Lee Elijah

Lee Elijah is a South Korean actress known for her elegant looks and sharp, intelligent acting. She is loved as Jin Seo-kyeong, the brave reporter in the crime drama The Good Detective (2020), and she shocked viewers as the scheming Min Yoo-ra in The Last Empress (2018). Her cool style makes her perfect for smart and ambitious women.

Lee Elijah is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.

Early life

Lee Elijah was born on February 19, 1990, in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. She studied acting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, where she trained hard in stage performance. Her unusual and beautiful name, Elijah, has helped her stand out since her debut.

Career and breakthrough

Lee Elijah made her acting debut in the period sports drama Basketball in 2013. She worked steadily through Wonderful Days (2014) and won a long leading run in The Return of Hwang Geum-bok (2015). She drew fresh attention in Fight for My Way (2017) as Park Hye-ran, the hero's famous first love.

Popular roles

In The Last Empress (2018), Lee Elijah plays Min Yoo-ra, a clever and ruthless palace aide, and the role made her one of the most talked-about actresses of the year. In The Good Detective (2020), she plays reporter Jin Seo-kyeong, who teams up with detectives to catch a killer, and she returned for the drama's second season. She also played a court reporter in Miss Hammurabi (2018) and an aide in Chief of Staff (2019).

Recent work and why fans love her

Lee Elijah continues to choose strong modern roles, including Siren's Kiss (2026). Fans love her poise, her clear delivery and the way she makes intelligent characters feel exciting. Whether hero or villain, she always holds the screen with quiet confidence.