South Korean singer and actress
Lee Joo-yeon
(born March 19, 1987),
[2]
formerly known mononymously as
Jooyeon
, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known for being a former member of the girl group
After School
. Since leaving After School, she has focused primarily on acting. She made her acting debut in the drama
Smile Again
(2010) and has participated in other dramas since then.
Career
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2007-2014: Pre-debut and career beginnings
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In 2007, Jooyeon made a cameo in the movie
My Tutor Friend 2
, playing the role of Azumi. Before her debut, Jooyeon was famous on the internet for being an
Ulzzang
, or "best face" which consisted of her being well known for her natural beauty features.
[3]
She made her first unofficial appearance with
After School's
on December 29, 2008, at the SBS Song Festival, performing "Play Girlz" with
Son Dam-bi
.
On January 15, 2009, Jooyeon made her debut in South Korean girl group
After School
, with the release of their debut single "AH!" alongside their EP,
New Schoolgirl
.
[4]
On 17 January, the group made their live debut on MBC's,
Music Core
.
[5]
In 2010, Jooyeon made her acting debut in 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 2011, she became the leader of
A.S. Blue
. The sub-unit debuted with the single "Wonder Boy" on July 20.
On December 31, 2014, Jooyeon's contract with Pledis Entertainment expired and she graduated from After School on June 30, 2015, after Japan promotions.
[6]
[7]
Jooyeon was the only member, along with
Jungah
, who was in the group for all promotional periods.
2015?present: Acting career and further roles
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In January 2015, following her graduation and departure from After School, Jooyeon signed with Better ENT to pursue her acting career.
[8]
She made her first appearance under her new company in the film
Sorry, I Love You, Thank You
, playing the role of Jung Hye-mi.
[9]
She has since gone on to star in a number of dramas, such as
All Kinds of Daughters-In-Law
.
[10]
In 2017, Lee took on acting roles in crime flick
The King
and historical drama
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors
.
[11]
In 2018, Jooyeon's contract with Better ENT expired and she began looking for a new agency.
[12]
She subsequently signed with
Mystic Story
.
[13]
Later that year, Jooyeon took on supporting roles in
The Undateables
and
Devilish Charm
.
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[16]
On May 27, 2021, Lee signed with
C-JeS Entertainment
.
[17]
Personal life
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On February 22, 2011, Jooyeon graduated from
Dongduk Women's University
with a major in broadcasting.
[18]
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.
[19]
Discography
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Filmography
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Film
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Television series
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Web series
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Variety shows
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References
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"이주연"
.
Cinefox (氏네폭스)
(in Korean)
. Retrieved
2023-12-26
.
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"Profile After School"
(in Japanese). Avex Japan. Archived from
the original
on August 3, 2018
. Retrieved
August 3,
2018
.
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'Ulzzang' Jooyeon, Hot Topics
.OSEN, 2006
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"放課後처럼 Ah 5人5色 끼맘껏"
.
Focus News Network
(in Korean). 10 February 2009. Archived from
the original
on 22 July 2011
. Retrieved
28 January
2010
.
- ^
태群-애프터스쿨, '쇼! 音樂中心'서 첫 데뷔舞臺 가져
.
Sports Chosun
(in Korean). 17 January 2009
. Retrieved
4 January
2010
.
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Jackson, Julie (December 22, 2014).
"Joo-yeon rumored to be leaving Afterschool"
.
The Korea Herald
. Retrieved
January 2,
2015
.
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Benjamin, Jeff (December 31, 2014).
"Juyeon Announces Graduation From After School"
.
Billboard K-Town
. Retrieved
January 2,
2015
.
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"
'Jooyeon signs with 'Better ENT' as an actress'
"
.
Allkpop
. January 18, 2015.
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"이주연 側 "'魔性의 기쁨' 出演 確定, 톱 女俳優 役"(公式)"
(in Korean).
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"Lee Joo Yeon Joins Cast Of Romantic Comedy Drama With Choi Jin Hyuk And Song Ha Yoon"
.
Soompi
. June 7, 2018.
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"In the new year, Lee Ju-yeon is primed to shine : The actor starts 2017 with promising roles in upcoming film, drama"
.
Korea JoongAng Daily
. January 9, 2017.
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"애프터스쿨 出身 李周姸, FA市場 나왔다…소속사 未定"
(in Korean). January 17, 2018.
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"Former After School Member Lee Joo Yeon Signs With Mystic Entertainment"
.
Soompi
. January 28, 2018.
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a
b
"[公式]李周姸 SBS '薰男正音' 캐스팅…남궁민-황정음과 呼吸"
.
Naver
(in Korean).
Sports Chosun
. April 19, 2018.
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a
b
"Lee Joo-yeon to become 'girl he knows' in 'Undateable'
"
.
Kpop Herald
. June 13, 2018.
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a
b
"[單獨] 李周姸, '魔性의 기쁨' 主演 確定...최진혁·송하윤과 呼吸"
.
Osen
(in Korean). June 7, 2018.
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Hwang Hye-jin (May 27, 2021).
"이주연, 氏제스 專屬契約 締結 '최민식 설경구 한솥밥'(公式)"
.
Newsen
(in Korean).
Naver
. Retrieved
May 27,
2021
.
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"After School's Jooyeon graduates from college"
.
Allkpop
. 22 February 2011
. Retrieved
25 December
2011
.
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"After School's Jooyeon discharged from the hospital, to resume activities this weekend"
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Allkpop
. 29 November 2011
. Retrieved
25 December
2011
.
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Lee Kang Min-kyung (April 2, 2021).
"정진운X안서현X李周姸 '오! 마이 고스트', 3月 末 크랭크업 [公式]"
[Jinwoon Jeong X Seohyun Ahn X Jooyeon Lee 'Oh! My Ghost', crank-up at the end of March [Official]].
Star News
(in Korean).
Naver
. Retrieved
July 13,
2021
.
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Lee Joon-hyun (February 23, 2020).
"
'하이에나' 주지훈, 李周姸 두고 김혜수에게 反擊 試圖"
.
The Korea Economic Daily
(in Korean)
. Retrieved
January 27,
2021
.
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Moon Ji-yeon (August 19, 2021).
"[單獨] 李周姸, '키스식스센스' 主演 캐스팅…톱俳優로 컴백"
[[Exclusive] Lee Joo-yeon cast as the lead in 'Kiss Six Sense'... comeback as a top actor].
Sports Chosun
(in Korean).
Naver
. Retrieved
August 19,
2021
.
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Kim Na-yeon (April 21, 2022).
"키스 식스 센스' 윤계상X서지혜X김지석, 感覺 깨울 짜릿 로맨스의 始作"
[Kiss Six Sense' Yoon Kye-sang X Seo Ji-hye X Kim Ji-seok, the start of a thrilling romance that awakens the senses] (in Korean). MT Star News
. Retrieved
April 21,
2022
– via
Naver
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