Lee Se-young started her career as a young actress and has been in front of the camera since 1996. She gained recognition for her roles in various television dramas, where her ability to portray a diverse range of characters – particularly those in historical/period projects – captured the hearts of audiences around the world. As she continues to evolve as an actress, Lee Se-young is truly one of the rising stars in the world of Korean entertainment.
Let’s get to know her more through her filmography!
The Brother’s River (1996)
She started acting at the age of five, in 1996, in the drama The Brothers River.
My Love Patzzi (MBC / 2002)
She starred as the younger version of Jang Na-ra in the MBC drama My Love Patzzi.
A Jewel in the Palace (MBC / 2003)
Arguably one of her most notable roles as a child star, Lee Se-young portrayed the young Hong Ri-na in the 2003 global hit drama Jewel in the Palace.
When I Turned Nine (2004)
She was one of the leads in the coming-of-age movie When I Turned Nine, directed by Yun In-ho and set in the 1970s.
High Kick! (MBC / 2006-2007) – Se-young (cameo)
She made a cameo appearance in the hit sitcom, High Kick!
The Wonder Years (2007) – Soo-ah
She starred in the movie The Wonder Years in 2007 as a shy girl who thought a famous singer was her real mother, much to the surprise of her working mom.
Bachelor’s Vegetable Store (Channel A / 2011-2012) – Han Tae-in
She acted as Ji Chang-wook’s younger sister in the Channel A drama Bachelor’s Vegetable Store, which told the true story of Lee Young-seok, who transformed a small 350 sq. ft. vegetable store in 1998 into a nationwide franchise with 33 branches.
The Great King’s Dream (KBS / 2012-2013) – Chun Gwan-nyeo
She had a minor role in the KBS weekend series The Great King’s Dream in 2012.
Horror Stories II (2013) – Se-young
She had the supernatural ability to communicate with dead people in the 2013 horror anthology film, Horror Stories II.
Goddess of Marriage (SBS / 2013) – No Min-jung
She became part of the SBS weekend drama, Goddess of Marriage.
I Miss You (MBC / 2012-2013) – Han Ah-reum
She starred as Park Yoo-chun’s kind and charming younger half-sister in the 2012 romance drama I Miss You.
Hot Young Bloods (2014) – So-hee
In Hot Young Bloods, a 1980s comedy romance film set in a small town, Lee Se-young starred as a transfer student from Seoul.
Trot Lovers (KBS2 / 2014) – Park Soo-in
Lee Se-young portrayed both a professional and romantic rival of Jung Eun-ji in the 2014 KBS drama Trot Lovers.
Vampire Detective (OCN / 2016) – Han Gyeo-wool
She starred alongside Lee Joon, Oh Jung-se, and Lee Chung-ah in the 2016 fantasy thriller drama Vampire Detective.
The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (KBS2 / 2016) – Min Hyo-won
She played the love interest of Hyun Woo in the 2016 drama The Gentlemen Of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop. Her performance in the drama garnered her numerous accolades, including Best New Actress at the KBS Drama Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Hit the Top (KBS2 / 2017) – Choi Woo-seung
She led one of 2017’s best dramas Hit The Top alongside Cha Tae-hyun, Yoon Si-yoon, and Kim Min-jae.
A Korean Odyssey (tvN / 2017-2018) – Bong-soon
She was an idol group trainee turned into a rotting zombie in the Hong Sisters’ fantasy drama A Korean Odyssey.
Duck Town (2018) – Hee-jung
The 2018 movie Duck Town featured Lee Se-young as a university student who, while nodding off during her part-time job, unexpectedly becomes involved in a suicide attempt.
The Crowned Clown (tvN / 2019) – Queen Yoo So-woon
She excelled as Queen Yoo So-woon in the 2019 historical drama The Crowned Clown, a remake of the 2012 film “Masquerade,” where she received the Excellence award in the actress category at the 12th Korean Drama Awards.
Doctor John (SBS / 2019) – Kang Shi-young
She worked as an anesthesiology resident at a penitentiary hospital in the 2019 SBS medical drama Doctor John.
Memorist (tvN / 2020) – Han Sun-mi
In 2020, she played an ace profiler in the drama Memorist. Lee Se-young aligned with Yoo Seung-ho’s character to track down a mysterious serial killer.
Hotel Lake (2020) – Han Yoo-mi
2020 was a fruitful year for Lee Se-young’s filmography, as she also top-billed the horror movie Hotel Lake.
Kairos (MBC / 2020) – Han Ae-ri
She cut her hair short for the first time since her debut as her character in the time-slip thriller Kairos.
The Red Sleeve (MBC / 2021) – Sung Deok-im
She starred alongside Lee Jun-ho in the hit MBC historical drama, The Red Sleeve as a court lady who valued freedom and would eventually become a royal concubine of the future emperor.
Seoul Vibe (2022) – cinema employee
She had a special appearance in the 2022 Netflix movie Seoul Vibe.
The Law Cafe (KBS2 / 2022) – Kim Yoo-ri
In 2022, she reunited with her A Korean Odyssey co-star Lee Seung-gi in the romantic comedy The Law Cafe.
The Story Of Park’s Marriage Contract (MBC / 2023) – Park Yeon-woo
Her latest drama is the 2023 time-slip romcom The Story Of Parks Marriage Contract. She played the character of a widowed young woman from the Joseon era who traveled to 2023.
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