Lee Joo-yeon

For the speed skater, see Lee Ju-yeon.
In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Joo-yeon
Lee in June 2021
Born
Lee Joo-yeon

(1987-03-19) March 19, 1987 (age 37)
Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea[1]
EducationDongduk Women's University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • model
Years active2007–present
Agent
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
LabelsPledis
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
이주연
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Ju-yeon
McCune–ReischauerI Chuyŏn

Lee Joo-yeon (born March 19, 1987),[2] formerly known mononymously as Jooyeon, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known for being a former member of the girl group After School. Since leaving After School, she has focused primarily on acting. She made her acting debut in the drama Smile Again (2010) and has participated in other dramas since then.

Career

2007-2014: Pre-debut and career beginnings

In 2007, Jooyeon made a cameo in the movie My Tutor Friend 2, playing the role of Azumi. Before her debut, Jooyeon was famous on the internet for being an Ulzzang, or "best face" which consisted of her being well known for her natural beauty features.[3] She made her first unofficial appearance with After School's on December 29, 2008, at the SBS Song Festival, performing "Play Girlz" with Son Dam-bi.

On January 15, 2009, Jooyeon made her debut in South Korean girl group After School, with the release of their debut single "AH!" alongside their EP, New Schoolgirl.[4] On 17 January, the group made their live debut on MBC's, Music Core.[5]

In 2010, Jooyeon made her acting debut in the drama Smile Again and was a member of G7 in the variety show Invincible Youth. Over the years, she starred as supporting roles in various dramas and movies.

In 2011, she became the leader of A.S. Blue. The sub-unit debuted with the single "Wonder Boy" on July 20.

Lee at a fansigning event in 2013

On December 31, 2014, Jooyeon's contract with Pledis Entertainment expired and she graduated from After School on June 30, 2015, after Japan promotions.[6][7] Jooyeon was the only member, along with Jungah, who was in the group for all promotional periods.

2015—present: Acting career and further roles

In January 2015, following her graduation and departure from After School, Jooyeon signed with Better ENT to pursue her acting career.[8] She made her first appearance under her new company in the film Sorry, I Love You, Thank You, playing the role of Jung Hye-mi.[9] She has since gone on to star in a number of dramas, such as All Kinds of Daughters-In-Law.[10]

In 2017, Lee took on acting roles in crime flick The King and historical drama Saimdang, Memoir of Colors.[11] In 2018, Jooyeon's contract with Better ENT expired and she began looking for a new agency.[12] She subsequently signed with Mystic Story.[13] Later that year, Jooyeon took on supporting roles in The Undateables and Devilish Charm.[14][15][16]

On May 27, 2021, Lee signed with C-JeS Entertainment.[17]

Personal life

On February 22, 2011, Jooyeon graduated from Dongduk Women's University with a major in broadcasting.[18]

On November 21, 2011, Jooyeon was admitted to the hospital with acute nephritis. On November 29, she was discharged and had resumed all group activities.[19]

Discography

Main article: After School discography

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2007 My Tutor Friend 2 Azumi
2015 Sorry, I Love You, Thank You Jung Hye-mi
2017 The King Cha Mi-ryeon
2022 Oh! My Ghost Se-ah[20]

Television series

Year Title Network Role
2009 You're Beautiful SBS Before School member
(cameo)
2010–2011 Smile Again KBS Yoon Sae-young
2012 Salamander Guru and The Shadows SBS Shi-ra
Reply 1997 tvN Dr. Lee Joo-yeon
Jeon Woo-Chi KBS Eun-woo
2013 Monstar Mnet Ah-ri
Reply 1994 tvN Dr. Lee Joo-yeon
2014 A New Leaf MBC Lee Mi-ri
Hotel King MBC Chae-won
2016 Immortal Goddess Naver Soo-jung
The Facetale: Shinderiya oksusu Shin De-ri
Fantastic JTBC Actress
Entourage tvN Lee Joo-yeon
2017 Saimdang, Memoir of Colors SBS Princess Jeongsun
Sisters-in-Law MBC Hwang Geum-byul
2018 The Undateables SBS Su-ji[14][15]
Devilish Charm MBN, Dramax Lee Ha-yim[16]
2020 Hyena SBS Seo Jung-hwa[21]

Web series

Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Kiss Sixth Sense Oh Ji-young [22][23]

Variety shows

Year Title Role Note
2010 Invincible Youth Regular cast
2012 Music and Lyrics with Lee Tae-sung
2018 Law of the Jungle in Northern Mariana Islands Cast member

References

  1. ^ "이주연". Cinefox (씨네폭스) (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  2. ^ "Profile After School" (in Japanese). Avex Japan. Archived from the original on August 3, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  3. ^ 'Ulzzang' Jooyeon, Hot Topics.OSEN, 2006
  4. ^ "방과후처럼 Ah 5人5色 끼맘껏". Focus News Network (in Korean). 10 February 2009. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
  5. ^ 태군-애프터스쿨, '쇼! 음악중심'서 첫 데뷔무대 가져. Sports Chosun (in Korean). 17 January 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
  6. ^ Jackson, Julie (December 22, 2014). "Joo-yeon rumored to be leaving Afterschool". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  7. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (December 31, 2014). "Juyeon Announces Graduation From After School". Billboard K-Town. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  8. ^ "'Jooyeon signs with 'Better ENT' as an actress'". Allkpop. January 18, 2015.
  9. ^ "이주연 측 "'마성의 기쁨' 출연 확정, 톱 여배우 역"(공식)" (in Korean).
  10. ^ "Lee Joo Yeon Joins Cast Of Romantic Comedy Drama With Choi Jin Hyuk And Song Ha Yoon". Soompi. June 7, 2018.
  11. ^ "In the new year, Lee Ju-yeon is primed to shine : The actor starts 2017 with promising roles in upcoming film, drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 9, 2017.
  12. ^ "애프터스쿨 출신 이주연, FA시장 나왔다…소속사 미정" (in Korean). January 17, 2018.
  13. ^ "Former After School Member Lee Joo Yeon Signs With Mystic Entertainment". Soompi. January 28, 2018.
  14. ^ a b "[공식]이주연 SBS '훈남정음' 캐스팅…남궁민-황정음과 호흡". Naver (in Korean). Sports Chosun. April 19, 2018.
  15. ^ a b "Lee Joo-yeon to become 'girl he knows' in 'Undateable'". Kpop Herald. June 13, 2018.
  16. ^ a b "[단독] 이주연, '마성의 기쁨' 주연 확정...최진혁·송하윤과 호흡". Osen (in Korean). June 7, 2018.
  17. ^ Hwang Hye-jin (May 27, 2021). "이주연, 씨제스 전속계약 체결 '최민식 설경구 한솥밥'(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  18. ^ "After School's Jooyeon graduates from college". Allkpop. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  19. ^ "After School's Jooyeon discharged from the hospital, to resume activities this weekend". Allkpop. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  20. ^ Lee Kang Min-kyung (April 2, 2021). "정진운X안서현X이주연 '오! 마이 고스트', 3월 말 크랭크업 [공식]" [Jinwoon Jeong X Seohyun Ahn X Jooyeon Lee 'Oh! My Ghost', crank-up at the end of March [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  21. ^ Lee Joon-hyun (February 23, 2020). "'하이에나' 주지훈, 이주연 두고 김혜수에게 반격 시도". The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  22. ^ Moon Ji-yeon (August 19, 2021). "[단독] 이주연, '키스식스센스' 주연 캐스팅…톱배우로 컴백" [[Exclusive] Lee Joo-yeon cast as the lead in 'Kiss Six Sense'... comeback as a top actor]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  23. ^ Kim Na-yeon (April 21, 2022). "키스 식스 센스' 윤계상X서지혜X김지석, 감각 깨울 짜릿 로맨스의 시작" [Kiss Six Sense' Yoon Kye-sang X Seo Ji-hye X Kim Ji-seok, the start of a thrilling romance that awakens the senses] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved April 21, 2022 – via Naver.
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