Lee Young-ae, 1971
Actors · January 31, 1971
Lee Young-ae
★ HOW OLD IS LEE YOUNG-AE?
Lee Young-ae is 55 years old, born January 31, 1971 in South Korea · Aquarius.
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About
Lee Young-ae became a global phenomenon through Jewel in the Palace, the historical drama that made her a household name across Asia. Born in South Korea on January 31, 1971, she built her career on collaborations with auteur directors—appearing in Park Chan-wook's Joint Security Area and Lady Vengeance, the latter earning her Best Actress honors at the Sitges, Blue Dragon, and Baeksang awards. An Aquarius, she blends cerebral intensity with emotional precision.
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Biography
Lee Young-ae anchored Jewel in the Palace, the 2003 historical drama that became a defining work of Korean television and elevated her to international recognition. She has collaborated consistently with prestige filmmakers: Park Chan-wook cast her in Joint Security Area (2000) and Lady Vengeance (2005), roles that showcased her range in genre and period work. For Lady Vengeance, she won Best Actress at the 38th Sitges Film Festival, 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards, and 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards. She also appeared in Hur Jin-ho's One Fine Spring Day (2001), demonstrating her ability to anchor intimate character studies. Born January 31, 1971, in South Korea, she is a Life Path 5 personality—adaptable, restless, and drawn to transformative roles. As an actor, she performs in film and television, navigating scripts that demand emotional depth and physicality. South Korean cinema in the 2000s positioned her among the country's most internationally credible performers.
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Trivia
- Lady Vengeance earned her three separate Best Actress awards across major film festivals and ceremonies in the same year.
- She appeared in Park Chan-wook's Joint Security Area before working with him again five years later on Lady Vengeance.
- Jewel in the Palace became a global hit that transcended Korean viewership and introduced her to audiences across Asia and beyond.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Lee Young-ae reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lee Young-ae?
- Lee Young-ae is 55 years old (born January 31, 1971).
- When is Lee Young-ae's birthday?
- Lee Young-ae was born on January 31, 1971.
- What is Lee Young-ae's zodiac sign?
- Lee Young-ae is a Aquarius, born January 31, 1971.
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- Lee Young-ae was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Lee Young-ae from?
- Lee Young-ae is from South Korea.
- What does Lee Young-ae do?
- Lee Young-ae is a actor.
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