In 1986, Lee joined Theater Company Michu[b] and participated in several notable productions. One of her notable performances was the role of Hyeong-bang in Madangnori Chunhyangjeon (1987–1992).[8] She also performed in play Dung Dung Nakrang Dung (둥둥 낙랑둥) as King Bang Sook in July 12 to 24, 1996, at Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center.[9]
In 1991, Lee Yong-yi acted in Park Kwang-soo's film I Want to Go to That Island. She played the character Ne Eop-sun, a shaman who lived on the island with her husband. Interestingly, her real-life husband, actor Kim Il-woo, portrayed the role of the shaman's husband in the movie.[4] The movie was released in 1993, So the year officially became her first big screen debut.[10][11][12]
In 1995 Lee Yong-yi cast as Gwibone in play That Woman's Novel, adapted from the novel "Little Grandmother!" by playwright Um In-hee. It was a refinement of a work published in 1989 by the writer Um In-hee in Another Cultural 3rd Collection. The play, directed by Kang Young-geol, was performed at the 19th Seoul Theater Festival in June 1995 at the Arts Center Small Theater. Lee Yong-yi received the 19th Seoul Theater Festival Female Acting Award for her portrayal.[13]
In 1998, Lee became leader of the theater company Hyun Bin (玄牝) which was established by her husband, actor and theater director Kim Il-woo.[4][14] Their first production was an adaptation of Lee Moon-yeol's original novel, "Choice."[15]
Since 2017, Lee Yong-yi has been under an exclusive contract with Liyan Entertainment.[16] She later moved to High Entertainment.[11]
Other activities
In addition to her acting career, Lee also possesses musical talent. She studied Gyeonggi folk songs under the guidance of the master pansori singer Ahn Bok-sik (1926–97).[c] Furthermore, she served as a lecturer on music and acting at Sungkyunkwan University Social Education Center.[4]
Personal life
Lee Yong-yi's late husband was Kim Il-woo, an actor and theater director. They met while they were both attending Seoul Institute of the Arts, where he was her senior in the theater department. They had two children together. Sadly, he passed away in 2004 due to stomach cancer.[4]
Lee Yong-yi's older brother, Lee Dae-geun [ko], is also an actor. He appeared in productions such as 'The Third Republic' and 'The Fourth Republic'. However, he has not been active in the industry since his appearance in 'Fermented Family'.[12]
^ Theatre Company Minye (민예극장; 民藝劇場;Folk Craft Theatre) is theater company founded in Seoul in 1973 for the purpose of respecting humanity through plays and modern acceptance of traditional plays. The theater company Minye is an abbreviation of 'National Theater of Performing Arts'. The folk craft theater's acceptance of traditional arts had a great influence on plays in the 1970s, and formed a flow in Korean theater, such as inserting mask dances or spears into modern plays, and finding materials in folktales and shamanism.[6]
^ Theatre Company Michu (극단 미추; 美醜) was founded in August 1986 by Son Jin-chaek. The theater company Michu originated with the 'Son Jinchaek Directing Lab', which established when CEO Son Jin-chaek was the representative of the Minye Theater. Michu continues to search for the identity of Korean theater that emphasizes spirit rather than form . Since 1987, Michu has performed Madangnori works every year. Madangnori refers to traditional Korean theater that combines various forms of folk entertainment, such as puppetry, mask dances and traditional percussion music.[7]
^Gyeonggi folk song refers to all folk songs handed down in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. However, Gyeonggi folk songs designated as important intangible cultural assets refer to 'Gyeonggi Ginjapga' called 'Gyeonggi jwachang'. Gyeonggi Folk Song' was designated as Important Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 57 on July 12, 1975. As the first entertainers, Ahn Bok-sik (stage name Ahn Bi-chwi), Lee Gyeong-ok (李瓊玉, stage name Muk Gye-wol), and Lee Yun-ran (李潤蘭, stage name Lee Eun-ju) were recognized as the first entertainers.[17]
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