Actress Lee Min-young Mourns the Passing of Her Father

South Korean actress Lee Min-young is in mourning following the death of her father on August 29.

Lee Min-young is currently keeping vigil at the funeral hall alongside her siblings and extended family. Notably, Ahn Hyung-jo, CEO of her management agency Jidam Media and Lee’s longtime partner, is by her side assisting the family and is listed among the chief mourners.

Funeral Details

Memorial Location: Room 3, Seoul Asan Medical Center Funeral Hall
Funeral Service: August 31
Burial Site: Pocheon The Crest

A Look at Her Career

Lee Min-young began her acting career in 1994 after being selected through MBC’s 23rd open recruitment talent audition. Over the decades, she built a diverse filmography across television, starring in prominent productions including:

The Partner
Three Guys and Three Girls
The Rules of Marriage
The Land
Love and Ambition
Doctor Prisoner

In recent years, Lee experienced a significant resurgence in popularity for her performance in the hit drama series Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce), which aired across multiple seasons from 2021 to 2022. She most recently starred in MBN’s drama series First Lady.

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