Lee Jung-hyun is a South Korean singer and actress widely recognized as the “Techno Queen” for pioneering techno and electronic dance music in the late 1990s Korean music scene. She first gained critical acclaim as a teenage actress before launching a distinctive singing career marked by bold visual transformations and energetic performances. Over nearly three decades she has moved between music, film, and television while expanding her presence across Asia.
Lee Jung-hyun was born on 7 February 1980 in Seoul, South Korea (some sources also note connections to Gimje, North Jeolla Province). As she is 46 years old. She is South Korean by nationality, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Lee Jung-hyun (이정현) |
| Nickname | Ava, Techno Queen, Queen of Transformation |
| Profession | Singer, actress |
| Date of Birth | 7 February 1980 |
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Friends | Moon Jeong-hee (문정희) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Current Residence | South Korea |
| Qualification | Chung-Ang University (Film); graduate studies in visual arts/media |
Career
Lee Jung-hyun made her acting debut at age 16 in the 1996 film A Petal (Kkonnip), directed by Jang Sun-woo. Her performance as a traumatized girl in the aftermath of the Gwangju Uprising earned her Best New Actress awards at the Grand Bell Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, and Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.
She launched her singing career in 1999 with the album Let’s Go to My Star. The lead single “Wa” (Come) and follow-up “Bakkwo” (Change) became major hits and helped popularize techno and eurodance sounds in Korea. Subsequent releases featured dramatic concept changes—ranging from tribal and military looks to folkloric and glamorous styles—earning her the nickname “Queen of Transformation.” She also found success in Japan and China, performing on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and contributing to the early wave of Korean entertainment abroad.
After focusing heavily on music for several years, she returned to acting more consistently in the 2010s. Notable later film work includes Park Chan-wook’s short Night Fishing (2011) and the lead role in Alice in Earnestland (2015), which brought her a Blue Dragon Best Actress award. She has continued selective music and acting projects into the 2020s, including appearances in larger productions and recent short-film directing work.
Lee Jung-hyun Husband
Lee Jung-hyun married Park Yoo-jung (born 1983) on 7 April 2019. The couple has two daughters: the first born on 20 April 2022 and the second on 30 October 2024. She keeps much of her family life private. Details about her parents’ names are not widely publicized beyond her being the youngest of five sisters.
Physical Appearance
| Height | Approximately 158–163 cm (5 feet 2–4 inches) |
| Weight | Approximately 40–43 kg (88–95 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Black (frequently styled or colored for concepts) |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Blood Type | O |
Lee Jung-hyun Drama List
Selected Films
- A Petal (1996) – Lead role
- Night Fishing (2011)
- Alice in Earnestland (2015) – Lead role
- Battleship Island (2017)
Selected Television
- Beautiful Days (SBS, 2001)
- Rondo (TBS Japan, 2006)
- The Family is Coming (SBS, 2015)
- Parasyte: The Grey (Netflix, 2024)
Notable Music Releases
- Let’s Go to My Star (1999) – “Wa,” “Bakkwo”
- Subsequent albums including Peace, Magic to Go to My Star, I ♡ Natural, Passion, and later works under the Ava moniker
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FAQs
How old is Lee Jung-hyun ?
She is 46 years old (born 7 February 1980).
Why is Lee Jung-hyun called the Techno Queen?
She popularized techno and electronic dance music in Korea with her late-1990s hits and distinctive stage performances.
Is Lee Jung-hyun married?
Yes. She married Park Yoo-jung in 2019 and has two daughters.
What was Lee Jung-hyun’s breakthrough role?
Her film debut in A Petal (1996) earned multiple Best New Actress awards and established her as a serious young actress.
Does Lee Jung-hyun still release music?
She has continued selective music projects alongside acting, though her output has been less frequent than during her peak singing years.
What awards has she won?
She has received Best New Actress awards for A Petal and a Best Actress award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for Alice in Earnestland, among other music and performance honors.