If you’ve ever yelled, “Wait, I know her!” during a K-drama, chances are you were looking at Lee Si Young. She’s been in so many shows, playing everything from heartbroken second leads to full-on action queens.
Let’s break down her drama list, the ones you watched, the ones you missed, and the ones you need to binge ASAP.
Early Appearances You Might’ve Forgotten
The Kingdom of the Winds (2008) – Her first K-drama! Small role, but the vibes were intense.
Boys Over Flowers (2009) – Oh yes, she was that friend, Oh Min-ji. Caused chaos and left. Iconic.
Loving You a Thousand Times (2009) – Full melodrama mode. Expect plot twists and tears.
Becoming a Billionaire (2010) – Rich people problems and Lee Si Young bringing the sass.
Playful Kiss (2010) – Yoon Hae-ra, the stunning second lead you loved to hate.
Stepping into Bigger Roles & Action Territory
Poseidon (2011) – Underwater missions, secret ops, and Si Young showing us she’s tough.
Wild Romance (2012) – A bodyguard rom-com! She fights, falls in love, and kicks butt in heels.
Golden Cross (2014) – Politics, revenge, and dark secrets. She killed it—figuratively (and maybe literally?).
Righteous Love (2014) – Love triangle drama. Yes, it’s messy. Yes, you’ll get hooked.
Peak Powerhouse Era: Drama Queens Assemble
My Beautiful Bride (2015) – Detective vibes. Lee Si Young chases a missing bride, uncovers deep secrets.
The Guardians (2017) – A cop turned vigilante mom? This was the role that made fans scream “Give her an award!”
Risky Romance (2018) – Hormone-fueled rom-com. Weird concept? Yup. Hilarious execution? Also yup.
Liver or Die (2019) – A little dark, a little touching. Family drama, hard truths, and Si Young’s signature heart.
Streaming Superstar Era: Netflix, Disney+, and Beyond
Sweet Home (2020–2024, Netflix) – Seo Yi-kyeong, the firefighter with a tragic backstory and killer moves. A monster apocalypse has never looked this cool.
SF8 – Blink (2020) – Short episode, futuristic vibes, and a sprinkle of sci-fi madness.
Grid (2022, Disney+) – Ghost-like government agent with secrets. You’ll have theories. Lots of them.
Salon De Holmes (2025) – Upcoming! She’s playing Kong Mi-ri, a quirky detective. Get ready to binge it the moment it drops.
Why You Can’t Skip Lee Si Young’s Drama List
If you love layered female leads, plot twists, or watching someone literally roundhouse-kick a monster, this drama list is your happy place.
And side note, if you’re wondering who is the husband of Lee Si Young, it’s Jo Seung-hyun. Meanwhile, on Lee Si Young TikTok, she’s basically an action movie star IRL.
So yes, start at the top of this list and go wild. You’ve got thrillers, rom-coms, mystery, and heartbreak, all starring one incredible actress.
What’s your favorite Lee Si Young drama? tag your K-drama BFF to join the binge party!