Happy birthday! Lee Young-ae turns 54 today

By Lori Macatee
Seoul
Last updated on January 31, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 54 on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

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Lee Young-ae is celebrating her 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-model Lee Young-ae (Joint Security Area, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Lee, a cultural icon

Born in Seoul on January 31, 1971, Lee Young-ae's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Lee's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Young-ae hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lee Young-ae as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Young-ae, you're the best!