Lee Ji Ah was born in South Korea and during elementary school, she moved to the U.S. While attending a designing school, she auditioned for 'Tae Wang Sa Shin Gi,' after a competitive auditioning process, she was chosen as the character of 'Su Zi Ni,' beating out many successful actresses such as Ha Ji Won and Kim Tae Hee. At the 2007 MBC Drama Awards, Lee Ji Ah got lots of attention for a dress she designed herself. In addition, she received a total of three awards for 'Best New Actress', 'Popularity Award', and the 'Best Couple Award (with Bae Yong Jun)', a great accomplishment for a debuting actress.