Lee Hanee

Lee Hanee
Lee in 2010
Born (1983-03-02) March 2, 1983
Seoul, South Korea
Other names Honey Lee
Alma mater Seoul National University
Occupation Actress, model
Agent
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 56 kg (123 lb)
Title Miss Korea 2006
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2007
(3rd Runner-Up)
Term 2006
Predecessor Kim Joo-hee (2005)
Successor Lee Ji-sun (2007)
Korean name
Hangul 이하늬
Revised Romanization I Ha-nui
McCune–Reischauer I Hanŭi

Lee Hanee[2] (Hangul: 이하늬; born March 2, 1983), better known as Honey Lee, is a South Korean actress, model, classical musician, gayageum player and a beauty pageant titleholder. She represented her country at the Miss Universe 2007 pageant at Mexico City and placed 3rd runner-Up behind the grand winner Riyo Mori of Japan.

Early life

Lee Hanee is the middle child of two daughters and one son. Her father Lee Sang-eob was a high-ranking official with the National Intelligence Service. Her mother Moon Jae-suk has a Ph.D in Korean music history and is a professor at Ewha Womans University as well as music director of Gimhae City Gayageum Orchestra. Her sister is Lee Seul-gi, a member of the KBS Orchestra of Traditional Korean Music. Lee's maternal uncle is politician Moon Hee-sang (currently president Moon Jae-in's special envoy to Japan).

Lee graduated from Seoul National University with high honors in traditional Korean music.[3] She received her master's degree from the same university.[4]

Career

Beauty pageant

Lee won the 2006 Miss Korea pageant and was the 3rd runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant in 2007.[5] She was named Miss Grand Slam 2007.[6]

Music

Lee is a professional gayageum player,[7] and was named a gayageum prodigy by the Kumho Art Center, the most prestigious musical foundation in Korea.[8] She has released four CDs and played in more than 25 countries, including concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York City. In 2017, she participated in the largest-ever mass performance of the gayageum as part of the two-day Uijeongbu International Gayageum Festival.[9]

Film

Lee Hanee co-hosted Real Time TV Entertainment, on the national TV network SBS, a 12-year-old show focusing on show business, beginning July 18.[10]

In 2008, she made her acting debut in the musical Polaroid which opened at PMC Daehangno Jayu Theater in Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu[11] She has since starred in musicals Legally Blonde', playing Elle Woods and Chicago, playing Roxie Hart.[12][13]

In 2009, Lee starred in her first television series The Partner, playing a femme fatale attorney.[14] She next starred in the romantic comedy series Pasta (2010), playing a celebrity chef.[15]

Lee won her first acting accolade at the MBC Drama Awards, the Best Newcomer award for her performance in the family drama Iron Daughters-in-law (2011).[16]

In 2011, Lee was cast in her first big screen role in action film, Hit.[17] She also featured in the disaster film Deranged[18] and period comedy I Am a King (2012).

After appearing in E J-yong’s ensemble mockumentary Behind the Camera (2013), Lee starred in the gambling film 'Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014), playing a rich widow.[19]

Lee then played Queen Daemok in the 2015 historical drama Shine or Go Crazy , which depicts a fictional romance between a cursed Goryeo prince and the last princess of Balhae.[20] The same year, she starred in the science fiction film Sori: Voice From The Heart.[21]

In 2016, Lee starred in the comedy drama Please Come Back, Mister.[22] Lee was praised for her chemistry with co-star Oh Yeon-seo, whom she has acted with in her previous project Shine or Go Crazy.[23]

In 2017, Lee played famous gisaeng Jang Nok-su in the historical drama The Rebel. She won critical praise for her portrayal, and won several acting awards.[24] The same year, she featured in crime thriller Heart Blackened[25] and action comedy film The Bros.[26] Lee is set to star next in the comedy film Extreme Job.[27]

Personal life

Lee has been actively involved in voluntary work for several organizations such as UNICEF, Compassion and World Vision. She serves as the Goodwill Ambassador for Beauty Mind Charity and Korea Green Foundation.[28]

Lee holds a third degree black belt in Taekwondo, and is a scuba diver and a competitive skier.

In February 2013, it was confirmed that Lee was in a relationship with South Korean actor and singer Yoon Kye-sang.[29]

Lee performed at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics, where she reinterpreted '춘행무(Chunaengmu)', one of the royal dances of the Joseon dynasty.[30]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2011HitSeon-nyeo
2012DerangedYeon-joo
I Am the KingSoo-yeon
2013Behind the Camera
2014Tazza: The Hidden CardPresident Woo
2015Sori: Voice From The HeartJi-yeon
2017Fabricated CityMin Cheon-sang's secretary
Heart BlackenedYoo-na
The BrosAurora
2018Extreme Job

Television series

Year Title Role Network
2009The PartnerKim Jung-wonKBS2
2010PastaOh Se-youngMBC
2011Indomitable Daughters-in-LawKim Yeon-jungMBC
2012Immortal ClassicSeo Young-jooChannel A
2013SharkJang Young-heeKBS2
2014Modern FarmerKang Yoon-heeSBS
2015Shine or Go CrazyHwang Bo Yeo-wonMBC
2016Come Back MisterSong Yi-yeonSBS
2017The RebelJang Nok-suMBC

Variety show

Year Title Network Notes
2007–2008TV Entertainment TonightSBSHost
2010Honey Lee's My Sweet CanadaO'live TV
2011Opera Star 2011tvNHost
2014Four Sons and One Daughter - Season 1[31]MBCCast member
2015–2017Get it Beauty[32]OnStyleHost
2016Saturday Night Live Korea[33]tvN

Musical theatre

Year Title Role
2008PolaroidLee Se-yeon
2009-2010Legally BlondeElle Woods
2013ChicagoRoxie Hart
2013-2014Guys and DollsSarah Brown

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2006Miss Korea PageantMiss Korea - JinN/AWon
2007Miss Universe PageantThird runner-upN/AWon
2011MBC Drama Awards[34]Best New ActressIndomitable Daughters-in-LawWon
201451st Grand Bell AwardsBest New ActressTazza: The Hidden CardNominated
Hana Financial Group Star Award
(Popularity Award)[35]		Won
35th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a Drama SpecialModern FarmerNominated
201551st Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New ActressTazza: The Hidden CardNominated
4th APAN Star AwardsBest Supporting ActressShine or Go CrazyNominated
2016 8th Style Icon Asia[36]Top 10 Style IconsN/AWon
SBS Drama AwardsSpecial Acting Award, Actress in a Fantasy DramaPlease Come Back, MisterNominated
2017 10th Korea Drama Awards[37]Top Excellence Award, ActressThe RebelWon
1st The Seoul Awards[38]Best Supporting Actress (Drama)Won
MBC Drama Awards[39] Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Drama Won
2018 54th Baeksang Arts Awards[40] Best Supporting Actress (Film) Heart Blackened Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Lee Ha-nee signs with US talent agency WME". Kpop Herald. August 16, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Lee Hanee". Saram Entertainment. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "SNU Traditional Music Major Named 50th Miss Korea". The Chosun Ilbo. August 4, 2006.
  4. ↑ "Miss Korea contestants pick Lee Hanee as role model". The Korea Times. June 20, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Korean Beauty Nearly Nabs Miss Universe Crown". The Chosun Ilbo. May 30, 2007.
  6. ↑ "Lee Honey Named Miss Grand Slam". The Chosun Ilbo. March 27, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Lee Honey on Her Love for the Gayageum". The Chosun Ilbo. November 25, 2009.
  8. ↑ "Lee Honey to Hold Traditional Concert on Christmas". Hancinema. December 20, 2009.
  9. ↑ "Actress performs in largest gayageum show". Korea JoongAng Daily. October 2, 2017.
  10. ↑ "[Talk of the town]Beauty queen steps up and wins new career". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 11, 2007.
  11. ↑ "Polaroid snapshots capture complex love triangle". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 17, 2008.
  12. ↑ "Legally Blonde Sparkles With Starry Cast". The Korea Times. September 16, 2009.
  13. ↑ "Lee Honey returns with 'Chicago' role". Korea JoongAng Daily. March 26, 2013.
  14. ↑ "미스코리아 출신 이하늬, KBS '파트너'로 연기자 데뷔". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). May 26, 2009.
  15. ↑ "Pasta". MBC Global Media.
  16. ↑ ""The Greatest Love" snags 7 honors at 2011 MBC Drama Awards". 10Asia. January 2, 2011.
  17. ↑ "Han Jae-suk and Honey Lee cast in new action film". 10Asia. May 31, 2011.
  18. ↑ "Lee Honey cast for "Yeongasi" with Kim Myung-min". Hancinema. October 23, 2011.
  19. ↑ "'Tazza 2' set for release soon". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 6, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Jang Hyuk & Oh Yeon Seo coming back with a new drama called Shine or Go Crazy". StarN News. January 16, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Lee Ha-nui to star in robot sci-fi film". Kpop Herald. May 10, 2015.
  22. ↑ "'Please Come Back, Mister' Lee Honey describes Oh Yeon-seo as a ray of light". Hancinema. February 19, 2016.
  23. ↑ "[MD포커스] '돌아저씨' 오연서 이하늬, 베스트커플상 가나요". My Daily (in Korean). March 11, 2016.
  24. ↑ "[Herald Interview] Lee Ha-nee interprets 15th-century courtesan". Kpop Herald. May 30, 2017.
  25. ↑ "Choi Min-sik, Lee Ha-nee play lovers in 'Heart Blackened'". Kpop Herald. October 25, 2017.
  26. ↑ "Lee Ha-Nui Stars in New Film "The Brothers"". The Seoul Times. October 29, 2017.
  27. ↑ "RYU Seung-ryong, LEE Ha-neui and JIN Seon-kyu Confirmed to Star in EXTREME JOB". Korean Film Biz Zone. December 29, 2017.
  28. ↑ "'Beautiful Children' concert at the CCP benefits UNICEF". Phil Star. March 30, 2009.
  29. ↑ "Yoon Kye-sang, Lee Honey come clean". Korea JoongAng Daily. February 23, 2013.
  30. ↑ "폐회식에 무용수로 등장한 이하늬 '춘앵무' 재해석했다". 국민일보(Kukmin News).
  31. ↑ "Celebs to become family on new MBC show". Korea JoongAng Daily. December 6, 2013.
  32. ↑ "Honey Lee is the New MC for 'Get it Beauty'". Koogle TV. January 16, 2015.
  33. ↑ "Lee Ha-nui to host 'SNL Korea'". Kpop Herald. February 18, 2016.
  34. ↑ Ko, Kyoung-seok (January 3, 2011). "Ko Hyun-jung wins grand prize at SBS Drama Awards". 10Asia.
  35. ↑ "ROARING CURRENTS Tops 51st Daejong Film Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. November 24, 2014.
  36. ↑ "G-Dragon, Park Bo-gum, Girls' Generation and Song Joong-ki picked as style icons". Kpop Herald. March 13, 2016.
  37. ↑ Jang Woo-young (October 2, 2017). "10주년 '2017KDA' 김상중, 생애 첫 대상…'도깨비' 5관왕(종합)". Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  38. ↑ "'서울어워즈' 송강호·나문희·지성·박보영 주연상…·'박열'·'비숲' 대상[종합]". TV Report (in Korean). October 27, 2017.
  39. ↑ "Winners of the 2017 MBC Drama Awards". Hancinema. December 30, 2017.
  40. ↑ "제54회 백상예술대상, TV·영화 각 부문별 수상 후보자 공개". JTBC (in Korean). April 6, 2018.
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