Lee Jooyeon
| Lee Joo-yeon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
이주연 March 19, 1987[1] Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent |
Pledis Entertainment (2008–2014) Better Entertainment (2015–present) |
|
Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–2014 |
| Labels | Pledis Entertainment (2008–2014) |
| Associated acts | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이주연 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 李周姸 |
| Revised Romanization | I Ju-yeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | I Chu-yŏn |
Lee Joo-yeon, (Hangul: 이주연; born March 19, 1987) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is graduated member of After School. She made her acting debut in the drama Smile Again and has made several participation in other dramas.
Music Career
After School (2009-2014)
Jooyeon debuted with After School's unofficial first appearance on December 29, 2008 at the SBS Song Festival, performing "Play Girlz" with Son Dambi.
In the beginning on 2009, a few days before After School's debut, the group released their debut single, "AH!" alongside their EP, New Schoolgirl on 15 January'. On 17 January, she and After School made their live debut on MBC's, Music Core. She was the vocalist and visual in the group.
On December 31, 2014, Jooyeon's contract with Pledis Entertainment expired and she graduated from After School on June 30, 2015 after Japan promotions. [2][3]
Acting Career
She made her acting debut with the drama, Smile Again (2010) and was a member of G7 in the variety show Invincible Youth. She is the leader of the Blue sub-unit. Appeared on MBC “Introduce Star’s Friend” as Son Dambi’s best friend in 2008. In 2012, Jooyeon had been a cameo cast in Korean dramas such as 'Salamander Guru', 'The Shadows' and 'Reply 1997'.[4] She is also in Music and Lyrics 2 with actor Lee Tae Sung as a regular cast member. On November 21, 2012 The first Episode of Jeon Woo Chi aired which Jooyeon and fellow After school member UEE are casted in. The drama has 24 episode and Uee is the lead and Jooyeon is a supporting character. Jooyeon had her first CF for Japanese lingerie brand 'Maruko'
In January 2015, Jooyeon signed with Better ENT to pursue her acting career.[5]
Personal life
In 2011 Jooyeon Graduated from Dongduk Women's University with a major in broadcasting. She graduated on February 22.[6] On November 21 2011, Jooyeon was admitted to the hospital with acute nephritis. On November 29, she was discharged and had resumed all group activities.[7]
Jooyeon was famous on the internet pre-debut for being an Ulzzang, or "best face" which consisted of her being well known for her natural beauty features.
Discography
Filmography
Movie
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | My Tutor Friend 2 | Azumi | Supporting role |
| 2015 | Sorry, I Love You, Thank You | Jeong Hye-mi | Supporting role |
| 2016 | The King | TBD | TBD |
Television drama
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | You're Beautiful | SBS | Before School member | cameo |
| 2010-2011 | Smile Again | KBS | Yoon Sae-young | Supporting role |
| 2012 | Salamander Guru and The Shadows | SBS | Shi-ra | cameo (Episode 5) |
| Reply 1997 | tvN | Dr. Lee Joo-yeon | cameo (Episode 14&16) | |
| Jeon Woo-chi | KBS | Eun-woo | Supporting role | |
| 2013 | Monstar | Mnet | Ahri - Actress in scene with Seol-chan | cameo (Episoode 1&12) |
| Reply 1994 | tvN | Dr. Lee Joo-yeon | cameo (Episode 5) | |
| 2014 | A New Leaf | MBC | Lee Mi-ri | Supporting role |
| Hotel King | MBC | Chae Won | Cameo (Episode 31&32) | |
| 2016 | Saimdang, the Herstory | SBS | TBD | TBD |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Invincible Youth | KBS2 | Guest | |
| 2012 | Music and Lyrics | MBC | with actor Lee Tae-sung | |
| 2013 | ON! Faitin Korea | with Kaeun and Nana | ||
| Hidden Singer | JTBC | with Nana and Raina |
Music video appearance
| Year | Artist | Song Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tony An | Yutzpracachia |
| 2009 | E.Bul | I Want to Buy It |
| Taegoon | Betrayed | |
| 2014 | Taewan (aka C-LUV) (featuring Verbal Jint) | Good Morning |
References
- ↑ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
- ↑ Jackson, Julie (December 22, 2014). "Joo-yeon rumored to be leaving Afterschool". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (December 31, 2014). "Juyeon Announces Graduation From After School". Billboard K-Town. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "After School's Jooyeon makes a cameo appearance on 'Respond 1997'". Allkpop. 4 September 2012.
- ↑ "'Jooyeon signs with 'Better ENT' as an actress'". Allkpop. January 18, 2015.
- ↑ "After School's Jooyeon graduates from college". Allkpop. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
- ↑ "After School's Jooyeon discharged from the hospital, to resume activities this weekend". Allkpop. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
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