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'''Kim Yu-jin''' (born April 9, 1988),<ref name="After School profile">{{cite web|url=https://after--school.jp/profile/ |title=Profile After School|publisher=Avex Japan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803152513/https://after--school.jp/profile/|archive-date=August 3, 2018|language=ja |access-date=August 3, 2018}}</ref> better known by her stage name '''Uee''' (sometimes romanized as '''U-{{Not a typo|ie}}'''), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a former member of South Korean girl group [[After School (group)|After School]] from 2009 to 2017, and has acted in various television dramas including ''[[Queen Seondeok (TV series)|Queen Seondeok]]'' (2009), ''[[Ojakgyo Family]]'' (2011), ''[[Jeon Woo-chi (TV series)|Jeon Woo-chi]]'' (2012), ''[[Golden Rainbow (TV series)|Golden Rainbow]]'' (2013), ''[[High Society (2015 TV series)|High Society]]'' (2015), ''[[Marriage Contract]]'' (2016), and ''[[My Only One (TV series)|My Only One]]'' (2018). On May 31, 2017, Uee graduated and left After School and its agency, [[Pledis Entertainment]].
'''Kim Yu-jin''' ({{Korean|hangul=김유진}}; born April 9, 1988),<ref name="After School profile">{{cite web|url=https://after--school.jp/profile/ |title=Profile After School|publisher=Avex Japan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803152513/https://after--school.jp/profile/|archive-date=August 3, 2018|language=ja |access-date=August 3, 2018}}</ref> better known by her stage name '''Uee''' ({{Korean|hangul=유이|labels=no}}; sometimes romanized as '''U-{{Not a typo|ie}}'''), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a former member of South Korean girl group [[After School (group)|After School]] from 2009 to 2017, and has acted in various television dramas including ''[[Queen Seondeok (TV series)|Queen Seondeok]]'' (2009), ''[[Ojakgyo Family]]'' (2011), ''[[Jeon Woo-chi (TV series)|Jeon Woo-chi]]'' (2012), ''[[Golden Rainbow (TV series)|Golden Rainbow]]'' (2013), ''[[High Society (2015 TV series)|High Society]]'' (2015), ''[[Marriage Contract]]'' (2016), and ''[[My Only One (TV series)|My Only One]]'' (2018). On May 31, 2017, Uee left After School and its agency, [[Pledis Entertainment]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Kim Yu-jin was born April 9, 1988, in [[Daejeon]], South Korea. Her father, [[:ko:김성갑|Kim Sung-kap]], is a retired professional baseball player and former head coach for the South Korean teams, [[Nexen Heroes]]<ref>{{cite news|author1=Park Si-soo|title=Stars and outstanding parents|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/11/386_152923.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=The Korea Times|date=March 7, 2014}}</ref><ref name="UEE/FATHER">{{cite news|url=http://news.donga.com/3/all/20100122/25585796/1|script-title=ko:"내딸 자랑스럽다"…유이, 시구 후 아버지 반응에 감동|date=January 22, 2010|work=Dong-a Ilbo|access-date=January 24, 2010|language=ko|author=Kim Yeong-uk}}</ref> and [[SK Wyverns]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SK Wyverns|url=https://www.skwyverns.com/Wyverns/wyverns/history?year=2015|access-date=2020-12-28|website=www.skwyverns.com}}</ref> She has an older sister, Kim Yu-na.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Hyeon-rok|script-title=ko:유이, 언니가 과거사진 대방출 "쌍꺼풀만 살짝"|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011062210322176488|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=Star News|date=June 22, 2011|language=ko}}</ref> Uee attended Guwol Girls' Middle School and [[Incheon]] Physical Education High School. While in high school, she was a swimmer and competed in the [[Korean National Sports Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Uee to Show Off Swimming Skills in New Drama|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/02/05/2015020501457.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=February 5, 2015}}</ref> She later graduated from [[Sungkyunkwan University]]'s [https://art.skku.edu/eng_art/programs/departments.do School of Art], with a degree in Performing Arts.
Kim Yu-jin was born April 9, 1988, in [[Daejeon]], South Korea. Her father, {{Interlanguage link|Kim Sung-kap|ko|김성갑}}, is a retired professional baseball player and former head coach for the South Korean teams, [[Nexen Heroes]]<ref>{{cite news|author1=Park Si-soo|title=Stars and outstanding parents|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/11/386_152923.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[The Korea Times]]|date=March 7, 2014}}</ref><ref name="UEE/FATHER">{{cite news|url=http://news.donga.com/3/all/20100122/25585796/1|script-title=ko:"내딸 자랑스럽다"…유이, 시구 후 아버지 반응에 감동|date=January 22, 2010|work=[[The Dong-a Ilbo]]|access-date=January 24, 2010|language=ko|author=Kim Yeong-uk}}</ref> and [[SK Wyverns]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SK Wyverns|url=https://www.skwyverns.com/Wyverns/wyverns/history?year=2015|access-date=December 28, 2020|website=www.skwyverns.com}}</ref> She has an older sister, Kim Yu-na.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Hyeon-rok|script-title=ko:유이, 언니가 과거사진 대방출 "쌍꺼풀만 살짝"|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011062210322176488|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=Star News|date=June 22, 2011|language=ko}}</ref> Uee attended Guwol Girls' Middle School and [[Incheon]] Physical Education High School. While in high school, she was a swimmer and competed in the [[Korean National Sports Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Uee to Show Off Swimming Skills in New Drama|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/02/05/2015020501457.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|date=February 5, 2015}}</ref> She later graduated from [[Sungkyunkwan University]]'s [https://art.skku.edu/eng_art/programs/departments.do School of Art], with a degree in Performing Arts.


==Career==
==Career==
===2007–2008: Five Girls and career beginnings===
===2007–2008: Five Girls and career beginnings===
Uee originally desired to be an actress and went to many auditions, but she debuted as a singer first.<ref name=transition/> In 2007, Uee was a member of the girl group Five Girls ({{Korean|오소녀||O Sonyeo}}) under [[Good Entertainment]], which also included [[Kim Yu-bin (musician)|Yubin]], [[Jun Hyoseong]], [[Yang Ji-won (singer)|Yang Jiwon]], and [[G.NA]]. The group starred in a reality show on MTV called ''Diary of Five Girls'', but disbanded before their scheduled debut due to Good Entertainment's financial troubles.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim JiYeon|title=Spica's Yang Ji Won Talks Being the Last Five Girls′ Girl|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3179/spicas-yang-ji-won-talks-being-the-last-five-girls-girl|access-date=February 18, 2015|work=enewsWorld|publisher=CJ E&M|date=February 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219014421/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3179/spicas-yang-ji-won-talks-being-the-last-five-girls-girl|archive-date=February 19, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
Uee originally desired to be an actress and went to many auditions, but she debuted as a singer first.<ref name=transition/> In 2007, Uee was a member of the girl group Five Girls ({{Korean|오소녀||O Sonyeo}}) under [[Good Entertainment]], which also included [[Kim Yu-bin (musician)|Yubin]], [[Jun Hyoseong]], [[Yang Ji-won (singer)|Yang Jiwon]], and [[G.NA]]. The group starred in a reality show on MTV called ''Diary of Five Girls'', but disbanded before their scheduled debut due to Good Entertainment's financial troubles.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim JiYeon|title=Spica's Yang Ji Won Talks Being the Last Five Girls′ Girl|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3179/spicas-yang-ji-won-talks-being-the-last-five-girls-girl|access-date=February 18, 2015|work=enewsWorld|publisher=CJ E&M|date=February 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219014421/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3179/spicas-yang-ji-won-talks-being-the-last-five-girls-girl|archive-date=February 19, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Before debuting, she was once a hot topic in South Korea. On May 30, 2008, while watching her father's baseball game in [[Mokdong Stadium|Mok-dong Stadium]], she was caught by the camera. The announcer introduced her as the daughter of Coach Kim Sung-kap. The name ''<nowiki/>'Mok-dong Girl''' became number 1 in internet search terms.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-04-12|title='인생술집' 유이 "데뷔 전 '목동녀'로 화제, 아버지 응원 갔다가 찍혀"|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15550237421449515019|access-date=2020-12-28|website=tvdaily.co.kr}}</ref>
Before debuting, she was once a hot topic in South Korea. On May 30, 2008, while watching her father's baseball game in [[Mokdong Stadium|Mok-dong Stadium]], she was caught by the camera. The announcer introduced her as the daughter of Coach Kim Sung-kap. The name ''<nowiki/>'Mok-dong Girl''' became number 1 in internet search terms.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 12, 2019|title='인생술집' 유이 "데뷔 전 '목동녀'로 화제, 아버지 응원 갔다가 찍혀"|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15550237421449515019|access-date=December 28, 2020|website=tvdaily.co.kr}}</ref>


In August 2008, after appearing as Yubin's friend in the MBC show ''Introducing the Star's Friend'', she again became popular because of her friendship with the Wonder Girls member and her resemblance to [[Moon Geun-young]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-04-07|title=애프터스쿨 유이, 알고보니 원걸 유빈 친구 '스친소' 퀸카|url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=46858|access-date=2020-12-29|website=뉴스인사이드|language=ko}}</ref> She later joined Pledis Entertainment.
In August 2008, after appearing as Yubin's friend in the MBC show ''Introducing the Star's Friend'', she again became popular because of her friendship with the Wonder Girls member and her resemblance to [[Moon Geun-young]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 7, 2009|title=애프터스쿨 유이, 알고보니 원걸 유빈 친구 '스친소' 퀸카|url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=46858|access-date=December 29, 2020|website=뉴스인사이드|language=ko}}</ref> She later joined Pledis Entertainment.


===2009–2016: After School and acting career===
===2009–2016: After School and acting career===
{{main|After School (band)}}
{{main|After School (band)}}
In April 2009, Uee joined the girl group [[After School (band)|After School]] with their single "Diva".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kang Seung-hun|script-title=ko:'유이는 춤이 일품인 애프터스쿨의 신입생'|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009040715095073827|access-date=February 20, 2015|work=Asia Economy Daily|date=April 7, 2009|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/07/201_48433.html|title=Battle of Girl Groups Under Way|date=July 14, 2009|work=[[The Korea Times]]|author=Han Sang-hee|access-date=January 24, 2010}}</ref> She became known for her "honey thighs" and proved popular with the general public, often topping online search rankings on various Korean websites.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000736934|script-title=ko:유이 "꿀벅지 실종, 죄송할 따름" 폭소(인터뷰)|date=August 4, 2015|website=TV Report|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201506021715049518225_2|title=Uee shows off curves in 'High Society'|date=June 2, 2015|website=Kpop Herald}}</ref>
In April 2009, Uee joined the girl group [[After School (band)|After School]] with their single "Diva".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kang Seung-hun|script-title=ko:'유이는 춤이 일품인 애프터스쿨의 신입생'|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009040715095073827|access-date=February 20, 2015|work=Asia Economy Daily|date=April 7, 2009|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/07/201_48433.html|title=Battle of Girl Groups Under Way|date=July 14, 2009|work=[[The Korea Times]]|author=Han Sang-hee|access-date=January 24, 2010}}</ref> She became known for her "honey thighs" and proved popular with the general public, often topping online search rankings on various Korean websites.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000736934|script-title=ko:유이 "꿀벅지 실종, 죄송할 따름" 폭소(인터뷰)|date=August 4, 2015|website=TV Report|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201506021715049518225_2|title=Uee shows off curves in 'High Society'|date=June 2, 2015|website=[[Kpop Herald]]}}</ref>


In July, she made her acting debut in [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s historical drama, ''[[Queen Seondeok (TV series)|Queen Seondeok]]'', which was well received and won various awards.<ref name="QUEENSEONDUK/AWARDS">{{cite news|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/node/236474/queen-|title='Queen Seon Duk' sweeps 2009 MBC Drama Awards|last=Hicap|first=Jonathan M|date=January 1, 2010|work=Manilla Bulletin|access-date=January 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510032540/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/236474/queen-|archive-date=May 10, 2012}}</ref> She was subsequently cast in [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s musical drama ''[[You're Beautiful (TV series)|You're Beautiful]]'', which started airing in October.<ref name="YOUREBEAUTIFUL">{{cite news|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200909241547251001|script-title=ko:박신혜-유이, '미소가 아름다워'|date=September 24, 2009|work=Newsen|access-date=January 24, 2010|language=ko|author=Ji Hyeong-jun}}</ref> Later that month, she joined the project group, 4Tomorrow, which consists [[Han Seung-yeon]], [[Hyuna]], and [[Gain (singer)|Gain]]; and released the single "Dugeundugeun Tomorrow" ({{Korean|두근두근 Tomorrow}}) on October 6, 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.joins.com/article/551/3819551.html?ctg=15|script-title=ko:복받은 이동건, 가인-한승연-유이-현아와 무슨관계? '4투모로우 뮤비 출연'|trans-title=Lucky Lee Dong-gun, What Connection with Gain-Han Seungyeon-UEE-Hyuna? "4Tomorrow Music Video Participation"|publisher=[[JoongAng Ilbo]]|work=Newsen|date=October 12, 2009|access-date=January 16, 2010|language=ko|author=Lee Mi-hye}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> That same year, she joined the MBC's reality show ''[[We Got Married]]'' and was paired with [[Park Jae-jung (actor)|Park Jae-jung]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Uie of After School Models for Anycall|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/08/135_50585.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=The Korea Times|date=August 24, 2009}}</ref> Uee ranked eighth on [[Forbes]] Korea's list of most hardworking idols in 2009–2010.<ref>{{Cite web | title = G-Dragon tops Forbes Korea's ranking of most hardworking idols.(Showbiz) | work = [[Manila Bulletin]] | date = April 30, 2010 | access-date = April 23, 2016 | url = https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-225279059.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160910231817/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-225279059.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 10, 2016 |url-access=subscription }}</ref>
In July, she made her acting debut in [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s historical drama, ''[[Queen Seondeok (TV series)|Queen Seondeok]]'', which was well received and won various awards.<ref name="QUEENSEONDUK/AWARDS">{{cite news|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/node/236474/queen-|title='Queen Seon Duk' sweeps 2009 MBC Drama Awards|last=Hicap|first=Jonathan M|date=January 1, 2010|work=Manilla Bulletin|access-date=January 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510032540/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/236474/queen-|archive-date=May 10, 2012}}</ref> She was subsequently cast in [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s musical drama ''[[You're Beautiful (TV series)|You're Beautiful]]'', which started airing in October.<ref name="YOUREBEAUTIFUL">{{cite news|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200909241547251001|script-title=ko:박신혜-유이, '미소가 아름다워'|date=September 24, 2009|work=Newsen|access-date=January 24, 2010|language=ko|author=Ji Hyeong-jun}}</ref> Later that month, she joined the project group, 4Tomorrow, which consists [[Han Seung-yeon]], [[Hyuna]], and [[Gain (singer)|Gain]]; and released the single "Dugeundugeun Tomorrow" ({{Korean|두근두근 Tomorrow}}) on October 6, 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.joins.com/article/551/3819551.html?ctg=15|script-title=ko:복받은 이동건, 가인-한승연-유이-현아와 무슨관계? '4투모로우 뮤비 출연'|trans-title=Lucky Lee Dong-gun, What Connection with Gain-Han Seungyeon-UEE-Hyuna? "4Tomorrow Music Video Participation"|publisher=[[JoongAng Ilbo]]|work=Newsen|date=October 12, 2009|access-date=January 16, 2010|language=ko|author=Lee Mi-hye}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> That same year, she joined the MBC's reality show ''[[We Got Married]]'' and was paired with [[Park Jae-jung (actor)|Park Jae-jung]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Uie of After School Models for Anycall|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/08/135_50585.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[The Korea Times]]|date=August 24, 2009}}</ref> Uee ranked eighth on [[Forbes]] Korea's list of most hardworking idols in 2009–2010.<ref>{{Cite web | title = G-Dragon tops Forbes Korea's ranking of most hardworking idols.(Showbiz) | work = [[Manila Bulletin]] | date = April 30, 2010 | access-date = April 23, 2016 | url = https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-225279059.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160910231817/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-225279059.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 10, 2016 |url-access=subscription }}</ref>


Uee had lead roles in two television dramas in 2011. In ''[[Birdie Buddy]]'', she played a country girl who strives to become a professional golfer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2010/02/201_60881.html|title=Birdie Buddy Aiming to Captivate TV Viewers|date=February 16, 2010|work=The Korea Times}}</ref> The drama's director, Yun Sang-ho, praised Uee's "flawless acting", saying, "I believe actors from idol groups such as Uee and [[Luna (South Korean singer)|Luna]] improve more quickly because they have so much talent and passion".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Lee InKyung|title=F(x) Luna Cast as Heroine on Weekend Drama|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/153/fx-luna-cast-as-heroine-on-weekend-drama|access-date=March 3, 2015|work=enewsWorld|date=August 28, 2011}}</ref> In ''[[Ojakgyo Family]]'', Uee played a university student with a difficult family history.<ref name=transition>{{cite news|title=After School's Uee Talks About Transition to Acting|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/08/20/2011082000290.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=August 20, 2011}}</ref> She earned praise for her natural acting and received Best New Actress awards at the [[Paeksang Arts Awards]] and [[KBS Drama Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Eun|first1=Elizabeth|title=Singer-Turned-Actress Uee Shows Off Her Many Facial Expressions|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/278/singer-turned-actress-uee-shows-off-her-many-facial-expressions|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=enewsWorld|date=September 5, 2011}}</ref><ref name=woochi>{{cite news|author1=Choi EunHwa|title=After School′s Uee Cast as Lead of Drama ′Woochi′|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/15601/after-schools-uee-cast-as-lead-of-drama-woochi|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=enewsWorld|date=September 21, 2012}}</ref> Uee released her first solo single, "Sok Sok Sok" ({{Lang|ko|쏙쏙쏙}}), on June 21, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Do-gyeong|script-title=ko:유이 '쏙쏙쏙'으로 음원차트 진입! '남친에게 고백하기 좋은 노래'|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201106218156k|access-date=February 20, 2015|work=[[Korea Economic Daily]]|date=June 21, 2011|language=ko}}</ref> She also co-hosted the variety show ''Night After Night''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?year=2010&no=555407|title=정용화-유이-대성 '밤이면 밤마다' MC 낙점|website=MK News|date=October 13, 2010 |language=ko}}</ref>
Uee had lead roles in two television dramas in 2011. In ''[[Birdie Buddy]]'', she played a country girl who strives to become a professional golfer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2010/02/201_60881.html|title=Birdie Buddy Aiming to Captivate TV Viewers|date=February 16, 2010|work=[[The Korea Times]]}}</ref> The drama's director, Yun Sang-ho, praised Uee's "flawless acting", saying, "I believe actors from idol groups such as Uee and [[Luna (South Korean singer)|Luna]] improve more quickly because they have so much talent and passion".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Lee InKyung|title=F(x) Luna Cast as Heroine on Weekend Drama|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/153/fx-luna-cast-as-heroine-on-weekend-drama|access-date=March 3, 2015|work=enewsWorld|date=August 28, 2011}}</ref> In ''[[Ojakgyo Family]]'', Uee played a university student with a difficult family history.<ref name=transition>{{cite news|title=After School's Uee Talks About Transition to Acting|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/08/20/2011082000290.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|date=August 20, 2011}}</ref> She earned praise for her natural acting and received Best New Actress awards at the [[Paeksang Arts Awards]] and [[KBS Drama Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Eun|first1=Elizabeth|title=Singer-Turned-Actress Uee Shows Off Her Many Facial Expressions|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/278/singer-turned-actress-uee-shows-off-her-many-facial-expressions|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=enewsWorld|date=September 5, 2011}}</ref><ref name=woochi>{{cite news|author1=Choi EunHwa|title=After School′s Uee Cast as Lead of Drama ′Woochi′|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/15601/after-schools-uee-cast-as-lead-of-drama-woochi|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=enewsWorld|date=September 21, 2012}}</ref> Uee released her first solo single, "Sok Sok Sok" ({{Lang|ko|쏙쏙쏙}}), on June 21, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Do-gyeong|script-title=ko:유이 '쏙쏙쏙'으로 음원차트 진입! '남친에게 고백하기 좋은 노래'|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201106218156k|access-date=February 20, 2015|work=[[Korea Economic Daily]]|date=June 21, 2011|language=ko}}</ref> She also co-hosted the variety show ''Night After Night''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?year=2010&no=555407|title=정용화-유이-대성 '밤이면 밤마다' MC 낙점|website=MK News|date=October 13, 2010 |language=ko}}</ref>
[[File:Uee at Super M Concert, 28 July 2012.jpg|left|thumb|Uee performing as part of After School in 2012]]
[[File:Uee at Super M Concert, 28 July 2012.jpg|left|thumb|Uee performing as part of After School in 2012]]
In January 2012, Uee became a permanent host on the KBS music show, ''[[Music Bank (TV program)|Music Bank]]'', along with [[Lee Jang-woo]]. She continued hosting the show until April 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Benjamin|first1=Jeff|title=Taetiseo and After School's Uee Step Down as Music Program Hosts|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1555869/taetiseo-and-after-schools-uee-step-down-as-music-program-hosts|access-date=February 19, 2015|magazine=Billboard|date=April 5, 2013}}</ref> From November 2012 to February 2013, she starred as princess Hong Mu-yeon in ''[[Jeon Woo-chi (TV series)|Jeon Woo-chi]]'', a historical drama set during the [[Joseon Dynasty]]. When she was cast for the role, Uee expressed her desire to be seen as a serious actor, saying "I want to do away with the 'idol singer-turned-actor' in this piece and really step up my performance".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sunwoo|first1=Carla|title=Uee takes on new KBS period drama|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2959846|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=September 24, 2012}}</ref> During the shoot, she was praised for her ability to immerse herself in the character and give a detailed performance.<ref>{{cite news|title=[KBS New Drama 'Jeon Woochi'] Uee Displays Charm As Cold Woman|url=http://english.kbs.co.kr/hallyu/gallery_view.html?page=41&No=1666|access-date=March 2, 2015|work=KBS News|date=November 9, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ho|first1=Stewart|title=Still Cuts of Uee as Bewitched Woman for 'Woochi' Released|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/20349/still-cuts-of-uee-as-bewitched-woman-for-woochi-released|access-date=March 2, 2015|work=enewsWorld|publisher=Mwave|date=November 8, 2012}}</ref>
In January 2012, Uee became a permanent host on the KBS music show, ''[[Music Bank (TV program)|Music Bank]]'', along with [[Lee Jang-woo]]. She continued hosting the show until April 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Benjamin|first1=Jeff|title=Taetiseo and After School's Uee Step Down as Music Program Hosts|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1555869/taetiseo-and-after-schools-uee-step-down-as-music-program-hosts|access-date=February 19, 2015|magazine=Billboard|date=April 5, 2013}}</ref> From November 2012 to February 2013, she starred as princess Hong Mu-yeon in ''[[Jeon Woo-chi (TV series)|Jeon Woo-chi]]'', a historical drama set during the [[Joseon Dynasty]]. When she was cast for the role, Uee expressed her desire to be seen as a serious actor, saying "I want to do away with the 'idol singer-turned-actor' in this piece and really step up my performance".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sunwoo|first1=Carla|title=Uee takes on new KBS period drama|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2959846|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=September 24, 2012}}</ref> During the shoot, she was praised for her ability to immerse herself in the character and give a detailed performance.<ref>{{cite news|title=[KBS New Drama 'Jeon Woochi'] Uee Displays Charm As Cold Woman|url=http://english.kbs.co.kr/hallyu/gallery_view.html?page=41&No=1666|access-date=March 2, 2015|work=KBS News|date=November 9, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ho|first1=Stewart|title=Still Cuts of Uee as Bewitched Woman for 'Woochi' Released|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/20349/still-cuts-of-uee-as-bewitched-woman-for-woochi-released|access-date=March 2, 2015|work=enewsWorld|publisher=Mwave|date=November 8, 2012}}</ref>


Uee was a permanent cast member of [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]' survival variety show ''[[Barefooted Friends]]'' in 2013.<ref name=survivalshows>{{cite news|last1=Oh|first1=Jean|title=TV's great outdoors: Korean survival shows hitting global circuit|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130521001007|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=The Korea Herald|date=May 21, 2013}}</ref> During the show, she performed the song "Hero" at a special concert. The song was produced by [[Duble Sidekick]] and co-written by Uee, and subsequently released on the soundtrack album ''My Story, My Song'' on August 19.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:'맨발의 친구들' 유이, 父김성갑 응원가 '히어로' 감동 무대|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201308190100154800011746&ServiceDate=20130818|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=[[Sports Chosun]]|date=August 18, 2013|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=히어로 (Hero) (Feat. 정아)|url=http://music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=714255&song_id=10147661|website=Daum Music|access-date=February 23, 2015|language=ko}}</ref> She had a lead role in the drama ''[[Golden Rainbow (TV series)|Golden Rainbow]]'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Uee Having Fun Learning the Ropes as an Actress|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/04/12/2014041200392.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=April 12, 2014}}</ref> and received an Excellence Award at the [[2013 MBC Drama Awards]] for the role.<ref name=2013excellenceaward>{{cite news|author1=Kim Na-hyeon|script-title=ko:유이, 우수연기상 트로피 인증샷…"열심히 하겠습니다"|url=http://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2013123109060840582|access-date=February 20, 2015|work=Money Today|date=December 31, 2013|language=ko}}</ref>
Uee was a permanent cast member of [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]' survival variety show ''[[Barefooted Friends]]'' in 2013.<ref name=survivalshows>{{cite news|last1=Oh|first1=Jean|title=TV's great outdoors: Korean survival shows hitting global circuit|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130521001007|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|date=May 21, 2013}}</ref> During the show, she performed the song "Hero" at a special concert. The song was produced by [[Duble Sidekick]] and co-written by Uee, and subsequently released on the soundtrack album ''My Story, My Song'' on August 19.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:'맨발의 친구들' 유이, 父김성갑 응원가 '히어로' 감동 무대|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201308190100154800011746&ServiceDate=20130818|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=[[Sports Chosun]]|date=August 18, 2013|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=히어로 (Hero) (Feat. 정아)|url=http://music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=714255&song_id=10147661|website=Daum Music|access-date=February 23, 2015|language=ko}}</ref> She had a lead role in the drama ''[[Golden Rainbow (TV series)|Golden Rainbow]]'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Uee Having Fun Learning the Ropes as an Actress|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/04/12/2014041200392.html|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|date=April 12, 2014}}</ref> and received an Excellence Award at the [[2013 MBC Drama Awards]] for the role.<ref name=2013excellenceaward>{{cite news|author1=Kim Na-hyeon|script-title=ko:유이, 우수연기상 트로피 인증샷…"열심히 하겠습니다"|url=http://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2013123109060840582|access-date=February 20, 2015|work=Money Today|date=December 31, 2013|language=ko}}</ref>


In mid-2014, Uee was a member of the survival variety show ''[[Law of the Jungle (TV series)|Law of the Jungle]]'', appearing in the Indian Ocean episodes.<ref name=survivalshows/><ref>{{cite news|author1=Jin Eun-soo|title=U-ie to join 'Law of Jungle'|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2988262|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=April 23, 2014}}</ref> In April of that year, she told ''[[Ilgan Sports]]'' she had lost some of her passion for singing and dancing, and plans to further her acting career once she graduates from After School.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Hee-eun|title=U-ie looks forward to ending singing|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2987369|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=April 4, 2014}}</ref>
In mid-2014, Uee was a member of the survival variety show ''[[Law of the Jungle (TV series)|Law of the Jungle]]'', appearing in the Indian Ocean episodes.<ref name=survivalshows/><ref>{{cite news|author1=Jin Eun-soo|title=U-ie to join 'Law of Jungle'|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2988262|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=April 23, 2014}}</ref> In April of that year, she told ''[[Ilgan Sports]]'' she had lost some of her passion for singing and dancing, and plans to further her acting career once she graduates from After School.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Hee-eun|title=U-ie looks forward to ending singing|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2987369|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=April 4, 2014}}</ref>


In early 2015, Uee starred in tvN's romantic comedy ''[[Hogu's Love]]'', playing a national swimming champion.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Doo|first1=Rumy|title=Uee plays haughty swimming champion in new TV rom-com|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150130000589|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=The Korea Herald|date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> She was then cast in the SBS drama ''[[High Society (2015 TV series)|High Society]]'', playing a rich heiress who hides her identity in order to find true love.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Yoon|first1=Sarah|title=Uee, Lim Ji-yeon to star in TV romance series this June|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201505041744014468070_2|access-date=May 14, 2015|work=[[K-Pop Herald]]|date=May 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Jin Min-ji|title=Uee to star in 'True Romance'|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3003865|access-date=May 14, 2015|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=May 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Yoon Hyo Jung|title=Uee and Sung Jun′s ′True Romance′ Changes Title to ′High Society′|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/92602/uee-and-sung-juns-true-romance-changes-title-to-high-society|access-date=May 14, 2015|work=Newsen|publisher=Mwave|date=May 14, 2015}}</ref> In an interview, Uee acknowledged that some viewers were disappointed with her performance, and she had "never been more criticized for poor acting".<ref>{{Cite web | title = 'Never been more criticized for poor acting: Uee | author = Lim Jeong-yeo | work = [[K-Pop Herald]] | date = August 11, 2015 | access-date = April 6, 2016 | url = http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508111642011892993_2 }}</ref> In October 2015, Uee joined the variety show, ''Fists of Shaolin Temple'', where the cast members received martial arts training.<ref>{{Cite web | title = After School′s Uee, Kara′s Goo Hara and miss A′s Fei are Ready to Kick Butt in ′Fists of Shaolin Temple′ Poster | author = Nancy Lee | work = enewsWorld | date = October 6, 2015 | access-date = February 8, 2016 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/98530/after-schools-uee-karas-goo-hara-and-miss-as-fei-are-ready-to-kick-butt-in-fists-of-shaolin-temple-poster | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170802042502/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/98530/after-schools-uee-karas-goo-hara-and-miss-as-fei-are-ready-to-kick-butt-in-fists-of-shaolin-temple-poster | archive-date = August 2, 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
In early 2015, Uee starred in tvN's romantic comedy ''[[Hogu's Love]]'', playing a national swimming champion.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Doo|first1=Rumy|title=Uee plays haughty swimming champion in new TV rom-com|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150130000589|access-date=February 19, 2015|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> She was then cast in the SBS drama ''[[High Society (2015 TV series)|High Society]]'', playing a rich heiress who hides her identity in order to find true love.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Yoon|first1=Sarah|title=Uee, Lim Ji-yeon to star in TV romance series this June|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201505041744014468070_2|access-date=May 14, 2015|work=[[K-Pop Herald]]|date=May 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Jin Min-ji|title=Uee to star in 'True Romance'|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3003865|access-date=May 14, 2015|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=May 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Yoon Hyo Jung|title=Uee and Sung Jun′s ′True Romance′ Changes Title to ′High Society′|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/92602/uee-and-sung-juns-true-romance-changes-title-to-high-society|access-date=May 14, 2015|work=Newsen|publisher=Mwave|date=May 14, 2015}}</ref> In an interview, Uee acknowledged that some viewers were disappointed with her performance, and she had "never been more criticized for poor acting".<ref>{{Cite web | title = 'Never been more criticized for poor acting: Uee | author = Lim Jeong-yeo | work = [[K-Pop Herald]] | date = August 11, 2015 | access-date = April 6, 2016 | url = http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508111642011892993_2 }}</ref> In October 2015, Uee joined the variety show, ''Fists of Shaolin Temple'', where the cast members received martial arts training.<ref>{{Cite web | title = After School′s Uee, Kara′s Goo Hara and miss A′s Fei are Ready to Kick Butt in ′Fists of Shaolin Temple′ Poster | author = Nancy Lee | work = enewsWorld | date = October 6, 2015 | access-date = February 8, 2016 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/98530/after-schools-uee-karas-goo-hara-and-miss-as-fei-are-ready-to-kick-butt-in-fists-of-shaolin-temple-poster | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170802042502/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/98530/after-schools-uee-karas-goo-hara-and-miss-as-fei-are-ready-to-kick-butt-in-fists-of-shaolin-temple-poster | archive-date = August 2, 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


Uee's next drama, MBC's ''[[Marriage Contract]]'', began airing on March 5, 2016. She played single mother with a terminal illness who enters into a contract marriage.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Lee Seo-jin, Uee in contract marriage | author = Ahn Sung-mi | work = [[K-Pop Herald]] | date = February 24, 2016 | access-date = February 29, 2016 | url = http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201602241635037486978_2 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Lee Seung-mi|script-title=ko:MBC 측 "이서진·유이 '결혼계약', 파격·애절 정통 멜로"|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/01/12/2016011201298.html|access-date=February 9, 2016|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|date=January 12, 2016|language=ko}}</ref> In November, Uee starred in the MBC drama ''[[Night Light (TV series)|Night Light]]'' where she plays a poor woman who turns her life around with an opportunity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161118004000315|title=Uee and stars of hit dramas to show off chemistry in series 'Night Light'|website=Yonhap News Agency}}</ref>
Uee's next drama, MBC's ''[[Marriage Contract]]'', began airing on March 5, 2016. She played single mother with a terminal illness who enters into a contract marriage.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Lee Seo-jin, Uee in contract marriage | author = Ahn Sung-mi | work = [[K-Pop Herald]] | date = February 24, 2016 | access-date = February 29, 2016 | url = http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201602241635037486978_2 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Lee Seung-mi|script-title=ko:MBC 측 "이서진·유이 '결혼계약', 파격·애절 정통 멜로"|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/01/12/2016011201298.html|access-date=February 9, 2016|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|date=January 12, 2016|language=ko}}</ref> In November, Uee starred in the MBC drama ''[[Night Light (TV series)|Night Light]]'' where she plays a poor woman who turns her life around with an opportunity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161118004000315|title=Uee and stars of hit dramas to show off chemistry in series 'Night Light'|website=[[Yonhap News Agency]]}}</ref>


===2017–present: Focus on acting and other works===
===2017–present: Focus on acting and other works===
Uee's contract with Pledis Entertainment ended on May 31, 2017, therefore she graduated from After School. In June 2017, she signed with new management agency Yuleum Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Choi|first1=Na-young|title=열음 측 "유이 전속계약, 다방면 활동 지원할 것"|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110657516|website=OSEN|date=June 1, 2017}}</ref> She then starred alongside [[Kim Jae-joong]] in KBS's fantasy romance-comedy drama ''[[Manhole (TV series)|Manhole]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201706261403258617836_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=JYJ's Kim Jae-joong and Uee to act side-by-side|website=Kpop Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201707251759236881848_2|title=JYJ's Kim Jae-joong, Uee look adorable in new drama photos|website=Kpop Herald}}</ref> In 2018, Uee starred in the weekend dramas ''[[My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh]]'' together with [[Kim Kang-woo]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3048794&cloc=joongangdaily|title=Always looking for a challenge: After the success of 'My Husband Oh Jak-doo,' actor U-ie is focused on becoming the best|date=June 1, 2018|website=Korea JoongAng Daily}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/kwave/2018/01/17/3001000000AEN20180117002800315.html|title=Kim Kang-woo, Uee cast in new MBC weekend series|date=January 17, 2018|work=[[Yonhap News Agency]]}}</ref> and ''[[My Only One (TV series)|My Only One]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807171053589488936_2|title=Uee to star in 'My Beautiful Side'|date=July 17, 2018|website=Kpop Herald}}</ref>
Uee's contract with Pledis Entertainment ended on May 31, 2017, therefore she graduated from After School. In June 2017, she signed with new management agency Yuleum Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Choi|first1=Na-young|title=열음 측 "유이 전속계약, 다방면 활동 지원할 것"|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110657516|website=OSEN|date=June 1, 2017}}</ref> She then starred alongside [[Kim Jae-joong]] in KBS's fantasy romance-comedy drama ''[[Manhole (TV series)|Manhole]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201706261403258617836_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=JYJ's Kim Jae-joong and Uee to act side-by-side|website=[[Kpop Herald]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201707251759236881848_2|title=JYJ's Kim Jae-joong, Uee look adorable in new drama photos|website=[[Kpop Herald]]}}</ref> In 2018, Uee starred in the weekend dramas ''[[My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh]]'' together with [[Kim Kang-woo]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3048794&cloc=joongangdaily|title=Always looking for a challenge: After the success of 'My Husband Oh Jak-doo,' actor U-ie is focused on becoming the best|date=June 1, 2018|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/kwave/2018/01/17/3001000000AEN20180117002800315.html|title=Kim Kang-woo, Uee cast in new MBC weekend series|date=January 17, 2018|work=[[Yonhap News Agency]]}}</ref> and ''[[My Only One (TV series)|My Only One]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807171053589488936_2|title=Uee to star in 'My Beautiful Side'|date=July 17, 2018|website=[[Kpop Herald]]}}</ref>
[[File:Uee in January 2019.png|thumb|Uee at the VIP premiere of ''[[Duck Duck Goose (film)|Duck Duck Goose]]'' in 2019]]
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In July 2019, it was confirmed that Uee signed an exclusive contract with King Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 29, 2020|title=유이, 킹엔터테인먼트 새둥지, 김강우·김아중 한솥밥[공식]|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?Total_Id=23516419|access-date=December 29, 2020|website=isplus.live.joins.com|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404024940/http://www.kingentertainment.co.kr/u-ie.php?ckattempt=1 |access-date=April 6, 2023 |date=April 4, 2023}}</ref> She was later picked as part of the cast for ''Cabin Crew Season 2'' in 2019. The show features four celebrities challenging to experience the real work of flight attendants, from job interview to training. Season 2 ended early 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 22, 2020|title=유이 종영소감 "비행기 타고가요, 잊을수없는 값진 경험"|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/broadcasting-service/view/2020/03/295763/|access-date=December 27, 2020|website=스타투데이|language=ko}}</ref>


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On June 12, 2020, Uee appeared as guest on the Korean variety show ''[[I Live Alone (TV series)|I Live Alone]]''. The show features single celebrities and their everyday lives, both in and out of their homes.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 12, 2020|title='나혼자산다' 유이, 인간 '유이' 삶 공개|url=http://kjdaily.com/article.php?aid=1591925471513858208|access-date=December 29, 2020|website=kjdaily.com|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=June 13, 2020|title='나 혼자 산다' 유이 '솔직한 모습에 공감·응원 감사'|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3964124|access-date=December 29, 2020|website=뉴스1|language=ko}}</ref> At the same month, she also appeared as a guest in the show ''Dogs Are Incredible'' along with her dog, Mango. On August 1, she also appeared on another variety show ''[[Omniscient Interfering View]]'' along with her manager.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 1, 2020|title='전참시' 유이 매니저 "유이, 친형보다 더 형 같아!" 깜짝 고백..이유는?|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202008020100004340000076&servicedate=20200801|access-date=December 29, 2020|website=[[Sports Chosun]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=July 30, 2020|title='전참시' 유이, 매니저 장트러블에 "XXX 힘줘!"|url=http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/289104|access-date=December 29, 2020|website=iMBC 연예|language=ko}}</ref> The show observes the lives of celebrities and their managers. Uee also played as Han Ji-won in the 7th episode of ''SF8'' titled ''Love Virtually'' alongside [[Choi Si-won]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 9, 2020|title=[IS포토] 'SF8' 영화감독 오기환과 증강콩깍지 커플 '유이-최시원'|url=http://www.ilyoseoul.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=405344|access-date=December 27, 2020|website=일요서울i|language=ko}}</ref> The episode was aired on September 25, 2020. After her love for spicy foods was shown her recent ''I Live Alone'' appearance, she was selected as the official endorser for [[Samyang Food]]'s 'Fire Chicken Sauce' Series.<ref>{{Cite web|title=보도자료 {{!}} 홍보관 {{!}} 삼양식품|url=http://127.0.0.1:8080/kor/publicity/press/view.do?seq=844|access-date=December 29, 2020|website=127.0.0.1|language=ko}}</ref>
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In July 2019, it was confirmed that Uee signed an exclusive contract with King Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-29|title=유이, 킹엔터테인먼트 새둥지, 김강우·김아중 한솥밥[공식]|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?Total_Id=23516419|access-date=2020-12-29|website=isplus.live.joins.com|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404024940/http://www.kingentertainment.co.kr/u-ie.php?ckattempt=1 |access-date=2023-04-06 |date=2023-04-04}}{{dead link|date=April 2023}}</ref> She was later picked as part of the cast for ''Cabin Crew Season 2'' in 2019. The show features four celebrities challenging to experience the real work of flight attendants, from job interview to training. Season 2 ended early 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-22|title=유이 종영소감 "비행기 타고가요, 잊을수없는 값진 경험"|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/broadcasting-service/view/2020/03/295763/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=스타투데이|language=ko}}</ref>


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On October 23, 2020, Uee hosted the 2020 Live in DMZ Concert along with [[Super Junior]]'s [[Leeteuk]]. The concert was held in [[Gyeonggi Province|Gyeonggi-do]] to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the [[September 2018 inter-Korean summit|September 2018 Pyongyang Joint Declaration]]. The concert was broadcast on October 24 via MBC.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 23, 2020|title=경기도, '2020 라이브 인 DMZ' 콘서트 개최|url=http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=200154|access-date=December 28, 2020|website=통일뉴스|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=경기도 공식 블로그 : 네이버 블로그|url=https://blog.naver.com/gyeonggi_gov/222121055340|access-date=December 28, 2020|website=blog.naver.com}}<!-- Gyeonggi official blog, verified by Naver --></ref>
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On June 12, 2020, Uee appeared as guest on the Korean variety show ''[[I Live Alone (TV series)|I Live Alone]]''. The show features single celebrities and their everyday lives, both in and out of their homes.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-12|title='나혼자산다' 유이, 인간 '유이' 삶 공개|url=http://kjdaily.com/article.php?aid=1591925471513858208|access-date=2020-12-29|website=kjdaily.com|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-13|title='나 혼자 산다' 유이 '솔직한 모습에 공감·응원 감사'|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3964124|access-date=2020-12-29|website=뉴스1|language=ko}}</ref> At the same month, she also appeared as a guest in the show ''Dogs Are Incredible'' along with her dog, Mango. On August 1, she also appeared on another variety show ''[[Omniscient Interfering View]]'' along with her manager.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-01|title='전참시' 유이 매니저 "유이, 친형보다 더 형 같아!" 깜짝 고백..이유는?|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202008020100004340000076&servicedate=20200801|access-date=2020-12-29|website=스포츠조선|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-30|title='전참시' 유이, 매니저 장트러블에 "XXX 힘줘!"|url=http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/289104|access-date=2020-12-29|website=iMBC 연예|language=ko}}</ref> The show observes the lives of celebrities and their managers. Uee also played as Han Ji-won in the 7th episode of ''SF8'' titled ''Love Virtually'' alongside [[Choi Si-won]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-09|title=[IS포토] 'SF8' 영화감독 오기환과 증강콩깍지 커플 '유이-최시원'|url=http://www.ilyoseoul.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=405344|access-date=2020-12-27|website=일요서울i|language=ko}}</ref> The episode was aired on September 25, 2020. After her love for spicy foods was shown her recent ''I Live Alone'' appearance, she was selected as the official endorser for [[Samyang Food]]'s 'Fire Chicken Sauce' Series.<ref>{{Cite web|title=보도자료 {{!}} 홍보관 {{!}} 삼양식품|url=http://127.0.0.1:8080/kor/publicity/press/view.do?seq=844|access-date=2020-12-29|website=127.0.0.1|language=ko}}</ref>


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Uee currently hosts Glance TV's ''Last Fit with U-ie'', a fitness program showcasing beginner to advanced exercises that can be done at home while under quarantine. The first broadcast started in August via Naver TV.<ref>{{Cite web|title=유이의 라스트핏 : 네이버TV|url=https://tv.naver.com/lastfit|access-date=December 28, 2020|website=tv.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref>
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On October 23, 2020, Uee hosted the 2020 Live in DMZ Concert along with [[Super Junior]]'s [[Leeteuk]]. The concert was held in [[Gyeonggi Province|Gyeonggi-do]] to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the [[September 2018 inter-Korean summit|September 2018 Pyongyang Joint Declaration]]. The concert was broadcast on October 24 via MBC.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-23|title=경기도, '2020 라이브 인 DMZ' 콘서트 개최|url=http://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=200154|access-date=2020-12-28|website=통일뉴스|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=경기도 공식 블로그 : 네이버 블로그|url=https://blog.naver.com/gyeonggi_gov/222121055340|access-date=2020-12-28|website=blog.naver.com}}</ref>


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On February 8, 2021, it was reported that Uee had cut ties with King Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hong|first=Se-young|date=February 8, 2021|title=[단독] 유이, 킹엔터 떠나 'FA 시장' 나온다|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210208/105329271/2|website=Sports Dong-A}}</ref> Following the report, the agency confirmed that their exclusive contract with the actress has expired.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 9, 2021|title=유이, 킹엔터와 결별 "전속계약 만료" [공식입장]|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=16128365911578982002|access-date=February 9, 2021|website=tvdaily.co.kr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=February 9, 2021|title=유이 계약만료, FA시장 나왔다|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2021/02/132768/|access-date=February 9, 2021|website=스타투데이|language=ko}}</ref> On March 29, 2021, it was announced that she had signed an exclusive contract with Lucky Company.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Lee|first=Seulbi|date=March 29, 2021|title=유이, 럭키컴퍼니와 전속계약 [공식]|work=Dong-a.com|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210329/106132394/1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=유이, 럭키컴퍼니와 전속계약 체결..장희진·려운과 한솥밥 [공식]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004376966&fbclid=IwAR32OvKCvtkN8GKaH6LXW7m8Hh9yMIrIp88d_36i8qcJf2J73TV50PiKZRo|access-date=March 29, 2021|website=entertain.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref> On June 3, it was announced that Uee will star in the variety program called ''Spicy Girls'' along with [[Sunny (singer)|Sunny]], [[Kim Shin-young]], and [[Choi Yoo-jung (singer)|Choi Yoo-jung]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=김신영·유이·써니·최유정, 예능 '스파이시걸스' 출연|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0012435824|access-date=June 10, 2021|website=entertain.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref> In the same month, it was also reported that she will star in the upcoming drama ''[[Ghost Doctor]]'' alongside [[Rain (entertainer)|Rain]] and [[Kim Bum]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=OSEN|date=June 23, 2021|title=[단독] 유이, 비 만난다..'고스트 닥터'로 전격 안방컴백|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111604772|access-date=August 28, 2021|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=OSEN|date=June 23, 2021|title=[단독] 비·유이·김범, 메디컬 드라마 '고스트 닥터' 뭉친다..새 조합 기대(종합)|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111605025|access-date=August 28, 2021|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref> The drama premiered in January 2022.
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Uee currently hosts Glance TV's ''Last Fit with U-ie'', a fitness program showcasing beginner to advanced exercises that can be done at home while under quarantine. The first broadcast started in August via Naver TV.<ref>{{Cite web|title=유이의 라스트핏 : 네이버TV|url=https://tv.naver.com/lastfit|access-date=2020-12-28|website=tv.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref>

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On February 8, 2021, it was reported that Uee had cut ties with King Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hong|first=Se-young|date=February 8, 2021|title=[단독] 유이, 킹엔터 떠나 'FA 시장' 나온다|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210208/105329271/2|website=Sports Dong-A}}</ref> Following the report, the agency confirmed that their exclusive contract with the actress has expired.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-09|title=유이, 킹엔터와 결별 "전속계약 만료" [공식입장]|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=16128365911578982002|access-date=2021-02-09|website=tvdaily.co.kr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-09|title=유이 계약만료, FA시장 나왔다|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2021/02/132768/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=스타투데이|language=ko}}</ref> On March 29, 2021, it was announced that she had signed an exclusive contract with Lucky Company.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Lee|first=Seulbi|date=March 29, 2021|title=유이, 럭키컴퍼니와 전속계약 [공식]|work=Dong-a.com|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210329/106132394/1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=유이, 럭키컴퍼니와 전속계약 체결..장희진·려운과 한솥밥 [공식]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004376966&fbclid=IwAR32OvKCvtkN8GKaH6LXW7m8Hh9yMIrIp88d_36i8qcJf2J73TV50PiKZRo|access-date=2021-03-29|website=entertain.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref> On June 3, it was announced that Uee will star in the variety program called ''Spicy Girls'' along with [[Sunny (singer)|Sunny]], [[Kim Shin-young]], and [[Choi Yoo-jung (singer)|Choi Yoo-jung]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=김신영·유이·써니·최유정, 예능 '스파이시걸스' 출연|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0012435824|access-date=2021-06-10|website=entertain.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref> In the same month, it was also reported that she will star in the upcoming drama ''[[Ghost Doctor]]'' alongside [[Rain (entertainer)|Rain]] and [[Kim Bum]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=OSEN|date=2021-06-23|title=[단독] 유이, 비 만난다..'고스트 닥터'로 전격 안방컴백|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111604772|access-date=2021-08-28|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=OSEN|date=2021-06-23|title=[단독] 비·유이·김범, 메디컬 드라마 '고스트 닥터' 뭉친다..새 조합 기대(종합)|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111605025|access-date=2021-08-28|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref> The drama premiered in January 2022.


==Personal life ==
==Personal life ==
In 2016, it was confirmed by Uee's representatives that she was dating fellow actor [[Lee Sang-yoon]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000470868|title=[Exclusive] UEE and Lee Sang Yoon dating... birth of a handsome and beautiful couple|date=May 3, 2016|work=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20160503n04860?mid=n1008|script-title=ko:이상윤·유이 양측 열애인정 "이제 막 시작한 연인…예쁘게 봐달라"|date=May 3, 2016|work=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|language=ko}}</ref> The couple broke up after a year of dating.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170125n39970?mid=n1008|title=Lee Sang Yoon and UEE break up after a year... separate paths|work=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003468690|title=Lee Sang Yoon and UEE's sudden break up|work=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref>
In 2016, it was confirmed by Uee's representatives that she was dating fellow actor [[Lee Sang-yoon]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000470868|title=[Exclusive] UEE and Lee Sang Yoon dating... birth of a handsome and beautiful couple|date=May 3, 2016|work=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20160503n04860?mid=n1008|script-title=ko:이상윤·유이 양측 열애인정 "이제 막 시작한 연인…예쁘게 봐달라"|date=May 3, 2016|work=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|language=ko}}</ref> The couple broke up after a year of dating.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170125n39970?mid=n1008|title=Lee Sang Yoon and UEE break up after a year... separate paths|work=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003468690|title=Lee Sang Yoon and UEE's sudden break up|work=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref>


In July 2017, Uee confirmed that she was dating ''[[Law of the Jungle (TV series)|Law of the Jungle]]'' co-star [[Kangnam (singer)|Kangnam]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0002840083|script-title=ko:유이, 강남과 열애 입장 번복 "최근 호감 갖고 교제"|date=July 14, 2017|work=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170714n20284?mid=n1008|script-title=ko:"시작하는 단계" 유이♥강남, 열애 인정 "배려 앞선 부인"|date=July 14, 2017|work=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|language=ko}}</ref> This confirmation came after Korean website ''Dispatch'' released photos of them on a date in ''[[Apgujeong-dong|Apgujeong]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-16|title=Kangnam & Uee on a Date|url=https://www.koreadispatch.com/2017/07/16/kangnam-uee-on-a-date|access-date=2020-12-27|website=Korea Dispatch|language=en-GB}}</ref> Uee initially denied the rumors. After 3 months of dating, the couple announced that they had split up.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170801n25589?mid=n1008|script-title=ko:유이·강남 결별했다…3개월 열애 종지부|date=August 1, 2017|work=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003589113|script-title=ko:"공개 한 달 만에"..유이·강남, 결별 선택한 이유|date=August 1, 2017|work=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref>
In July 2017, Uee confirmed that she was dating ''[[Law of the Jungle (TV series)|Law of the Jungle]]'' co-star [[Kangnam (singer)|Kangnam]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0002840083|script-title=ko:유이, 강남과 열애 입장 번복 "최근 호감 갖고 교제"|date=July 14, 2017|work=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170714n20284?mid=n1008|script-title=ko:"시작하는 단계" 유이♥강남, 열애 인정 "배려 앞선 부인"|date=July 14, 2017|work=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|language=ko}}</ref> This confirmation came after Korean website ''Dispatch'' released photos of them on a date in ''[[Apgujeong-dong|Apgujeong]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 16, 2017|title=Kangnam & Uee on a Date|url=https://www.koreadispatch.com/2017/07/16/kangnam-uee-on-a-date|access-date=December 27, 2020|website=Korea Dispatch|language=en-GB}}</ref> Uee initially denied the rumors. After 3 months of dating, the couple announced that they had split up.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170801n25589?mid=n1008|script-title=ko:유이·강남 결별했다…3개월 열애 종지부|date=August 1, 2017|work=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]]|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003589113|script-title=ko:"공개 한 달 만에"..유이·강남, 결별 선택한 이유|date=August 1, 2017|work=[[Naver]]|language=ko}}</ref>


Uee has been a target of hate and criticism since her debut, in particular with her weight and an alleged sponsorship she received from a large company.<ref>{{Cite web|title=유이 해명 "대기업 스폰서 루머? 데뷔 초 광고 많이 찍어 그런 듯" - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN|url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2013&no=835245|access-date=2021-01-03|website=star.mbn.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref> In 2018, her agency Yuleum Entertainment announced that they will take legal measures against the malicious and defamatory comments towards their talent.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-03|title=유이, 악플러에 법적 대응 예고..."오랜 시간 고통" (공식)|url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201812031459387304|access-date=2021-01-03|website=www.ytn.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref>
Uee has been a target of hate and criticism since her debut, in particular with her weight and an alleged sponsorship she received from a large company.<ref>{{Cite web|title=유이 해명 "대기업 스폰서 루머? 데뷔 초 광고 많이 찍어 그런 듯" - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN|url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2013&no=835245|access-date=January 3, 2021|website=star.mbn.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref> In 2018, her agency Yuleum Entertainment announced that they will take legal measures against the malicious and defamatory comments towards their talent.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 3, 2018|title=유이, 악플러에 법적 대응 예고..."오랜 시간 고통" (공식)|url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201812031459387304|access-date=January 3, 2021|website=[[YTN]]|language=ko}}</ref>


During her ''I Live Alone'' appearance, she revealed that rumors surrounding her weight caused her a lot of stress, leading her to eat only one meal a day for eight years.<ref>{{Cite web|last=머니투데이|date=2020-06-13|title=유이 "뱃살·거식증 악플에 8년간 하루 한끼만 먹었다" - 머니투데이|url=https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2020061307245271622|access-date=2021-01-03|website=news.mt.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-13|title="뱃살 악플에 많이 울었다" 유이 거식증 논란 심경 고백|url=http://news.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0014685824|access-date=2021-01-03|website=news.kmib.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref> Since then she began to focus more on her health while getting back on track with her career.
During her ''I Live Alone'' appearance, she revealed that rumors surrounding her weight caused her a lot of stress, leading her to eat only one meal a day for eight years.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 13, 2020|title=유이 "뱃살·거식증 악플에 8년간 하루 한끼만 먹었다" - 머니투데이|url=https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2020061307245271622|access-date=January 3, 2021|website=news.mt.co.kr|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=June 13, 2020|title="뱃살 악플에 많이 울었다" 유이 거식증 논란 심경 고백|url=http://news.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0014685824|access-date=January 3, 2021|website=[[Kukmin Ilbo]]|language=ko}}</ref> Since then she began to focus more on her health while getting back on track with her career.


=== Philanthropy ===
=== Philanthropy ===
On April 8, 2022, Uee donated {{KRW|20 million}} to international relief and development NGOs to fund hygiene products, such as sanity wear kits and sanitary pants coupons, alongside a monthly information brochure for 120 youths entering young women's homes across the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000295180|author=Jo Yeon-kyung|title=유이, 가정 밖 청소년 위생용품 지원 2000만원 후원 "뜻깊게 쓰이길|trans-title=Uee, 20 million won in support of out-of-home youth hygiene products "Hope it will be used meaningfully|publisher=JTBC|via=Naver|date=April 9, 2022|access-date=April 9, 2022|language=ko}}</ref>
On April 8, 2022, Uee donated {{KRW|20 million}} to international relief and development NGOs to fund hygiene products, such as sanity wear kits and sanitary pants coupons, alongside a monthly information brochure for 120 youths entering young women's homes across the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000295180|author=Jo Yeon-kyung|title=유이, 가정 밖 청소년 위생용품 지원 2000만원 후원 "뜻깊게 쓰이길|trans-title=Uee, 20 million won in support of out-of-home youth hygiene products "Hope it will be used meaningfully|publisher=[[JTBC]]|via=[[Naver]]|date=April 9, 2022|access-date=April 9, 2022|language=ko}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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| 2010
| 2010
| ''[[My Girlfriend is a Gumiho]]''
| ''[[My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho]]''
| Art major in college
| Art major in college
| [[cameo appearance|cameo]] (Episode 5)<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Kyeong-ae|script-title=ko:유이 '내 여자친구는 구미호'서 미대생으로 깜짝 출연!|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201008260577k|access-date=February 22, 2015|work=BNT News|publisher=[[Korea Economic Daily]]|date=August 26, 2010|language=ko}}</ref>
| [[cameo appearance|cameo]] (Episode 5)<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Kyeong-ae|script-title=ko:유이 '내 여자친구는 구미호'서 미대생으로 깜짝 출연!|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201008260577k|access-date=February 22, 2015|work=BNT News|publisher=[[Korea Economic Daily]]|date=August 26, 2010|language=ko}}</ref>
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| rowspan="3" |2011
| rowspan="3" |2011
| ''[[All My Love (TV series)|All My Love]]''
| ''[[All My Love for You (TV series)|All My Love for You]]''
| Kim Yu-jin
| Kim Yu-jin
| cameo (Episode 182&210)<ref>{{cite news|title=유이, MBC '몽땅 내사랑' 카메오|url=http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2011/08/03/0200000000AKR20110803055100005.HTML|access-date=February 21, 2015|work=Yonhap News|date=August 3, 2011|language=ko}}</ref>
| cameo (Episode 182&210)<ref>{{cite news|title=유이, MBC '몽땅 내사랑' 카메오|url=http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2011/08/03/0200000000AKR20110803055100005.HTML|access-date=February 21, 2015|work=[[Yonhap News Agency]]|date=August 3, 2011|language=ko}}</ref>
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| ''[[Birdie Buddy]]''
| ''[[Birdie Buddy]]''
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| ''[[Ghost Doctor]]''
| ''[[Ghost Doctor]]''
| Jang Se-jin
| Jang Se-jin
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000829494|author=Son Jin-ah|title=정지훈·김범·유이·손나은, '고스트 닥터' 주연 캐스팅(공식)|trans-title=Jung Ji-hoon, Kim Beom, Uee, Son Na-eun, ‘Ghost Doctor’ Cast (Official)|publisher=MK Sport|via = Naver |date=November 8, 2021|access-date= November 8, 2021|language=ko}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000829494|author=Son Jin-ah|title=정지훈·김범·유이·손나은, '고스트 닥터' 주연 캐스팅(공식)|trans-title=Jung Ji-hoon, Kim Beom, Uee, Son Na-eun, ‘Ghost Doctor’ Cast (Official)|publisher=MK Sport|via=[[Naver]] |date=November 8, 2021|access-date= November 8, 2021|language=ko}}</ref>
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| 2023
| 2023-2024
| ''[[Live Your Own Life]]''
| ''[[Live Your Own Life]]''
| Lee Hyo-sim
| Lee Hyo-sim
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===Variety show===
===Television Shows===
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| 2013
| 2013
| ''[[Barefooted Friends]]''
| ''[[Barefooted Friends]]''
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| 2014
| 2014
| ''[[Law of the Jungle (TV series)#Indian Ocean|Law of the Jungle in Indian Ocean]]''
| ''[[List of Law of the Jungle episodes#Indian Ocean|Law of the Jungle in Indian Ocean]]''
| Episodes 117 – 125
| Episodes 117 – 125
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| 2017
| 2017
| ''[[Law of the Jungle (TV series)#New Zealand 2|Law of the Jungle in New Zealand]]''
| ''[[List of Law of the Jungle episodes#New Zealand 2|Law of the Jungle in New Zealand]]''
| Episodes 265 – 270<ref>{{Cite news|author=Park Jin-young|script-title=ko:[공식입장] 유이, '정글의법칙' 합류..두 번째 정글 도전|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110604087|work=OSEN|date=March 16, 2017|access-date=March 16, 2017|language=ko}}</ref>
| Episodes 265 – 270<ref>{{Cite news|author=Park Jin-young|script-title=ko:[공식입장] 유이, '정글의법칙' 합류..두 번째 정글 도전|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110604087|work=OSEN|date=March 16, 2017|access-date=March 16, 2017|language=ko}}</ref>
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|2019
|2019
|''Cabin Crew Season 2''
|''Cabin Crew Season 2''
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| ''Spicy Girls''
| ''Spicy Girls''
| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0012435824|title=김신영·유이·써니·최유정, 예능 '스파이시걸스' 출연|author=Lee Jung-hyun
| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0012435824|title=김신영·유이·써니·최유정, 예능 '스파이시걸스' 출연|author=Lee Jung-hyun
|language=ko|date=June 3, 2021|access-date=June 3, 2021|work=Never|publisher= Yonhap News}}</ref>
|language=ko|date=June 3, 2021|access-date=June 3, 2021|work=Never|publisher=[[Yonhap News Agency]]}}</ref>
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|2022
|2022
|''Kilimanjaro''
|''Kilimanjaro''
|with [[Yoon Eun-hye]], [[Hyojung|Hyo-jeong]], and [[Son Ho-jun]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001495619|last=Lee|first=Chang-gyu|title=tvN 측 "윤은혜→손호준, '킬리만자로' 출연…방영 시기 미정" [공식입장]|trans-title=tvN side "Yoon Eun-hye → Son Ho-jun to appear in 'Kilimanjaro'… Airing time undecided" [Official position] |publisher=X-ports News|via=Naver|date=September 1, 2022|access-date=September 1, 2022|language=ko}}</ref>
|with [[Yoon Eun-hye]], [[Hyojung|Hyo-jeong]], and [[Son Ho-jun]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001495619|last=Lee|first=Chang-gyu|title=tvN 측 "윤은혜→손호준, '킬리만자로' 출연…방영 시기 미정" [공식입장]|trans-title=tvN side "Yoon Eun-hye → Son Ho-jun to appear in 'Kilimanjaro'… Airing time undecided" [Official position] |publisher=X-ports News|via=[[Naver]]|date=September 1, 2022|access-date=September 1, 2022|language=ko}}</ref>
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| 2024
| ''Iron Girls''
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/11111515|author=Shin Young-eun|title=‘무쇠소녀단’ 진서연·유이·설인아·박주현, 철인으로 거듭나라|trans-title='Iron Girls' Jin Seo-yeon, Uee, Seol In-ah, and Park Joo-hyun, Transform into Iron Women|work=MK News|date=September 6, 2024|access-date=August 12, 2024|language=ko}}</ref>
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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
[[File:UeeBarbie & Cen Awards.jpg|thumb|Uee at the 2nd Barbie and Ken Awards in 2011]]
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| [[My Only One (TV series)|''My Only One'']]
| [[My Only One (TV series)|''My Only One'']]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0003743903|title=[N현장] 하정우→워너원·'윤식당2', 2018 소비자가 뽑은 영광의 얼굴들(종합)|date=17 December 2018|website=News1|language=ko}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0003743903|title=[N현장] 하정우→워너원·'윤식당2', 2018 소비자가 뽑은 영광의 얼굴들(종합)|date=December 17, 2018|website=News1|language=ko}}</ref>
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| rowspan=2|[[2018 MBC Drama Awards|MBC Drama Awards]]
| rowspan=2|[[2018 MBC Drama Awards|MBC Drama Awards]]
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| rowspan=5|''[[Live Your Own Life]]''
| rowspan=5|''[[Live Your Own Life]]''
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For other uses, see Uee (disambiguation).
For the actress of the same name, see Eugene (actress).

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Uee
Uee in October 2022
Born
Kim Yu-jin

(1988-04-09) April 9, 1988 (age 36)
Daejeon, South Korea
Alma materSungkyunkwan University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2009–present
AgentLucky Company
FatherKim Sung-kap [ko]
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2007–present
Labels
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
김유진
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Yu-jin
McCune–ReischauerKim Yuchin
Stage name
Hangul
유이
Revised RomanizationYui
McCune–ReischauerYui

Kim Yu-jin (Korean: 김유진; born April 9, 1988),[1] better known by her stage name Uee (유이; sometimes romanized as U-ie), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a former member of South Korean girl group After School from 2009 to 2017, and has acted in various television dramas including Queen Seondeok (2009), Ojakgyo Family (2011), Jeon Woo-chi (2012), Golden Rainbow (2013), High Society (2015), Marriage Contract (2016), and My Only One (2018). On May 31, 2017, Uee left After School and its agency, Pledis Entertainment.

Early life

[edit]

Kim Yu-jin was born April 9, 1988, in Daejeon, South Korea. Her father, Kim Sung-kap [ko], is a retired professional baseball player and former head coach for the South Korean teams, Nexen Heroes[2][3] and SK Wyverns.[4] She has an older sister, Kim Yu-na.[5] Uee attended Guwol Girls' Middle School and Incheon Physical Education High School. While in high school, she was a swimmer and competed in the Korean National Sports Festival.[6] She later graduated from Sungkyunkwan University's School of Art, with a degree in Performing Arts.

Career

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2007–2008: Five Girls and career beginnings

[edit]

Uee originally desired to be an actress and went to many auditions, but she debuted as a singer first.[7] In 2007, Uee was a member of the girl group Five Girls (Korean: 오소녀; RR: O Sonyeo) under Good Entertainment, which also included Yubin, Jun Hyoseong, Yang Jiwon, and G.NA. The group starred in a reality show on MTV called Diary of Five Girls, but disbanded before their scheduled debut due to Good Entertainment's financial troubles.[8]

Before debuting, she was once a hot topic in South Korea. On May 30, 2008, while watching her father's baseball game in Mok-dong Stadium, she was caught by the camera. The announcer introduced her as the daughter of Coach Kim Sung-kap. The name 'Mok-dong Girl' became number 1 in internet search terms.[9]

In August 2008, after appearing as Yubin's friend in the MBC show Introducing the Star's Friend, she again became popular because of her friendship with the Wonder Girls member and her resemblance to Moon Geun-young.[10] She later joined Pledis Entertainment.

2009–2016: After School and acting career

[edit]
Main article: After School (band)

In April 2009, Uee joined the girl group After School with their single "Diva".[11][12] She became known for her "honey thighs" and proved popular with the general public, often topping online search rankings on various Korean websites.[13][14]

In July, she made her acting debut in MBC's historical drama, Queen Seondeok, which was well received and won various awards.[15] She was subsequently cast in SBS's musical drama You're Beautiful, which started airing in October.[16] Later that month, she joined the project group, 4Tomorrow, which consists Han Seung-yeon, Hyuna, and Gain; and released the single "Dugeundugeun Tomorrow" (Korean: 두근두근 Tomorrow) on October 6, 2009.[17] That same year, she joined the MBC's reality show We Got Married and was paired with Park Jae-jung.[18] Uee ranked eighth on Forbes Korea's list of most hardworking idols in 2009–2010.[19]

Uee had lead roles in two television dramas in 2011. In Birdie Buddy, she played a country girl who strives to become a professional golfer.[20] The drama's director, Yun Sang-ho, praised Uee's "flawless acting", saying, "I believe actors from idol groups such as Uee and Luna improve more quickly because they have so much talent and passion".[21] In Ojakgyo Family, Uee played a university student with a difficult family history.[7] She earned praise for her natural acting and received Best New Actress awards at the Paeksang Arts Awards and KBS Drama Awards.[22][23] Uee released her first solo single, "Sok Sok Sok" (쏙쏙쏙), on June 21, 2011.[24] She also co-hosted the variety show Night After Night.[25]

Uee performing as part of After School in 2012

In January 2012, Uee became a permanent host on the KBS music show, Music Bank, along with Lee Jang-woo. She continued hosting the show until April 2013.[26] From November 2012 to February 2013, she starred as princess Hong Mu-yeon in Jeon Woo-chi, a historical drama set during the Joseon Dynasty. When she was cast for the role, Uee expressed her desire to be seen as a serious actor, saying "I want to do away with the 'idol singer-turned-actor' in this piece and really step up my performance".[27] During the shoot, she was praised for her ability to immerse herself in the character and give a detailed performance.[28][29]

Uee was a permanent cast member of SBS' survival variety show Barefooted Friends in 2013.[30] During the show, she performed the song "Hero" at a special concert. The song was produced by Duble Sidekick and co-written by Uee, and subsequently released on the soundtrack album My Story, My Song on August 19.[31][32] She had a lead role in the drama Golden Rainbow,[33] and received an Excellence Award at the 2013 MBC Drama Awards for the role.[34]

In mid-2014, Uee was a member of the survival variety show Law of the Jungle, appearing in the Indian Ocean episodes.[30][35] In April of that year, she told Ilgan Sports she had lost some of her passion for singing and dancing, and plans to further her acting career once she graduates from After School.[36]

In early 2015, Uee starred in tvN's romantic comedy Hogu's Love, playing a national swimming champion.[37] She was then cast in the SBS drama High Society, playing a rich heiress who hides her identity in order to find true love.[38][39][40] In an interview, Uee acknowledged that some viewers were disappointed with her performance, and she had "never been more criticized for poor acting".[41] In October 2015, Uee joined the variety show, Fists of Shaolin Temple, where the cast members received martial arts training.[42]

Uee's next drama, MBC's Marriage Contract, began airing on March 5, 2016. She played single mother with a terminal illness who enters into a contract marriage.[43][44] In November, Uee starred in the MBC drama Night Light where she plays a poor woman who turns her life around with an opportunity.[45]

2017–present: Focus on acting and other works

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Uee's contract with Pledis Entertainment ended on May 31, 2017, therefore she graduated from After School. In June 2017, she signed with new management agency Yuleum Entertainment.[46] She then starred alongside Kim Jae-joong in KBS's fantasy romance-comedy drama Manhole.[47][48] In 2018, Uee starred in the weekend dramas My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh together with Kim Kang-woo;[49][50] and My Only One.[51]

Uee at the VIP premiere of Duck Duck Goose in 2019

In July 2019, it was confirmed that Uee signed an exclusive contract with King Entertainment.[52][53] She was later picked as part of the cast for Cabin Crew Season 2 in 2019. The show features four celebrities challenging to experience the real work of flight attendants, from job interview to training. Season 2 ended early 2020.[54]

On June 12, 2020, Uee appeared as guest on the Korean variety show I Live Alone. The show features single celebrities and their everyday lives, both in and out of their homes.[55][56] At the same month, she also appeared as a guest in the show Dogs Are Incredible along with her dog, Mango. On August 1, she also appeared on another variety show Omniscient Interfering View along with her manager.[57][58] The show observes the lives of celebrities and their managers. Uee also played as Han Ji-won in the 7th episode of SF8 titled Love Virtually alongside Choi Si-won.[59] The episode was aired on September 25, 2020. After her love for spicy foods was shown her recent I Live Alone appearance, she was selected as the official endorser for Samyang Food's 'Fire Chicken Sauce' Series.[60]

On October 23, 2020, Uee hosted the 2020 Live in DMZ Concert along with Super Junior's Leeteuk. The concert was held in Gyeonggi-do to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the September 2018 Pyongyang Joint Declaration. The concert was broadcast on October 24 via MBC.[61][62]

Uee currently hosts Glance TV's Last Fit with U-ie, a fitness program showcasing beginner to advanced exercises that can be done at home while under quarantine. The first broadcast started in August via Naver TV.[63]

On February 8, 2021, it was reported that Uee had cut ties with King Entertainment.[64] Following the report, the agency confirmed that their exclusive contract with the actress has expired.[65][66] On March 29, 2021, it was announced that she had signed an exclusive contract with Lucky Company.[67][68] On June 3, it was announced that Uee will star in the variety program called Spicy Girls along with Sunny, Kim Shin-young, and Choi Yoo-jung.[69] In the same month, it was also reported that she will star in the upcoming drama Ghost Doctor alongside Rain and Kim Bum.[70][71] The drama premiered in January 2022.

Personal life

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In 2016, it was confirmed by Uee's representatives that she was dating fellow actor Lee Sang-yoon.[72][73] The couple broke up after a year of dating.[74][75]

In July 2017, Uee confirmed that she was dating Law of the Jungle co-star Kangnam.[76][77] This confirmation came after Korean website Dispatch released photos of them on a date in Apgujeong.[78] Uee initially denied the rumors. After 3 months of dating, the couple announced that they had split up.[79][80]

Uee has been a target of hate and criticism since her debut, in particular with her weight and an alleged sponsorship she received from a large company.[81] In 2018, her agency Yuleum Entertainment announced that they will take legal measures against the malicious and defamatory comments towards their talent.[82]

During her I Live Alone appearance, she revealed that rumors surrounding her weight caused her a lot of stress, leading her to eat only one meal a day for eight years.[83][84] Since then she began to focus more on her health while getting back on track with her career.

Philanthropy

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On April 8, 2022, Uee donated ₩20 million to international relief and development NGOs to fund hygiene products, such as sanity wear kits and sanitary pants coupons, alongside a monthly information brochure for 120 youths entering young women's homes across the country.[85]

Discography

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See also: After School discography

Singles

[edit]
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[86]
"Sok Sok Sok"
(featuring JR of NU'EST) 		2011 64 Non-album single
"Hero"
(featuring Kim Jungah) 		2013 — Barefooted Friends: My Story, My Song
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Note
2009 Queen Seondeok young Mishil
You're Beautiful Yoo He-yi
2010 My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho Art major in college cameo (Episode 5)[87]
2011 All My Love for You Kim Yu-jin cameo (Episode 182&210)[88]
Birdie Buddy Sung Mi-soo
Ojakgyo Family Baek Ja-eun
2012 Jeon Woo-chi Princess Hong Mu-yeon
2013 Golden Rainbow Kim Baek-won
2015 Hogu's Love Do Do-hee
High Society Jang Yoon-ha
She Was Pretty Guest for The Most 20th Anniversary cameo (Episode 9)
2016 Marriage Contract Kang Hye-soo
Night Light Lee Se-jin
2017 Manhole Kang Soo-jin
2018 My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh Han Seung-joo
My Only One Kim Do-ran
2020 SF8 Han Ji-won Episode: "Love Virtually"
2022 Ghost Doctor Jang Se-jin [89]
2023-2024 Live Your Own Life Lee Hyo-sim [90]

Television Shows

[edit]
Year Title Role Note
2009 We Got Married Season 2 Cast member
2010 Night After Night Co-host
2011-2012 Music Bank
2013 Barefooted Friends Cast member
2014 Law of the Jungle in Indian Ocean Episodes 117 – 125
2015 Fists of Shaolin Temple
2017 Law of the Jungle in New Zealand Episodes 265 – 270[91]
2019 Cabin Crew Season 2
2021 Spicy Girls [92]
2022 Kilimanjaro with Yoon Eun-hye, Hyo-jeong, and Son Ho-jun[93]
2024 Iron Girls [94]

Awards and nominations

[edit]
Uee at the 2nd Barbie and Ken Awards in 2011
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2009 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Newcomer – Female (Variety Show) We Got Married Won [95]
2011 2nd Barbie & Ken Awards Barbie of the Year — Won
KBS Drama Awards Best New Actress Ojakgyo Family Won [96]
Best Couple Award with Joo Won Nominated
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress (TV) Won [97]
KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Jeon Woo-chi Nominated
Netizen Award, Actress Nominated
Best Couple Award with Cha Tae-hyun Nominated
2013 MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Project Drama Golden Rainbow Won [98]
2015 8th Korea Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress High Society Nominated
SBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Nominated
SBS Entertainment Awards Best Teamwork Award Fists of Shaolin Temple Won
2016 5th APAN Star Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Marriage Contract Nominated
1st Asia Artist Awards Best Celebrity Award, Actress Nominated
29th Grimae Awards Best Actress Won [99]
MBC Drama Awards Grand Prize (Daesang) Nominated
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Project Drama Won
Best Couple Award with Lee Seo-jin Nominated
2018 11th Korea Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh Nominated [100]
6th APAN Star Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Nominated [101]
23rd KCA Consumer Day Awards Best Drama Actor My Only One Won [102]
MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Weekend Special Project My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh Nominated
Selfish Motive Award – Organic Parody Award with Kim Kang-woo Won
KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama My Only One Won [103]
Netizen Award, Actress Nominated
Best Couple Award with Lee Jang-woo Won
2023 9th APAN Star Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Live Your Own Life Nominated [104]
KBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress Won [105]
Popularity Award, Actress Won
Best Couple Award with Ha Jun Won
Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Nominated [106]

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