Lee Joo-yeon (born March 19, 1987),
formerly known mononymously as Jooyeon, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known for being a former member of the girl group
After School. Since leaving After School, she has focused primarily on acting. She made her acting debut in the drama ''
Smile Again'' (2010) and has made several participation in other dramas since then.
Career
2007-2014: Pre-debut and career beginnings
In 2007, Jooyeon made a cameo in the movie
My Tutor Friend 2
''My Tutor Friend 2'' (; lit. "Tutoring a Friend of My Age Lesson 2") is a 2007 South Korean romantic comedy film released on April 19, 2007.
It was promoted as a sequel to the 2003 movie ''My Tutor Friend'', but the films' characters and plots ar ...
, playing the role of Azumi. Before her debut, Jooyeon was famous on the internet for being an
Ulzzang
''Ulzzang'' ( ko, 얼짱, ), also spelled as ''eoljjang'' (), is a popular South Korean term literally meaning "best face" or "good-looking". A person desiring ''ulzzang'' status would gain popularity on the internet through entering contests wher ...
, or "best face" which consisted of her being well known for her natural beauty features. She made her first unofficial appearance with
After School's on December 29, 2008, at the SBS Song Festival, performing "Play Girlz" with
Son Dam-bi
Son Dam-bi (; born September 25, 1983) is a South Korean singer, actress and entertainer. She began her career as a solo singer in 2007. She also made her acting debut in the 2009 Korean drama ''Dream.''
Career
Son first came to fame when she ...
.
On January 15, 2009, Jooyeon made her debut in South Korean girl group
After School, with the release of their debut single "AH!" alongside their EP, ''New Schoolgirl''.
On 17 January, the group made their live debut on MBC's,
Music Core
Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspect o ...
.
In 2010, Jooyeon made her acting debut with the drama ''
Smile Again'' and was a member of G7 in the variety show ''
Invincible Youth
''Invincible Youth'' () is a South Korean variety show which aired its first season on KBS2 from October 23, 2009 to December 24, 2010. Season 1 featured seven girls (collectively known as G7) from K-pop idol groups wherein they experience how it ...
''. Over the years, she starred as supporting roles in various dramas and movies.
In 2011, she became the leader of
A.S. Blue. The sub-unit debuted with the single "Wonder Boy" on July 20.
On December 31, 2014, Jooyeon's contract with Pledis Entertainment expired and she graduated from After School on June 30, 2015, after Japan promotions. Jooyeon was the only member, along with
Jungah, who was in the group for all promotional periods.
2015-present: Acting career and further roles
In January 2015, following her graduation from After School, Jooyeon signed with Better ENT to pursue her acting career. She made her first appearance under her new company in the film ''Sorry, I Love You, Thank You'', playing the role of Jung Hye-mi. She has since gone on to star in a number of dramas, such as ''All Kinds of Daughters-In-Law''.
In 2017, Lee took on acting roles in crime flick ''
The King'' and historical drama ''
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors
''Saimdang, Memoir of Colors'' () is a South Korean drama starring Lee Young-ae in the title role as Shin Saimdang, a famous Joseon-era artist and calligrapher who lived in the early 16th century. It aired on SBS every Wednesday and Thursday at ...
''. In 2018, Jooyeon's contract with Better ENT expired and she began looking for a new agency. She subsequently signed with
Mystic Story
Mystic Story (formerly Mystic Entertainment, , abbreviated as MSTSTR) is a South Korean entertainment company established by South Korean singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin. It has four subsidiaries, including Mystic Actors (formerly Family Actors ...
. Later that year, Jooyeon took on supporting roles in ''
The Undateables
''The Undateables'' was a British reality television series that follows a range of people on dates who have long term conditions, including: disabilities, developmental disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and learning difficulties. The ...
'' and ''
Devilish Charm
''Devilish Charm'' ( is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Choi Jin-hyuk, Song Ha-yoon, Lee Ho-won and Lee Joo-yeon. It aired on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 23:00 ( KST) time slot of MBN and Dramax from September 5 to October 25, ...
''.
On May 27, 2021, Lee signed with
C-JeS Entertainment
C-JeS Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2009, handling the management of various artists. Its roster includes popular boy band JYJ; singer Gummy; actors Sol Kyung-gu, Ryu Jun-yeol, and Lee Jae-wook; and actresses ...
.
Personal life
On February 22, 2011, Jooyeon graduated from
Dongduk Women's University
Dongduk Women's University (DWU) is a private university in Seoul, South Korea.
Dongduk Women's University is originated from Dongwon Girls School, founded in 1950. DWU is composed of eight colleges, six departments, 18 majors, 16 departments of ...
with a major in broadcasting.
On November 21, 2011, Jooyeon was admitted to the hospital with acute
nephritis
Nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys and may involve the glomeruli, tubules, or interstitial tissue surrounding the glomeruli and tubules. It is one of several different types of nephropathy.
Types
* Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of th ...
. On November 29, she was discharged and had resumed all group activities.
Discography
Filmography
Film
Television series
Web series
Variety shows
References
External links
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1987 births
Living people
People from Seoul
Actresses from Seoul
Singers from Seoul
Pledis Entertainment artists
South Korean female idols
South Korean women pop singers
South Korean television actresses
South Korean film actresses
Mystic Entertainment artists
Dongduk Women's University alumni
After School (band) members
21st-century South Korean women singers
Better ENT artists