth name Kim Ji-hyun, is a South Korean actress. Born on August 26, 1982, in Seoul, South Korea, she is female and works in the field of acting. Her professional credits include forty-nine known entries on the Movie Database platform. Her stage name is written in Korean characters as 이엘, and...