Lee Joo Young is a South Korean actress who was born on February 14, 1992. She studied at Kyung Hee University, where she majored in Theater and Film. She made her debut in 2011, appearing in the movie “Behinds,” and going on to appear in the film “A Quiet Dream” (2016). She has also appeared in a number of dramas, including “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” (2016-2017) and “Itaewon Class” (2020).

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Wavve

When former high school friends Lee Joon Seong (Yoo Seung Ho) and Song Jae Hyo (Kim Dong Hwi) meet their classmate Park Min Woo (Yoo Su Bin) for drinks, they discover a desperate solution to their financial troubles. Joon Seong, a former promising athlete now drowning in debt, and Jae Hyo, struggling through medical school, see an opportunity in Min Woo's wealthy background. After Min Woo passes out drunk, they devise a risky plan to fake his kidnapping and extort money. However, their scheme quickly spirals out of control when an unexpected witness observes their suspicious actions, threatening to expose their desperate plot. This is a 2023 South Korean drama series directed by Lee Jung Gon.

The Deal

Let's Make a Deal Team

Tving

Cast members from hit dramas like The Sound of Magic, Itaewon Class, and Love in the Moonlight—including Park Seo Joon, Park Bo Gum, Ji Chang Wook, and Kim Yoo Jung—head to the countryside for an unforgettable retreat. They’ll cook, compete in hilarious games, and run an outdoor pub, all while catching up and making new friends. Will they stick with old co-stars or forge fresh bonds? Tune in for laughter, surprises, and a peek into the real lives of your favorite stars! This 2022 Korean reality show was produced by Kim Seong Yoon.

Young Actors’ Retreat

Itaewon's Moonlight Magic

Lee Jin Woo (Lee Seo Jin), a dedicated reporter, receives a mysterious phone call from Seo Jung In (Lee Joo Young), who claims to be from five years in the future. Jung In, a hard-nosed journalist, has uncovered a dark plot threatening her father, President Seo Ki Tae (Kim Young Chul). Mysteriously connected across time, Jin Woo and Jung In join forces to prevent a potential catastrophe. As they navigate the dangerous landscape of political intrigue, the pair must race against time to expose the truth and save the president's life. Their investigation spans two different time periods, challenging them to unravel a complex conspiracy before it's too late. This is a 2021 South Korean political mystery thriller drama directed by Yoon Jong Ho.

Times

⌛Trapped In A Time Warp ⌚ Team

KBS02

We live in a world full of hatred and rage, where people are not even surprised by horrible and heinous acts of crime anymore. While some continue with their lives shivering in fear, some decide to end their misery by taking their own lives. The lack of humanity in our world led us to believe that we can't put our trust in others. But what if these heinous crimes and horrible accidents were caused by something other than humans? What if there was more to what meets the eyes in this world? This is a story about a private detective and his sidekick whose mission is to solve mysterious crimes by hunting down spiritual beings.

The Ghost Detective

The Ghost Detectives

JTBC

Yoon Jin Ah (Son Ye Jin) is an upbeat 35-year-old who works as a supervisor at a coffee shop. Despite recently being dumped by her boyfriend, she tries to remain positive, helped along the way by her best friend Seo Kyung Seon (Jang Seo Yeon). But their friendship is about to be tested when Kyung Seon’s younger brother Joon Hee (Jung Hae In) returns to South Korea after three years working in the United States. Jin Ah starts to spend time with Joon Hee, and they begin to feel the pull of romance. But strict traditional values stand in the way of their union: many would consider it taboo to start a relationship with a friend’s younger sibling. However, Jin Ah and Joon Hee can’t ignore their feelings, despite their four-year age gap. Is this relationship worth it, even if it means the end of Jin Ah and Kyung Seon’s friendship? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by An Pan Seok.

Something in the Rain

Under the umbrella☔

Bok Joo is a college student and a weightlifting player. She deeply loves her father, who is sick but sells fried chicken to support her. She can't stand injustice and values loyalty. She has never had a chance to go on a blind date as she is a weightlifting player, but she accepts it as her life. Jun Hyung is a swimmer who goes to the same college as Bok Joo. They used to know each other when they were kids. He constantly teases her, so she resents him. Jun Hyung has a cousin, Jae Yi. He is kind to everyone, so it sometimes causes misunderstanding, making some women feel led on. One day, Bok Joo runs into Jae Yi and falls for him after seeing him smile at her. She finds out he is a doctor at an obesity clinic and signs up for the weight-loss program at the clinic. However, Jun Hyung finds out about this, and he can't pass up the opportunity to tease her.

Weightlifting Fairy, Kim Bok-joo

I'm Busy Getting Stronger Team

Ye Ri (Han Ye Ri), a highly educated Chinese woman, travels to South Korea to find her absent father, only to discover him falling seriously ill and becoming paralyzed. Forced to stay and care for him, she takes a job running a local bar, a stark contrast to her intellectual background. Three male patrons - Ik Joon (Yang Ik Joon), a rough-mannered ruffian, landlord Jong Bin (Yoon Jong Bin), and North Korean defector Jung Bum (Park Jung Bum) - become infatuated with her, each hoping to win her affections despite their seemingly incompatible social standings. As these men compete for her attention, Ye Ri navigates her challenging new life with quiet resilience. This is a 2016 South Korean movie directed by Zhang Lu.

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