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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.png) Lee in April 2023 | |
| Born | August 10, 1990 Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
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| Alma mater | Dongduk Women's University |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent | YG Entertainment |
| 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
Lee 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
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]
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]
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.[28]
At the end of 2023, Lee donated ₩50 million to the Comprehensive Support Center for Seniors Living Alone. [29]
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'.[30]
Filmography
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album | ||
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| Gaon [31] | |||||
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| "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)[32][unreliable source?] | 2013 | — | 랑의 단상 Chapter 4: You and Me Song | ||
| "Love" (러브) (with Loco)[33] | 2021 | 25 | Duet Mate | ||
| "Eat Sleep Live Repeat" (잘 먹고 잘 살아) (with Lee Chan-hyuk)[34] | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||
| Soundtrack appearances | |||||
| "True Colors" (세로라이브) (with Park Hyung-sik)[35][36] | 2017 | — | Trolls OST (Korean version) | ||
| "Get Back Up Again"[37] | — | ||||
| "My Only One Person" | 2018 | — | About Time OST Musical Special[38] | ||
| "I Am What I Am" | — | ||||
| "Tomorrow will be a better day! " | — | ||||
| "Show Time" (with Ra Mi-ran)[39][40] | 2019 | — | Miss & Mrs. Cops OST | ||
| "Let the Star Shine Us Again" (이별이 다시 우릴 비춰주길) (with Lim Seul-ong)[41][42] | 2024 | TBA | Transit Love 3 OST Part 7 | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album |
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| Gaon [43] | |||
| "Last Scene" (마지막 장면) (Psy feat. Lee Sung-kyung)[44] | 2017 | 13 | 4X2=8 |
Awards and nominations
| 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 | [45] | |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2018 | Artist of the Year | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [46] |
| Best Emotive | Won | ||||
| 2020 | Best Actress Award | Dr. Romantic 2 | Won | [47][unreliable source?] | |
| Asia Model Awards[a] | 2020 | Model Star Award | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [49][50] |
| Asia Pacific Super Model Contest | 2009 | Unix Hair New Style Prize | Won | [51] | |
| 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 | [52][53] |
| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2019 | Special Popularity Award | Miss & Mrs. Cops | Won | [54] |
| Korea Drama Awards | 2015 | Best New Actress | Flower of Queen | Nominated | |
| Max Movie Awards | 2016 | Rising Star Award | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [55] |
| 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 | [56] | |
| 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 | [57] | |
| Best Couple Award | Dr. Romantic 2 (with Ahn Hyo-seop) | Nominated | [58] | ||
| 2023 | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Seasonal Drama | Dr. Romantic 3 | Won | [59] | |
| Best Supporting Team | Won | ||||
| Best Couple Award | Dr. Romantic 3 (with Ahn Hyo-seop) | Nominated | [60] | ||
| Super Model Contest | 2008 | Lex Prize | Lee Sung-kyung | Won | [61] |
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