Lee Jin-kyung, professionally known as Lee Sun-bin, is a South Korean actress and singer who built her career in the entertainment industry after beginning as a K-pop trainee and former member of the girl group JQT.
She later transitioned into acting and gained widespread recognition for her versatility and strong screen presence.
Her notable works include Squad 38, Work Later, Drink Now, and Boyhood, where she has been praised for her ability to handle action, comedy, and dramatic roles with equal skill.
Profile
- Full Name: Lee Jin-kyung
- Stage Name: Lee Sun-bin
- Born: January 7, 1994
- Age: 32 years old
- Birthplace: Cheonan, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Ethnicity: Korean
- Occupation: Actress, Singer
- Height: 1.66m
- Religion: Protestantism
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Lee
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Boyfriends: Lee Kwang-soo
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $1.5 million
Early Life and Education
Lee Sun-bin was born on January 7, 1994, in the city of Cheonan, South Korea, where she developed an early love for musical performance and competitive sports.
She was nurtured in a traditional household by her parents, Mr and Mrs Lee, growing up alongside siblings whose names and identities remain undisclosed to the general public.
During her formative adolescent years, she attended local schools in her home province, eventually graduating from Cheonan Ssangyong High School, where she participated in school plays and musical groups. Firmly rooted in her South Korean heritage, she practices Protestantism.
Career
Lee Sun-bin initiated her professional artistic journey in September 2011, joining the established South Korean girl group JQT as a vocalist. However, the group unexpectedly disbanded early the following year before releasing further music.
Navigating the immense financial and career struggles of a young entertainer, she worked extensively as a commercial fashion model while auditioning internationally, eventually making her formal acting debut in the 2014 Chinese historical television drama Saint Wang Xizhi.
Her definitive domestic breakthrough materialised in 2016, when she secured the role of a seductive con artist in the hit cable crime-comedy series Squad 38.
This iconic performance immediately generated nationwide buzz and brought her immense public recognition.
Capitalising on her sudden popularity, Lee Sun-bin showcased her vocal talents on music variety shows like I Can See Your Voice and King of Mask Singer, proving her versatility beyond traditional acting roles.
She transitioned smoothly into leading television roles in series like Sketch and Missing 9, the latter of which earned her an official newcomer accolade.
Her career reached monumental heights with her leading performance in the massive streaming comedy Work Later, Drink Now, alongside her award-winning performance in To the Moon and her critically acclaimed performance in the horror film Noise.
This diverse catalogue ensures her lasting legacy in the industry as an incredibly adaptable actress who successfully bridged the gap between K-pop artistry and powerhouse dramatic performance.
Awards and Nominations
- MBC Drama Award for Best New Actress (Won)
- MBC Drama Award for Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries (Won)
- Asia Model Festival Popularity Award in Actress (Won)
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @sunbin_eyesmag
Personal Life
Lee Sun-bin is currently 32 years old and stands 1.66m tall. She has been involved in a highly celebrated, high-profile romantic relationship with famous South Korean actor and comedian Lee Kwang-soo since 2018, whom she originally met in 2016 during Lee Kwang-soo’s guest appearance on the variety show Running Man.
The couple has been openly dating for several years, with public speculation frequently highlighting their imminent wedding plans, though they remain unmarried and have no children.
Net Worth
Lee Sun-bin has an estimated net worth of about $1.5 million.
Her wealth primarily comes from her successful acting career in South Korean television and film, where she earns strong per-episode fees and streaming residuals.
She also increases her income through brand endorsements, ambassador roles, and music-related royalties across major Asian entertainment platforms.
Filmography
- Familyhood (2016)
- Rampant (2018)
- The Princess and the Matchmaker (2018)
- Okay! Madam (2020)
- Me and Me (2020)
- Mission: Possible (2021)
- Air Murder (2022)
- Reverse (2022)
- Noise (2024)
- CODE: G (2025)
