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Born on March 19, 1987 in Seoul, South Korea, Lee Joo-yeon is a singer and actor. That puts Lee Joo-yeon at 39 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Sangmyung High School and Dongduk Women's University.
My Take
Lee Joo-yeon's path interests me more than her idol origins might suggest. A Seoul native and former member of After School, she chose to step out of the group and rebuild herself as an actress, debuting in Smile Again and steadily working in dramas since. I respect that pivot: shedding a familiar idol identity to earn recognition from scratch takes real nerve. A Dongduk Women's University graduate, she comes across as someone making grounded, deliberate choices rather than coasting on visibility. I find myself quietly cheering for performers who are willing to redefine their own careers instead of simply riding a wave of early fame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lee Joo-yeon
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュヨン
- Reading
- じゅよん
- Born
- March 19, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Sangmyung High School
- University
- Dongduk Women's University
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jupppal/
- Xhttps://x.com/ASJuPal
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%20Joo-yeon
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q486942
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Joo-yeon born?
Born March 19, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Lee Joo-yeon from?
Lee Joo-yeon is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Lee Joo-yeon do?
Lee Joo-yeon works as singer, actor.
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