Nancy Jewel McDonie

Nancy

  • Name: Nancy
  • Native name: 낸시
  • Also Known as: Lee Seung Ri, 이승리, 낸시맥도니, Lee Geu Roo, 이그루, Nancy McDonie, Lee Geu Ru
  • Nationality: American
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: April 13, 2000
  • Age: 25
Nancy Jewel McDonie, known simply as Nancy, is a South Korean-American singer, dancer, and member of MOMOLAND (모모랜드). She was born in South Korea, and she moved to Columbus, Ohio, at the age of two. Her father is American, and her mother is South Korean. After spending six years in the U.S., her family returned to South Korea. She holds dual citizenship, thanks to her parents. She graduated from Hanlim Entertainment Arts High School and is currently enrolled in the Media Visual Acting program at Sungshin Women's University.

Prior to her debut, she worked as a child actor and model and participated in "Korea's Got Talent" with a hip-hop dance crew called CUTIE PIES. She later spent time as a trainee at Nega Network. Then, in 2009, she had a role in the musical "The Sound of Music".

She made her debut in November 2016 as the group's lead vocalist, lead dancer, visual, center, and maknae with their first mini-album, "Welcome to Momoland". The group, managed by MLD Entertainment (MLD엔터테인먼트; formerly known as Duble Kick Entertainment), was formed after the survival show "Finding Momoland". They had a few lineup changes when new members were added in 2017 but continued to actively promote in South Korea and Japan.

In 2020, their third mini-album, "Show Me", peaked at #2 on the South Korean Gaon Album Chart, and the group gained a dedicated fanbase at home and even in other countries. Unfortunately, the group's unique sound and limited discography made it difficult for them to gain mainstream recognition, and they disbanded in February 2023.

In September 2023, she signed with ATOC (formerly United Artist Production), a joint managerial collaboration with Sublime (써브라임).

On April 10, 2025, it was announced that all 6 members of MOMOLAND signed exclusive contracts with Inyeon Entertainment.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2018 Jang Geum, Oh My Grandma
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
[Idol Trainee] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
16
[Idol Trainee] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.5
2017 Some Light
Korean Drama, 2017, 6 eps
Nancy (Main Role)
6
Nancy
Main Role
6.2
2017 The Liar and His Lover
Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps
(Ep.6) (Guest Role)
16
(Ep.6)
Guest Role
7.4
2014 Ohlala School Season 2
Korean Drama, 2014, 16 eps
[Herself] (Main Role)
16
[Herself]
Main Role
6.8
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
TBA Perfect Girl
Korean Movie, 0000,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
2026 Pig Village
Korean Movie, 2026,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Running Man Philippines Season 2
Filipino TV Show, 2024, 36 eps
(Ep. 25-28) (Guest)
36
(Ep. 25-28)
Guest
7.9
2023 Hwaiting Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2023, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
4
Regular Member
7.8
2023 Jae Joong and Friends
Korean TV Show, 2023, 100 eps
(Ep. 89) (Guest)
100
(Ep. 89)
Guest
8.3
2022 The Second World
Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps
(Ep. 1, 3) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1, 3)
Guest
7.9
2021 Who Am I
Korean TV Show, 2021, 5 eps
(Ep.5) (Guest)
5
(Ep.5)
Guest
0.0
2021 Max Chang Min's Free Hug
Korean TV Show, 2021, 51 eps
(Ep. 39) (Guest)
51
(Ep. 39)
Guest
7.8
2021 Serizabeth
Korean TV Show, 2021, 66 eps
(Ep. 45) (Guest)
66
(Ep. 45)
Guest
0.0
2021 Gossip Idle
Korean TV Show, 2021, 75 eps
(Ep. 50) (Guest)
75
(Ep. 50)
Guest
8.2
2020 2020 SBS Gayo Daejeon in Daegu
Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
3
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.1
2020 2020 KBS Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2020, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.9
2020 Momo Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2020, 8 eps
(Regular Member)
8
Regular Member
9.2
2020 Idol League Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2020, 66 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
66
(Ep. 6)
Guest
8.4
2020 Master Kwang of the Photo Studio
Korean TV Show, 2020, 20 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 1)
Guest
0.0
2020 Eungsu CINE
Korean TV Show, 2020, 579 eps
(Ep. 338) (Guest)
579
(Ep. 338)
Guest
6.0
2020 IDOL VS. IDOL
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 80 eps
(Ep. 29-32) (Guest)
80
(Ep. 29-32)
Guest
8.1
2020 Idol Ability Market
Korean TV Show, 2020, 27 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
27
(Ep. 6)
Guest
8.7
2020 Law of the Jungle in Palawan
Korean TV Show, 2020, 13 eps
[Special appearance] (Ep. 13) (Guest)
13
[Special appearance] (Ep. 13)
Guest
8.1
2020 ‏2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2020, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
9
Regular Member
7.9
2019 Transonglation
Korean TV Show, 2019, 67 eps
(Ep. 35) (Guest)
67
(Ep. 35)
Guest
8.2
2019 Idol Dabang Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 9)
Guest
7.5
2019 Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2019, 14 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
14
(Ep. 4)
Guest
7.8
2019 Same Age Trainer
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep.10) (Guest)
10
(Ep.10)
Guest
7.7
2019 Tingle Interview
Korean TV Show, 2019, 68 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
68
(Ep. 7)
Guest
8.4
2019 2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2019, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
7.8
2019 Q&A Machine
Korean TV Show, 2019, 34 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
34
(Ep. 14)
Guest
7.6
2019 5 Minutes to Six
Korean TV Show, 2019, 425 eps
(Ep. 87) (Guest)
425
(Ep. 87)
Guest
8.0
2019 Prison Interview
Korean TV Show, 2019, 22 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
22
(Ep. 7)
Guest
8.5
2019 We K-POP
Korean TV Show, 2019, 22 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
22
(Ep. 14)
Guest
8.3
2019 TMI NEWS
Korean TV Show, 2019, 56 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
56
(Ep. 3)
Guest
7.9
2019 My Little Television Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2019, 41 eps
(Ep. 14-15) (Guest)
41
(Ep. 14-15)
Guest
7.6
2019 Law of the Jungle in Chatham Islands
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep. 6-8) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 6-8)
Guest
8.1
2018 2018 MBC Music Festival: The Live
Korean TV Show, 2018, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.5
2018 2018 SBS Gayo Daejeon: The Wave
Korean TV Show, 2018, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.0
2018 2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2018, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
4
Regular Member
7.7
2018 Momoland's Saipan Land
Korean TV Show, 2018, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
5
Regular Member
8.2
2018 Super TV Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 9)
Guest
8.6
2018 Idol Room
Korean TV Show, 2018, 87 eps
(Ep. 83) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 83)
Guest
7.9
2018 Amazing Saturday
Korean TV Show, 2018, 450 eps
(Ep. 65) (Guest)
450
(Ep. 65)
Guest
8.2
2018 Idol League
Korean TV Show, 2018, 56 eps
(Ep. 37) (Guest)
56
(Ep. 37)
Guest
8.4
2018 K-RUSH Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2018, 33 eps
(Ep. 21) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 21)
Guest
8.3
2017 Idol Tour
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3)
Guest
8.0
2017 Mr. House Husband Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 400 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 413) (Guest)
400
[Special MC] (Ep. 413)
Guest
7.7
2017 After Mom Goes to Sleep
Korean TV Show, 2017, 67 eps
(Ep. 57) (Guest)
67
(Ep. 57)
Guest
8.1
2017 Idol Acting Competition
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
6.0
2016 2016 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.9
2016 Fact iN Star
Korean TV Show, 2016, 200 eps
(Ep. 8, 28) (Guest)
200
(Ep. 8, 28)
Guest
8.2
2016 Finding Momoland
Korean TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
9
Regular Member
6.9
2015 Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps
(Ep. 253) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 253)
Guest
8.7
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 135-136, 237-238) | [Contestant] (Ep. 285-286) (Guest)
525
[Panelist] (Ep. 135-136, 237-238) | [Contestant] (Ep. 285-286)
Guest
8.0
2015 Buzz Rhythm
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 515 eps
(Ep. 184) (Guest)
515
(Ep. 184)
Guest
7.9
2015 Problematic Men
Korean TV Show, 2015, 156 eps
[Special appearance] (Ep. 154) (Guest)
156
[Special appearance] (Ep. 154)
Guest
8.0
2013 2 Days & 1 Night Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2013, 257 eps
(Ep. 220) (Guest)
257
(Ep. 220)
Guest
8.7
2013 After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 671 eps
(Ep. 298, 403, 508) (Guest)
671
(Ep. 298, 403, 508)
Guest
7.8
2011 Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 707 eps
(Ep. 288) (Guest)
707
(Ep. 288)
Guest
8.1
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 750 eps
(Ep. 346) (Guest)
750
(Ep. 346)
Guest
8.2
2011 Korea's Got Talent
Korean TV Show, 2011, 12 eps
[Contestant] (Regular Member)
12
[Contestant]
Regular Member
6.0
2011 Good Evening, Vice!
Filipino TV Show, 2011, 435 eps
(Guest)
435
Guest
8.3
2010 Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 358) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 358)
Guest
7.9
2007 Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 529-530) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 529-530)
Guest
7.6
1999 Gag Concert
Korean TV Show, 1999, 1050 eps
(Ep. 1031) (Guest)
1050
(Ep. 1031)
Guest
8.1
1998 Pops in Seoul
Korean TV Show, 1998, 6000 eps
(2017-2018) (Main Host)
6000
(2017-2018)
Main Host
7.9
1964 Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
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Nancy Jewel McDonie
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  • First Name: Nancy Jewel
  • Family Name: McDonie
  • Native name: 낸시
  • Also Known as: Lee Seung Ri, 이승리, 낸시맥도니, Lee Geu Roo, 이그루, Nancy McDonie, Lee Geu Ru
  • Nationality: American
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: April 13, 2000
  • Age: 25

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