Lee Min-young (이민영; born February 6, 1976) is a South Korean actress who debuted as a child performer at age four. Known for steady television work spanning more than four decades, she is recognized for roles in You’re Only Mine (2014), Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) (2021–2022), Korea-Khitan War (2023–2024), and First Lady (2025). She is represented by Jidam Media.
Career
Lee worked steadily through the 1990s in family and youth dramas. Notable early adult roles include appearances in Sibling Relations (1996) alongside Lee Young-ae and Medical Brothers (1997). She earned the MBC Drama Awards Best New Actress award in 1996, marking her formal recognition as a rising talent.
After a period of supporting roles in the early 2000s (Precious Family, Love and Ambition), she took a roughly five-year hiatus. She returned in 2011 with JTBC’s Kimchi Family (also known as Fermentation Family), playing the naïve older sister Lee Woo-joo. The comeback led to the lead role of Go Eun-jung in the long-running SBS daily drama You’re Only Mine (2014), which earned her an Excellence Award nomination at the SBS Drama Awards.
Subsequent work solidified her versatility: the daily drama Here Comes Love (2016), supporting turns in Strongest Deliveryman (2017) and Your House Helper (2018), and memorable parts in Doctor Prisoner (2019).
Lee Min-young Husband
In December 2006, Lee married actor Lee Chan (whom she had co-starred with in Precious Family). The marriage lasted only 12 days. During their honeymoon, she suffered domestic violence that caused a miscarriage, a broken nose requiring reconstructive surgery, concussion, and other injuries. She pursued legal action; Lee Chan received a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years.
Lee has spoken publicly in later years about living alone for nearly two decades, focusing on health, exercise, and work. She has addressed past rumors and the difficulty of expressing herself during that traumatic period. As of recent interviews, she describes herself as content living independently.
Awards and Recognition
- 1996 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress (Won)
- 2014 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama (You’re Only Mine) – Nominated
Physical Profile and Other Details
Height: 165 cm (approx. 5′5″). Blood type: B. Agency: Jidam Media. Net-worth estimates circulating online range from roughly $1–5 million, derived primarily from acting income; such figures remain unofficial.
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FAQ
How old is Lee Min-young?
Born February 6, 1976, she is 50 years old as of 2026.
Who was Lee Min-young married to?
She was briefly married to actor Lee Chan in December 2006; the marriage ended after 12 days amid domestic violence allegations
What is Lee Min-young’s height?
Approximately 165 cm.
Is Lee Min-young still acting?
Yes. She remains active, with a prominent role in the 2025 drama First Lady.