Biography
Who is Lee Da-hae?
Early life and education
Lee Da-hae was born in Seoul, South Korea, with the birth name Byun Da-hye. When she was in the fifth grade, she moved with her family to Sydney, Australia, where she spent her adolescence and studied at Burwood Girls High School. Living abroad helped her become fluent in English. During her school years, she performed traditional Korean dance and earned recognition as the Korean Dancer Girl.
In her junior year of high school, Lee and her mother returned to Seoul after she won the 71st Miss Chunhyang Pageant in 2001, which launched her entertainment career. She later attended Konkuk University, where she majored in Theater and Film.
Acting career highlights
Lee made her official entertainment debut in 2001 after winning a regional pageant and began appearing in minor television roles. Her breakout year arrived in 2005 when she starred in Green Rose and the romantic comedy series My Girl, which shot her to domestic and international stardom. In 2004, she won Best New Actress at the 41st Baeksang Arts Awards for her performance in Lotus Flower Fairy.
Throughout her career, she starred in numerous other television dramas, including The Slave Hunters, Miss Ripley, Hotel King, and Iris II. Known for her fluency in multiple languages, she made her Chinese television drama debut in Love Actually and starred in Best Couple, becoming the first Korean actress to perform her lines fully in Mandarin.
Personal life and marriage
In December 2013, Lee filed defamation charges against internet users who spread false rumors regarding her involvement in an upscale celebrity prostitution ring. Prosecutors subsequently cleared her of all allegations and confirmed she was not under investigation.
Lee married singer Se7en in a private ceremony held at Hotel Shilla in Seoul on May 6, 2023, following an engagement announced earlier that year in March.
Birthday and age
Lee Da-hae was born on April 19, 1984, which makes Lee 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Lee shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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