Yong-nyeo Lee is a South Korean actress renowned for her prolific career as a character actress. Known for her distinctive face and strong screen presence, she has played a myriad of supporting roles over the years, becoming an iconic face of Korean cinema.

Her versatility has allowed her to range from loving mothers and grandmothers to more enigmatic and sometimes unsettling figures, such as shamans, curious neighbors, or lonely elderly women. Lee Yong-nyeo excels at giving depth and character even to minor roles.

Among her most memorable performances are that of the shaman in *The Wailing* (Gokseong, 2016), which earned her widespread recognition, and the blind woman in *Parasite* (2019). She has also had significant roles in successful films such as *Train to Busan* (2016) and television series, solidifying her reputation as an indispensable actress in the contemporary Korean film landscape.