Lee Joo-yeon

This is a Korean name; the family name is Lee.
Lee Joo-yeon
Born 이주연
(1987-03-19) March 19, 1987[1]
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation
Years active 2008–present
Agent Pledis Entertainment
(2008–2014)
Better ENT
(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 a 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)

Main article: After School (band)

Jooyeon debuted with After School's in their 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, the group made their live debut on MBC's, Music Core. She was the vocalist and visual in the group.

In 2011, she became the leader of After School's blue unit. The sub-unit debuted with the single "Wonder Boy" on 20 July.

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 and was a member of G7 in the variety show Invincible Youth. Over the years, she starred as supporting roles in various dramas and movies.

In January 2015, Jooyeon signed with Better ENT to pursue her acting career.[4]

Personal life

In 2011 Jooyeon graduated from Dongduk Women's University with a major in broadcasting. She graduated on February 22.[5] 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.[6]

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.[7]

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
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 Ah-ri 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 Immortal Goddess Naver Soo-jeong Supporting role
The Facetale：Shinderiya oksusu Shin De-ri Lead role
Fantastic JTBC Actress Cameo (Episode 1, 2)
Entourage tvN TBD Cameo
2017 Saimdang, Light's Diary SBS TBD Supporting role

Variety show

Year Title Network Role Note
2008 Introduce Star’s Friend MBC Guest as Son Dambi's best friend
2010 Invincible Youth KBS2 Regular cast
2012 Music and Lyrics MBC with actor Lee Tae-sung
2013 ON! Faitin Korea Guest with Kaeun and Nana
Hidden Singer JTBC with Nana and Raina
2016 Please Take Care Of My Vanity Fashion N with Lizzy

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

  1. ↑ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  2. ↑ Jackson, Julie (December 22, 2014). "Joo-yeon rumored to be leaving Afterschool". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  3. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (December 31, 2014). "Juyeon Announces Graduation From After School". Billboard K-Town. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  4. ↑ "'Jooyeon signs with 'Better ENT' as an actress'". Allkpop. January 18, 2015.
  5. ↑ "After School's Jooyeon graduates from college". Allkpop. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  6. ↑ "After School's Jooyeon discharged from the hospital, to resume activities this weekend". Allkpop. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  7. ↑ 'Ulzzang' Jooyeon, Hot Topics.OSEN, 2006
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