Lee Se Young became an International star after the 2021 K-drama ‘The Red Sleeve.’ But she is a household name in Korea. She debuted at a young age of four and has been in the entertainment industry for almost two decades. Here are a few dramas to prove her versatile acting skills.
1. The Law Café
The Law Café is a romantic comedy about two childhood friends who meet again when Kim Yu Ri (Lee Se Young) wants to open a café. Lee Se Young plays a cheerful lawyer who plans to help those who need legal support but don’t have access to it.
2. The Red Sleeve
Red Sleeve is one of the highest rated Korean dramas. Se Young plays the role of Seong Deok Im, a court lady. She has showcased the dilemma of a court lady who falls in love with the king knowing that she will lose her freedom. This tragic story will surely make viewers cry.
3. Memorist
Se young plays the role of Han Sun Mi, a young superintendent who is also a criminal profiler. She has a traumatic past and wants to find her dad’s murderer. Sun Mi is smart, meticulous but also envied by many for reaching such a high position at a young age.
4. Kairos
Kairos is a fantasy drama about two people who want to save their loved ones by coordinating between the past and future. Se Young plays Han Ae Ri, a student who works at a convenience store. When she learns about her future from a man who is a month ahead, she wants to change it at any cost.
5. Doctor John
In the 2019 hit K-drama, Se Young stars as Kang Shi Young, a second year resident. She wants to move abroad but she returns to the hospital after saving a person. Shi Young is someone who can understand the pain of her patients and want to do the best for them.
6. A Korean Odyssey
Se Young plays a notable supporting role in this drama. She plays Jung Se Ra or Zombie, who is training to become an idol. She has a funny personality. As the story proceeds viewers can also see her portray hatred and anger, which makes her harm others.
7. Hit The Top
Hit the top is a time travel drama about a popular idol who travels to the future. Se Young plays Choi Woo Seung, a student preparing for the civil services exam. Her life gets entangled with the idol who has come from the past and this leads to a lot of confusions.
8. The Crowned Clown
This show is another hit historical drama in Se Young’s career. It is about a clown, who looks like the king and is made to sit on the throne. Se Young plays the role of Queen Yoo So Woon. She doesn’t have a good relationship with the king. She falls in love with the clown not knowing his identity.
9. The Gentlemen Of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop
The drama is about a popular tailor shop that is not successful as in the past. Four men with different motives try to bring back its lost glory. Se Young plays the role of Min Hyo Won, a bubbly girl who falls in love with Kang Tae Yang. The couple were famous as ‘Ah Choo’ couple.
10. Vampire Detective
The drama is about a private detective who suddenly turns into a vampire but still has to solve cases. Lee Se Young plays Han Gyeo Wool who is part of the detective gang. She helps the vampire detective solve many mysterious cases.
