Lee Young-ae explained

Birth Date:31 January 1971
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Children:2
Agent:Good People Entertainment
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Hangul:이영애
Rr:I Yeong-ae
Mr:Yi Yŏngae

Lee Young-ae (; born January 31, 1971)[1] is a South Korean actress. She is known for her appearances in the Korean historical drama Dae Jang Geum (2003), and as a revenge-seeking single mother in Park Chan-wook's crime thriller film Lady Vengeance (2005). For her performance in the film, she received Best Actress awards at the 38th Sitges Film Festival,[2] 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards.

Career

Lee made her debut as a model in 1991. After appearing in television commercials, she debuted as an actress in the 1993 drama How's Your Husband?, which won her Best New Actress at the SBS Drama Awards.

In 2000, she starred in the mystery thriller film Joint Security Area, which became the highest-grossing Korean film at that time. She followed this with melodrama Last Present, where she received acclaim for her performance as a young woman facing the realities of an early death.[3] Lee reunited with director Hur Jin-ho to star in his next film One Fine Spring Day, which won her Best Actress at the Busan Film Critics Awards. She also starred in the TV series Fireworks, which introduced Lee to Taiwan audiences.[4]

Lee came to prominence in South Korea after starring in the historical drama Dae Jang Geum. It first aired from September 15, 2003, to March 23, 2004, on MBC, where it was the top program with an average viewership rating of 46.3% and a peak of 57.8%, making it the 10th highest rated Korean drama of all time.[5] Lee won the Daesang (Grand Prize) award at the MBC Drama Awards, as well as the Top Excellence award. The show was then aired overseas in 91 countries and became exceptionally popular in Asia.[6] [7]

The fame of Dae Jang Geum launched Lee into pan-Asia stardom as one of the biggest Hallyu stars.[8] [9] She has been invited to visit mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Japan.[10] [11]

In 2006, for the first time in 12 years, NHK had to use the NHK Hall to host the NHK show due to her popularity; stamps featuring Lee were released in Japan.[12]

She was also invited to the 2007 Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China.[13]

Lee then starred in the third installment in Park Chan-wook's The Vengeance Trilogy, titled Sympathy For Lady Vengeance.[14] She was awarded Best Actress at the 2005 Blue Dragon Film Awards and 2006 Baeksang Art Awards for her performance in the film.[15] [16]

In 2006, Lee was invited sit on the jury bench of the 56th Berlin International Film Festival, becoming the first Korean actress to be selected as a jury member of the international film festival.[17]

In 2007, she received the Medal of Culture Merit for her contribution to the Korean Wave from the South Korean government.[18]

In 2015, it was announced that Lee would be making her comeback to television in SBS historical series Saimdang, Memoir of Colors. She would be playing dual roles as Shin Saimdang, a famed Joseon-era artist and calligrapher as well as a modern-day Korean history lecturer.[19] The drama premiered in January 2017.[20]

In 2018, Lee was cast in the film Bring Me Home, returning to the big screen after 13 years.[21]

In 2022, Lee was invited to be the jury member of the 27th Busan International Film Festival's "Actor of the Year Award".[22]

In 2023, she came back to the small screen with the leading role in, playing Cha Se-Eum, a world-renowned orchestra conductor who keeps a big, dangerous secret. [23]

Other ventures

Philanthropy

Besides her acting career, Lee has been involved with several charities. In 1997, she went to Ethiopia as a NGO Goodwill Ambassador. She went to Thar Desert in 1999 to do a TV show about people in India's lowest social caste. Later in 2001, she described these experiences in her autobiography "A Most Special Love"[24] with partial English and donated the income from the sale of the book to charity.

She was appointed a goodwill ambassador in 2004 by UNICEF and has since held several charity posts. She has made many donations to schools and hospitals, including Chosun First Middle School in Harbin[25] and an elementary school in China that was later renamed Lee Young-Ae Elementary School.[26] In 2012, she served as the celebrity spokesperson for the "Love Donation" project, hosted by the magazine Woman Chosun. She made a donation to build a school in Myanmar.[27] [28]

In 2012, Lee launched a business for organic and eco-friendly products for children in Seoul.[29]

In July 2014, Taiwanese media reported that Lee had privately assisted a pregnant Taiwanese woman vacationing with her husband in Seoul. The woman gave birth to a girl prematurely and the infant had several complications. Lee found out about the couple through her friend and decided to pay their medical bills of NT$4 million (US$134,000) because the infant required two surgeries and constant medical care after she was born.[30] Lee was subsequently given an award by Taiwan's Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation.[31] In 2016, she helped a Vietnamese girl who went to Korea to treat her brain tumor by donating 37 million won for the operation and other medical bills.[32]

In Sri Lanka, she is known as "Changumi" (Sinhala; Sinhalese: චංගුමී), and her popularity there led to the creation of the Sujatha Diyani Scholarship Fund in 2014, when she donated US$100,000. The fund aims at providing financial assistance to female students from low-income families.[33] Lee also became the first actress to join the "Chime for Change" campaign of Gucci to "raise funds and awareness for projects promoting education, health, and justice for girls and women" around the world.[34]

In 2015, Lee was appointed special envoy by the UNESCO Korean Commission.[35] She promotes the commission's activities such as fundraising and a campaign to render educational support to underdeveloped countries.[36]

In March 2022, Lee donated 100 million won to Ukraine, which was damaged by the Russian invasion, along with a letter of consolation to the people of Ukraine.[37]

On May 1, 2022, Lee donated 100 million won to the Sowon Foundation Office in Yangpyeong City Gyeonggi-do Province to assist patients who have difficulty getting out of the house due to childhood cancer or rare diseases.[38]

On August 19, 2022, Lee donated to help those affected by the 2022 South Korean floods through the Korea Foundation for the Disabled.[39]

On November 3, 2022, Lee made a donation to help the victims of the Seoul Halloween crowd crush through donations to Korea Welfare Foundation for the Disabled.[40]

On January 22, 2023, Lee donated 50 million won to residents affected by the fire in Guryong Village, Gangnam District, Seoul.[41]

In September 2023, Lee donated 50 million won to Syngman Rhee, President of the Founder's Memorial Association to build a memorial to former president Syngman Rhee.[42]

In November 2023, Lee donated to aid humanitarian efforts for children hurt in the Israel-Hamas war, the Korean Red Cross announced on 21.[43]

Endorsements

In 1991, Lee made her debut as a rookie model, became known through a TV commercial for Pacific Chemical's (now Amore Pacific) cosmetics brand Mamonde. Her urban image with her raised hair and trench coat collar left a strong impression on viewers, and Lee Young-ae, who was studying "German Language and Literature" at Hanyang University at that moment, rose to stardom with the modifier Oxygen Lady. At that time, Mamonde became the most successful brand in the history of Pacific Chemical. The product Tropic Orange Makeup, which was released in March 1994, achieved a record of selling 1.5 million units in two months. Due to the popularity of Mamonde and Lee Young-ae, competitors also poured out advertisements with a similar concept in 1997. She had been the face of Mamonde for 10 years.[44]

Since 2007, Lee became the global ambassador of LG Household & Health Care's super-premium beauty brand The History of Whoo until now.[45] [46]

In February 2014, Lee became the cover face of the February issue of Marie Claire Korea magazine to promote the "Trinity", "Paris Nouvelle Vague", "Destinée" and "Caresse d'Orchidées de Cartier" collection of French luxury jewellery brand Cartier.[47] In January 2017, Lee became the cover face of the February issue of Elle Korea magazine to promote the Spring - Summer 2017 collection of Italian luxury fashion house Valentino.[48] [49] In January 2021, she was the cover face of the February issue of Marie Claire Korea to represent the Spring - Summer 2021 collection of Spanish-French luxury fashion house Balenciaga.[50] She appeared on the cover of Noblesse Magazine June 2021 Issue to present the Van Cleef & Arpels's "Palmyre", "Treasure of Rubies", "the Snowflake", "Arche de Noé", "Pierres de Caractères" and "Les Ateliers Créations" high jewelry collection and the bag line for French luxury leather goods brand Fauré Le Page.[51] [52] In September 2021, she appeared on the cover of Dazed Korea Fall 2021 Edition Issue to present the Aria Fall/Winter 2021 collection and the Diana bag line for Italian luxury brand Gucci.[53] [54] She also appeared in Vogue Korea's December 2023 issue to represent the Fred Joaillier's The High Jewelry collections "Monsieur Fred Inner Light".[55] In the Arena Homme + Korea April 2024 issue, for which she was the cover star, Lee represented the Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2024 ready-to-wear collection.[56]

In 2020, Lee had been selected as Korean ambassador for Ferragamo Eyewear.[57]

In July 2022, she was selected as the model for the new product "Lifening Beauty Collagen Ampoule" of the inner beauty brand Lifening.[58]

Personal life

In 2009, Lee married Jeong Ho-young, a Korean-American businessman who was 20 years older than her.[59] On February 20, 2011, she gave birth to fraternal twins, a boy and a girl.[60]

Filmography

Film

Year! scope="col"
TitleRoleNotes
1996InsyallaLee Hyang
1998First KissMin-jooCameo
2000Joint Security AreaMaj. Sophie E. Jean
2001Last PresentPark Jung-yeon
One Fine Spring DayHan Eun-soo
2005Lady VengeanceLee Geum-ja
2019Bring Me HomeSeo Jung-yeon

Television series

Year! scope="col"
TitleRoleNotes
1993How's Your Husband?Do Do-hee
1994Dash
1995Love and MarriageOh Eun-ji
West PalaceKim Gae-shi / Gae-Ttong
Asphalt ManDong-hee
1996PapaHan Sae-young
Their EmbraceKim Seung-hye
Sibling Relations
1997Medical BrothersCha Min-ju
The Reason I LiveAe-suk
Because I Love YouEo Yu-na
1998Romance
Advocate
1999Enbireyong
InvitationChoi Young-joo
The Wave
2000FireworksKim Ji-hyun
2003–2004Jewel in the PalaceSeo Jang-geum
2017Saimdang, Memoir of ColorsShin Saimdang / Seo Ji-yoon
2018Gangnam BeautyHerselfCameo (episode 1)[61]
2021–2023Taxi DriverNarratorVoice appearance[62] [63]
2021Inspector KooKoo Kyung-yi[64]
2023–2024Cha Se-eum[65]
2025Uinyeo Dae Jang Geum[66]

Television show

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1994SBS Drama AwardsBest New ActressHow's Your Husband?
1995KBS Drama AwardsPopularity AwardWest Palace
1996MBC Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActressTheir Embrace, Sibling Relations
1997The Reason I Live
1998SBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActressRomance
1999KBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActressInvitation
Popularity Award
2000SBS Drama AwardsBig Star AwardsFireworks
Top Excellence Award, Actress
21st Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest ActressJoint Security Area
200137th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress (Film)
2nd Korea Movie & Music AwardsPhotogenic Prize for Actress
38th Grand Bell AwardsBest ActressLast Present
Cine 21 Movie AwardsOne Fine Spring Day, Last Present
2nd Busan Film Critics AwardsOne Fine Spring Day
22nd Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Actress
200238th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress (Film)
39th Grand Bell AwardsBest Actress
25th Golden Cinema Film FestivalMost Popular ActressLast Present
2003MBC Drama AwardsGrand Prize (Daesang)Dae Jang Geum
Top Excellence Award, Actress
200440th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress (TV)
2nd Andre Kim Best Star AwardsFemale Star Award[68]
2005Hong Kong Government Broadcasting AwardHong Kong People's Choice
China Synsis BaoMost Influential Foreign Star
26th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest ActressLady Vengeance
4th Korean Film AwardsBest Actress
8th Director's Cut Awards[69]
38th Sitges Film Festival
13th Chunsa Film Art Awards
200638th Cinemanila International Film Festival[70]
43rd Grand Bell Awards[71] [72]
Korean Wave Popularity Award
42nd Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress (Film)[73]
200715th Chunsa Film FestivalKorean Wave Contribution Award
3rd Andre Kim Best Star AwardsGrand Prize[74]
1st Hallyu AwardsStar (Drama) Award[75]
44th Korean Broadcasters Association DayActor Award[76]
Ministry of Culture, Sports and TourismMedal of Cultural Merit
20095th Andre Kim Best Star AwardsFemale Star Award
201510th Seoul International Drama Awards10th Anniversary Hallyu Achievement Award[77]
201722nd Consumers DayCultural Person AwardSaimdang, Memoir of Colors
2017 SBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Wed-Thurs Drama[78]
202025th Chunsa Film Art AwardsBest ActressBring Me Home[79]
29th Buil Film Awards[80]
2021Cine 21 AwardsBest Actress of the YearInspector Koo[81]
2022Bechdel Day 2022Best Actress[82]
National Brand Awards 2022Hallyu Achievement Award[83]
202417th Asian Film AwardsExcellence in Asian Cinema Award[84]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 이영애 Nate Profile. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131019090947/http://people.nate.com/people/info/le/ey/leeyoungae/. dead.
  2. Web site: Lee Young-ae wins best actress at Sitges film festival. HanCinema. KBS World. October 19, 2005. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044558/https://www.hancinema.net/lee-young-ae-wins-best-actress-at-sitges-film-festival-4235.html. live.
  3. Web site: Lee Young-Ae plays dying wife in 'The Gift'. The Dong-a Ilbo. March 23, 2001. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222104936/http://english.donga.com/List/3/all/26/206016/1. live.
  4. Web site: Korean drama gains popularity in Taiwan. The Korea Times. August 21, 2011. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222172146/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2011/08/139_93200.html. live.
  5. Web site: Sleepless in Seoul. The Chosun Ilbo. December 5, 2003. October 3, 2017. October 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171003124832/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2003/12/05/2003120561015.html. live.
  6. Web site: Dae Jang Geum Frenzy Hits Japan. The Dong-a Ilbo. October 31, 2005. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222165046/http://english.donga.com/List/3/all/26/244220/1. live.
  7. Web site: Local Epic TV Dramas Going Global. The Korea Times. February 5, 2008. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222165126/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/include/print.asp?newsIdx=18544. live.
  8. Web site: Actress Gains Popularity in Asia. HanCinema. The Korea Times. December 21, 2005. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222165159/https://www.hancinema.net/actress-gains-popularity-in-asia-4745.html. live.
  9. Web site: It's Official: Hong Kong Loves Lee. The Dong-a Ilbo. January 2, 2006. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222165245/http://english.donga.com/List/3/all/26/245284/1. live.
  10. Web site: Chinese Mainland in Thrall to 'Daejanggeum'. September 30, 2005. October 3, 2017. October 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171003124905/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/09/30/2005093061015.html. live.
  11. Web site: Thousands Come Out to Meet Lee Young-ae in Japan. The Chosun Ilbo. May 9, 2006. October 3, 2017. October 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171003174621/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2006/05/09/2006050961019.html. live.
  12. Web site: Stamps featuring Lee Young-ae to Be Released in Japan. China Daily. April 28, 2006. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222225529/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/lifestyle/2006-04/28/content_579312.htm. live.
  13. Web site: 李英愛將成為中國哈爾濱名譽市民. The Chosun Ilbo. zh. December 28, 2006. February 21, 2010. May 1, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140501214821/http://chinese.chosun.com/big5/site/data/html_dir/2006/12/28/20061228000026.html. live.
  14. Web site: She May Not Look Like a Killer. The Chosun Ilbo. July 22, 2015. October 3, 2017. October 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171003174646/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/07/22/2005072261023.html. live.
  15. Web site: 'Lady Vengeance' Bags Korea's Top Movie Honors. The Chosun Ilbo. November 30, 2005. October 3, 2017. March 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150305005432/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/11/30/2005113061006.html. live.
  16. Web site: Lee Young-ae Snaps String of Bad Luck at Movie Awards. The Chosun Ilbo. November 30, 2005. October 3, 2017. October 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171003174501/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/11/30/2005113061007.html?related_all. live.
  17. Web site: It's Official: Lee Young-ae Picked for Berlin Film Fest Jury. The Chosun Ilbo. January 10, 2006. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044536/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2006/01/10/2006011061011.html. live.
  18. Web site: 組圖:李英愛榮獲文化獎章. The Chosun Ilbo. zh. September 3, 2007. February 21, 2010. May 1, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140501215331/http://chinese.chosun.com/big5/site/data/html_dir/2007/09/03/20070903000038.html. live.
  19. Web site: In 'Saimdang' Lee Young-ae renders Korea's maternal icon human. Yonhap News Agency. January 23, 2017. October 3, 2017. July 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729143048/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2017/01/24/0701000000AEN20170124013400315.html. live.
  20. News: 'Dae Jang Geum' star returns with 'Saimdang' after 14 years. The Korea Times. Park Jin-hai. January 25, 2017. February 7, 2017. February 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170203080532/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2017/02/688_222804.html. live.
  21. Web site: Lee Young-ae to come back with new film 'Find Me'. Yonhap News Agency. February 21, 2018. November 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221111143108/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20180221009200315. live.
  22. News: [공식] 이영애·김상경, 제27회 BIFF '올해의 배우상' 심사위원]. [Official] Lee Young-ae and Kim Sang-kyung, judges of the 27th BIFF 'Actor of the Year Award'. Ten Asia. Naver. ko. Kang Min-kyung. September 23, 2022. September 23, 2022. September 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220923033641/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000571222. live.
  23. News: Lee Young-ae returns with 'Maestra: Strings of Truth'. March 4, 2024. March 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240304020819/https://n.news.naver.com/article/044/0000252477?sid=104. live.
  24. us.yesasia.com A Most Special Love
  25. Web site: 李英愛向朝鮮族學校捐贈10萬元人民幣. The Chosun Ilbo. zh. January 6, 2007. February 21, 2010. October 3, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111003045618/http://chinese.chosun.com/big5/site/data/html_dir/2007/01/06/20070106000006.html. live.
  26. Web site: Chinese School Named for Korean Star. The Dong-a Ilbo. March 22, 2016. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222104902/http://english.donga.com/List/3/all/26/246580/1. live.
  27. Web site: Actress Lee Young-ae Sets Up School In Myanmar. HanCinema. KBS World. August 29, 2012. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044846/https://www.hancinema.net/actress-lee-young-ae-sets-up-school-in-myanmar-46898.html. live.
  28. Web site: Lee Young-ae donation to help build a school in Myanmar. Korea JoongAng Daily. August 29, 2012. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222043720/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2958543. live.
  29. Web site: Actress Lee Young-ae Launches Eco-Business. The Chosun Ilbo. October 11, 2012. February 21, 2018. January 26, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170126161603/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/10/11/2012101100459.html. live.
  30. Web site: Lee Young-ae Pays Hospital Bills of Taiwanese Mother. The Chosun Ilbo. July 2, 2014. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044119/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/07/02/2014070201121.html. live.
  31. Web site: Taiwanese Foundation to Honor Samaritan Lee Young-ae. The Chosun Ilbo. October 31, 2014. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044724/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/10/31/2014103101709.html. live.
  32. Web site: Lee Young-ae sends aid to Vietnamese girl with brain tumor. HanCinema. 10Asia. March 24, 2016. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044807/https://www.hancinema.net/lee-young-ae-sends-aid-to-vietnamese-girl-with-brain-tumor-92758.html. live.
  33. Web site: Initiating the "Sujatha Diyani Scholarship Fund" for Female Students of Low Income Families Following the New Technology Subject Stream. Office of the Cabinet of Ministers – Sri Lanka. January 30, 2014. March 7, 2016. October 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171003174506/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=5388. live.
  34. Web site: Lee Young-ae Joins Gucci's Global Campaign for Women's Empowerment. The Chosun Ilbo. March 18, 2014. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044520/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/03/18/2014031800870.html. live.
  35. Web site: Lee Young-ae appointed as UNESCO special envoy. Yonhap News Agency. November 27, 2015. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044639/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2015/10/27/0200000000AEN20151027009500315.html. live.
  36. Web site: Lee Young-ae to Promote Charitable Activities with UNESCO. The Chosun Ilbo. October 28, 2015. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044426/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/10/28/2015102801302.html. live.
  37. Web site: 이영애, 우크라에 1억 기부 "참전용사 가족으로 잔혹함 안다". Lee Young-ae, donated 100 million won to Ukraine "I know the cruelty of a war veteran's family". Naver. JoongAng Ilbo. ko. Jeong Hye-jeong. March 1, 2022. March 1, 2022. March 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220301064447/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/025/0003177076?sid=103. live.
  38. Web site: 기부가 일상" 이영애, 소아암 환우 위해 1억 또 기부. Donation is daily life" Lee Young-ae, another 100 million donation for children with cancer. Naver. Newsen. ko. Park Ah-reum. May 2, 2022. May 2, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502084042/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000569272. live.
  39. Web site: 이영애, 집중호우 피해 장애인 가족 위해 5000만원 기부. Lee Young-ae donates 50 million won to the families of the disabled affected by the torrential rain. Naver. JTBC. ko. Jo Yeon-kyung. August 19, 2022. August 19, 2022. August 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220819140756/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000310599. live.
  40. Web site: 선행의 아이콘 이영애, 이태원 참사 러시아 유족 위해 기부 약속 지켰다. Icon of good deeds, Lee Young-ae, kept her promise to donate to the Russian bereaved of the Itaewon disaster. Naver. Osen. ko. Park Pan-seok. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103033413/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004732823. live.
  41. Web site: 이영애, 구룡마을 화재 이재민 위해 5천만 원 기부. Lee Young-ae donates 50 million won for Guryong village fire victims. Naver. Hankook Ilbo. ko. Woo Da-bin. January 23, 2023. January 27, 2023. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230127140223/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000719711. live.
  42. Web site: Lee Young-ae donates $37,600 to Syngman Rhee memorial association. Naver. Korea JoongAng Daily. ko. Lim. Jeong-won. September 13, 2023. November 18, 2023. November 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231118125254/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=640&aid=0000043281. live.
  43. Web site: Actor Lee Young-ae donates to victims of to Israel-Hamas humanitarian aid. Naver. Korea JoongAng Daily. ko. Lim. Jeong-won. November 21, 2023. November 21, 2023. November 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231121092645/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/movie/article/640/0000046178. live.
  44. Web site: 권총 들고 액션신···'산소같은 여자' 이영애 스타덤 올랐다. The Joong Ang. August 1, 2020. September 10, 2022. September 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220910143656/https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/23838640. live.
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  52. Web site: 꽃과 함께 한 폭의 그림이 된 배우 이영애. Actress Lee Young-ae, who became a picture with flowers. Noblesse Magazine. ko. May 25, 2021. March 21, 2024. March 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240321112454/https://www.noblesse.com/home/news/magazine/detail.php?no=10968. live.
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  54. Web site: 구찌 이영애 데이즈드 폴에디션 '파격' 커버 ... DAZED & CONFUSED ~. Gucci Lee Young-ae Dazed Fall Edition 'Unconventional' cover... DAZED & CONFUSED ~. Korea DutyFreeNews. ko. September 2, 2021. March 21, 2024. March 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240321104653/https://www.kdfnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=79639. live.
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  60. Web site: Actress Lee Young-ae gives birth to twins. The Korea Herald. February 22, 2011. February 21, 2018. February 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044742/http://www.koreaherald.kr/view.php?ud=20110222000817. live.
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