Lee Yeon Hee's 'SM darling' was rejected by 100 film crews for 'national first love'

Lee Yeon Hee is one of the most sought-after beauties of the land of kimchi. Although there are still many limitations on acting talent, she was once SM's 'darling' who was once held and trained by SM because of her elegant beauty.

Lee Yeon Hee, born on January 9, 1988 in South Korea, fell in love with the entertainment industry quite by chance. In 2001, when she was just 13 years old, she participated in the "SM Teen Best Selection" young talent contest organized by SM Entertainment and won the "Best Appearance" award. This is the door that opens a new chapter in Yeon Hee's life, making her a part of the "cotton garden" of SM Entertainment, one of Korea's leading entertainment companies.

With her pure and pure beauty, Lee Yeon Hee quickly received attention and favor from the company. She was facilitated to participate in major film projects from the early years of her career. In 2004, she had a notable role in the hi.t historical drama "Emperor of the Sea", starring with big names such as Choi so Jong and Song Il Gook. Although it is only a supporting role, Yeon Hee's outstanding beauty has made a strong impression on the audience.

2006 marked an important turning point in Lee Yeon Hee's career when she took on the role of the female lead in the movie "A Millionaire's First Love", co-starring with actor Hyun Bin. The film tells the romantic story between an unruly rich prince and a poor, sick gir.l. The beautiful on-screen love between Yeon Hee and Hyun Bin has taken away many tears from the audience, and at the same time helped both young actors affirm their position in the film industry.

After the success of "Millionaire's First Love", Lee Yeon Hee continued to be "embraced" by SM Entertainment and assigned to many important roles in major TV projects such as "East of Eden" (2008), a tragic family melodrama starring Song Seung Hun and Kwon Sang Woo. However, it was also during this period that Lee Yeon Hee's acting began to encounter mixed opinions.

Despite possessing highly appreciated beauty, Lee Yeon Hee's acting ability is commented to be immature, awkward and lacking in depth. She is often condemned for her one-color acting, which does not sho.w the complexity of the character's psychology. The criticism was increasingly harsh, especially after the projects in which she took on the lead role. From an expected "pet", Lee Yeon Hee gradually faces doubts about her true ability.

One of the other difficulties that Lee Yeon Hee faces in her acting career is her outstanding height. With a height of 1m72, she often has difficulty finding a suitable male co-star. It has been reported that up to a hundred film crews have refused to cooperate with Lee Yeon Hee because of this problem. Height sometimes becomes an invisible barrier, limiting her opportunities in film projects.

Despite many controversies and difficulties, Lee Yeon Hee is still constantly striving to improve herself and prove her acting ability. She continued to participate in various TV series and film projects, trying her hand at more diverse roles. Films such as "Ghost" (Phantom, 2012), "Miss Korea" (2013), "Hwajung" (Splendid Politics, 2015), "Reunited Worlds" (2017), and most recently "Welcome to Wedding Hell" (2022) and "Race" (2023) sho.w her hard work and maturity in acting.

Lee Yeon Hee's first love on screen was with Hyun Bin in the movie "Millionaire's First Love" (2006). The good combination and romantic scenes between the two created a fever among young people at that time. Although it is just a relationship in the movie, the great chemistry between Lee Yeon Hee and Hyun Bin has left a deep impression in the hearts of the audience and has become one of the memorable "screen couples" of Korean cinema.

After a successful stepping stone, Lee Yeon Hee continued to try her hand at the drama series "East of Eden" - "East of Eden" (2008). However, this is an unfortunate stumbling block in his career. Despite playing the female lead, she was considered immature, lacking depth and poor expression compared to veteran actors in the film.

The obvious difference made her the focus of condemnation for a long time. Many people think that she is just a "mobile vase" promoted by SM. This is the period when Lee Yeon Hee herself once admitted that she thought about quitting the profession.

After a long period of cultivation, in 2013, Lee Yeon Hee made a spectacular comeback in the movie "Miss Korea", playing Oh Ji Young - an elevator worker trying to become Miss Korea during the financial crisis. This character requires a variety of transformations from everyday beauty to the sharp and charming charisma of a Miss Universe.

She surprised viewers with her great progress. From her eye expressions to her voice and body language, she showed that she was no longer the dumbfounded gir.l she was every year. Miss Korea is considered a real turning point - where the audience began to see her as a capable actress, not just a beauty.

In 2020, Lee Yeon Hee appeared in the supernatural detective drama "The Game: Towards Zero" as policewoman Joon Young. This is the first time the audience has seen her appear with a tough, strong, and cold appearance. No longer a "goddess of youth", Yeon Hee has really matured.

As an investigator, she no longer relies on her beauty but shows her bravery and toughness through her eyes and charisma. Many critics said that this is a role that "frees" her image from fragile and weak roles.

Unlike many famous actors of the same time, Lee Yeon Hee is almost not involved in scandals. Her private life has always been kept private. However, this makes the public even more curious and gives her a certain respect.

In June 2020, the actress suddenly announced her marriage to her boyfriend outside the entertainment industry. The wedding was held privately, unobtrusively - showing the true nature of her inner and simple life. Information about her husband is almost not disclosed, making the audience even more admiring because of the way she protects her own happiness.

At the ag.e of 37, Lee Yeon Hee still retains her gentle, pure and temperamental beauty. Many people commented that she was "not getting old", even more salty than at the peak of her beauty.

On social networks, she doesn't post often, but every time she appears, she makes fans squirm. In particular, just a few months after giving birth, she appeared with an elegant physique, radiant face, calm and mature demeanor - exactly the image of a woman who has gone through many major stages of life.

Currently, Lee Yeon Hee does not follow noisy projects, but chooses roles with depth. In 2025, she will attract attention when she participates in the play Flower's Secret - marking her first appearance on the professional theater stage. This shows that she is not afraid to challenge herself in new fields, even though she is already famous.

Although she is no longer at her "peak", Lee Yeon Hee is still loved for her trained talent, professional attitude and inspiring daily life. In a recent interview, she shared: "I don't want to prove myself anymore. I just want to live true to my role - an actor, a mothe.r, and myself."

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