EL

Acting

EL

Born 26 August 1982 · Seoul, South Korea · 44

Kim Ji-hyun, better known by her stage name EL (or Lee El), is a South Korean actress, best known as Lee Byung-hun's ill fated love interest in Inside Men.

Known for

Highlights

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God2016 · Series · Sam-shin
The Call2020 · Film · Ja-ok
The Yellow Sea2010 · Film · Joo Yeong
Black2017 · Series · Yoon Soo-Wan
A Korean Odyssey2017 · Series · Ms. Ma Ji-young
Masquerade2012 · Film · Lady Ahn

Filmography

Movies

18 films

Following2024 · Film · Oh Young-ju
Yaksha: Ruthless Operations2022 · Film · Hee-won
Love and Leashes2022 · Film · Hye-mi
Heaven: To the Land of Happiness2021 · Film · Kim Byeon
The Call2020 · Film · Ja-ok
The Night View of the Ocean in Yeosu2019 · Film
Scent of a Ghost2019 · Film · Ji-yeon
The Drug King2018 · Film · Young Partner
What a Man Wants2018 · Film · Jenny
Inside Men2015 · Film · Joo Eun-hye
Man on High Heels2014 · Film · Dodo
One Thing She Doesn't Have2014 · Film · Sarah
Swine Escape2013 · Film · Wol-hyang
Masquerade2012 · Film · Lady Ahn
Pacemaker2012 · Film · Dr. Choi
Athena: Goddess of War2011 · Film · DIS Agent
The Yellow Sea2010 · Film · Joo Yeong
Secret2009 · Film · Young-sook

Filmography

Series

24 shows

Surely Tomorrow2025 · Series · Seo Ji-yeon
Queen Mantis2025 · Series · Na-hee
My Troublesome Star2025 · Series · Ko Hee-young
When the Stars Gossip2025 · Series · Kang Tae-hee
Mr. Plankton2024 · Series · Bong-suk
Battle for Happiness2023 · Series · Jang Mi-ho
My Liberation Notes2022 · Series · Yeom Gi-jeong
Beauty and the Beast2021 · Series
When the Devil Calls Your Name2019 · Series · Ji Seo-Young
Matrimonial Chaos2018 · Series · Jin Yoo-Young
A Korean Odyssey2017 · Series · Ms. Ma Ji-young
Black2017 · Series · Yoon Soo-Wan
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God2016 · Series · Sam-shin
Monster2016 · Series · Ok Chae-Ryung
Imaginary Cat2015 · Series · Dok Ko-soon
Hello Monster2015 · Series · Jae-shik's girlfriend
My Beautiful Bride2015 · Series · Son Hye-Jung
Divorce Lawyer in Love2015 · Series · Han Mi-ri
Maids2014 · Series · Lady Kang
Liar Game2014 · Series · Oh Jung-ah / Jamie
7th Grade Civil Servant2013 · Series · Park Soo-young
Wild Romance2012 · Series · Mi-jin
Detectives in Trouble2011 · Series · Yoo Hye-mi
White Christmas2011 · Series · Oh Jung-hye