Lee Yong-yi
Actress
68 years (Jul 30, 1958)Busan, South Korea
Lee Yong-yi is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation who has kept working through several turns of the industry. The role of Hong Yong-pyo's Mother in 'A Taxi Driver' is the one that keeps being brought up. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'. Casting directors have gone to her for drama more than for anything else. Very few actresses keep finding work for 33 years.
Lee Yong-yi
Actress
Lee Yong-yi is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation who has kept working through several turns of the industry. The role of Hong Yong-pyo's Mother in 'A Taxi Driver' is the one that keeps being brought up. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'. Casting directors have gone to her for drama more than for anything else. Very few actresses keep finding work for 33 years.
24 Movies
Plays Hong Yong-pyo's Mother
A Taxi Driver
2017
Plays OB-GYN
Love in the Big City
2024
Plays Grandma with Hearing Aid
My Daughter Is a Zombie
2025
Plays Opsunne
To the Starry Island
1993
Plays Do-man's Mother
Going by the Book
2007
Plays Aged Mother
Juror 8
2019
Plays Yong-tae's mother
Firefighters
2024
Plays Elder Mother
Welcome to Dongmakgol
2005
Plays Caregiver Grandmother
Missing
2016
Plays Geun-tae's Aunt
C'est Si Bon
2015
Plays Super Grandmother
Love, So Divine
2004
Plays Chi-sung's Mother
Righteous Ties
2006
Plays Broken House Grandmother
The Show Must Go On
2007
Plays Sun-ho's Mother
Rolling Home with a Bull
2010
Plays Yoo So-deuk
Herstory
2018
Plays Eun-sil's Mother
Our School's E.T.
2008
Plays Boob-I (old)
Romantic Heaven
2011
Plays Palace Matron Cheon
Shadows in the Palace
2007
Plays Seon-ju's Mother
Miracle on 1st Street
2007
9 TV Shows
Plays Kim Mi-Kyung
Drinking Solo
2016
Plays Lee Mat-i
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
2021
Plays Jung Eun-shim
Not Others
2023
Plays Jang Gwi Rye
Who Is She
2024
Plays Restaurant Owner
My Royal Nemesis
2026
Plays Market merchant
Shin's Project
2025
Plays Restaurant Owner
The WONDERfools
2026
Plays Noise complaint woman
Crash Course in Romance
2023
Plays [Patient's mother]
Dr. Romantic
2016
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My Daughter Is a Zombie
Full Filmography
The WONDERfools
Restaurant Owner
2026Season 1
My Royal Nemesis
Restaurant Owner
2026Season 1
Shin's Project
Market merchant
2025Season 1
My Daughter Is a Zombie
Grandma with Hearing Aid
2025
Who Is She
Jang Gwi Rye · 12 episodes
2024–
Firefighters
Yong-tae's mother
2024
Love in the Big City
OB-GYN
2024
Picnic
Maeng-hee
2024
Not Others
Jung Eun-shim · 12 episodes
2023–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lee Yong-yi and where are they from?
Lee Yong-yi is 68 years old, born on July 30, 1958 in Busan, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Lee Yong-yi?
Lee Yong-yi is best known for roles in A Taxi Driver, Welcome to Dongmakgol, Going by the Book.
How many movies has Lee Yong-yi been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Lee Yong-yi has appeared in 24 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Lee Yong-yi's first movie?
The career of Lee Yong-yi began with To the Starry Island (1993).
What is Lee Yong-yi's most recent movie or series?
Lee Yong-yi's most recent release is The WONDERfools, which premiered on May 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Lee Yong-yi appeared in?
On television, Lee Yong-yi has appeared in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, The WONDERfools, Dr. Romantic, Crash Course in Romance.
Lee Yong-yi
1958-07-30 · Busan, South Korea
Lee Yong-yi (born July 30, 1958) is a South Korean actress active in theater, television, and film. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of Nomo in both the stage and film versions of Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) and for her role in the tvN series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021).