Lee Yoo-mi is a South Korean actress born July 18, 1994, in Jeonju-si, South Korea. She became internationally famous for her role as Ji-yeong, Player 240, in Netflix’s Squid Game, and has since become one of the first Korean actresses to win an Emmy (Outstanding Guest Actress). Here is everything on her age, height, net worth, and latest 2026 news.
Lee Yoo-mi Biography (Career & Personal Life)
Her career as an actress began in her late teens, debuting in the 2010 film The Yellow Sea and the television series Future Boy the same year. She went on to appear in Grape Candy (2012), The Russian Novel (2013), Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013), Rough Play (2013), and The Avian Kind (2015).
Although she rarely appeared in lead roles early on, she built a steady filmography with more than 15 films and appeared in dramas including Cheo Yong 2 (2015) and Voice 2 (2018). Her performance as Ji-yeong in Netflix’s Squid Game (2021) turned her into a global star — her Instagram following jumped from around 35K to several million within days of the show’s release.
Lee Yoo-mi Personal Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lee Yoo-mi (이유미) |
| Date of Birth | July 18, 1994 |
| Age | 32 (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Jeonju-si, South Korea |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | ~90 lbs (41 kg) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Agency | Varo Entertainment |
| Net Worth | Unverified – public estimates range from $1 Million to $4 Million |
Lee Yoo-mi Pictures – Player 240, Squid Game
Lee Yoo-mi Filmography – Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Yellow Sea | Kim Tae-won’s daughter |
| 2012 | Grape Candy | Young Seon Joo |
| 2013 | The Russian Novel / Hwayi: A Monster Boy / Rough Play | Yoo Mi / Yoo Kyung’s friend / Advertisement Girl |
| 2015 | The Avian Kind | Girl |
| 2016 | Will You Be There? | Yeon-ah |
| 2017 | Superpower Girl / The Heartbeat Operator | Maeng Ju-ri / Hye Eun |
| 2018 | Never Ever Rush / Outdoor Begins / The Whispering / Park Hwa Young | Hana / Ma-ri / Byun Ji-eun / Se Jin |
| 2020 | Young Adult Matters | Yoon Se-jin |
| 2021 | Hostage: Missing Celebrity | Ban So-yeon |
Lee Yoo-mi Filmography – TV & Web Series
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Future Boy | EBS | Seo Yoon-doo |
| 2015 | Cheo Yong 2 | OCN | Song Da-jung |
| 2017 | Children of the 20th Century | MBC | Mi Dal / Jo Min-hyun |
| 2018 | Voice 2 / Just Dance / Afternoon in a Small City | OCN / KBS2 / Naver TV | Hwang Hee-joo / Kim Do-yeon / Shin Na-ra |
| 2019 | Doctor John | SBS | Na Kyung-ah |
| 2020 | 365: Repeat the Year | MBC | Kim Se-rin |
| 2021 | Squid Game | Netflix | Ji-yeong (Player No. 240) |
| 2022 | All of Us Are Dead | Netflix | Lee Na-yeon |
| 2023 | Strong Girl Nam-soon | JTBC | Gang Nam-soon |
| 2024 | Mr. Plankton | Netflix | Jo Jae-mi |
| 2025 | As You Stood By | Netflix | Jo Hui-su |
| TBA 2027 | Nightmare | SBS | Jang Gyu-eun |
The Squid Game Cast & Costumes
Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game stars Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, Jung Ho-yeon, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryoung.
Popularity
Latest News – Lee Yoo-mi (2026)
- A new trailer for the SBS sci-fi thriller “Nightmare” dropped in early September 2026, spotlighting co-star Kim Nam-gil’s detective character; the show is now confirmed for a 2027 premiere, with Lee Yoo-mi starring as Jang Gyu-eun, a victim-support officer who becomes a different persona inside villains’ dreams.
- Stars alongside Jeon So-nee in the Netflix crime thriller “As You Stood By,” playing Hui-su, a former children’s book author trapped in an abusive marriage — the series is streaming now and has drawn attention for its dark take on domestic abuse and survival.
FAQs
She is approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.
There is no officially verified figure. Public estimates range from around $1 million to $4 million, largely from acting roles and endorsements following her breakout in Squid Game.
She was born on July 18, 1994, making her 32 years old as of 2026.