Lee Min Ho, the famous Korean actor of the TV series “The King: Eternal Monarch“, was born on June 22, 1987, ie 33 years old, of 187 cm (6’2″) height and 71 kg (156 lbs) weight.
Lee Min Ho is a Cancer sign. Lee’s success in K-dramas / series made him the top Hallyu (Korean Wave) star worldwide, including the USA, France, Australia, Canada, Spain and Italy, especially outside of Asia. Lee Min Ho is the first Korean celebrity to have a wax statue in Madame Tussauds Museum.
General Information About Lee Min Ho
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– His affiliated agencies: MYM Entertainment in South Korea, Huayi Brothers in China and IMX Inc. in Japan.
– His childhood dream was to become a professional football player when he grew up. However, he had to bid farewell to his dream of becoming a footballer due to an injury he suffered when he was in grade 5.
– He turned to be an actor when he was in the second year of high school.
– Graduated from Konkuk University Film and Art Department.
– He is a Leonardo DiCaprio fan, so he dreams of acting in a movie in Hollywood.
Lee Min Ho’s Private Life
– Lee Min Ho has an older sister: Lee Yong Jung, the CEO of her current agency MYM Entertainment.
– In 2006, Lee’s acting career was suspended for a year after a serious car accident with actor Jung Il-woo and his two other friends. On their way to Gangwon Province with their group of friends, the car they collided head-on with another car coming from the opposite lane, as a result of another vehicle hitting them and running away. In the accident, two of his friends were killed in the car. Lee Min Ho is seriously injured and remains in a coma for about a month. As a result of the accident, Lee Min Ho’s leg becomes seriously ill.
Lee Min Ho’s Love Life / Ideal Type
– His first love was a friend from campus when he was 20 years old.
– In March 2015, it was announced that she was having a relationship with Bae Suzy. However, Lee Min Ho and Suzy parted ways in November 2017.
– Lee Min Ho likes women who are tall, but not very tall. He likes lighter skin. He said Song Hye Kyo is his ideal type.
Lee Min Ho Social Media Accounts
Twitter: @actorleeminho
Weibo: actorleeminho
Instagram: @actorleeminho
Facebook: OfficialLeeMinho
Movies Starring Lee Minho
Bounty Hunters (2016) – as Yi San
Gangnam Blues (Gangnam 1970) – 2015 – as Kim Jong Dae
Our School’s E.T. (Woolhakgyo ET) – 2008 – as Oh Sang Hoon
Public Enemy Returns (Kang Cheol-joong: Public Enemy 1-1) – 2008 – as Jung Ha Yeon
K-Dramas / TV Shows Starring Lee Min Ho
The King: Eternal Monarch – 2020 (SBS) – as Lee Gon
The Legend of the Blue Sea – 2016 (SBS) – as Heo Joon Jae / Dam Ryung
The Heirs – 2013 (SBS) – as Kim Tan
Faith – 2012 (SBS) – as General Choi Young
City Hunter – 2011 (SBS) – as Lee Yun Seong
Personal Taste – 2010 (MBC) – as Jeon Jin Ho
Boys Over Flowers – 2009 (KBS2) – as Koo Jun Pyo
But I Don’t Know too – 2008 (MBC) – as Min Wook Gi
I am Sam – 2007 (KBS2) – as Heo Mo Se
Mackerel Run – 2007 (SBS) – as Cha Gong Chan
Secret Campus – 2006 (EBS) – as Park Doo Hyun
Recipe of Love – 2005 (MBC)
Sharp 1 – 2003 (KBS2)
Romance – 2002 (MBC)
Awards Won By Lee Min Ho
2015 36th Blue Dragon Film Awards – Popularity Award
2015 52nd Daejong Film Awards – Best New Actor – (for his success in the movie “Gangnam Blues”)
2015 51st PaekSang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actor – (for his success in the movie “Gangnam Blues”)
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Best Actor (Drama) (for his success in the TV series “The Heirs”)
– Ten Star Award (“The Heirs”)
– Best Netizen Award (“The Heirs”)
– Best Dressing Award (“The Heirs”)
– Best Couple Award (“The Heirs”)
2012 12th China Fashion Awards – 2013 – “Most Popular Asian Actor Award”
2012 SBS Drama Awards – 2012 – Best Actor (mini series) (“Faith”)
– Ten Star Award (“Faith”)
2011 SBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2011 – Best Actor (drama special) (“City Hunter”)
– Best Netizen Award (“City Hunter”)
– Ten Star Award (“City Hunter”)
