Lina

Lina's path is a reminder to me that the entertainment world rarely runs in a straight line. Born Lee Ji-yeon, she first surfaced in the R&B duo Isak N Jiyeon in the early 2000s, only for it to disband by 2004. What I respect is that she didn't disappear after that setback; she resurfaced in the girl group The Grace in 2005 and also moved into musical theatre. That blend of pop origins and stage acting suggests real range to me, and a willingness to keep finding new rooms to work in. A short-lived first act didn't define her, and I find that kind of persistence quietly admirable.

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Name (English)

Lina

Name (Japanese)

イ・ジヨン

Reading

い・じよん

Born

February 18, 1984 (age 42)

Origin

Seoul, South Korea

Occupation

singer / actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aquarius / Rat

University

Myongji College

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Tags

• singer
• actor

Last updated

September 26, 2026

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