Lee Sung-kyoung
Lee Sung-kyoung (Hangul: 이성경; born August 10, 1990) is a prominent South Korean actress and model who has made significant strides in the entertainment industry. She began her career in fashion, gaining recognition as a contestant in the 2008 Super Model Contest. Her acting debut came in 2014 with a supporting role in the SBS drama "It's Okay, That's Love," marking her as the first model-actress from the strategic collaboration between YG Entertainment and K-Plus.
Lee's breakout performance was in the 2016 youth sports drama "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo," where she portrayed the lead character, earning widespread acclaim. Prior to this, she showcased her talent in several notable dramas, including "Cheese in the Trap" and "The Doctors," the latter of which featured her as a neurosurgeon. Her role in "The Doctors" further solidified her reputation, and she won the "Best New Actress" award at the MBC Drama Awards for her performance in "Flower of Queen."
In addition to her television work, Lee has expanded her artistic repertoire into music, collaborating with artists like Eddy Kim and contributing to PSY's album. Her film credits include the romantic comedy "Love+Sling" and the action-comedy "Miss & Mrs. Cops." In 2020, she starred in the second season of the hit medical drama "Dr. Romantic," portraying Cha Eun-jae, a role that garnered her numerous accolades and solidified her status as a leading actress in South Korea.