
Lee Joo-bin is a South Korean actress and model known for her natural screen presence and versatile supporting-to-leading roles in popular dramas. She gained wider recognition through series such as Be Melodramatic, She Would Never Know, Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, and Queen of Tears, and later took on her first major leading roles in projects like The Divorce Insurance and Spring Fever. After years of quiet persistence, she has become a familiar face in both domestic hits and Netflix titles.
Lee Joo-bin was born on September 18, 1989. Sources list her birthplace as either Gangneung, Gangwon Province, or Seoul’s Jungnang-gu (Sinnae-dong). As she is 36 years old. She is a South Korean national, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Lee Joo-bin (이주빈) |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Date of Birth | 18 September 1989 |
| Age | 36 |
| Birthplace | Gangneung / Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Friends | Yoon Ji-min (윤지민) |
| Current Residence | South Korea |
| Qualification | Dongduk Women’s University (Broadcasting & Performing Arts) |
Career
Lee Joo-bin first entered the entertainment industry as a DSP Media trainee in high school and was part of the pre-debut lineup for the girl group Rainbow. She left before the group’s 2009 debut, feeling she was not suited for idol life and preferring not to pursue singing.
She began working as a model (including fitting and commercial modeling) while attending university and later shifted fully toward acting. Early appearances included music videos and minor film roles. Her formal acting debut came around 2017 with a bit part in the SBS drama Whisper, followed by a memorable supporting turn as Gye-hyang in Mr. Sunshine (2018).
Recognition grew with Be Melodramatic (2019) as Lee So-min, then Find Me in Your Memory (2020), Hello Dracula (2020), and She Would Never Know (2021). She continued building momentum with Doctor Lawyer (2022), the Netflix series Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022), Love to Hate You (2023), and a notable role as Cheon Da-hye in the hit Queen of Tears (2024). In film she appeared in The Roundup: Punishment (2024).
Her first clear leading roles arrived later: The Divorce Insurance (2025) and the romantic comedy Spring Fever (2026) opposite Ahn Bo-hyun. She is currently under KeyEast.
Personal Life
Lee Joo-bin has kept her romantic life private. there are no confirmed reports of marriage, a long-term partner, or children. She has described living alone from her early twenties and supporting herself through modeling and part-time work for many years while pursuing acting.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 161 cm (real height; profiles often listed 163 cm / approx. 5 ft 3–4 in) |
| Weight | |
| Eye Color | Dark |
| Hair Color | Black / Dark brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Drama List
Television / Streaming Series (selected):
- Whisper (2017) – Secretary (bit part)
- Mr. Sunshine (2018) – Gye-hyang
- My Only One (2018–2019) – Jeon Soo-jung
- Be Melodramatic (2019) – Lee So-min
- Trap (2019) – Kim Si-hyun
- The Tale of Nokdu (2019) – Mae Hwa-soo
- Find Me in Your Memory (2020) – Jung Seo-yeon
- Hello Dracula (2020) – Jo Seo-yeon
- She Would Never Know (2021) – Lee Hyo-joo
- Doctor Lawyer (2022) – Lim Yu-na / Im Yoo-na
- Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022) – Yun Mi-seon
- Love in Contract (2022) – Jung Ji-eun
- Love to Hate You (2023) – Oh Se-na
- Queen of Tears (2024) – Cheon Da-hye
- The Divorce Insurance (2025) – Kang Han-deul
- Twelve (2025) – Mirr / Mi-reu
- Spring Fever (2026) – Yoon Bom
Films:
- Lalala (2017, short)
- Joseon Farmers Dictionary (2017/2018, web film)
- The Roundup: Punishment (2024) – Han Ji-soo
Social Media Presence
- Instagram: @hellobeen (main and most active account)
FAQs
How old is Lee Joo-bin ?
She is 36 years old (born September 18, 1989).
What is Lee Joo-bin best known for?
Supporting roles in Be Melodramatic, She Would Never Know, Money Heist: Korea, and Queen of Tears, plus later leading work in The Divorce Insurance and Spring Fever.
Was Lee Joo-bin almost an idol?
Yes. She trained under DSP Media and was in the pre-debut lineup for Rainbow but left before the group’s debut.
What is Lee Joo-bin’s real height?
She has stated her actual height is 161 cm (profiles often listed 163 cm).
Is Lee Joo-bin married?
No confirmed information indicates she is married or has children as of 2026.
Which agency is she under?
KeyEast.