Lee Hye-young (; born November 25, 1962) is a South Korean actress. She is the daughter of celebrated film director

Lee Man-hee Lee Man-hee (; born 15 September 1931) is a Korean religious leader. Lee is the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a South Korean Christian group that is often described as a cult. Lee is a self-proclaimed messiah, whose followers be ...

, who died in 1975 when she was in middle school. Lee began her acting career in 1981 at the age of 17 through a local

musical theatre Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movemen ...

production of ''

The Sound of Music ''The Sound of Music'' is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, '' The Story of the Trapp Family Singers''. Se ...

''. Since then she has performed in theater, feature and short films, and television. She was one of the most prominent South Korean actresses in the 1980s, starring in films such as ''The Blazing Sun'' (1985), ''Winter Wanderer'' (1986), ''

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'' (1986), '' The Age of Success'' (1988), '' North Korean Partisan in South Korea'' (1990), ''

Fly High Run Far ''Fly High Run Far'' () is a 1991 South Korean film directed by Im Kwon-taek. It was chosen as Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards. Plot A film about Choe Si-hyeong, a leader of the Donghak Peasant Revolution of late 19th-century Korea. This film ...

'' (1991), '' Passage to Buddha'' (1993), and ''

No Blood No Tears ''No Blood No Tears'' () is a 2002 South Korean pulp noir film from director Ryoo Seung-wan. Plot The ill-treated mistress of a gang boss becomes friendly with an older woman who drives a taxi. Eventually the two hatch a plan to steal a bagful of ...

'' (2002). Lee also played supporting roles in the

Korean drama Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television series in the Korean language, made in South Korea. They are popular worldwide, especially in Asia, partially due to the spread of Korean popular cultu ...

s ''

I'm Sorry, I Love You ''I'm Sorry, I Love You'' () is a 2004 South Korean television drama series starring So Ji-sub and Im Soo-jung. It aired on KBS2 from November 8 to December 28, 2004, on Mondays and Tuesdays for 16 episodes. Synopsis Cha Moo-hyuk is a part-t ...

'' (2004), ''

Fashion 70's ''Fashion 70s'' () is a 2005 South Korean television series starring Lee Yo-won, Kim Min-jung, Joo Jin-mo and Chun Jung-myung. It was the network's 60th Anniversary of Independence Great Project, and it aired on SBS from 23 May – 29 August 20 ...

'' (2005) and ''

Boys Over Flowers , is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Yoko Kamio and set in Tokyo, Japan, and the fictional "Eitoku Academy" (an elite school for children from rich families). It tells the story of Tsukushi Makino, a girl fr ...

'' (2009).

Filmography

Film

* '' Walk Up'' (2022) * ''

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'' (2022) – So-jeong * '' The Novelist's Film'' (2022) * ''

A Year-End Medley ''A Year-End Medley'' ( lit.: Happy New Year) is a 2021 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kwak Jae-yong and features an ensemble cast led by Han Ji-min, Lee Dong-wook, Kang Ha-neul and Im Yoon-ah. The film depicts the story of clie ...

'' (2021) *'' In Front of Your Face'' (2021) *'' The Devil's Game'' (2008) *'' Low Life'' (2004) *''

'' (2002) *''The Hair Dresser'' (1995) *''Sudden Change'' (1994) *'' Passage to Buddha'' (1993) *''Myong-ja Akiko Sonia'' (1992) *''Blood and Fire'' (1991) *''

'' (1991) *''Winter Dreams Do Not Fly'' (1991) *'' North Korean Partisan in South Korea'' (1990) *''Korean Connection'' (1990) *''The Second Sex'' (1989) *'' The Age of Success'' (1988) *''A Dangerous Scent'' (1988) *''

Sa Bangji Sa Bangji (사방지,舍方知) was a Korean intersex person during the Joseon Dynasty. Biography Sa Bangji had hypospadias and reared as a feminine gender role. Sa learned sewing from their mother. Sa Bangji had sexual relationships with widows a ...

'' (1988) *''The Home of Two Women'' (1987) *''Flower Blooms Even on a Windy Day'' (1987) *''The Street Musician '' (1987) *'' Field of Honor'' (1986) *''

'' (1986) *''Queen Bee'' (1986) *''Winter Wanderer'' (1986) *''The Blazing Sun'' (1985) *''

Between the Knees ''Between the Knees'' () is a 1984 South Korean erotic drama film about a young woman with a traumatizing past. She grows to be a talented musician, with a fiancé. However, events from her and her family's past come back to haunt her in more ways ...

'' (1984) *''Mrs. Kim Ma-ri'' (1983) *''My Mother's Wedding Ceremony'' (1981)

Television series

*''

Kill Heel ''Kill Heel'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Noh Do-cheol and starring Kim Ha-neul, Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-ryung. The series depicts life of three women, who have strong desire to achieve success in the home shop ...

'' (2022) *''

Lawless Lawyer ''Lawless Lawyer'' () is a 2018 South Korean television series ran starring Lee Joon-gi, Seo Yea-ji, Lee Hye-young, and Choi Min-soo. The series was written by Yoon Hyun-ho and directed by Kim Jin-min. The series is set in the fictional city ...

'' (2018) *''

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'' (2018) *'' Listen to My Heart (TV series), Listen to My Heart'' (2011) *''

'' (2009) *''Look Back With a Smile'' (2006) *''

'' (2005) *''

'' (2004) *''And So Flows History'' (1989–1990)

Web series

* ''

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'' (2022)

Theater

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(2017) *''

Hedda Gabler ''Hedda Gabler'' () is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The world premiere was staged on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheater in Munich. Ibsen himself was in attendance, although he remained back-stage. The play has been can ...

'' (2012) *''

Jesus Christ Superstar ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' is a sung-through rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the Passion, the work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters, with ...

'' (2000) *''

Hamlet ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'', often shortened to ''Hamlet'' (), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words. Set in Denmark, the play depicts ...

'' (1999) *''The Queen of Tears'' (1998) *''Yeonsan, a Problematic Figure'' (1995) *''House'' (1994) *''

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'' (1992) *''

Antony and Cleopatra ''Antony and Cleopatra'' (First Folio title: ''The Tragedie of Anthonie, and Cleopatra'') is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The play was first performed, by the King's Men, at either the Blackfriars Theatre or the Globe Theatre in around ...

'' (1992) *''Hymn of Death'' (1988) *''Romeo 20'' (1986) *''Snow White'' *''Padam Padam Padam'' *''Past (Josin) Peter'' *''

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'' *''

The Fantasticks ''The Fantasticks'' is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the 1894 play ''The Romancers'' (''Les Romanesques'') by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neigh ...

'' *''

Cabaret Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, a casino, a hotel, a restaurant, or a nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining or d ...

'' *''The Silence of My Beloved'' *''

'' (1981)

Awards

* 2022

International Cinephile Society The International Cinephile Society is an online organization of professional film critics and journalists worldwide. Founded in 2003, it has obtained approximately 100 members—among them are Mike D'Angelo, Justin Chang (''Los Angeles Times''), ...

: Best Actress - won ('' In Front of Your Face'') *2022

58th Grand Bell Awards The 58th Grand Bell Awards (), also known as Daejong International Film Awards, is determined and presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards were first presented in 1 ...

: Best Actress - nom ('' In Front of Your Face'') * 2022 23rd

Busan Film Critics Awards Established in 2000, the Busan Film Critics Awards is run by the Busan Film Critics Association (BCFA), a small but independent-minded group of critics based in Busan, South Korea. Each year they announce their choices shortly before the opening o ...

: Best Actress - won ('' In Front of Your Face'') * 2022 31st Buil Film Awards; Best Actress nom ('' In Front of Your Face'') * 2022

Chunsa Film Art Awards 2022 The Chunsa Film Art Awards ( also known as The 27th Chunsa International Film Festival) have been hosted by the Korean Film Directors Association, since the 1990s to commemorate the Korean film pioneer Chunsa Na Woon-gyu. Previously known as Chu ...

Best Actress; nom ('' In Front of Your Face'') * 2022

Wildflower Film Awards The Wildflower Film Awards () is an awards ceremony recognizing the achievements of Korean independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist ...

; Best Actress; ('' In Front of Your Face'') nom * 2022 19th International Cinephile Society Awards; Best Actress; ('' In Front of Your Face'') *2022

58th Baeksang Arts Awards The 58th Baeksang Arts Awards () ceremony, organised by ''Ilgan Sports'' and JTBC Plus, was held on May 6, 2022, at KINTEX, Ilsanseo-gu, Gyeonggi Province, beginning at 7:45 p.m. KST. The event was hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy and Park Bo- ...

: Best Actress ('' In Front of Your Face'') *2013 49th Dong-A Theatre Awards: Best Actress (''

'') *2012 5th Korea Theater Awards: Best Actress (''

'') *1996 32nd Dong-A Theatre Awards: Best Actress (''Yeonsan, a Problematic Figure'') *1995 31st

Baeksang Arts Awards The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...

: Best Actress in Theater (''House'') *1992 13th

Blue Dragon Film Awards The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by ''Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popula ...

: Best Supporting Actress (''Myong-ja Akiko Sonia'') *1992 30th

Grand Bell Awards The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest co ...

: Best Supporting Actress (''Myong-ja Akiko Sonia'') *1989 25th

: Best Actress ('' The Age of Success'') *1988 25th Dong-A Theatre Awards: Best Actress (''Hymn of Death'') *1988 24th

: Most Popular Actress in Film (''The Street Musician'') *1987 11th Seoul Theater Festival: Best Actress (''Romeo 20'') *1986 22nd

: Best New Actress (''Queen Bee'') *1986 25th

: Best Supporting Actress (''Winter Wanderer'')

References

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