8 Things You Should Know About ‘Twenty Five, Twenty One’ Star Lee Joo Myung [Updated 2023]
Without doubt, "Twenty Five, Twenty One" is a drama full of surprises. In particular, it stars some of South Korea's best artists. Apart from Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk, one character that stands out the most in the drama thus far is the intelligent Ji Seung Wan.
In episode 6, she made fans and viewers weep with her determination and philosophy in life.
Falling in love with her yet? Here is what you should know about the actress.
1. Lee Joo Myung is a '93 liner!
Lee Joo Myung, who was born in 1993, joins Kim Tae Ri, WJSN Bona, and Nam Joo Hyuk who are also in their late 20s and early 30s.
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Surprised? In the drama, she plays the role of 19-year-old top student Ji Seung Wan. She has principles and firm beliefs in life.
In real life, she is a simple and talented actress who is eating her 31st cake this year!
2. She's a YG Baby!
Seasoned actors Lee Sung Kyung, Yoo Seung Ho, Yoo In Na, Son Na Eun, Jisoo, Jang Ki Yong and "Twenty Five, Twenty One" star Lee Joo Myung have one common denominator.
That is right! They are all under the same talent company, YG Entertainment and The Black Label.
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Lee Joo Myung slowly built her filmography with YG Entertainment's guidance, and appeared in various dramas like "Man In the Shower," "Hospital Playlist," "Missing: The Other Side," "Kairos" and now, "Twenty Five, Twenty One."
3. She is a model.
Before venturing into acting, Lee Joo Myung first made her appearance as a model in the music video "Don't Leave" by Yang Da Il in 2016.
Her career flourished and multiple projects followed suit. Cosmetic brands and companies love Lee Joo Myung for her sensual and sophisticated aura.
4. Actress Lee Joo Myung debuted in 2019.
The "Twenty Five, Twenty One" actress first appeared in terrestrial television in 2019 with Choi Si Won, Lee Yoo Young and Kim Min Jung in the comedy crime series "My Fellow Citizens."
"My Fellow Citizens" depicts the story of a con man who marries a police officer. After many unexpected incidents, the high profile con artist ironically ends up becoming a member of the National Assembly.
In the drama, Lee Joo Myung played the supporting role Hwang Seung Yi.
5. She worked with Block B, Zion.T, Loco and more known hip hop artists.
She is known for her beauty and acting talent. As a model, she was cast in many music video dramas with popular hip hop icons.
Lee Joo Myung appeared in several music videos including Loco's "Summer Go Loco," Block B's "Don't Leave," Zion.T's "Snow" and fellow YG baby Mino's "Tang!"
6. She was once nominated as Best New Actress.
Because of her impressive acting skills, she was nominated as the Best New actress for her role in Kairos as Park Soo Jung at the 2020 MBC Awards.
Lee Joo Myung competed for the much coveted award with Girl's Day Sojin, Apink' Naeun, and Lee Joo Bin.
7. Lee Joo Myung loves noir films.
Lee Joo Myung is a movie enthusiast! She loves watching films, especially on her days off. In addition to that, films and other source media definitely help improve her acting skills.
Her favorite film of all time is the 2019 melodrama "Blackbird" with Susan Saradon, Kate Winslet, Sam Neill and Mia Wasikowska.
8. 'Twenty Five, Twenty One' marks Lee Joo Myung's tvN debut.
Although Lee Joo Myung appeared in "Hospital Playlist," one of tvN's most buzzworthy dramas. Her current drama marks her acting debut in the broadcast network.
In "Twenty Five, Twenty One," Lee Joo Myung is given her first ever major acting role as Ji Seung Wan, the school's most intelligent student and a great friend to the Tae Yang High School Squad: Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri), Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk), Go Yu Rim (WJSN Bona) and Moon Jiwoong (Choi Hyun Wook).
Meanwhile, Lee Joo Myung is set to star in a romantic series with the "Tale of Nokdu" actor Jang Dong Yoon.
