Lee El
Known for
Lee El is a long-form television actress comfortable in the long shape of a series. At 43, the bulk of the career is already on the record. Casting has leaned toward drama. She has kept working through 17 years of the trade. The role of Sam-shin in 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' is the one that sticks. She has a part in 'The Call'.
Lee El
17 Movies
23 Series
Lee El is a long-form television actress comfortable in the long shape of a series. At 43, the bulk of the career is already on the record. Casting has leaned toward drama. She has kept working through 17 years of the trade. The role of Sam-shin in 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' is the one that sticks. She has a part in 'The Call'.
Movies
Plays Ja-ok
The Call
2020
Plays Hye-mi
Love and Leashes
2022
Plays Hee-won
Yaksha: Ruthless Operations
2022
Plays Joo Yeong
The Yellow Sea
2010
Plays Young Partner
The Drug King
2018
Plays Lady Ahn
Masquerade
2012
Plays Oh Young-ju
Following
2024
Plays Joo Eun-hye
Inside Men
2015
Plays DIS Agent
Athena: Goddess of War
2011
Plays Dodo
Man on High Heels
2014
Plays Jenny
What a Man Wants
2018
Plays Ji-yeon
Scent of a Ghost
2019
Plays Young-sook
Secret
2009
Plays Dr. Choi
Pacemaker
2012
Plays Sarah
One Thing She Doesn't Have
2014
TV Shows
Plays Ok Chae-Ryung
Monster
2016
Plays Jin Yoo-Young
Matrimonial Chaos
2018
Plays Park Soo-young
7th Grade Civil Servant
2013
Plays Lady Kang
Maids
2014
Plays Ms. Ma Ji-young
A Korean Odyssey
2017
Plays Han Mi-ri
Divorce Lawyer in Love
2015
Plays Yoon Soo-Wan
Black
2017
Plays Yoo Hye-mi
Detectives in Trouble
2011
Plays Son Hye-Jung
My Beautiful Bride
2015
Plays Mi-jin
Wild Romance
2012
Plays Sam-shin
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
2016
Plays Yeom Gi-jeong
My Liberation Notes
2022
Plays Ji Seo-Young
When the Devil Calls Your Name
2019
Plays Jang Mi-ho
Battle for Happiness
2023
Plays Kang Tae-hee
When the Stars Gossip
2025
Plays Oh Jung-ah / Jamie
Liar Game
2014
Plays Ko Hee-young
My Troublesome Star
2025
Plays Seo Ji-yeon
Surely Tomorrow
2025
Plays Oh Jung-hye
White Christmas
2011
Plays Dok Ko-soon
Imaginary Cat
2015
Plays Na-hee
Queen Mantis
2025
Plays Bong-suk
Mr. Plankton
2024
Plays Jae-shik's girlfriend
I Remember You
2015
Latest Trailers
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Yaksha: Ruthless Operations
Full Filmography
Queen Mantis
Na-hee · 8 episodes
2025
TV
Surely Tomorrow
Seo Ji-yeon · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
My Troublesome Star
Ko Hee-young · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
When the Stars Gossip
Kang Tae-hee · 16 episodes
2025–
TV
Mr. Plankton
Bong-suk · 6 episodes
2024
TV
Following
Oh Young-ju
2024
Film
Battle for Happiness
Jang Mi-ho · 16 episodes
2023–
TV
My Liberation Notes
Yeom Gi-jeong · 16 episodes
2022–
TV
Yaksha: Ruthless Operations
Hee-won
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lee El and where are they from?
Lee El is 43 years old, born on August 26, 1982 in Seoul, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Lee El?
Lee El is best known for roles in The Call, The Yellow Sea, Love and Leashes.
How many movies has Lee El been in?
Over a 17-year career (since 2009), Lee El has appeared in 17 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Lee El's first movie?
The career of Lee El began with Secret (2009).
What is Lee El's most recent movie or series?
Lee El's most recent release is Surely Tomorrow, which premiered on December 6, 2025.
What TV shows has Lee El appeared in?
On television, Lee El has appeared in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Black, A Korean Odyssey, I Remember You.
Lee El
1982-08-26 · Seoul, South Korea
Kim Ji-hyun, better known by her stage name EL (or Lee El), is a South Korean actress, best known as Lee Byung-hun's ill fated love interest in Inside Men.