Lee Joo-yeon

Lee Joo-yeon (Hangul: 이주연), also known by the stage name Joo Yeon, is a South Korean actress and former member of the K-pop girl group After School. Born on March 18, 1987, in South Korea, she transitioned from a music career into a full-time acting career spanning television dramas and feature films.

Music Career

Lee rose to initial public prominence as a member of the popular South Korean girl group After School, active before pursuing her solo acting career.

Acting Career

Following her departure from music activities with After School, Lee established a robust portfolio in television dramas and films, taking on supporting and guest roles across major broadcasting networks and streaming platforms.

Filmography

Her film appearances include roles in productions such as My Tutor Friend 2 (2007), Summer Snow (2015), The King (2017), The Mayor (2017), and Oh! My Ghost (2022).

Television Series

Her television credits feature appearances in numerous popular K-dramas, including Smile Again (2010–2011), Reply 1997 (2012), Monstar (2013), Hotel King (2014), Yong-pal (2015), Entourage (2016), Saimdang, Memoir of Colors (2017), Devilish Charm (2018), Hyena (2020), Kiss Sixth Sense (2022), The Midnight Studio (2024), and The Art of Sarah (2026).