Mijoo (Lee Seungah)

Who is Mijoo (Lee Seungah)?

Lee Seung-ah, known professionally as Mijoo, is a South Korean singer and entertainer currently under AOMG. Born Lee Mi-joo on September 23, 1994, she legally changed her name to Lee Seung-ah but continues to use Mijoo as her stage name.

Mijoo debuted as a member of the girl group Lovelyz under Woollim Entertainment on November 12, 2014, with the album "Girls' Invasion". She served as the main dancer and vocalist of the group until November 16, 2021, when Lovelyz went on indefinite hiatus after the members' contracts expired. Following her departure from Woollim, Mijoo signed with Antenna on November 17, 2021.

During her time with Antenna, Mijoo expanded her career beyond group activities. She debuted as a member of the project duo JUJU SECRET on March 25, 2023, releasing the single "Lonely Night". Additionally, she made her solo debut on May 17, 2023, with the single album "Movie Star".

On November 6, 2025, Antenna announced that Mijoo had left the agency after deciding not to renew her contract. Subsequently, on November 24, 2025, she signed an exclusive contract with AOMG.

Mijoo's career journey

2014: Debut with Lovelyz

Woollim Entertainment announced the formation of Lovelyz on November 5, 2014, releasing the pre-debut digital single "Good Night Like Yesterday" on the same date. The group held their debut showcase at K-ART Hall in Olympic Park on November 12, 2014, followed by their first stage performance on Mnet's M Countdown the next day. Their debut studio album "Girls' Invasion" was officially released on November 17, 2014, featuring the lead single "Candy Jelly Love".

2021: Signing with Antenna

Following her departure from Woollim Entertainment on November 16, 2021, Mijoo signed an exclusive contract with Antenna on November 17, 2021. Antenna expressed their commitment to supporting her diverse talents and unique style. The agency welcomed her with a statement highlighting her bright and positive energy, promising to walk together happily and create shining moments.

2023: Solo debut with Movie Star

Antenna confirmed preparations for her solo debut in April 2023, with the release date set for May 17, 2023. She released her debut single album "Movie Star" on May 17, 2023, nine years after her initial debut with Lovelyz. Yu Jae-seok, founder of Antenna, encouraged her to pursue what she wanted and personally reviewed her tracks.

Mijoo's TV shows and variety appearances

Sixth Sense

Mijoo joined the fixed cast of tvN's Sixth Sense for its first season in 2020. The show featured Yoo Jae-seok, Jeon So-min, Oh Na-ra, and Jessi alongside her. She continued in the second season, which also included Lee Sang-yeob. Her performance in Sixth Sense 2 significantly increased her popularity, earning her the nickname "Entertainment Trend". Following this success, she appeared as a guest on major entertainment programs including Running Man, Knowing Bros, and 2 Days & 1 Night.

Hangout with Yoo

From August 2021, Mijoo starred in MBC's reality-variety show Hangout with Yoo. In July 2022, Episode 124 confirmed that she would officially become a fixed cast member alongside Haha, Shin Bong-sun, and Jeong Jun-ha. She departed from the show in May 2025. On October 18, 2025, she made a surprise visit to the filming set, her first appearance since leaving.

Weekly Idol as MC

In 2023, Mijoo joined the cast of Weekly Idol as a new MC. She co-hosted the program with BTOB's Seo Eunkwang, taking over from Super Junior's Eunhyuk and Hwang Kwanghee. Their first broadcast together aired on April 19, 2023.

Other notable variety shows

Mijoo appeared as a contestant on Hit The Stage in 2016. She starred in Dunia: Into a New World in 2018 and Learn Way season 2 from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she hosted the 32nd Seoul Music Awards on January 19, 2023.

Mijoo's age, background, and personal facts

Born in Okcheon County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, Mijoo is currently 31 years old. Her zodiac sign is Libra, and she has blood type O. She stands at 165 cm tall, though her official profile lists 167 cm. Her weight ranges between 47 to 49 kg.

Mijoo comes from a family where her father works as a middle school P.E. teacher. She has an older sister, two years her senior, who works as a dental hygienist. She graduated from Okcheon Commercial High School, where her major was E-commerce in the Network Business Department.

Her hobbies include watching movies and listening to music. Before her professional debut, she attended Seungri's Dance Academy, which contributed to her dance training. Notably, despite being skilled in singing, dancing, acting, and comedy, she is extremely petrified of scary things, particularly escape rooms, haunted houses, and pranks.

Regarding her personal life, on April 18, 2024, news outlet Newsen reported that she was in a relationship with soccer player Song Bum Keun, which Antenna confirmed. However, on January 20, 2025, South Korean media outlet Mydaily reported their breakup, citing difficulties handling media and public attention. On July 25, 2025, dating rumors with baseball player Lee Jin-young surfaced, but Antenna denied these claims.

FAQS

What is Mijoo's personality like? Mijoo describes herself as someone who enjoys talking and cannot stand silence during conversations. She exhibits bright, energetic behavior when interacting with people, though she prefers staying indoors during vacation days. Her friends acknowledge her preference for staying home and typically ask if she will come out rather than inviting her directly. When indoors, she quietly watches films, variety shows, and the cartoon series "Crayon Shin-chan," as well as reading books.

Why doesn't Mijoo have a personal Instagram account? She avoids opening a personal Instagram account due to concerns about impulsive emotional posts. She worries she might take a tearful selfie and post something sentimental late at night.

Did Mijoo experience any issues before joining Lovelyz? During high school, she auditioned for a company that turned out to be fraudulent. The agency kept trainees sitting in the office without providing training, then demanded penalty fees when trainees wanted to leave. She paid the penalty to terminate her contract.

What are her views on dating within the entertainment industry? She prefers not to date within the entertainment industry to avoid uncomfortable encounters after potential breakups.