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Lee Joo-yeon (born March 19, 1987), better known mononymously as Jooyeon, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is a graduated member of After School. She made her acting debut in the drama Smile Again (2010) and has made several participation in other dramas.
Musical career
2009–2014: After School
Jooyeon debuted with After School's in their unofficial first appearance on December 29, 2008 at the SBS Song Festival, performing "Play Girlz" with Son Dam-bi.
In the beginning on 2009, a few days before After School's debut, the group released their debut single, "AH!" alongside their EP, New Schoolgirl on 15 January. On 17 January, the group made their live debut on MBC's, Music Core. She was the vocalist and visual in the group.
In 2011, she became the leader of A.S. Blue. The sub-unit debuted with the single "Wonder Boy" on July 20.
On December 31, 2014, Jooyeon's contract with Pledis Entertainment expired and she graduated from After School on June 30, 2015 after Japan promotions.
Acting career
She made her acting debut with the drama Smile Again and was a member of G7 in the variety show Invincible Youth. Over the years, she starred as supporting roles in various dramas and movies.
In January 2015, Jooyeon signed with Better ENT to pursue her acting career.
Personal life
In 2011 Jooyeon graduated from Dongduk Women's University with a major in broadcasting. She graduated on February 22. On November 21 2011, Jooyeon was admitted to the hospital with acute nephritis. On November 29, she was discharged and had resumed all group activities.
Jooyeon was famous on the internet pre-debut for being an Ulzzang, or "best face" which consisted of her being well known for her natural beauty features.
Discography
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | My Tutor Friend 2 | Azumi |
| 2015 | Sorry, I Love You, Thank You | Jung Hye-mi |
| 2017 | The King | Cha Mi-lian |
Television series
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Smile Again | KBS | Yoon Sae-young |
| 2012 | Salamander Guru and The Shadows | SBS | Shi-ra |
| Reply 1997 | tvN | Dr. Lee Joo-yeon | |
| Jeon Woo-Chi | KBS | Eun-woo | |
| 2013 | Monstar | Mnet | Ah-ri |
| Reply 1994 | tvN | Dr. Lee Joo-yeon | |
| 2014 | A New Leaf | MBC | Lee Mi-ri |
| Hotel King | MBC | Chae-won | |
| 2016 | Immortal Goddess | Naver | Soo-jung |
| The Facetale: Shinderiya | oksusu | Shin De-ri | |
| Fantastic | JTBC | Actress | |
| Entourage | tvN | Lee Joo-yeon | |
| 2017 | Saimdang, Light's Diary | SBS |
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Introduce Star’s Friend | MBC | Guest | as Son Dam-Bi's best friend |
| 2010 | Invincible Youth | KBS2 | Regular cast | |
| 2012 | Music and Lyrics | MBC | with Lee Tae-sung | |
| 2013 | ON! Faitin Korea | Guest | with Kaeun and Nana | |
| Hidden Singer | JTBC | Guest | with Nana and Raina | |
| 2016 | Please Take Care Of My Vanity | Fashion N | Guest | with Lizzy |
Music video appearance
| Year | Artist | Song Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tony An | Yutzpracachia |
| 2009 | E.Bul | I Want to Buy It |
| Taegoon | Betrayed | |
| 2014 | Taewan (aka C-LUV) (featuring Verbal Jint) | Good Morning |