Lee Da-bin (Korean: 이다빈; born August 1, 1996), known professionally as Yeonwoo (연우), is a South Korean actress and singer managed by 9ato Entertainment. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Momoland. She is currently active as an actress, best known for her roles in the television series including Pegasus Market (2019), Touch (2020), Cheat on Me If You Can (2020), The Golden Spoon (2022), Numbers (2023), Dog Knows Everything (2024) and The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025).

Early life

Yeonwoo was born on August 1, 1996, in Chungju, South Korea. She graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul, focusing on Acting.

Career

2016–2019: Finding Momoland , debut with Momoland and departure

On July 15, 2016, Yeonwoo became a contestant on Mnet's reality survival show Finding Momoland to select the members of MLD Entertainment's new girl group Momoland. She finished the competition in fifth place and officially debuted in Momoland on November 10, 2016, with the mini-album Welcome to Momoland. Yeonwoo made her acting debut in the second season of Happy Talk. On February 23, 2018, Yeonwoo made her special appearance in the MBC TV drama Tempted, where she played a role as Woo Do-hwan's cousin. On July 31, 2019, Yeonwoo joined in the webtoon-based comedy drama Pegasus Market. On November 30, Yeonwoo departed from Momoland to focus on acting activities, while remaining with the agency.

2020–present: Acting career

Following her departure from the group, Yeonwoo confirmed to join the Channel A romantic comedy series Touch. She was also cast in several dramas including Alice (2020), Live On (2020–2021), and Cheat on Me If You Can (2020–2021) and Dali & Cocky Prince (2021).

On January 19, 2022, it was announced that Yeonwoo signed an exclusive contract with 9ato Entertainment. The same day, Yeonwoo starred in the fantasy drama The Golden Spoon, where she received Best New Actress Award at the 2022 MBC Drama Awards.

On February 16, 2023, Yeonwoo starred in a workplace drama Numbers. On August 9, she contributed the soundtrack "To You" (그대에게) for MBC TV television series My Dearest. On January 22, 2024, she was cast in a black comedy series Bitter Sweet Hell. On June 11, Yeonwoo was confirmed to be cast alongside Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo and Kim Jae-won in the JTBC historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok. On August 8, Yeonwoo joins the cast in the mystery sitcom Dog Knows Everything, where she received Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards. On April 23, 2025, Yeonwoo made her first leading role in the U+ Mobile TV romantic comedy sci-fi web series Love Phobia as Yoon Bi-a, a CEO of an AI dating app. On December 12, Yeonwoo participated in the Riot Games tournament Teamfight Tactics (TFT) at the TFT Paris Open event.

Discography

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"To You" (그대에게)2023My Dearest OST Part 2

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017The Liar and His LoverGirl group memberCameo (ep. 6)
2018TemptedKwon Yeo-minCameo (ep. 3)
2019Pegasus MarketKwon Ji-na
2020TouchJeong Yeong-ah
AliceYoon Tae-yeon
2020–2021Live OnKang Jae-yi
Cheat on Me If You CanGo Mi-rae
2021Dali & Cocky PrinceAhn Chak-hee
2022The Golden SpoonOh Yeo-jin
2023NumbersJin Yeon-ah
2024Bitter Sweet HellLee Se-na
Dog Knows EverythingHong Cho-wonSitcom
2024–2025The Tale of Lady OkCha Mi-ryeong / Baek Sun-hee

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017–2018Happy TalkYun-wooSeason 2
2026Love PhobiaYoon Bi-a

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2016Finding MomolandContestantFinished 5th
2017The ShowHostSeason 5
The Beauty
2018Song Ji-Hyo's Beautiful Life
Law of the Jungle in Last Indian OceanCast memberEpisode 340–343
20252025 Korea Grand Music AwardsPresenterArtist Day (November 14)

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
KBS Drama Awards2024Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesDog Knows EverythingWon
Best Couple Award (with Lee Soon-jae and Ari)Won
Popularity Award, ActressNominated
MBC Drama Awards2022Best New ActressThe Golden SpoonWon
2023Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesNumbersNominated
2024Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesBitter Sweet HellNominated

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