Lee El

Lee El, one of the most charming Korean actresses, began her acting career starting from the previous 2009.

In that year, she debuted on television for the drama Cheer Up On Love and the movie Secret.

Later, this Virgo actress appeared in a drama special White Christmas (2011), which later was followed by her role in Detectives in Trouble (2011) and The Princess’ Man.

She gained slight recognition after appearing in the movies Masquerade (2012) and Man on High Heels (2014).

In 2015, Lee El appeared in some dramas, such as Divorce Lawyer in Love, My Beautiful Bride, and also Hello Monster.

Her popularity also became wider in that year caused of her role in Inside Men.

She then continued her acting career by becoming a supporting actress for Goblin (2016), which rewarded her with a lot of recognition from the public.

One year later, Lee El then acted in A Korean Odyssey (2017), which was continued by Matrimonial Chaos (2018) and When the Devil Calls Your Name (2019).

In 2020, she came back to the movie by acting in a thriller film, The Call, alongside Park Shin Hye.

That career then was followed by her appearance in the dramas Dr. Brain (2021) and My Liberation Notes (2022).

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Profile

Real Name: Kim Ji Hyun (김지현)
Stage Name: Lee El (이엘)
Nickname: Lee El
Birthday: August 26, 1982
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 168 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 53 kg (116 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Religion: Christian
Profession: Actress
Education: Sungkyunkwan University (Majored in Acting)
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Instagram: @2L_kjh
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Facts

Lee El is under DPLAN.
She was successful in attending Sungkyunkwan University because she passed the Korean GED test when she was just 18 years old.
The reason why she used Lee El as her stage name was because her birth name, Kim Ji Hyun, is common in Korea.
Many people said she resembles Jin Kyung.
Lee El is a cat person.
She often posts her cats on her Instagram.
Lee El is an animal lover.
She cares for animals a lot.
She has some favorite songs, such as Over Your Shoulder from Chromeo, The Getaway from Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Le Plus Beau du Quartier from Carla Bruni.
Lee El enjoys eating tempeh an Indonesian traditional food
Her favorite movie is Miss Sloane.
Lee El often goes to Paris.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (2022), as Hee Won
Love and Leashes (2022), as Hye Mi
The Call (2020), as Oh Young Sook’s mother
Scent of Ghost (2019), as Ji Yeon
The Drug King (2018), as young business partner (cameo)
What a Man Wants (2018), as Je Ni
Inside Men (2015), as Joo Eun Hye
Man On High Heels (2014), as Do Do
One Thing She Doesn’t Have (2014), as Se Ra
Masquerade (2012), as Ahn Gae Shi
Pacemaker (2012), as Ph.d Choi
The Yellow Sea (2010), as Joo Young (Tae Won’s mistress)
Secret (2009), as Young Suk

Drama Series

My Liberation Notes (JTBC | 2022), as Yeom Ki Jung
Dr. Brain (Apple TV+ | 2021), as Dr. Hyun Soo Jung
When the Devil Calls Your Name (tvN | 2019), as Ji Seo Young
Matrimonial Chaos (KBS2 | 2018), as Jin Yoo Young
A Korean Odyssey (tvN | 2017-2018), as Ma Ji Young
Black (OCN | 2017), as Yoon Soo Wan
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (tvN | 2016-2017), as Birth Grandmother
Entourage (tvN | 2016), as herself
Monster (MBC | 2016), as Ok Chae Ryung
Imaginary Cat (MBC every1 | 2015-2016), as Dokgo Soon
Hello Monster (KBS2 | 2015), as Ji Hyun Sook (cameo)
My Beautiful Bride (OCN | 2015), as Son Hye Jung
Divorce Lawyer in Love (SBS | 2015), as Han Mi Ri
More Than a Maid (JTBC | 2014-2015), as Yoon Seo’s wife
Liar Game (tvN | 2014), as Oh Jung A (Jaime)
It’s Ok, This is Love (SBS | 2014), as Se Ra
Mother’s Garden (MBC | 2014), as Kim Ja Kyung
7th Grade Civil Servant (MBC | 2013), as Park Soo Young
Wild Romance (KBS2 | 2012), as Mi Jin
The Princess’ Man (KBS2 | 2011), as Mae Hyang
Detectives in Trouble (KBS2 | 2011), as Yoo Hye Min
Drama Special Series: White Christmas (KBS2 | 2011), as Oh Jung Hye
Cheer Up On Love (MBC | 2009), as Min Joo

Nominations

Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021 – Best Supporting Actress – The Call
KBS Drama Awards 2018 – Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Matrimonial Chaos
MBC Drama Awards 2016 – Golden Acting Award, Actress in a Special Project Drama – Monster
Grand Bell Awards 2016 – Best Supporting Actress – Inside Men

Lee El is unique, stands out, and is charming. No wonder many people admire her as one of the most influential Korean stars!