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Lee Young-ae

Acting Born Jan 31, 1971 Seoul, South Korea 36 credits

Biography

Lee Young-ae is a South Korean film and television actress. She was born on 31 January 1971. Lee Young-ae is known for her work in several notable productions, including Lady Vengeance, Joint Security Area, and Jewel in the Palace. These roles have contributed to her recognition in the industry. As an actress, she has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, showcasing her range and talent. Her work in these productions has established her as a known figure in South Korean film and television.

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Known for

Taxi Driver

as Rainbow Taxi Narrator (voice)

My ID is Gangnam Beauty

as Herself

My Little Old Boy

2016

Chef & My Fridge

as Self

Infinite Challenge

as Self
Film

Lady Vengeance

as Lee Geum-ja

Jewel in the Palace

as Seo Jang-geum
Film

Joint Security Area

as Maj. Sophie E. Jean
Film

Love Forbidden

2002

Frequent co-stars

Lee Je-hoon 1 shared title
Kim Eui-sung 1 shared title
Pyo Ye-jin 1 shared title
Jang Hyuk-jin 1 shared title
Bae Yu-ram 1 shared title
Yoo Seung-mok 1 shared title
Jo In 1 shared title
Esom 1 shared title
Shin Jae-ha 1 shared title
Lee Min-jae 1 shared title

Career timeline

Walking on Thin IceNew Old Boy : Dir. Park이영애의 추적 60분
Sohn's Questions
Maestra: Strings of Truth
Taxi DriverInspector Koo
Bring Me Home
My ID is Gangnam Beauty
Saimdang, Memoir of ColorsDecades ApartThe Lady from 406
My Little Old Boy부르스타
Chef & My Fridge
Infinite ChallengeLady VengeanceThe Making of Lady Vengeance
Jewel in the Palace
One Fine Spring DayLast Present
Joint Security AreaFireworks
InvitationWave
Advocate로맨스First Kiss
Medical Brothers내가 사는 이유Inshalla
Papa
West Palace
How's Your Husband?

Full filmography

  • Walking on Thin Ice (2025) as Kang Eun-soo
  • New Old Boy : Dir. Park (2025) as Self
  • 이영애의 추적 60분 (2025) as 진행
  • Sohn's Questions (2024) as Self
  • Maestra: Strings of Truth (2023) as Cha Se-eum
  • Taxi Driver (2021) as Rainbow Taxi Narrator (voice)
  • Inspector Koo (2021) as Koo Kyung-yi
  • Bring Me Home (2019) as Jung-yeon
  • My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018) as Herself
  • Saimdang, Memoir of Colors (2017) as Seo Ji-yoon / Shin Saimdang
  • Decades Apart (2017) as Maj. Sophie E. Jean
  • The Lady from 406 (2017) as Hee-ji
  • My Little Old Boy (2016)
  • 부르스타 (2016)
  • Chef & My Fridge (2014) as Self
  • Infinite Challenge (2005) as Self
  • Lady Vengeance (2005) as Lee Geum-ja
  • The Making of Lady Vengeance (2005)
  • Jewel in the Palace (2003) as Seo Jang-geum
  • One Fine Spring Day (2001) as Han Eun-su
  • Last Present (2001) as Park Jung-yeon
  • Joint Security Area (2000) as Maj. Sophie E. Jean
  • Fireworks (2000) as Kim Ji-Hyun
  • Invitation (1999) as 최영주
  • Wave (1999)
  • Advocate (1998)
  • 로맨스 (1998)
  • First Kiss (1998) as Min-joo
  • Medical Brothers (1997) as Cha Min Joo
  • 내가 사는 이유 (1997) as 정애숙
  • Inshalla (1997) as Li Hyang
  • Papa (1996) as Sae-young Han
  • West Palace (1995) as Kim Gae Shi / Gae Ttong
  • How's Your Husband? (1993)
  • 의녀 대장금 as Seo Jang-geum
  • 재이의 영인 as Joo Young-in