Lee Yoo-Young

Lee Yoo-Young (이유영) is a South Korean actress known for her deep acting skills, especially in complex roles involving layered emotions and trauma. He was born on December 8, 1989 in Nowon District, Seoul, South Korea. Currently aged 36 years old (as of January 2026).

Here is the most complete biography along with interesting facts from various sides of his life.

Childhood and education

Lee Yoo-Young had a very difficult childhood. He had experienced severe social anxiety and difficulty interacting with peers, even had ostracized (ostracized) by his friends. A major personality change occurred during high school, when he consciously tried to improve his social skills.

After graduating from high School (Jajang High School), he did not immediately go to college. It works as assistant in the beauty salon (miyongsa bojo) to earn a living due to strict family conditions financially and strict parental supervision. Just at the age of 22 years (in 2010), he got into Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) major in acting (theater and Film). He was included in the legendary class of 2010 which was dubbed the " legendary class” because many gave birth to top actors/actresses such as Kim Go-eun, Park So-dam, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Sang-yi, and others.

Personal Life

• His father died in 2014.
• She has been in a relationship with a senior actor Kim Joo-hyuk (co-star in the film Yourself and Yours, 2016). The couple was confirmed to be dating in December 2016, but it ended tragically as Kim Joo-hyuk died as a result of a traffic accident on October 30, 2017. Lee Yoo-Young had a difficult time after the loss.
• In 2023, she was rumored to be dating a non-celebrity man.
• On May 2024, it married secretly with her husband (non-celebrity).
• On August 2024, she gave birth to a Princess.

Other Interesting Facts

• His eyes have color very pronounced light brown with a mixture of gray and green around the pupil — very rare among Koreans, making it look very distinctive and stunning when acting close-up.
• It is Christian (never been an atheist before).
• After winning in Milan, she became an advertising model for Duo matchmaking agency, energy drinks Bacchus, fashion brand Deco & I, and others.
• In July 2024, he donated ₩65 million to support the youth who just came out of the orphanage.
• It is included in the register 200 Korean actors representing the present and future of Korean cinema by Korean Film Council (2021).

Lee Yoo-Young is an example of an actress who through a long struggle from the bottom, has a natural talent, as well as the courage to take on heavy roles. She continues to be one of the most respected actresses of her generation for her authentic acting skills and consistent career.