Lee Joo-young (이주영) Age, Drama List, Career, Net Worth

Lee Joo-young is a South Korean actress recognized for her natural performances in both independent films and popular television dramas. She first drew attention through indie cinema and later gained broader recognition with roles in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo and the hit series Itaewon Class. As of 2026 she continues to balance film and television work while building a solid reputation as a versatile supporting and leading actress.

Lee Joo-young was born on 14 February 1992 in South Korea. As she is 34 years old. She is South Korean by nationality, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Personal Details

Full Name	Lee Joo-young (이주영)
Profession	Actress
Date of Birth	14 February 1992
Age	34
Birthplace	South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Friends	Won ji an (지안)
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Current Residence	South Korea
Qualification	Kyung Hee University – Theater and Film

Career

Lee Joo-young started her career in the early 2010s with short films and independent projects. Early credits include works such as Behinds (2011) and Encounter (2012). She gradually built experience through a series of indie films, including A Quiet Dream (2016) and Jane (2016), the latter earning her Best New Actress nominations at major awards including the Baeksang Arts Awards.

She made her notable television debut in the MBC drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016–2017) as Lee Seon-ok. Subsequent drama roles included Something in the Rain (2018) and The Ghost Detective (2018). Her visibility increased significantly with the role of Ma Hyun-yi in the popular JTBC series Itaewon Class (2020).

In 2021 she took her first leading television role as reporter Seo Jeong-in in the OCN thriller Times. On the film side she starred in Baseball Girl (2020), receiving further critical attention, and appeared in Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Broker (2022). She has continued selective work in both film and drama, including stage appearances such as Shakespeare in Love in 2025. She is represented by Ace Factory (with some later references to TEAMHOPE).

Physical Appearance

Height	Approximately 162–163 cm (5 feet 4 inches)
Weight
Eye Color	Dark brown
Hair Color	Black
Body Type	Slim

Drama List

Selected Television Dramas

• Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (MBC, 2016–2017) – Lee Seon-ok
• Something in the Rain (JTBC, 2018) – Lee Ye-eun
• The Ghost Detective (KBS2, 2018) – Gil Chae-won
• Itaewon Class (JTBC, 2020) – Ma Hyun-yi
• Times (OCN, 2021) – Seo Jeong-in (lead role)

Selected Films

• Jane (2016) – Ji-su
• A Quiet Dream (2016) – Joo-young
• Baseball Girl (2020) – Joo Soo-in
• Broker (2022) – Detective Lee
• Additional short films and independent features from 2011 onward

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