Yeonwoo Explained

Yeonwoo
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Birth Name:Lee Da-bin
Birth Date:1 August 1996
Birth Place:Chungju, South Korea
Alma Mater:School of Performing Arts Seoul – Department of Acting
Years Active:2016–present
Agent:9ato Entertainment
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Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2016–2019
Label:MLD
Past Member Of:Momoland
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Hangul:이다빈
Rr:I Da-bin
Mr:Yi Tabin
Hangulstage:연우
Rrstage:Yeon-u
Mrstage:Yŏn-u

Lee Da-bin (; born August 1, 1996), better known by her stage name Yeonwoo, is a South Korean actress and singer managed by 9ato Entertainment. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Momoland. She is currently active as an actress, best known for her roles in the television series including Pegasus Market (2019), Touch (2020), Cheat on Me If You Can (2020) and The Golden Spoon (2020).

Early life

Yeonwoo was born on August 1, 1996, in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. She graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul, focusing on Acting.[1]

Career

2016–2019: Finding Momoland, debut with Momoland and departure

See main article: Momoland. In 2016, Yeonwoo became a contestant on Mnet's reality survival show Finding Momoland to select the members of MLD Entertainment's new girl group Momoland.[2] She finished the competition in fifth place and officially debuted in Momoland on November 10, 2016, with the mini-album Welcome to Momoland.[3] [4] On November 30, 2019, Yeonwoo departed from Momoland to focus on acting activities.[5]

2020–present: Acting career

In 2020, after Yeon-woo left Momoland, she joined the dramas Touch, Alice, Live On and Cheat on Me If You Can.

In 2021, Yeonwoo appeared in the drama Dali & Cocky Prince.[6]

In 2022, Yeonwoo appeared in the drama The Golden Spoon[7] got her an award for best new actress from the award ceremony 2022 MBC Drama Awards. On January 19, it was confirmed that Yeonwoo signed an exclusive contract with 9ato Entertainment.[8]

In 2023, Yeonwoo starred in a workplace drama Numbers. On August 9, she contributed the soundtrack "To You" (Korean: 그대에게) for MBC TV television series My Dearest.[9]

Discography

See also: Momoland discography.

Singles

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017The Liar and His LoverGirl group memberCameo (ep. 6) [10]
2018TemptedKwon Yeo-minCameo (ep. 3)
2019Pegasus MarketKwon Ji-na[11]
2020TouchJeong Yeong-ah[12]
AliceYoon Tae-yeon[13]
Live OnKang Jae-yi[14]
2020–2021Cheat on Me If You CanMi-rae[15]
2021Dali & Cocky PrinceAhn Chak-hee [16]
2022The Golden SpoonOh Yeo-jin[17]
2023NumbersJin Yeon-ah[18]
2024Bitter Sweet HellLee Se-na[19]
The Story of Lady OkCha Mi-ryeong[20]
NonsenseHong Cho-won[21]

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Finding MomolandContestantFinished 5th[23]
2017The ShowHostSeason 5[24]
The Beauty[25]
2018Song Ji-Hyo's Beautiful Life[26]
Law of the Jungle in Last Indian OceanCast memberEpisode 340–343[27]

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
MBC Drama Awards2022Best New ActressThe Golden Spoon[28]
2023Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesNumbers[29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 모모랜드 연우, 연기력 검증 끝났다…이제 어엿한 배우. ko. November 10, 2022. Naewaye Kyungjae TV. Jin Byeong-hun.
  2. Web site: Park. Hye-mi. July 15, 2016. '서바이벌 모모랜드를 찾아서', 최강 비주얼 자랑하는 연습생 2人 공개. live. June 20, 2021. Top Star News. ko. June 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202348/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=204738.
  3. Web site: Ha. Kyung-hun. September 17, 2016. 엠넷 '모모랜드를 찾아서' 모모랜드, 결국 파이널 미션 실패로 데뷔 불발. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227154954/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000451695. December 27, 2020. August 15, 2020. Sports Kyunghyang. ko.
  4. Web site: Sun. Mi-kyung. October 20, 2016. [단독] 모모랜드, 드디어 꿈 이뤘다..11월10일 데뷔 확정]. live. June 20, 2021. Osen. ko. June 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201723/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003416347.
  5. Web site: 모모랜드 연우·태하 탈퇴, 6인조 재편…"데이지는 협의 중" . Kyeongin Ilbo . November 29, 2019 . ko . December 23, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191223211705/http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20191130010009593 . live .
  6. Web site: [단독] 권율·연우 '달리와 감자탕' 캐스팅 확정… 박규영·김민재 잇는 탄탄한 라인업 ]. [Exclusive] Kwon Yul and Yeonwoo’s ‘Dali and Gamjatang’ Casting Confirmed… A solid lineup connecting Park Gyu-young and Kim Min-jae . YTN. Kim. Seong-hyun . ko. March 19, 2021. March 19, 2021.
  7. Web site: [단독] 연우, '금수저' 캐스팅…9아토 이적 후 첫 행보]. Woo Bin. [Exclusive] Yeonwoo to cast 'Gold Spoon'... 9 First steps after transfer to Ato. Ten Asia. Naver. January 19, 2022. January 19, 2022. ko.
  8. Web site: 모모랜드 출신 연우, 한소희와 한솥밥…9아토 전속계약[공식]]. Kang Hyo-jin. Yeonwoo from Momoland, Han Sohee and Hansotbap... 9ato exclusive contract [Official]. SPOTV News. Naver. January 19, 2022. January 19, 2022. ko.
  9. Web site: (여자)아이들 미연→양요섭, '연인' OST 가창..화려한 라인업. OSEN. ko. 3 August 2023.
  10. Web site: 모모랜드 연우-혜빈-나윤, tvN ‘그녀는 거짓말을 너무 사랑해’ 깜짝 출연. Momoland Yeonwoo, Hyebin, Nayoon, surprise appearance on tvN's 'She Loves Lying Too Much'. ko. Sports Kyunghyang. April 4, 2017. Ha Kyung-heon.
  11. Web site: Jung. Ga-young. 모모랜드 연우, '쌉니다 천리마마트' 출역 확정…박호산과 딸 권지나 役. August 1, 2019. Sports World I. ko. August 1, 2019.
  12. Web site: '터치' 연우, 조커부터 아리아나 그란데까지..눈 즐거운 무한 변신. 'Touch' Yeonwoo, from Joker to Ariana Grande.. Infinite transformations that are pleasing to the eyes. ko. February 9, 2020. The Chosun Ilbo. Sim Eon-kyung.
  13. Web site: 모모랜드 측 “연우 ‘앨리스’ 출연 맞다”…김희선 동생 役[공식입장]]. Momoland's side: "Yeonwoo is indeed appearing in 'Alice'"... Kim Hee-sun's younger sister [Official position]. ko. Sports Donga. Naver. Choi Yoon-na.
  14. Web site: Former MOMOLAND Member, Yeonwoo to Star in "Live On". HanCinema. October 12, 2020. August 6, 2020.
  15. Web site: 연우, KBS '바람피면 죽는다' 출연 확정 "좋은 연기 위해 노력하고 있어요". Yeonwoo Confirmed to Appear in KBS' 'If You Cheat, You Die' "I'm Working Hard to Act Well". ko. Seoul Economic Daily. Naver. Chu Seung-Hyun. June 6, 2022.
  16. News: 황희x연우, '달리와 감자탕' 합류…김민재‧박규영‧권율과 호흡 [공식]]. Jang Woo-young. Hwanghee x Yeonwoo joins 'Dali and Gamjatang'... Kim Min-jae, Park Gyu-young, Kwon Yul and Breath [Official] . ko. April 14, 2021. April 16, 2021. Naver. Osen.
  17. Web site: 연우 '금수저' 주연 합류…정채연·육성재와 호흡 [공식]]. Park Jeong-min. Yeonwoo joins the lead role in 'Gold Spoon'... Breathing with Chaeyeon Jung and Sungjae Yook [Official]. Newsen. Naver. January 19, 2022. January 19, 2022. ko.
  18. Web site: 연우, '우리, 집' 주연 합류..김희선-이혜영과 호흡(공식). Kang. Ga-hee. January 22, 2024. Herald Pop. ko. January 22, 2024. Naver.
  19. Web site: Kim Ji-hye. 최민수X연우, MBC '넘버스' 캐스팅 확정..화려한 라인업[공식]]. Choi Min-soo X Yeon-woo, MBC 'Numbers' cast confirmed... Gorgeous lineup [Official] . February 16, 2023. February 16, 2023 . Herald POP. Naver. ko.
  20. Web site: '옥씨부인전' 임지연·추영우→연우·김재원, 라인업 완성. 'Mrs. Oks' Lim Ji-yeon, Chu Young-woo → Yeon-woo, Kim Jae-won, lineup complete. ko. Xports News. Naver. June 11, 2024. Yoon Hyun-ji.
  21. Web site: 연우, 차기작은 미스터리 코미디 '개소리'…신입 경찰 된다. Yeonwoo, next project is mystery comedy 'Dog Talk'... Becomes a rookie police officer. ko. YTN. August 8, 2024. Kang Nae-ri.
  22. Web site: 팀 탈퇴 후 배우로…그들의 홀로서기는 현재진행형[이슈S]]. After leaving the team, they became actors… Their journey to stand alone is ongoing [Issue S]. ko. September 25, 2023. Sports TV News. Zum.
  23. Web site: Park. Gun-wook. July 15, 2016. '모모랜드' 측, 연습생 낸시·연우 공개 '최강 비주얼'. August 31, 2021. News 1 Korea. ko.
  24. News: '더쇼' 피오X정화X연우 '더쇼' 새 MC 확정, 특급 케미 기대[공식]]. ko. May 15, 2017. May 15, 2017. Naver.
  25. Web site: ‘더 뷰티’, 모모랜드 연우의 10분 강아지상 메이크업. ko. September 5, 2017. Kim Jin-young. Celeb Media.
  26. Web site: [포토]모모랜드 연우, '송지효의 뷰티풀 라이프'에서 만나요!]. ko. Edaily. April 3, 2018. Bang In-kwon.
  27. Web site: Hwang. Ji-young. July 18, 2018. [단독] 정세운·김도연·루카스·연우, '정글의 법칙' 합류]. August 27, 2021. JTBC News. ko.
  28. Web site: 이종석, 'MBC 연기대상' 6년 만 대상 "20대 때와 다른 느낌" [종합]]. Lee Jong-suk, 'MBC Drama Awards' grand prize in 6 years "Feels different from when I was in my 20s" [Comprehensive]. Naver. Hankook Ilbo. ko. Jeong. Han-byul. December 30, 2022. December 30, 2022.
  29. News: [종합] '연인'이 여닫았다 (MBC 연기대상)]. sports.khan. December 30, 2023. December 31, 2023. ko. December 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231231110728/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202312311002003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv. live.