Lee Honey solidified her name in the industry with a slew of notable K-dramas under her belt.
From the world of pageantry, the former Mr. Korea and Miss Universe 2007 third runner up transitioned from a beauty queen to sought-after actress.
However, despite her status in the Hallyu world, did you know that she is also considered one of the elites in South Korea?
Meet Lee Honey's Parents
Lee Honey's father was a high-ranking government official under the National Intelligence Service.
Meanwhile, her mother is a well-known classical musician, a PhD in Korean music history and a professor at Ewha Woman's University.
Just like her parents, the beauty queen turned actress is an accomplished person. Before her pageantry and acting debut, she graduated from the prestigious Seoul National University in Korean traditional music and also holds a master's degree from the same university.
The Multitalented Star
From bringing pride to South Korea to her long list of achievements as an actress, it seems like there's nothing Lee Honey couldn't do.
As noted by South China Morning Post, the 39-year-old beauty is also a well-rounded musical actress.
Among her first musicals are Polaroid, Legally Blonde, and Chicago.
Interestingly, she tried her luck in showbiz and managed to land a major role in the 2009 K-drama Partners and MBC's Pasta with Gong Hyo Jin and Lee Sun Kyun.
Lee Honey's Net Worth
With her decade-long career as an actress, her family's background, and activities outside the entertainment scene, there's no doubt how The Fiery Priest star has amassed millions.
According to captionsnation.com, Lee Honey's net worth is estimated at around $40 to $50 million, with most of it coming from her career as an actress.
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From Pageant to Actress and Now a Mom
After wrapping up her Kdrama comeback, One the Woman, Lee Honey, surprised fans with the news about her wedding.
Lee Honey's boyfriend and how her husband is a non-showbiz, whom she met through an acquaintance.
Months after the news regarding her hush-hush wedding, her agency, Saram Entertainment, confirmed that the actress was pregnant with her first child.
As cited by Soompi, Lee Honey's agency said that "a precious new life has found its way to the actress," adding that the former beauty queen "is still at the stage where she needs rest and stability."
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