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"Yeon-woo" redirects here. For the given name, see Yeon-woo (name).
In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Yeonwoo
Yeonwoo in January 2018
Born
Lee Da-bin

(1996-08-01) August 1, 1996 (age 28)
Chungju, South Korea
Alma materSchool of Performing Arts Seoul – Department of Acting
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2016–present
Agent9ato Entertainment
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–2019
LabelsMLD
Formerly ofMomoland
Korean name
Hangul
이다빈
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Dabin
McCune–ReischauerYi Tabin
Stage name
Hangul
연우
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYeonu
McCune–ReischauerYŏnu

Lee Da-bin (Korean: 이다빈; born August 1, 1996), better known by her stage name Yeonwoo, is a South Korean actress and singer managed by 9ato Entertainment. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Momoland. She is currently active as an actress, best known for her roles in the television series including Pegasus Market (2019), Touch (2020), Cheat on Me If You Can (2020), The Golden Spoon (2022), and Numbers (2023).

Early life

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Yeonwoo was born on August 1, 1996, in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. She graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul, focusing on Acting.[1]

Career

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2016–2019: Finding Momoland, debut with Momoland and departure

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Main article: Momoland

On July 15, 2016, Yeonwoo became a contestant on Mnet's reality survival show Finding Momoland to select the members of MLD Entertainment's new girl group Momoland.[2] She finished the competition in fifth place and officially debuted in Momoland on November 10, 2016, with the mini-album Welcome to Momoland.[3][4] Yeonwoo made her acting debut in the second season of Happy Talk.[5] On February 23, 2018, Yeonwoo made her special appearance in the MBC TV drama Tempted, where she played a role as Woo Do-hwan's cousin.[6] On July 31, 2019, Yeonwoo joined in the webtoon-based comedy drama Pegasus Market.[7] On November 30, Yeonwoo departed from Momoland to focus on acting activities, while remaining with the agency.[8]

2020–present: Acting career

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Following her departure from the group, Yeonwoo confirmed to join the Channel A romantic comedy series Touch.[9] She was also cast in a several dramas including Alice (2020),[10] Live On (2020–2021),[11] and Cheat on Me If You Can (2020–2021)[12] and Dali & Cocky Prince (2021).[13]

On January 19, 2022, it was announced that Yeonwoo signed an exclusive contract with 9ato Entertainment.[14] The same day, Yeonwoo starred in the fantasy drama The Golden Spoon, where she received Best New Actress Award at the 2022 MBC Drama Awards.[15][16]

On February 16, 2023, Yeonwoo starred in a workplace drama Numbers.[17] On August 9, she contributed the soundtrack "To You" (그대에게) for MBC TV television series My Dearest.[18] On January 22, 2024, she was cast in a black comedy series Bitter Sweet Hell.[19] On June 11, Yeonwoo was confirmed to be cast alongside Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo and Kim Jae-won in the JTBC historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok.[20] On August 8, Yeonwoo joins the cast in the mystery sitcom Dog Knows Everything, where she received Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards.[21][22] On April 23, 2025, Yeonwoo made her first leading role in the U+ Mobile TV web series Love Phobia.[23]

Discography

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For Yeonwoo's discography with Momoland, see Momoland discography.

Soundtrack appearances

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List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"To You" (그대에게) 2023 My Dearest OST Part 2

Filmography

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For Yeonwoo's filmography with Momoland, see Momoland § Filmography.

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 The Liar and His Lover Girl group member Cameo (ep. 6) [24]
2018 Tempted Kwon Yeo-min Cameo (ep. 3) [6]
2019 Pegasus Market Kwon Ji-na [25]
2020 Touch Jeong Yeong-ah [26]
Alice Yoon Tae-yeon [10]
2020–2021 Live On Kang Jae-yi [27]
Cheat on Me If You Can Mi-rae [28]
2021 Dali & Cocky Prince Ahn Chak-hee [29]
2022 The Golden Spoon Oh Yeo-jin [30]
2023 Numbers Jin Yeon-ah [31]
2024 Bitter Sweet Hell Lee Se-na [32]
Dog Knows Everything Hong Cho-won Sitcom [33]
2024–2025 The Tale of Lady Ok Cha Mi-ryeong [34]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017–2018 Happy Talk Yun-woo Season 2 [5]
2025 Love Phobia Yoon Bi-a [23]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Finding Momoland Contestant Finished 5th [35]
2017 The Show Host Season 5 [36]
The Beauty [37]
2018 Song Ji-Hyo's Beautiful Life [38]
Law of the Jungle in Last Indian Ocean Cast member Episode 340–343 [39]

Awards and nominations

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For Yeonwoo's accolades with Momoland, see List of awards and nominations received by Momoland.
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
KBS Drama Awards 2024 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Dog Knows Everything Won [22]
Best Couple Award (with Lee Soon-jae and Ari) Won
Popularity Award, Actress Nominated [40][41]
MBC Drama Awards 2022 Best New Actress The Golden Spoon Won [16]
2023 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Numbers Nominated [42]
2024 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Bitter Sweet Hell Nominated [43]

References

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