Lee Yi Dam
lee yi dam

Lee Yi Dam

이이담
  • Korean Name:이이담
  • Nationality:South Korean
  • Zodiac Sign:Taurus
  • Height:170
  • MBTI Type:ISFP
  • Blood Type:B
  • Occupation:Model, Actress
  • Years Active:2017-Present
  • Agency:Ghost Studio
  • Education:Seomun Girls' High School, Incheon Catholic University (Cultural Contents Department / Bachelor’s)
  • SNS:Instagram: eedam_b

Biography

Lee Yi-dam is a South Korean actress and model. She has gained recognition for her performances in television series and Netflix originals, and is known for roles in Black Knight (2023), Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023), and the upcoming series Can This Love Be Translated? (2025). She is represented by Ghost Studio.

Early Life and Education

Lee Yi-dam was born Baek Hye-won on May 20, 1996, in South Korea. She discovered her passion for acting in high school while participating in her school’s theater club, which inspired her to pursue a career in performance.

Career

Acting Debut and Early Work (2017–2022)

Lee made her acting debut in 2017 in the short film Two Lights: Relumino, directed by Hur Jin-ho. She continued to build her film credits with roles in projects such as The Tale of Mari and Yimae (2019) and appeared in the acclaimed feature film Beasts Clawing at Straws (2020).

She transitioned into television with supporting roles in Voice 4 (2021) and as a main cast member in the JTBC drama Artificial City (2021–2022).

Rise to Prominence (2023–Present)

Lee gained broader international exposure in 2023 through her supporting roles in Netflix original series. In Black Knight, she portrayed the character “4-1,” a determined delivery driver involved in social justice action sequences. In Daily Dose of Sunshine, she played Min Deul-re, a psychiatric nurse, earning praise for her grounded performance alongside leading cast members.

In 2025, Lee is set to star in the Netflix romantic comedy Can This Love Be Translated? as producer Shin Ji-seon, a lead role highlighting her expanding presence in global streaming content. She is also cast in the tvN series The Queen Who Crowns as Chae-ryeong.

Awards and Nominations

Lee Yi-dam has received industry recognition with nominations for her performances:

  • Best New Actress – Television, 60th Baeksang Arts Awards (2024) – Daily Dose of Sunshine (Nominated)
  • Best New Actress – Series, Blue Dragon Series Awards (2025) – The Queen Who Crowns (Nominated)

Fun Facts

  1. Her acting debut was in the short film Two Lights: Relumino (2017), directed by acclaimed filmmaker Hur Jin-ho.
  2. Lee gained international attention in 2023 through Netflix originals, especially Black Knight and Daily Dose of Sunshine.
  3. In the tvN historical drama The Queen Who Crowns (2025), Lee Yi-dam portrays Chae-ryeong, a key supporting character within the royal court.
  4. In Netflix romantic comedy Can This Love Be Translated? (2025), Lee Yi-dam plays Shin Ji-seon, a capable and composed content producer working closely within the entertainment industry.