South Korean actress Lee Na-young, who appears in numerous commercials, is best known for her leading roles in the television series, ‘Romance Is a Bonus Book”, ‘Ireland’ and ‘Ruler of Your Own World’. She is notable for film roles, including ‘Beautiful Days’, ‘Maundy Thursday’, and ‘Someone Special’.
Early Life and Education
Lee Na-young was born on 22 February 1979 in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo District, Seoul South Korea. Her father is Lee Cheol-Seung. She has a sibling named Lee Sang-sook. She completed her primary education at a local area school and later graduated in Business from Shingu University.
Career
Lee Na-young started her debut as a model in a television commercial for Jambangee Jeans in 1998. Next year, she made her acting debut with the television series, ‘Did We Really Love?’, starring Bae Yong-joon. In 2001, she appeared in a music video for ‘Catherine’s Wheel’ by British pop band, Rialto. Na-young made her first appearance in the television series, ‘Ruler of Your Own World’ in 2002, in which she got huge fame. This series was written by In Jung-ok and directed by Park Sung-soo.
She appeared in a lead role in the film, ‘Please Teach Me English’, alongside Jang Hyuk in 2003. Lee Na-young became an established model, after working for a lot of commercial advertisements, including cosmetics, clothing lines, foods and beverages, telecommunications and electronics.
In 2006, she played a main role alongside Gang Dong-won in the South Korean film, ‘Maundy Thursday’. Her role as a suicidal rape victim gained her several critical appreciation and awards.
Na-young became the first Korean to be featured in the fashion magazine W Korea, after appearing in its cover photo in 2009. She also played multiple roles in several short films.
After two years, Lee Na-young appeared as Ran in the 2008 South Korean film, ‘Dream’, directed by Kim Ki-duk. In 2010, she appeared as Ji-hyeon, a transgender photographer who was discovered by her son, in the South Korean film, ‘Lady Daddy’. The same year, she worked on a South Korean action television series, ‘The Fugitive: Plan B’, co-starring Rain.
The agencies that Lee Na-young worked with so far as of 2023 are KeyEast, William Morris Agency and Eden 9 Entertainment.
In 2012, she played the role of Detective Cha Eun-young 2012 South Korean action thriller film, ‘Howling’ written and directed by Yoo Ha. The following year, she appeared in a minor role in the second part of the Japanese film, ‘SPEC: Close’. In 2015, she played the role of an actress who has a secret romance with a boom operator in ‘Sad Scene’.
Her appearance in the 2018 South Koreandrama film, ‘Beautiful Days’, co-starring Jang Dong-yoonandOh Kwang-rok is her latest film appearance as of 2023.
In 2019, Na-young featured in the romantic comedy-drama, ‘Romance Is a Bonus Book’ alongside Lee Jong-suk. This drama marked her first appearance in nine years in a television series.
Achievements
South Korean actress Lee Na-young, best known for her leading roles in television series, films and commercial appearances, has achieved a lot in her career span of over 25 years. Some of her notable achievements are:
- Na-young earned recognition for her excellent roles in the television dramas, ‘Ruler of Your Own World’ and the film, ‘Someone Special’.
- Lee Na-young won the 41st Taxpayer’s Day award under the Prime Minister’s Commendation category in 2007.
- Na-young won the Popularity Actress Award under the category of MBC Drama Awards for the television series, ‘Ireland’.
Personal Life
Lee Na Young is a renowned South Korean personality who has huge fame worldwide. She married actor Won Bin in a private ceremony on 30 May 2015 after dating for two years. While employed by the same company in Eden 9, Na-young and Won Bin first met each other. In December 2015, their first child was born in a hospital in Seoul’s Gangnam district.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Lee Na-young, who worked in the entertainment field for over twenty years has gathered numerous fan following and made a lot of money from her career. As of 2023, her estimated net worth is around 18 million US dollars. The major source of her income comes from her acting career and modelling.
Awards
- 41st Taxpayer’s Day 2007
Prime Minister’s Commendation (2007) - 1st Korea Broadcast Advertising Festival – Model Awards 2007
Best Partner Award (2007) - 6th Korea Advertisers Association 2006
Good Model Award (2006) - MBC Drama Awards 2004
Popularity Award, Actress – ‘Ireland’ (2004) - 5th Women in Film Korea Awards 2004
Best Actress – ‘Someone Special’ (2004) - 12thChunsa Film Art Awards 2004
Best Actress – ‘Someone Special’ (2004) - 25thBlue Dragon Film Awards 2004
Best Leading Actress – ‘Someone Special’ (2004) - MBC Drama Awards 2002
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – ‘Ruler of Your Own World’ (2002)
Interesting Facts about Lee Na-young
- Lee Na-young started her modelling career in 1998 for a television commercial for Jambangee Jeans.
- Na-young became the first Korean to appear on the cover of W Korea fashion magazine.
- Na-young is one of the high-paid endorsement models.
- Na-young married Won Bin on 30 May 2015.
- Lee Na-young gave birth to her first child on 19 December 2015.
- Na-young returned to the small screen in the romantic comedy television series, ‘Romance Is a Bonus Book’ in 2019.
- Na-young graduated in Business from Shingu University.
- In 2011, Lee Na-young was listed in the 24th position in Korea Power Celebrity.
- Na-young landed her first big screen appearance in the Japanese film, ‘Eiji’ in 1999.
FAQs
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