Lee Sung-kyung[2] (Korean: 이성경; born August 10, 1990) is a South Korean model, actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in television series Cheese in the Trap (2016), The Doctors (2016), Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016), Dr. Romantic 2 (2020), Shooting Stars (2022) and Dr. Romantic (Season 2–3, 2020–2023).
Lee Sung-kyung | |
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![]() Lee in April 2023 | |
Born | Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea | August 10, 1990
Other names |
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Alma mater | Dongduk Women's University |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Agent | YG |
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
Awards | Full list |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 이성경 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | I Seong-gyeong |
McCune–Reischauer | I Sŏnggyŏng |
Website | ygfamily.com |
Early life and education
editLee was born on August 10, 1990, in Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.[3]
On February 22, 2016, Lee graduated from Dongduk Women's University.[4]
Career
edit2008–2013: Early career
editLee began her entertainment career as a model where she competed at the local Super Model Contest in 2008.[3][5] In 2013, The Papers collaborated with Lee with the single "I Love You".[citation needed]
2014–2016: Acting and singing debut
editIn 2014, Lee made her acting debut with a supporting role in television drama It's Okay, That's Love, being the first model-actress promoted under YG KPlus, the joint venture of YG Entertainment and K-Plus.[6][7] This was followed by weekend drama, Flower of Queen in 2015.[8] She won "Best New Actress" in a Special Project Drama at the MBC Drama Awards for her role.[9]
In January 2016, Lee featured in tvN's college romance series, Cheese in the Trap.[10] On April 28, 2016, Lee released a collaboration single with Eddy Kim, which is a cover of Sharp's "My Lips like Warm Coffee".[11] Lee then starred in the SBS' prime-time medical drama, The Doctors as a neurosurgeon.[12]
2018–present: Rise in popularity and leading role
editThe same year, she took on her first leading role in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, a youth sports drama inspired by the real-life story of Olympic weightlifting champion Jang Mi-ran.[13][14][15][16]
In 2017, Lee dubbed the film Trolls alongside Park Hyung-sik.[17] She was also cast in the romance film Love+Sling, directed by first-time director Kim Dae-woong.[18] She was also featured in Psy's 4×2=8 with the single "Last Scene".[19]
In 2018, Lee starred in the fantasy melodrama About Time.[20]
In 2019, She starred in the action comedy film Miss & Mrs. Cops released on May 9, 2019, alongside Ra Mi-ran.[21][22][23] In 2020, Lee starred in the second season of the hit medical drama Dr. Romantic, playing Cha Eun-jae, a skilled cardiothoracic surgeon with Ahn Hyo-seop as her leading man.[24][25][26]
In 2022, Lee starred in the tvN drama Shooting Stars alongside Kim Young-dae.[27]
In 2023, Lee starred in Disney+ Original drama Call It Love.[28] and returning in season three of the medical drama Dr. Romantic replaying the role of Cha Eun-jae.[29] On December 13, she released her first song "Eat Sleep Live Repeat" with Lee Chan-hyuk from AKMU.[30]
In 2024, Lee was chosen to play the role of Princess Jasmine in the Korean-adaption of the 2011 musical Aladdin and it is her first musical debut career.[31] On August 20, iQIYI announced Lee will be participate in the International Boy Group Talent Show, Starlight Boys as an MC.[32]
Philanthropy
editOn August 12, 2022, Lee donated ₩100 million to help those affected by the 2022 South Korea floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.[33]
At the end of 2023, Lee donated ₩50 million to the Comprehensive Support Center for Seniors Living Alone. [34]
On January 15, 2024, Lee donated ₩100 million to Dankook University Hospital. This donation was made in response to Lee's appearance in the SBS drama 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3'.[35]
Filmography
editDiscography
editSingles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart position | Album | ||
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Gaon [36] | |||||
As featured artist | |||||
"My Lips like Warm Coffee" (내 입술 따뜻한 커피처럼) (Eddy Kim feat. Lee Sung-kyung)[11] |
2016 | 3 | Non-album single | ||
Collaborations | |||||
"I Love You" (사랑의 단상) (with The Papers)[37][unreliable source?] |
2013 | — | 랑의 단상 Chapter 4: You and Me Song | ||
"Love" (러브) (with Loco)[38] |
2021 | 25 | Duet Mate | ||
"Eat Sleep Live Repeat" (잘 먹고 잘 살아) (with Lee Chan-hyuk)[39] |
2023 | — | Non-album single | ||
Soundtrack appearances | |||||
"True Colors" (세로라이브) (with Park Hyung-sik)[40][41] |
2017 | — | Trolls OST (Korean version) | ||
"Get Back Up Again"[42] | — | ||||
"My Only One Person" | 2018 | — | About Time OST Musical Special[43] | ||
"I Am What I Am" | — | ||||
"Tomorrow will be a better day! " | — | ||||
"Show Time" (with Ra Mi-ran)[44][45] |
2019 | — | Miss & Mrs. Cops OST | ||
"Let the Star Shine Us Again" (이별이 다시 우릴 비춰주길) (with Lim Seul-ong)[46][47] |
2024 | TBA | Transit Love 3 OST Part 7 | ||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Other charted songs
editTitle | Year | Peak chart position | Album |
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Gaon [48] | |||
"Last Scene" (마지막 장면) (Psy feat. Lee Sung-kyung)[49] |
2017 | 13 | 4X2=8 |
Awards and nominations
editThis section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (January 2021) |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / work | Result | Ref. |
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APAN Star Awards | 2015 | Best New Actress | Flower of Queen | Nominated | |
2020 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Dr. Romantic 2 | Nominated | [50] | |
Asia Artist Awards | 2018 | Artist of the Year | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [51] |
Best Emotive | Won | ||||
2020 | Best Actress Award | Dr. Romantic 2 | Won | [52][unreliable source?] | |
Asia Model Awards[a] | 2020 | Model Star Award | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [54][55] |
Asia Pacific Super Model Contest | 2009 | Unix Hair New Style Prize | Won | [56] | |
Baeksang Arts Awards | 2016 | Best New Actress (TV) | Queen's Flower | Nominated | |
CFDK Fashion Awards | 2014 | Best Female Fashion Model of the Year | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [57][58] |
Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2019 | Special Popularity Award | Miss & Mrs. Cops | Won | [59] |
Korea Drama Awards | 2015 | Best New Actress | Flower of Queen | Nominated | |
Max Movie Awards | 2016 | Rising Star Award | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [60] |
MBC Drama Awards | 2015 | Best New Actress in a Special Project Drama | Flower of Queen | Won | [9] |
Popularity Award, Actress | Nominated | ||||
Best Couple Award | Flower of Queen (with Yoon Park) | Nominated | |||
2016 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo | Won | [61] | |
Best Couple Award | Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (with Nam Joo-hyuk) | Nominated | |||
SBS Drama Awards | 2016 | Special Award, Actress in a Genre Drama | The Doctors | Nominated | |
2020 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Action Drama | Dr. Romantic 2 | Won | [62] | |
Best Couple Award | Dr. Romantic 2 (with Ahn Hyo-seop) | Nominated | [63] | ||
2023 | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Seasonal Drama | Dr. Romantic 3 | Won | [64] | |
Best Supporting Team | Won | ||||
Best Couple Award | Dr. Romantic 3 (with Ahn Hyo-seop) | Nominated | [65] | ||
Super Model Contest | 2008 | Lex Prize | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [66] |
Notes
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