Here's What Viewers Call 'All of Us Are Dead' Star Lee Yoo Mi After her Successful Back-to-Back Kdramas
Fans witnessed how Lee Yoo Mi catapults to fame after starring in two mega-hit Netflix series.
The 27-year-old actress became one of the most beloved casts of "Squid Game" to the most hated in "All of Us Are Dead."
In the survival game-themed series, she took on the role of player 240, Ji Yeong, who was just released from prison after getting revenge on her abusive father.
What struck viewers the most was her emotional scene with player 067 and North Korean defector Kang Sae Byeok played by Jung Ho Yeon.
Meanwhile, her new role in "All of Us Are Dead" completely changed as she played the antagonist Lee Na Yeon, a snobby rich kid who looks down on underprivileged students like Han Gyeong Su, portrayed by Ham Sung Min.
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With her impressive portrayal of these characters and successful back-to-back series, viewers gave her a heartfelt moniker.
Lee Yoo Mi Dubbed as 'The Daughter of Netflix'
According to Gstarlive, netizens are giving her the nickname "the daughter of Netflix" after landing in two blockbuster Kdramas released by the streaming giant.
To recall, the male counterpart for the said moniker was given by fans to Song Kang after the South Korean heartthrob starred in multiple Netflix series.
To name a few, he headlined the rom-com series "Love Alarm," followed by the hit K-zombie "Sweet Home," "Love Alarm 2," and "Navillera," which was also in Netflix.
As for Lee Yoo Mi, her career skyrocketed because of these two Netflix series.
Lee Yoo Mi's Instagram Hit Over 6 Million After 'All of Us Are Dead' Premiere
With her newfound fame, the 27-year-old actress might just be Hallyu's next big thing.
It came after her social media following multiplied after her appearance in "Squid Game" and "All of Us Are Dead."
From around 40,000 followers right before the Hwang Dong Hyuk directed series to 6.9 million followers and counting.
Lee Yoo Mi is Miu Mui's Newest Brand Ambassador
Speaking of Lee Yoo Mi's Instagram, the actress is now Miu Mui's newest muse alongside Hollywood star and model, Hailey Bieber.
Over her IG, the South Korean beauty totally rocked the brand's Spring / Summer 2022 collection.
With her first-ever appearance for Miu Miu, Lee Yoo Mi stuns in a layered crop top paired with a long-sleeved jacket and the newest fashion trend, micro-mini skirts that scream the Y2K vibe.
Lee Yoo Mi's Upcoming Project
It is safe to say that "Squid Game" opened a lot of opportunities for the 27-year-old actress as she is set to star in a new Kdrama and film this 2022.
After "All of Us Are Dead," fans would get to see Lee Yoo Mi on the small screen as she is in talks to headline the sports-themed series "Mental Coach Je Gal Gil" as well as the upcoming movie "We Can't Go to Heaven, but We Can Love."
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