Lee Sung-kyung

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Lee Sung-kyung

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 3 (2023).

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Lee Sung-kyung
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Lee in April 2023
Born (1990-08-10) August 10, 1990 (age 34)
Other namesLee Sung-kyoung
Alma materDongduk Women's University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • singer
Years active2008–present
AgentYG
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)[1]
AwardsFull list
Korean name
Hangul
이성경
Hanja
李聖經
Revised RomanizationI Seonggyeong
McCune–ReischauerI Sŏnggyŏng
Websiteygfamily.com
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Early life and education

Lee was born on August 10, 1990, in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.[3]

On February 22, 2016, Lee graduated from Dongduk Women's University.[4]

Career

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2008–2013: Early career

Lee 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

In 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

The 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]

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Lee in 2019

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]

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Lee in 2022

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

On 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 Dr. Romantic 3.[35]

Filmography

Musical theatre

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Musical play performances of Lee Sung-kyung
Year Title Role Venue Date Ref.
English Korean
2024 Aladdin 알라딘 Jasmine Charlotte Theater November 22, 2024 – June 22, 2025 [36]
Dream Theatre July, 2025
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Discography

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart position Album
Gaon
[37]
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)[citation needed]
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 Transit Love 3 OST Part 7
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
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Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart position Album
Gaon
[48]
"Last Scene" (마지막 장면)
(Psy feat. Lee Sung-kyung)[49]
2017 13 4X2=8
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Ambassadorship

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Year Organization Title Ref.
2024 Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo (KBEE) Tokyo Hallyu Honorary Ambassador [50]
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Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2015 Best New Actress Flower of Queen Nominated
2020 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Dr. Romantic 2 Nominated [51]
2023 Top Excellence Award Dr. Romantic3 Won [52]
Seoul League Actors Award Won
Asia Artist Awards 2018 Artist of the Year Lee Sung-kyung Won [53]
Best Emotive Won
2020 Best Actress Award Dr. Romantic 2 Won [54][unreliable source?]
Asia Model Awards[a] 2020 Model Star Award Lee Sung-kyung Won [56][57]
Asia Pacific Super Model Contest 2009 Unix Hair New Style Prize Won [58]
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 [59][60]
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2019 Special Popularity Award Miss & Mrs. Cops Won [61]
Korea Drama Awards 2015 Best New Actress Flower of Queen Nominated
Max Movie Awards 2016 Rising Star Award Lee Sung-kyung Won [62]
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 [63]
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 [64]
Best Couple Award Dr. Romantic 2 (with Ahn Hyo-seop) Nominated [65]
2023 Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Seasonal Drama Dr. Romantic 3 Won [66]
Best Supporting Team Won
Best Couple Award Dr. Romantic 3 (with Ahn Hyo-seop) Nominated [67]
Super Model Contest 2008 Lex Prize Lee Sung-kyung Won [68]
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Notes

  1. Asia Model Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes Asia's top models and celebrities.[55]

References

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