ActorKeyEast
Lee Joo-bin
Lee Joo-bin (이주빈) moves between quiet restraint and fully committed drama with an ease that makes her stand out in crowded ensemble casts. Born September 18, 1989 in Gangneung, she began her career as a model and actress in 2010 after leaving DSP Media where she had trained toward a potential debut in girl group Rainbow.
She built her resume steadily through supporting roles before breaking through with the Netflix/tvN revenge thriller Bloodhounds (2023), where her performance held its own against a high-energy action cast. A recurring guest on variety programs, she widened her audience outside strict drama circles.
2024 saw her step up: a notable role in the mega-hit Queen of Tears followed by her first lead in The Divorce Insurance (2025). Then came Ahn Bo-hyun and the tvN romantic comedy Spring Fever (스프링 피버, 2026). Her portrayal of Yoon Bom, a Seoul teacher who rebuilds herself in a coastal town after public scandal, gave the series its emotional core. The show wrapped its 12-episode run to a 5.7% cable rating in February 2026.
1 articles10 creditsSouth Korean
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Lee Joo-bin at Casa LOEWE Seoul, July 2024. TV10 via YouTube, CC BY 3.0.
Filmography
2026
Spring FeverK-Drama
Lead Actress
2025
GuardiansK-Drama
Supporting Actress
2025
The Divorce InsuranceK-Drama
Lead Actress
2024
Queen of TearsK-Drama
Supporting Actress
2024
The Roundup: PunishmentFilm
Supporting Role
2023
BloodhoundsK-Drama
Supporting Actress
2022
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic AreaK-Drama
Supporting Actress
2022
Doctor LawyerK-Drama
Supporting Actress
2021
She Would Never KnowK-Drama
Supporting Actress
2019
Be MelodramaticK-Drama
Supporting Actress
Fans Also Ask
What is Lee Joo-bin known for?
Lee Joo-bin is best known for playing a supporting role in the 2024 mega-hit Queen of Tears and for starring as the lead in the 2026 tvN romantic comedy Spring Fever opposite Ahn Bo-hyun. She also had a notable turn in the 2023 Netflix action series Bloodhounds and earned her first lead credit in The Divorce Insurance (2025).
What drama is Lee Joo-bin in 2026?
Lee Joo-bin starred as Yoon Bom in Spring Fever (스프링 피버) on tvN in 2026. The 12-episode romantic comedy, directed by Kim Jung-hyun and based on a web novel by Baek Min-a, aired opposite Ahn Bo-hyun and concluded with a 5.7% cable rating. She played a Seoul teacher who relocates to a coastal town after a public scandal.
Was Lee Joo-bin in Bloodhounds?
Yes. Lee Joo-bin appeared in Bloodhounds (2023), the Netflix action thriller starring Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi. Her role as a supporting character contributed to the series' intense ensemble tone. Bloodhounds was one of Netflix Korea's stronger-performing original series that year.
What agency is Lee Joo-bin under?
Lee Joo-bin is represented by KeyEast, one of South Korea's major talent agencies. She joined KeyEast following her earlier representation under SWMP Entertainment. Her KeyEast roster includes high-profile actors from Korean film and television.
Did Lee Joo-bin almost debut as a K-pop idol?
Yes. Lee Joo-bin was a trainee at DSP Media in 2009, where she was nearly included in the debut lineup for girl group Rainbow. She left DSP before the group launched, deciding against a music career and ultimately pursuing acting full-time.
