Lee Bo Young

Lee Bo Young is a South Korean actress and model. Throughout her career, she is popular for her iconic roles in various drama series, such as I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Whisper (2017), Mother (2018), and Mine (2021).

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Career

Lee Bo Young made her career debut in the entertainment industry by winning the Daejeon entry for the 2000 Miss Korea beauty pageant.

Even so, her original dream was to be a news presenter, so she decided to apply for the 2002 MBC annual recruitment, but she didn’t pass it.

Boyoung later decided to switch her career into modeling and she later was chosen to be the commercial model for Asiana Airlines.

Her acting debut began in 2003 by appearing in various small roles, such as Escape from Unemployment and Long Live Love.

After that, she continued her career by appearing in People of the Water Flower Village (2004), Save the Last Dance for Me (2004) with Ji Sung, and starring in My Sweetheart, My Darling (2015).

Boyoung’s first major big screen role happened in 2008 after she successfully starred in Once Upon a Time, a periodic comedy.

She came back to television in 2010 by appearing in Golden House, which later was followed by her roles in Man from the Equator (2013), I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), and God’s Gift – 14 Days (2014).

After that, her name became more popular after starring in Whisper (2017), Mother (2018), When My Love Blooms (2020), and Mine (2022).

Profile

Real Name: Lee Bo Young (이보영)
Stage Name: Lee Bo Young (이보영)
Nickname: Boyoung
Birthday: January 12, 1979
Birthplace: Seoul, Korea Selatan
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Korean
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Profession: Actress
Education: Seoul Women’s University (Majored in Literature)
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 168 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

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Husband: Ji Sung (Married 2013)
Children: Kwak Ji Yoo, Kwak Woo Seong

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Ji Sung

Lee Bo Young is known to have been in a relationship with actor Ji Sung since 2007 after the couple met for the first time in 2004 on the set of Save Last Dance for Me.

In August 2013, the couple then announced their engagement on their official fan sites. One month later, they finally married at Aston House, W Seoul Walkerhill Hotel.

They later welcomed their first child, Kwak Ji Yoo, in 2015, which later was followed by their following child, Kwak Soo Sung.

Net Worth

The net worth of Lee Bo Young is estimated at $5 million, which is derived from her primary job as an actress.

Besides, Boyoung is also a model who has worked in various advertisement campaigns and commercial brands.

Facts

At first, Boyoung initially had a desire to be a news anchor.
She once made a donation with the total worth of 100 million won for the Children’s Cancer Center at Seoul National University Hospital.
She is a hard working person.
Boyoung loves to make donations.
She loves reading books.
She once released a book in 2015, Time of Love.
Boyoung said that the book needed 3 years to be completed.
She is happy getting a new family with his husband, Ji Sung.
Boyoung loved Disney movies when she was a kid.
She is careful when letting her daughter watch Disney movies.
Boyoung decided to star in Mother to speak up about child abuse.
She is vocal about supporting “Me Too” movement.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

I Am Happy (2009), as Su Kyung
More Than Blue (2009), as Cream (Eun Wol)
Once Upon a Time (2008), as Choona Ja
A Dirty Carnival (2006), as Hyun Joo
My Brother (2004), as Miryeong

Drama Series

Agency (JTBC | 2023), as Go A In
Mine (tvN | 2021), as Seo Hi Soo
Start-Up (tvN | 2020), as woman at pub (ep.10)
When My Love Blooms (tvN | 2020), as Yoon Ji Soo
Mother (tvN | 2018), as Soo Jin
Whisper (SBS | 2017), as Shin Young Joo
Pinocchio (SBS | 2014-2015), as Dal Po’s taxi navigation voice (cameo)
God’s Gift – 14 Days (SBS | 2014), as Kim Soo Hyun
I Can Hear Your Voice (SBS | 2013), as Jang Hye Sung
Seo-Young, My Daughter (KBS2 | 2012-2013), as Seo Young
Man From the Equator (KBS2 | 2012), as Han Ji Won
Bravo, My Life (MBC | 2011-2012), as Kang Jae Mi
Athena: Goddess of War (KBS2 | 2010-2011), as Jo Soo Young (President’s daughter)
Golden House (tvN | 2010), as Yoon Seorin
Becoming a Billionaire (KBS2 | 2010), as Lee Shin Me
Queen of the Game (SBS | 2006-2007), as Kang Eun Sul
Mr. Good-Bye (KBS2 | 2006), as Choi Young In
Song of the Prince (SBS | 2005-2006), as Sun Hwa
My Sweetheart My Darling (KBS1 | 2005), as Yoo In Young
Encounter (2005), as Choi Eom Ji
Save the Last Dance With Me (SBS | 2004), as Yun Su jin
Jang Gil San (2004), as Kwi Rye
People of the Water Flower Village (MBC | 2004)
Long Live Love (2003), as Se Ryung
Escape from Unemployment (2003), as Cha Mi Rim