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Lee Yeon-hee

イ・ヨニ / い・よに

Film actor

January 9, 1988 (age 38) ・ South Korea

  • film actor
  • model
  • actor

My Take

Lee Yeon-hee strikes me as one of the steadier pillars of K-drama's golden era. Born in 1988 and standing a striking 174 cm, she entered through modeling but earned her place with roles in East of Eden, Miss Korea and The Package, and moved audiences in the film A Millionaire's First Love. Groomed within the SM Entertainment system, she could have coasted on looks, yet she kept proving herself through acting, with a poise that suggests the discipline of her Chung-Ang University training. She is not the loudest star, but to me she is exactly the kind of actress who quietly endures.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Lee Yeon-hee
Name (Japanese)
イ・ヨニ
Reading
い・よに
Born
January 9, 1988 (age 38)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Capricorn / Dragon
Origin
South Korea
Blood type
Private
Height
174 cm
Agency
Private
Occupation
film actor / model / actor / television actor

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Private
University
Chung-Ang University

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Yeon-hee born?

Born January 9, 1988 (age 38).

Where is Lee Yeon-hee from?

Lee Yeon-hee is from South Korea.

What does Lee Yeon-hee do?

Lee Yeon-hee works as film actor, model, actor, television actor.

How tall is Lee Yeon-hee?

Lee Yeon-hee is 174 cm.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • film actor
  • model
  • actor
Last updated
2026-06-21

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.