Lee Eun-ji (entertainer)
Lee Eun-ji | |
|---|---|
_210414.jpg) Lee in 2021 | |
| Born | January 16, 1992 |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | Cube |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이은지 |
| RR | I Eunji |
| MR | I Ŭnji |
| Website | cubeent.co.kr |
Lee Eun-ji (Korean: 이은지; born January 16, 1992) is a South Korean entertainer. She won the Best Female Variety Performer at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards for Earth Arcade.
Career
In 2014, Lee debuted in tvN's comedy skit show Comedy Big League, a career shift after being a dance sports athlete during her teen years.[3]
In March 2021, Lee had signed an exclusive contract with Cube Entertainment.[4]
Public image
In 2023, Lee was considered one of South Korea's most sought-after entertainers on television, YouTube, and other online streaming platforms.[3]
Other ventures
Ambassadorship
In November 2023, Lee had been appointed as ambassador of Incheon to increase the value of the city, promote municipal administration, and instill pride in citizens.[1]
In July 2024, Lee had been appointed as goodwill ambassador of Incheon International Airport Customs to promote and create a culture of sincere reporting of traveler's belongings.[2]
In March 2025, Lee had been appointed as goodwill ambassador of Z-Foundation's "Run for the Moon" campaign, in commemoration of World Menstruation Day, which aims to raise funds to create a healthy menstrual environment for women.[5]
Endorsements
In June 2024, Lee became an advertising model for "Max Spicy Shanghai Burger" of the fast food chain McDonald's.[6]
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Comedy Big League | Cast member | Season 5 | [3] |
| 2021 | Hesitation Before Going to School | Host | My Teenage Girl prequel | [7] |
| Awesome Romance | [8] | |||
| 2022 | War of the Roses | [9] | ||
| Our Cha Cha Cha | [10] | |||
| SNL Korea Reboot | Season 12 | [3] | ||
| Mr. Trot | Judge | Season 2 | [11] | |
| 2022–2025 | Earth Arcade | Cast member | Season 1–3 | [12] |
| 2023 | The Wedding War | Host | [13] | |
| Alumni Lovers | [14] | |||
| Miss Trot | Judge | Season 3 | [15] | |
| 2024 | Subscription King | Host | [16] | |
| Watcha Up To? | Cast member | [17] | ||
| JangAhn Sellabration Pilot | [18] | |||
| Earth Arcade's Vroom Vroom | Earth Arcade spinoff | [19] | ||
| Real Dating Lab: Poisoned Apple | [20] | |||
| Country Life of Gen-Z | [21] | |||
| Extreme Tour | [22] | |||
| 2025 | Please Take Care of My Refrigerator | Special host | Season 2 | [23] |
| I'm Sunny Thank You | Cast member | [24] |
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Panda Ideas | Host | [25] |
| 2022–2023 | Love Alarm Clap! Clap! Clap! | [26] | |
| 2023 | Comedy Royale | Cast member | [27] |
| 2024 | Agents of Mystery | [28] | |
| 2025 | Better Late Than Single | Host/Cupid | [29] |
Radio shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lee Eun-ji's Music Plaza | DJ | KBS Cool FM | [3] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2023 | Best Female Variety Performer | Lee Eun-ji Earth Arcade |
Won | [3] |
| Brand Customer Loyalty Award[A] | 2023 | Female Comedian | Lee Eun-ji | Won | [31] |
| 2024 | Won | [32] | |||
| 2025 | Won | [33] | |||
| Brand of the Year Awards[B] | 2021 | Female Entertainer | Won | [35] | |
| 2022 | Won | [36] | |||
| 2023 | Won | [37] | |||
| Female Comedian | Won | ||||
| 2024 | Female Entertainer | Won | [38] | ||
| Female Radio DJ | Won | ||||
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2023 | DJ Award | Lee Eun-ji's Music Plaza | Won | [39] |
| Korea Arts and Culture Awards | 2021 | Female Comedian | Lee Eun-ji | Won | [40] |
| Korea Culture Entertainment Awards | 2016 | Rookie of the Year Award | Comedy Big League | Won | [41] |
| 2021 | Entertainment Star Award | Lee Eun-ji | Won | [42] | |
| Korea First Brand Awards[C] | 2022 | Female Variety Star | Won | [44] | |
| 2025 | Female Entertainer | Won | [45] |
Notes
- ^ Co-organized by the Korean Customers Council and Brand Keys, this event recognizes the most influential brands in society and culture, as determined through consumer research.[30]
- ^ It is a large-scale brand award that selects and awards the best brands that shined in the year through direct consumer voting.[34]
- ^ The Korea First Brand Awards is hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and the Korea Consumer Forum. Awards are based on a nationwide survey held in South Korea.[43]
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- ^ a b Lee, Jong-sun (July 25, 2024). 인천 출신 코미디언 이은지 인천공항세관 홍보대사 위촉. Incheon Today (in Korean). Retrieved February 5, 2025.
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- ^ References for Earth Arcade:
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