Lee Se-young - Actor Profile

Lee Se-young

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
14Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 20, 1992
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

About Lee Se-young

Lee Se Young is a South Korean actress managed by Prain TPC. She began her career as a child actress, starring in various movies and dramas such as Jewel in the Palace (2003), When I Turned Nine (2004), Lovely Rivals (2004) and The Wonder Years (2007). Lee gained increased popularity after starring in the 2016 family series"The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop", for which she won the "Best New Actress" award in the television category at the Baeksang Arts Award for her performance and Best Couple with her co-star Hyun Woo as were named as the “Achoo Couple” by fans. In 2017, Lee starred in her first leading role with KBS2's youth drama “Hit the Top”. In the same year, Lee starred in the fantasy romantic comedy drama A Korean Odyssey by the Hong sisters, and was praised for her portrayal of three different characters. In 2019, Lee starred in the tvN historical drama The Crowned Clown, based on the 2012 Korean historical film Masquerade, where she played the role of Queen Yoo So-woon. The same year, she appeared in the horror film Lingering and the medical drama Doctor John. In 2020, Lee starred in the mystery thriller Memorist as a genius profiler. She then reunited with Shin Sung-rok, whom she previously worked with in Trot Lovers, for the MBC drama Kairos In the 2021 MBC Drama Awards, Lee won the Top Excellence Actress award for her role in the historical romance series "The Red Sleeve", as well as the "Best Couple" award with Lee Jun Ho. In 2022, Lee made a special appearance as a cinema employee in the film Seoul Vibe. Lee also played the lead role as lawyer Kim Yu-ri in KBS romantic comedy drama The Law Cafe, reuniting with A Korean Odyssey co-star Lee Seung-gi.

Lee Se-young Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lee Se-young reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lee Se-young's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Lee Se-young's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains When I Turned Nine, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lee Se-young Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Se-young's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lee Se-young has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Seoul Vibe Theater Staff Hit Similar →
2020 Lingering Yu-mi Average Similar →
2018 Duck Town Hee-jung Average Similar →
2014 Hot Young Bloods So-hee Hit Similar →
2013 Haneuljae’s Murder 美琇 Flop Similar →
2013 Horror Stories 2 Se-young (segment "444") Flop Similar →
2012 Grape Candy Bank guest Flop Similar →
2012 All About My Wife Stalker Hit Similar →
2007 The Wonder Years Soo-ah Average Similar →
2005 All for Love Actress Jasmine Hit Similar →
2004 Lovely Rivals Go Mi-nam Flop Similar →
2004 When I Turned Nine Jang Woo-rim Hit Similar →
2004 Dance With Solitude Young-hee Flop Similar →
N/A Still Shining - Flop Similar →

Lee Se-young - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Se-young?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Se-young is "When I Turned Nine" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Lee Se-young acted in?

Lee Se-young has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Se-young?

Other notable films include "Hot Young Bloods", "All About My Wife", and "Seoul Vibe".

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