Lee You-mi
Actress
Known for
Lee You-mi is a South Korean actress born in Jeonju, who gained international recognition playing Ji-yeong, Player 240, in the Netflix phenomenon 'Squid Game', a fellow contestant whose quiet backstory became one of the first season's most affecting moments. She also starred in the zombie survival series 'All of Us Are Dead', further establishing her within Korean genre television. Lee had built her career steadily through Korean film and drama before Squid Game's global success brought her to a much wider international audience. She continues to work across South Korean streaming and film productions.
Lee You-mi
Actress
Lee You-mi is a South Korean actress born in Jeonju, who gained international recognition playing Ji-yeong, Player 240, in the Netflix phenomenon 'Squid Game', a fellow contestant whose quiet backstory became one of the first season's most affecting moments. She also starred in the zombie survival series 'All of Us Are Dead', further establishing her within Korean genre television. Lee had built her career steadily through Korean film and drama before Squid Game's global success brought her to a much wider international audience. She continues to work across South Korean streaming and film productions.
Movies (19 titles)
Plays Tae-won's Daughter
The Yellow Sea
2010
Plays Yoo-kyung's Friend 1
Hwayi: A Monster Boy
2013
Plays Lee Gyu-Jin
Everyone Is There
2020
Plays Se-jin
Young Adult Matters
2021
Plays Ad Girl
Rough Play
2013
Plays Byun Ji-eun
The Whispering
2018
Plays Ban So-yeon
Hostage: Missing Celebrity
2021
Plays Yeon-ah's Staff
Will You Be There
2016
Plays Yoomi
Blue
2026
Plays Hyun-su
New Normal
2023
Plays Su-bin
Like a French Film
2016
Plays Ye-ji
No Heaven, But Love.
2024
Plays Se-jin
Park Hwa-young
2018
Plays Student
Scent of a Ghost
2019
Plays Ju-ri
Superpower Girl
2017
Plays Girl
The Avian Kind
2014
Plays You-mi
The Russian Novel
2013
TV Shows (19 titles)
Plays Mi-Dal
20th Century Boy and Girl
2017
Plays Kim Se Rin
365: Repeat the Year
2020
Plays Ji-Young
Welcome to Waikiki
2018
Plays Gang Nam-soon
Strong Girl Nam-soon
2023
Plays Cha Ga-eul
Mental Coach Jegal
2022
Plays Kim Do-yeon
Just Dance
2018
Plays Na Kyung Ah
Doctor John
2019
Plays Ye Ji
It's Okay to Be Sensitive
2018
Plays Lee Na-yeon
All of Us Are Dead
2022
Plays Ji Hye
My Holo Love
2020
Plays Jo Jae-mi
Mr. Plankton
2024
Plays Ji-yeong / Player 240
Squid Game
2021
Plays Jo Hui-su
As You Stood By
2025
Plays Yoomi
Something Between Us, Comic Book Café
2018
Plays Ahn Na-oh
Happy Talk
2017
Plays Shin Na Ra
Afternoon in a Small City
2018
Plays New volunteer
If You Wish Upon Me
2022
Plays Seung-hee
Touch Your Heart
2019
Plays Hwang Hee-joo
Voice
2017
Latest Trailers
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New Normal
Full Filmography 38
Blue
Yoomi
2026
As You Stood By
Jo Hui-su · 8 episodes
2025–
Mr. Plankton
Jo Jae-mi · 10 episodes
2024–
No Heaven, But Love.
Ye-ji
2024
New Normal
Hyun-su
2023
Strong Girl Nam-soon
Gang Nam-soon · 16 episodes
2023–
Mental Coach Jegal
Cha Ga-eul · 16 episodes
2022–
If You Wish Upon Me
New volunteer
2022Season 1
All of Us Are Dead
Lee Na-yeon · 12 episodes
2022–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lee You-mi and where are they from?
Lee You-mi is 32 years old, born on July 18, 1994 in Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Lee You-mi?
Lee You-mi is best known for roles in The Yellow Sea, Hwayi: A Monster Boy, Will You Be There.
How many movies has Lee You-mi been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Lee You-mi has appeared in 19 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Lee You-mi's first movie?
The career of Lee You-mi began with The Yellow Sea (2010).
What is Lee You-mi's most recent movie or series?
Lee You-mi's most recent release is Blue, which premiered on January 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Lee You-mi appeared in?
On television, Lee You-mi has appeared in Squid Game, All of Us Are Dead, My Holo Love, Touch Your Heart.
Lee You-mi
1994-07-18 · Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Lee Yoo-mi (born July 18, 1994) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles as Ji-yeong / Player 240 in Squid Game (2021), Lee Na-yeon in All of Us Are Dead (2022), Gang Nam-soon in Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023), and Jo Jae-mi in Mr. Plankton (2024). She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Ji-yeong in Squid Game, making her the first Korean actress to win in the category.