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- Birthday: 1987-06-22
- Born Place: Seoul, South Korea
Also Known As:
Minho, MinHo Lee, Min-ho Lee, Lee Minho, لی مین هو
Lee Min-ho
Lee Min-ho, born on June 22, 1987, in Seoul, South Korea, is an internationally acclaimed South Korean actor, singer, and model. He is arguably one of the most recognized Hallyu stars, having played a pivotal role in spreading the Korean Wave globally.Lee Min-ho initially harbored dreams of becoming a professional footballer but a childhood injury redirected him towards acting in high school. He began his career in the early 2000s with minor roles in various television productions, officially debuting in the EBS series "Secret Campus" in 2006. His breakthrough arrived in 2009 with the lead role of Gu Jun-pyo in the highly successful drama "Boys Over Flowers." This role not only garnered him immense fame in South Korea but also catapulted him to international stardom across Asia and beyond, earning him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor.He continued to solidify his status as a leading man with a string of hit dramas, including "City Hunter" (2011), "The Heirs" (2013), "The Legend of the Blue Sea" (2016), and "The King: Eternal Monarch" (2020). Beyond television, Lee Min-ho has also made significant contributions to film, starring in action thrillers like "Gangnam Blues" (2015) and "Bounty Hunters" (2016). In 2022, he garnered critical acclaim for his performance in the Apple TV+ series "Pachinko," based on the best-selling novel.Lee Min-ho is known for his charismatic screen presence, powerful acting, and versatility across genres. His immense popularity is also evident in his massive social media following, making him the first Korean celebrity to reach over 20 million followers on both Instagram and Facebook. He has also engaged in philanthropic endeavors, establishing the PROMIZ website for fundraising and humanitarian causes.As of today, July 25, 2025, Lee Min-ho has returned to the big screen after a nearly decade-long hiatus from films with the highly anticipated "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy," which was released in South Korea on July 23, 2025. In this film, based on a popular web novel, he plays the crucial role of Yoo Joonghyuk, the original protagonist of the web novel who possesses the ability to regress. He is also slated to appear in the TV series "When the Stars Gossip" (2025).
