It’s Lee Se Young’s birthday and we don’t know about you, but we’re celebrating her!
Here are some fun facts 😉
She started acting at the age of 5, and gained popularity as a child actress on shows like Dae Jang Geum and When I Turned Nine.
Throughout her career, she has played many roles, from historical dramas to modern thrillers. In 2021, she made her breakthrough with Lee Jun Ho on historical K-Drama The Red Sleeve. As a matter of fact, that drama won her Best Actress at the MBC Drama Awards.
Here’s a list of Lee See Young’s best K-dramas and K-movies to date
#1 The Red Sleeve
What’s it about: In 18th-century Korea, Prince Yi San, haunted by his dad's murder, is set to inherit the throne. He meets Sung Deok Im, a smart and spirited girl. As they fall in love, she struggles with royal life but sees their love as a way to bring positive change to the country.
Where to watch: Viu available via your Astro Box
#2 Kairos
What’s it about: Ae Ri, juggling a part-time gig at a convenience store, is trying to support her mum, who's waiting for a heart transplant. When her mum’s condition worsens and she disappears, Ae Ri's life gets even more chaotic. Then, she gets a call from a guy claiming to be from 31 days in the future, asking for her help.
Where to watch: Viu or iQIYI available via your Astro Box
#3 Dr John
What’s it about: Doctor John is a med drama about pain specialists solving mysterious cases like detectives. Cha Yo Han, aka 10 Seconds, is a genius anesthesiologist that diagnoses patients super fast. He teams up with Kang Shi Young, who’s the top of her class, to create an unbeatable duo.
Where to watch: Netflix available via your Astro Box
#4 Memorist
What’s it about: Dong Baek can dive into people's memories with a touch, making him a famous but hot-headed detective. His partner is Han Sun Mi, a genius profiler with a secret, who passed the bar at 20 and solves cold cases like a boss. When they face a super-powered serial killer, things get wild.
Where to watch: iQiyi available via your Astro Box
#5 The Crowned Clown
What’s it about: Joseon is in chaos with uprisings and power struggles around King Lee Hun. To dodge assassination, a clown named Ha Sun, who looks just like the king, takes his place. Orphaned by an epidemic and saved by clowns, Ha Sun grew up performing as the king. Now in the palace, he's nervous about being discovered and falls for Queen Yoo So Woon.
Where to watch: iQiyi available via your Astro Box
#6 What Comes After Love
What’s it about: Choi Hong, a Korean student in Japan, falls for Aoki Jungo. They break up over different views on love and practical issues. Five years later, they reunite in Korea.
Where to watch: Viu available via your Astro Box
#7 The Story Of Park’s Marriage Contract
What’s it about: On her wedding night in the 19th century, Park Yeon U's husband dies from a hidden heart condition. Devastated, she's kidnapped and thrown into a well. She wakes up in modern-day Seoul, saved by Kang Tae Ha, a corporate heir who looks just like her late husband.
Where to watch: Viu available via your Astro Box
#8 The Law Cafe
What’s it about: Jeong Ho, Yu Ri, Se Yeon, and Jin Ki have been tight since high school. Jeong Ho, a landlord with a mysterious charm, used to be a prosecution genius. Yu Ri, a fiery lawyer, quits her firm to start a law cafe and discovers her landlord is Jeong Ho. Their friendship soon turns into a wild love story.
Where to watch: Viu available via your Astro Box
#9 Hit The Top
What’s it about: Lee Ji Hoon and Choi Woo Seung, childhood friends prepping for civil service exams, have their lives turned upside down when they meet Yoo Hyun Jae, a '90s idol that time-traveled to 2017. Their journey is filled with passion, love, and friendship in the entertainment world.
#10 Hot Young Bloods
What’s it about: In the '80s, Young Sook, a tough female gang leader, secretly loves playboy Joong Gil. He however, avoids her because rival leader Gwang Shik has ‘claimed’ her. When a new girl arrives, Joong Gil falls for her, and Young Sook tries to stop it, causing tension with Gwang Shik.
Where to watch: iQiyi available via your Astro Box
#11 When I Turned Nine
What’s it about: 9-year-old Yeo Min works various part-time jobs just to be able to buy sunglasses for his mum, who lost her eye at work. His classmate and crush, Woo Rim, struggles with her stepdad. Just as they start to understand each other, Woo Rim moves to Seoul, leaving them both wondering, "Can’t 9-year-olds have their own life?"
Now you have more shows to add to your watchlist from an amazing actress. Lesgaur!