Lee Sung-Kyung
- Born
- Aug 10, 1990age 35
- height
- 5'9" (or 175 cm)
- nationality
- South Korean
Biography
About Lee Sung-Kyung
Lee Sung-Kyung is a South Korean actress and model, known for her striking height of 5'9" and a career that spans both television and film. Born in Goyang, Gyeonggi, she began as a fashion model in 2008 before transitioning to acting. Her breakthrough came with 'Cheese in the Trap' (2016), where she played the complex Baek In-ha, earning critical recognition. The same year, she starred in 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo', a coming-of-age drama about a weightlifter, which won her the Best New Actress award at the 2016 MBC Drama Awards. She has since appeared in a string of popular series, including 'Doctors' (2016), 'About Time' (2018), 'Dr. Romantic 2' (2020), and the 2023 Disney+ hit 'Call It Love'. Her filmography includes 'Girl Cops' (2019), 'Love+Sling' (2018), and 'Broker' (2018).
Sung-kyung's talent has been consistently recognized. She earned the Excellent Actress award at the 2020 SBS Drama Awards for her role in 'Dr. Romantic 2' and at the 2016 MBC Drama Awards for 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo'. She also won Best New Actress at the 2015 MBC Drama Awards for 'Flower of the Queen'. With an Instagram following of 15 million, she has a substantial public presence. A versatile performer, she is also a trained singer and dancer, having released several singles and albums. At 35, she remains a prominent figure in South Korean entertainment, balancing a busy acting schedule with her modeling background.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Goyang, Gyeonggi, Korea, Republic of
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 15.0m (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What awards has Lee Sung-Kyung won for her acting roles?
She won the Best New Actress award at the 2015 MBC Drama Awards for 'Flower of the Queen', and the Excellent Actress award at both the 2016 MBC Drama Awards for 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo' and the 2020 SBS Drama Awards for 'Dr. Romantic 2'.
How did Lee Sung-Kyung start her career?
She began as a fashion model in 2008 before making her acting debut. Her early modeling work helped her transition into television roles, with her breakthrough coming in 2016.
What are some of Lee Sung-Kyung's diverse roles in dramas?
She has played a manipulative character in 'Cheese in the Trap', a determined weightlifter in 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo', a doctor in 'Dr. Romantic 2', and a romance lead in 'Call It Love', showcasing her range across genres.
Did you know
- Lee Sung-Kyung stands at 5'9", which is notably tall for a South Korean actress and model.
- She has appeared in multiple popular K-dramas in both lead and supporting roles, including cameos in 'While You Were Sleeping' and 'Record of Youth'.
- In addition to acting, she has released singles and albums, highlighting her skills as a singer and dancer.
- Her role as Cha Eun-jae in 'Dr. Romantic 2' earned her an Excellent Actress award at the 2020 SBS Drama Awards.
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