Lee Min-ho

TV Actor

Lee Min-ho is a Korean actor/singer/model, famous for Boys Over Flowers (2009).

Full Name

Birthday

Jun 22, 1987

Age

Born

South Korea

Birth Sign

Cancer

Relationship

Single

Height

6′ 2″

Net Worth

$117M

Death Date

About

Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He first gained widespread fame in Korea and parts of Asia with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in Boys Over Flowers in 2009. Since then, he has starred in several hit television dramas such as The Heirs (2013), City Hunter (2011), and Legend of the Blue Sea (2016).

Life Timeline

<div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1987</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Lee Min-ho is Born</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>On June 22, 1987, Lee Min-ho was born in Heukseok-dong, Seoul, South Korea.</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2003</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Debut TV Role</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Lee makes his debut as an actor with a minor role in the MBC teen drama "Sharp".</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2009</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Breakout Role</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Lee has his first leading role in the KBS2 fantasy melodrama "Boys Over Flowers".</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2011</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Leading Man Status</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Lee establishes himself as one of South Korea's biggest stars with the SBS action thriller "City Hunter". </div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2013</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Military Service</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Lee begins his mandatory military service and is discharged in April 2015.</div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2018</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>KBS Drama "The King: Eternal Monarch"</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Lee stars in the KBS fantasy romance drama "The King: Eternal Monarch". </div></div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1cb-6675e3f8' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2020</div></div><div id='w-node-_710bfc84-4b40-5011-fd32-beffa643a1ce-6675e3f8' class='timeline_centre'><div id='' class='timeline_circle-4'></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Netflix Original Series</div></div><div id='' class='margin-bottom-medium'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Lee stars in the Netflix Original series “The School Nurse Files”.</div></div></div></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's Talented</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lee Min-ho is an incredibly talented actor. His performances in both film and television have been praised for their emotion, nuance, and complexity. He is also known for his strong sense of commitment to his projects and his roles.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's Charismatic</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lee Min-ho has a magnetic personality that draws people in. His charm and charisma make him one of the most popular actors in Korea, with fans all over the world. He has a way of making people feel special when he talks to them.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He's Supportive of Charities</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lee Min-ho is very supportive of charities and causes. He has donated significant amounts to various charities and is an advocate for a number of causes, including animal rights and helping children in need.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>International Superstar</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lee Min-ho is an international sensation, with fans all over Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Europe.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Endorsed by Major Brands</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lee Min-ho has endorsed many major brands such as Samsung, Calvin Klein, Levi's, and Etude House.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Modeled for Many Magazines</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lee Min-ho has modeled for many magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Korea, Instyle Korea, and High Cut.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Played in Several Music Videos</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lee Min-ho has played roles in music videos for top K-pop artists such as Girls' Generation and Big Bang.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Korean Actor to Appear on Chinese Variety Show</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lee Min-ho was the first Korean actor to appear on a Chinese variety show. He appeared on “Happy Camp” in 2008.</p></div></div>

01 Started Out as a Writerading

Before becoming an actor, Morgan Freeman worked as a screenwriter. He wrote scripts for The Electric Company and another children's show called Sesame Street.

05 Was Arrested for DUI

In 2008, Morgan Freeman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was released after several hours and later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.