The Divorce Insurance Actress Lee Seo-Yi Dies at 43, Family Confirms

Fans of Korean dramas woke up to sad news. Actress Lee Seo-Yi, known for her graceful screen presence and many side talents, has died at the age of 43. Her family shared the news through an official statement, thanking everyone for their condolences.

Lee Seo-Yi wasn’t one of those headline-grabbing stars you see everywhere. But anyone who watched her on TV or in films knows she brought a special touch to every role. She made her acting debut back in 2013 with the MBC historical drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. After that, she popped up in multiple shows, each time adding something warm and real.

What Made Lee Seo-Yi Stand Out?

Many fans remember her best from Cheongdam-dong Scandal on SBS. She had this ability to make supporting roles feel important. Until just this May, she was still active, appearing in tvN’s The Divorce Insurance. In it, she played a baker alongside a star-packed cast that included Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hee.

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But acting wasn’t the only thing that kept her busy. She had smaller parts in City of the Sun, Bravo My Life, Romance Special Law, and Pegasus Market. She even made her mark in films like Killing Romance and The King. In every project, she didn’t shout for the spotlight — she just quietly earned respect.

What Did Lee Seo-Yi Do Beyond Acting?

Off-screen, Lee Seo-Yi showed she had brains and creativity too. She majored in Czech and Slovak studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies — not exactly the most common path for an actress. Later, she did graduate studies at Pusan National University.

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When she wasn’t memorizing scripts, she worked with flowers. She opened her own floral shop, called Bouquet 242. People who visited her boutique say she had a special way with flowers, creating arrangements as thoughtful as her acting.

Lee Seo-Yi’s passing leaves a small but deep space in the Korean entertainment world. For many, she’ll stay in mind as the actress who made the background feel real — and the florist who found beauty in everyday life.