Lee So-yeon (actress)
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Lee So-yeon is a South Korea
n actress.
, playing the Cécile role in the 2003 Korean adaptation of Les Liaisons dangereuses
. She has since played villains in several television dramas, namely Super Rookie
, Spring Waltz
, Angel's Temptation, and most notably as the famous Korean femme fatale
Jang Hee-bin
in Dong Yi. Seemingly a victim of typecasting
in dramas, Lee was finally given her first leading role in the romantic comedy
Why Did You Come to Our House? (international title: Wanted: Son-in-Law). More light-hearted fare followed with My Life's Golden Age (about a family of siblings), and My Love By My Side in which she plays a cheerful single mother.
Unlike her dramas, Lee's films are a more diverse mix of mainstream and indie
. Feathers in the Wind
in particular has brought her critical acclaim, with Darcy Paquet of Koreanfilm.org crediting Lee's "considerable screen presence" in making her character "memorable."
A theater major at Korea National University of Arts
, Lee counts pansori
and jazz dancing
among her hobbies. In 2007, she was chosen to be the ambassador for the Jecheon International Music and Film Festival.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n actress.
Profile
Lee So-yeon first drew notice in the period film Untold ScandalUntold Scandal
Untold Scandal, originally titled Joseon namnyeo sangyeoljisa, is an award-winning South Korean film released in 2003. Adapted from the novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, which takes place in late 18th century France, the film is set in late 18th century Korea, during the Joseon dynasty...
, playing the Cécile role in the 2003 Korean adaptation of Les Liaisons dangereuses
Les Liaisons dangereuses
Les Liaisons dangereuses is a French epistolary novel by Choderlos de Laclos, first published in four volumes by Durand Neveu from March 23, 1782....
. She has since played villains in several television dramas, namely Super Rookie
Super Rookie
Super Rookie , is a MBC TV drama series.- Storyline :Super Rookie deals with the story of a young worker named Kang Ho who happens to get a high-status job due to an error...
, Spring Waltz
Spring Waltz
Spring Waltz is the fourth and final installment of Yoon Seok-Ho's seasonal drama series, Endless Love directed by Yoon Seok-Ho, following the preceding Autumn in My Heart, Winter Sonata and Summer Scent.- Series Development :...
, Angel's Temptation, and most notably as the famous Korean femme fatale
Femme fatale
A femme fatale is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations. She is an archetype of literature and art...
Jang Hee-bin
Jang Hui-bin
Lady Jang Hui-bin is one of the best known royal concubines of the Joseon Dynasty.-Biography:She was the daughter of Jang Hyeong and Lady Yun of the Papyeong Yun clan, her personal name was Jang Ok-jeong .Ok-jeong became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Dowager Jangnyeol at the recommendation of...
in Dong Yi. Seemingly a victim of typecasting
Typecasting (acting)
In TV, film, and theatre, typecasting is the process by which a particular actor becomes strongly identified with a specific character; one or more particular roles; or, characters having the same traits or coming from the same social or ethnic groups...
in dramas, Lee was finally given her first leading role in the romantic comedy
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy can refer to* Romantic Comedy , a 1979 play written by Bernard Slade* Romantic Comedy , a 1983 film adapted from the play and starring Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen...
Why Did You Come to Our House? (international title: Wanted: Son-in-Law). More light-hearted fare followed with My Life's Golden Age (about a family of siblings), and My Love By My Side in which she plays a cheerful single mother.
Unlike her dramas, Lee's films are a more diverse mix of mainstream and indie
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
. Feathers in the Wind
Feathers in the Wind
Feathers in the Wind is a 2005 South Korean film directed by Song Il-gon. Feathers in the Wind was originally planned as a 30-minute section of a three-part omnibus film with two other directors entitled 1.3.6...
in particular has brought her critical acclaim, with Darcy Paquet of Koreanfilm.org crediting Lee's "considerable screen presence" in making her character "memorable."
A theater major at Korea National University of Arts
Korea National University of Arts
Korea National University of Arts is a national university in Seoul, South Korea. Korea National University of Arts was established in 1993 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea as the only national university of arts with an aim to serve as a leading institution which cultivates...
, Lee counts pansori
Pansori
Pansori is a genre of Korean traditional music. It is a vocal and percussional music performed by one sorikkun and one gosu . The term pansori is derived from pan , and sori .- Overview :...
and jazz dancing
Jazz dance
Jazz dance is a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles. Before the 1950s, jazz dance referred to dance styles that originated from African American vernacular dance. In the 1950s, a new genre of jazz dance—modern jazz dance—emerged, with roots in Caribbean traditional dance...
among her hobbies. In 2007, she was chosen to be the ambassador for the Jecheon International Music and Film Festival.
Films
- Bravo My LifeBravo My LifeBravo My Life is a 2007 South Korean comedy film directed by Park Yeong-hoon.This film is an adaptation based on the 1988 Japanese film Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You, written and directed by Jun Ichikawa. This film follows the story of "Chief" Cho Min-hyuk , a middle-aged corporate manager...
(2007) - Highway Star (2007)
- One Shining Day (2006)
- Feathers in the WindFeathers in the WindFeathers in the Wind is a 2005 South Korean film directed by Song Il-gon. Feathers in the Wind was originally planned as a 30-minute section of a three-part omnibus film with two other directors entitled 1.3.6...
(2004) (from omnibusAnthologyAn anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
1.3.6) - Joy of Love (internet short, 2004)
- Untold ScandalUntold ScandalUntold Scandal, originally titled Joseon namnyeo sangyeoljisa, is an award-winning South Korean film released in 2003. Adapted from the novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, which takes place in late 18th century France, the film is set in late 18th century Korea, during the Joseon dynasty...
(2003) - Summer Story (2003)
- Unborn But ForgottenUnborn But ForgottenUnborn But Forgotten is a 2002 South Korean film directed by Im Chang-jae. Due to its plotline the film has been compared to both The Ring and FeardotCom.- Plot :...
(2002)
Television series
- My Love By My Side (SBS, 2011)
- Dong YiDong Yi (Korean drama)Dong-Yi is a MBC Historical 60 episode drama is about love story between King Sukjong and Choi Suk-Bin as known as Dong Yi is prouced by Lee Byung-hoon who directed Jewel in the Palace .-Synopsis:...
(MBC, 2010) - Temptation of an AngelTemptation of an AngelTemptation of an Angel is a SBS Television series about an innocent man, Shin Hyun Woo, who found himself the victim of his wife, Joo Ah Ran, who almost killed him. He vowed vengeance and underwent plastic surgery to change his appearance, taking on a new identity as Ahn Jae Sung, with the help of...
(SBS, 2009) - My Life's Golden Age (MBC, 2008)
- Why Did You Come to Our House? (SBS, 2008)
- Spring WaltzSpring WaltzSpring Waltz is the fourth and final installment of Yoon Seok-Ho's seasonal drama series, Endless Love directed by Yoon Seok-Ho, following the preceding Autumn in My Heart, Winter Sonata and Summer Scent.- Series Development :...
(KBS, 2006) - Let's Get MarriedLet's Get Married"Let's Get Married" is the title of a number one song by American four piece R&B group Jagged Edge, from their album J.E. Heartbreak. It spent three weeks at the top of the US R&B chart in 2000 and reached #11 on the US pop chart. The song is a slow, love ballad about a man's desire to get married...
(MBC, 2005) - Super RookieSuper RookieSuper Rookie , is a MBC TV drama series.- Storyline :Super Rookie deals with the story of a young worker named Kang Ho who happens to get a high-status job due to an error...
(MBC, 2005) - Spring DaysSpring Days-Synopsis:Loosely adapted from the popular Japanese drama, Heaven's Coins, Spring Days tells the story of Suh Jung-Eun , an elusive beauty who has suffered a trauma so great that she loses the will to speak. Go Eun-Ho is the doctor who helps Jung-Eun find a way to overcome her past...
(SBS, 2005)
Variety shows
- Music BankMusic Bank- Disc two :-Disc three :-Personnel:*Mark Arm - Assistant vocals on "Right Turn"*Jeff Beck - Graphic Design*Jerry Cantrell - guitar, vocals*Chris Cornell - Assistant guitar, lyrics, vocals on "Right Turn"*Peter Cronin - Photography...
MC (November 26, 2006 - April 1, 2007) - Happy Sunday - Heroine 6 (2006)
Awards
- 2010 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actress (Dong YiDong Yi (Korean drama)Dong-Yi is a MBC Historical 60 episode drama is about love story between King Sukjong and Choi Suk-Bin as known as Dong Yi is prouced by Lee Byung-hoon who directed Jewel in the Palace .-Synopsis:...
) - 2009 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (Angel's Temptation)
- 2008 MBC Drama Awards: Best New Actress (My Life's Golden Age)
- 2007 China Golden RoosterGolden Rooster AwardsChina Golden Rooster Film Festival also known as Golden Rooster Awards are the most prestigious awards in film given in mainland China, equivalent the China's Academy Awards. The awards are given annually, beginning in 1981. The name of the award came from the year of the Rooster in 1981...
and Hundred FlowersHundred Flowers AwardsThe People's Hundred Flowers Film Festival or Hundred Flowers Awards, equivalent the China's Golden Globes, are considered, together with the Golden Rooster Awards, the most prestigious film awards in China...
Film Festival: Best Actress in a Foreign Film (Bravo My LifeBravo My LifeBravo My Life is a 2007 South Korean comedy film directed by Park Yeong-hoon.This film is an adaptation based on the 1988 Japanese film Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You, written and directed by Jun Ichikawa. This film follows the story of "Chief" Cho Min-hyuk , a middle-aged corporate manager...
)
External links
- Mini-Homepage at CyworldCyworldCyworld is a South Korean social network service operated by SK Communications , a subsidiary of SK Telecom .Members cultivate relationships by forming Ilchon or "friendships" with each other through their minihompy....
- Lee So-yeon at HanCinema
- Lee So-youn at the Korean Movie DatabaseKorean Movie DatabaseThe Korean Movie Database is a South Korean online database of information related to Korean movies, animation, actors, television shows, production crew personnel and other film-related information. KMDb launched on February 2006 by Korean Film Archive...
- So-yeon Lee at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Lee So-yeon at NateNateNate is a South Korean web portal, developed by SK Communications. In 2003, Nate acquired the online community service Cyworld, and in 2004, it achieved first place in local page views with a total of 3.8 million, surpassing rival Daum for the first time....