Never mind that Lee Young-Ae is a bona fide world wide star with a fan base reaching Iran and Zimbabwe, the anti-diva actress likes to keep a low profile off the screen.
A MBC special commemorated the 5 year anniversary of “Jewel in the Palace” with an exclusive look at Lee Young-ae’s usually very private life. The camera crew followed the actress around as she hung out at at a bookstore, ate “triangle kim bap” from a local convenience store, and studied English at an academy and with a personal tutor. For an actress whose image paints her as a woman who only eats salad and lives a pampered existence, it was a little surprising to see how actually ordinary and dare I say “boring” her daily life is.
The MBC special also covered the actress’ fame and popularity in places like Iran and Zimbabwe where families and neighbors would gather in homes to watch the “Jewel in the Palace”. One Iranian teenage boy interviewed even said that “Yang Geum” Lee Young-ae is in his top three celebrity list that includes Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez. In Zimbabwe, “Jewel in the Palace” was so popular this summer that they would show episode reruns even during the Olympics coverage season.
Lee Young-ae also addressed her other job as a CF queen and talked about how she feels responsibility as a celebrity spokesperson. While other stars basically promote anything that pays, Lee Young-ae said that in recent years, she is being careful not to back anything that may be detrimental to society like many credit/loan companies.
It’s already been 17 years since Lee Young-ae went from being an ordinary college student to become the respected actress and international star that she is now. We as your fans are hoping that you stay around for many more.
January 5th, 2009
12 Comments at "Lee Young-Ae’s life behind the fame"
it’s nice knowing that she lives an ordinary and humble life. I think that gives her more creditability as an actress and that she’s persuing acting not because of the inflow of cash.
she drives a samsung?
wow..never would have guessed it.
figure someone popular as her would be driven around in a maybach or something.
oh man…those triangles kimbaps are to DIE FOR!!!!
can’t find ‘em in NY.
and how the heck does she have fans in such random countries?
Iran? Zimbabwe?
^ I agree with you!
i can’t wait for her next object. shes smart with her choices!
sorry to be uncultured…its my first time hearing about her…
i like her breed of celebrity… i’ll check out her drama..
ZOMG!! shes pretty..
^This is my first time hearing about her as well, and she has fans in Iran and Zimbabwe! …hm..thats pretty sweet. The world is going global huh
tee hee she stuffed her cheeks like chipmunk…
good to see her once in a while. act again already.
I love Lee Young-Ae! LOVES HER, I SAID!!!!!!!! She’s such a good actress.
she still looks good even w/out make-up…
What a lovely article
It’s so nice to see a beautiful and talented, but down-to-earth actress who tries to keep a low profile. It’s so rare these days, and it’s great to see that she’s just like all of us in her spare time. She looks so elegant that it’s hard to imagine her NOT enjoying a 3 course meal in a 5- star hotel XD
Thank you for this article.
I watched the video but since it was in Korean, I did not understand it.
For those who wanted to watch the video, please do visit http://www.leeyoungae.net
Btw, she drives a Benz.
Being some hi-fi celebrity..yet leadin’ a simple life-I think that’s something that give others +ve vibes abt the particular celebrity…I’m happy abt the fact that leeyoungae lives a simple life unlike some other celebrities that shows off around too much~~
aw, just can’t help loving her
Comment Now!