Lee Yu-bi

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Lee Yu-bi
이소율
Lee in March 2024
Born
Im Yu-jin

(1990-11-22) November 22, 1990 (age 33)
Seoul, South Korea[1]
Other namesLee Yu-bi (이유비)
EducationEwha Womans University (Voice)
OccupationActress
Years active2011–present
AgentGhost Studio
MotherKyeon Mi-ri
RelativesLee Seung-gi (brother-in-law)
FamilyLee Da-in (sister)
Korean name
Hangul
이소율
Revised RomanizationI So-yul
McCune–ReischauerYi Soyul
Birth name
Hangul
임유진
Hanja
Revised RomanizationIm Yu-jin
McCune–ReischauerIm Yuchin
Stage name
Hangul
이유비
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Yu-bi
McCune–ReischauerYi Yupi
Signature

Lee So-yul (Korean: 이소율; born Im Yu-jin, November 22, 1990), better known by the stage name Lee Yu-bi (이유비) is a South Korean actress.

Early life

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Yu-bi is the daughter of the actors Kyeon Mi-ri and Im Young-gyu. Her parents divorced in 1993. When her mother remarried in 1998 their stepfather, Lee Hong-heon legally adopted her and her sister, Lee Da-in who is also an actress.[2][3] Lee changed her real name, Lee Yu-jin,[4] to Lee So-yul, but she did not change her stage name.[5]

Career

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Lee during Twenty promotions in 2015

She began her career in the 2011 sitcom Vampire Idol,[6] then played supporting roles in television dramas The Innocent Man (2012),[7] Gu Family Book (2013),[8] and Pinocchio (2014),[9] as well as the films The Royal Tailor (2014)[10] and Twenty (2015).[11] Lee plays her first leading role in Scholar Who Walks the Night, adapted from the webtoon about a Joseon vampire scholar and a cross-dressing bookseller.[12][13]

In 2017, Lee starred alongside Choi Min-ho in the JTBC web drama Somehow 18.[14] In October 2017, Lee signed with new management agency 935 Entertainment.[15]

Lee in 2018

In 2018, Lee starred in the medical slice-of-life drama, A Poem a Day.[16]

In July 2023, Lee left 935 Entertainment and signed with new agency Ghost Studio.[17]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 The Royal Tailor Royal concubine Soui
2015 Twenty So-hee
2020 Best Friend Lee Eun-jin
TBA Love Affair Song Yu-hwa [18]

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Vampire Idol Yu-bi
2012 The Innocent Man Kang Choco
2013 Gu Family Book Park Chung-jo
2014 Pinocchio Yoon Yoo-rae
2015 The Scholar Who Walks the Night Jo Yang-sun
2016 Uncontrollably Fond Lee Yu-bi Cameo (Episode 4) [19]
2018 A Poem a Day Woo Bo-young
2020 Backstreet Rookie Customer with dog Cameo (Episode 2)
2021 Joseon Exorcist Eo-ri [20]
The Penthouse: War in Life Il-jin Season 3; Cameo (Episode 7) [21]
Yumi's Cells Ruby [22]
2023–2024 The Escape of the Seven Han Mo-ne Season 1–2 [23]

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2017 Somehow 18 Han Na-bi [24]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Inkigayo Host [25][26]
2018 Real Man 300 Cast [27][28]
Law of the Jungle in Last Indian Ocean [29]
2019–2020 Dogs Are Incredible Host
2022 Your Punch Line Cast [30]

Music video

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Year Title Artist Ref.
2013 "Reminisce" Huh Gak [31]
2014 "No More" Highlight [32]
2019 "Bad Habits" Shaun [33]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2013 Best New Actress Gu Family Book Won [34]
Asia Model Awards 2021 Popular Star Award Yumi's Cells Won [35]
Asia Rainbow TV Awards 2014 Best Supporting Actress Gu Family Book Nominated
Baeksang Arts Awards 2013 Best New Actress – Television The Innocent Man Nominated
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2015 Best New Actress Twenty Nominated
Grand Bell Awards 2015 Popularity Award Nominated
KBS Drama Awards 2012 Best New Actress The Innocent Man Nominated
MBC Drama Awards 2013 Best New Actress Gu Family Book Nominated
2015 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Scholar Who Walks The Night Nominated
Best New Actress in a Miniseries Won [36]
MBC Entertainment Awards 2018 Rookie Award in Variety Category Real Man 300 Nominated
7th Mnet 20's Choice Awards 2013 20's Booming Star - Female Gu Family Book and The Innocent Man Won [37]
SBS Drama Awards 2014 New Star Award Pinocchio Won [38]
2023 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama The Escape of the Seven Won [39]

References

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  1. ^ "이유비". Cinefox (씨네폭스) (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mom's Shoes May Not Be Too Big to Fill for Actress Lee Yu-bi". The Chosun Ilbo. November 16, 2012. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  3. ^ Lee, Hye-ji (August 2, 2013). "Lee Yubi's Sister Signs with KEYEAST". 10Asia. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
  4. ^ "이유비 졸업사진, "알 수 없는 배신감이..."" [Lee Yu-bi's graduation photo, "An inexplicable feeling of betrayal... "] (in Korean). mbiz.heraldcorp.com. November 5, 2012. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  5. ^ Lee Ji-hyun (February 8, 2023). "이승기, '이다인' 아닌 '♥이라윤'과 결혼? 결혼 앞두고 '개명'한 속사정 [SC이슈]" [Lee Seung-gi, married to '♥ Lee Ra-yoon' instead of 'Da-in'? 'Change of name' ahead of marriage [SC issue]] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "견미리 딸, 배우 데뷔. '뱀파이어 아이돌' 이유비가 그 주인공". edaily (in Korean). January 13, 2012. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  7. ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (August 13, 2012). "Nice Guy Presents the Song Joong Ki-Lee Yu Bi Siblings". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  8. ^ Bae, Sun-young (July 3, 2013). "INTERVIEW: Actress Lee Yu-bi". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  9. ^ "'Pinocchio' introduces four main characters". Kpop Herald. October 24, 2014. Archived from the original on April 15, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  10. ^ Jo, Yeon-kyung (February 19, 2014). "Lee Yubi to Face Off Park Shin Hye in Royal Tailor". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  11. ^ Lee, Hyung-woo (April 12, 2012). "Interview: Lee Yubi Says Seduction Scene in Twenty was Ad-libbed". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  12. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (April 20, 2015). "Scholar Who Walks the Night Confirms Lee Joon Gi, Lee Yubi, Kim So Eun, and TVXQ′s Changmin as Cast". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on April 23, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  13. ^ "'Scholar Who Walks the Night' photos released". Kpop Herald. June 26, 2015. Archived from the original on June 28, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  14. ^ "JTBC makes first web drama 'Somehow 18'". The Korea Times. August 27, 2017. Archived from the original on December 10, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  15. ^ "이유비, 935엔터와 전속계약..남궁민 연정훈 한솥밥(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). October 17, 2017. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  16. ^ "Medical drama with comedy, but without doctors, "A Poem, a Day"". Kpop Herald. March 20, 2018. Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  17. ^ "[단독]이유비, 새 둥지 찾았다..고스트 스튜디오行". Star News (in Korean). July 19, 2023. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  18. ^ Jeon Hyung-hwa (November 24, 2021). "이유비, 이정섭 감독 멜로영화 '러브 에페어' 주연..뉴욕 올로케이션" [Lee Yoo-bi and Lee Jung-seop to star in the melodrama 'Love Affair'... All Locations in New York] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Naver.
  19. ^ "[TV특종] 이준호-이유비, '함부로 애틋하게' 심야데이트". KBS World (in Korean). July 7, 2016. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  20. ^ cancels complete broadcast of show due to history distortion and Chinese style props. The show faced a massive amount of criticism leading to sponsorships and advertisements pulling out.
  21. ^ Seo Ji-hyun (July 14, 2021). "펜트하우스3' 측 "이유비 특별출연, 역할은 방송으로 확인 부탁"(공식)" [Penthouse 3' side "Lee Yoo-bi makes a special appearance, please confirm the role through the broadcast" (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  22. ^ Noh Gyu-min (April 5, 2021). "이유비, '조선구마사' 차기작 결정...'유미의 세포들' 출연". TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  23. ^ Tae Yu-na (September 22, 2022). "[공식] 김순옥 신작 '7인의 탈출', 주인공은 엄기준·황정음...7인 완벽 라인업" [[Official] Kim Soon-ok's new work 'The Escape of the Seven', the main characters are Um Ki-joon and Hwang Jung-eum... 7 person complete lineup] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2022 – via Naver.
  24. ^ Son Ye-ji (August 18, 2017). "최민호X이유비 '어쩌다 18', 공식 포스터 공개". tenasia.hankyung.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  25. ^ Lee, Sun-min (January 24, 2014). "Lee Yu-bi chosen as Popular Song host". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  26. ^ Park, Ji-ryun (November 6, 2014). "Lee Yubi to Step Off as MC of Inkigayo to Focus on Pinocchio". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  27. ^ Hwang So-young (August 29, 2018). "'진사300' 10人 완전체 무빙포스터 공개...특급 활약 예고". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  28. ^ Yoo Cheong-hee (September 18, 2018). "강지환부터 블핑 리사까지...'진짜사나이 300'이 그릴 성장 스토리 (종합)". TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  29. ^ Kim Ye-eun (July 18, 2018). "[단독]이유비·조재윤 '정글의 법칙' 합류..8월 출국". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  30. ^ Jang Ah-reum (February 11, 2022). "[단독] 이유비x이사배, 메이크오버 돕는다...'당신의 펀치라인' 호흡" [[Exclusive] Lee Yu-bi x Lee Sa-bae, help makeover... Breath of 'Your Punchline'] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  31. ^ "이유비, 허각 '향기만 남아' M/V...'팔색조 매력'". MT (in Korean). November 13, 2013. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  32. ^ "비스트 '이젠 아니야' 뮤비, 용준형-이유비 커플연기로 호흡 '눈길'". MK (in Korean). June 10, 2014. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  33. ^ "이유비, 숀 신곡 '습관' MV 주인공 출연 '여신 비주얼'". Newsen (in Korean). December 28, 2018. Archived from the original on January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  34. ^ "'그겨울' 송혜교, 대전드라마페스티벌 '대상' 영예". Star News (in Korean). November 16, 2013. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  35. ^ "KOREA H2 ALLIANCE 2021 ASIA MODEL AWARDS with UzNEX]". channels vlive tv. December 15, 2021. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  36. ^ Ko, Ji-seon (December 31, 2015). "2015 MBC Drama Awards roundup". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  37. ^ "[20s Choice] 2NE1′s CL, Infinite, Shinhwa and More Win Big at 2013 20s Choice Awards". enewsWorld. July 18, 2013. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
  38. ^ "SBS Drama Awards 2014 Winners". HanCinema. December 31, 2014. Archived from the original on April 11, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  39. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (December 30, 2023). "'모범택시2' 이제훈-'악귀' 김태리, 공동 대상 "우열 못 가려"[종합](SBS 연기대상)" [Model Taxi 2's" Lee Ji-hoon and "Demon" Kim Tae-ri shared the Grand Prize for "Unequal" [Overall] (SBS Acting Awards)]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023 – via Naver.
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