Lee You-young
ActingAbout Lee You-young
Lee You-young is a South Korean actress who has won numerous awards for her film roles. Born on December 8, 1989, she made her acting debut in the 2014 film “Late Spring,” for which she became the first Korean to win the Best Actress award at the 14th Milan International Film Festival and also received many other Best New Actress awards. She has since starred in other short films and films. In 2017, she made her small-screen debut in the television drama “Tunnel.” In December 2016, Lee was confirmed to be in a relationship with co-star Kim Joo-hyuk until his death on October 30, 2017 in a traffic collision. Best New Actress ("The Treacherous") - 2015 (36th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26, 2015 Best New Actress ("Late Spring") - 2015 (52nd) Daejong Film Awards - November 20, 2015
Lee You-young Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lee You-young reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lee You-young's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of Lee You-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 Nothing or Everything, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lee You-young Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lee You-young's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lee You-young has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Firefighters | Seo-hee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Ms. Apocalypse | Young-mi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Prayer | Gan Ho-joong / Yeon Jong-in | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Perhaps Love | Jung-won | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Traces of Love | Lee Joo Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Diva | Soo-jin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | I Am Home | Eun-seo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage | Yang Hee-sook | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Nothing or Everything | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Grass | Soonyoung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Soul-Mate | Hyun-ji | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Herstory | Sun-young | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Marionette | Han Seo-rin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Yourself and Yours | So Minjung | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Clocking Out | Mae-goo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mr. Cowper | Yin-ae | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fatal Intuition | Si-eun | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Treacherous | Seol Jung-mae | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The lunch date | Seo-yeon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Lonely bird | Jung-won | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Late Spring | Min-kyung | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Men | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | a flowers does not wilt, but... | Soo-young | Flop | Similar → |
Lee You-young - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lee You-young?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee You-young is "Nothing or Everything" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lee You-young acted in?
Lee You-young has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lee You-young?
Other notable films include "Herstory", "Ms. Apocalypse", and "I Am Home".