Lee Min Ho
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Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor who is best known for his leading role in 2009 as 'Gu Jun Pyo', the leader of the group of students known as F4, in the South Korean television series Boys Over Flowers
. He started his career in small drama roles in 2006, but he came to prominence with his acting role in Boys Over Flowers. He has subsequently appeared in the 2010 romantic comedy drama Personal Taste
and the 2011 action drama City Hunter
.
, South Korea on June 22, 1987. His family consists of his mother, father, and one older sister. As a young child, Lee Min Ho hoped to become a football (soccer)
player, but an injury in the 5th grade of elementary school ended those dreams. However, Lee Min Ho still keeps up with football and mentions Cristiano Ronaldo
as his favorite player.
In the 2nd year of his high school career, Lee Min Ho turned his attention to acting. By the time of Lee Min Ho's senior year in high school he joined Starhaus Entertainment with the help of an acquaintance. After going through training, Min ho started auditioning for roles and landed smaller roles in several television dramas. In 2006, his acting career was put on hold for a year following a serious car accident in which he was badly injured. Childhood friend and fellow actor Jung Il Woo
was also injured in the accident. His major breakthrough came in 2009 with Min Ho landing the lead role of Gu Jun-pyo in the KBS2 drama Boys Over Flowers with actress Goo Hye Sun, the Korean adaptation of the popular Japanese television drama Hana Yori Dango
, which was based on the popular Shōjo manga, Boys Over Flowers
(花より男子 Hana Yori Dango). The television series and its actors became immensely popular throughout Asia, and the show regularly received ratings of over 30% in South Korea. Lee Min Ho is majoring in Film & Art at Konkuk University
. In 2011, he starred in the hit action drama City Hunter
, which became the number one drama in its time slot, reaching 19.9% ratings. The show's popularity throughout Asia has also contributed to Lee Min Ho's growing popularity in Asia, most notably in China.
admitted their love affair to the public.
One of Park's agents claimed through a phone call: " They fell in love in the process of shooting the TV series City Hunter. They have been in love for a short period. We don't know the specific information, but Park Min Young herself hinted to her agency that they had been dating for only one month, and she looked forward to the wishes from fans of both Lee's and hers."
Comparing to the cautiousness of Park's agent, Lee's agent seemed to be more straightforward. As Lee's agent claimed: They are now true lovers and this relationship lasts for some time. It's a little cautious to say their love affair is on the grapevine.
Boys Over Flowers (TV series)
Boys Over Flowers is a South Korean television drama series starring Ku Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong of SS501, Kim Bum, Kim Joon of T-Max and Kim So Eun. It premiered on January 5, 2009 on KBS2 and ended on March 31, 2009 after 25 episodes....
. He started his career in small drama roles in 2006, but he came to prominence with his acting role in Boys Over Flowers. He has subsequently appeared in the 2010 romantic comedy drama Personal Taste
Personal Preference (TV series)
Personal Preference is a South Korean drama series adapted from a 2007 novel "Gaeinui Chwihyang" by Lee Sae In, about a man pretending to be homosexual in order to become roommates with a woman who wants to live with a gay male friend...
and the 2011 action drama City Hunter
City Hunter (TV series)
City Hunter is a South Korean television drama series starring Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Hwang Sun Hee, Goo Hara and Lee Kwang Soo. It premiered on May 25, 2011 on SBS and finished broadcasting on July 28, 2011. The show reached number one in its time slot in Korea, reaching 18%...
.
Biography
Lee Min Ho was born in Heukseok-dong, Dongjak-gu, SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea on June 22, 1987. His family consists of his mother, father, and one older sister. As a young child, Lee Min Ho hoped to become a football (soccer)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player, but an injury in the 5th grade of elementary school ended those dreams. However, Lee Min Ho still keeps up with football and mentions Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team...
as his favorite player.
In the 2nd year of his high school career, Lee Min Ho turned his attention to acting. By the time of Lee Min Ho's senior year in high school he joined Starhaus Entertainment with the help of an acquaintance. After going through training, Min ho started auditioning for roles and landed smaller roles in several television dramas. In 2006, his acting career was put on hold for a year following a serious car accident in which he was badly injured. Childhood friend and fellow actor Jung Il Woo
Jung Il Woo
Jung Il Woo is a South Korean actor and model. He attended Han Yang University majoring in Arts.- Biography :...
was also injured in the accident. His major breakthrough came in 2009 with Min Ho landing the lead role of Gu Jun-pyo in the KBS2 drama Boys Over Flowers with actress Goo Hye Sun, the Korean adaptation of the popular Japanese television drama Hana Yori Dango
Hana Yori Dango (TV series)
Hana Yori Dango is a Japanese television drama series, broadcast on TBS in 2005. It is based on Japanese shōjo manga series, , written by Yoko Kamio. The series is the third television adaptation of the manga following Meteor Garden and its sequel Meteor Garden II in Taiwan. It also resulted in...
, which was based on the popular Shōjo manga, Boys Over Flowers
Boys Over Flowers
is a Japanese shōjo manga series written by Yoko Kamio. It was serialized in the bi-weekly anthology magazine Margaret, which is aimed at high-school-age girls. The manga series ran continuously from October 1992 to September 2003, and was collected into 37 tankōbon volumes. In 1996, it received...
(花より男子 Hana Yori Dango). The television series and its actors became immensely popular throughout Asia, and the show regularly received ratings of over 30% in South Korea. Lee Min Ho is majoring in Film & Art at Konkuk University
Konkuk University
Konkuk University is a private university located in Seoul and Chungju. The Seoul campus is located in the southeastern part of Seoul, near the Han River, and is served by a metro station of the same name. The university possesses accreditation from the South Korean Ministry of Culture and Education...
. In 2011, he starred in the hit action drama City Hunter
City Hunter (TV series)
City Hunter is a South Korean television drama series starring Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Hwang Sun Hee, Goo Hara and Lee Kwang Soo. It premiered on May 25, 2011 on SBS and finished broadcasting on July 28, 2011. The show reached number one in its time slot in Korea, reaching 18%...
, which became the number one drama in its time slot, reaching 19.9% ratings. The show's popularity throughout Asia has also contributed to Lee Min Ho's growing popularity in Asia, most notably in China.
Filmography
| TV Drama | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Networks | |
| 2004 | Nonstop 5 | Guest | MBC MBC -Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines... |
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| 2005 | Love Hymn | A Waiter | MBC MBC -Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines... |
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| 2006 | Secret Campus | Park Doo Hyun | SBS SBS -Banking:* Swiss Bank Corporation, previously one of the major Swiss banks, now merged into UBS* SBS Bank, a building society in the Southland region of New Zealand that is now registered as a bank* Skipton Building Society* Scarborough Building Society... |
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| 2007 | Mackerel Run | Cha Gong Chan | SBS SBS -Banking:* Swiss Bank Corporation, previously one of the major Swiss banks, now merged into UBS* SBS Bank, a building society in the Southland region of New Zealand that is now registered as a bank* Skipton Building Society* Scarborough Building Society... |
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| I Am Sam I Am Sam (TV series) I Am Sam is a 16-episode drama that started airing on August 6, 2007. Before it started its run, it became well-known online due to T.O.P's popularity from the popular hip-hop group, Big Bang. The drama was derived from a Japanese manga of the same title... |
Heo Mo Se | KBS2 | ||
| 2008 | Get Up | Min Wook Gi | MBC MBC -Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines... |
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| 2009 | Boys Over Flowers Boys Over Flowers (TV series) Boys Over Flowers is a South Korean television drama series starring Ku Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong of SS501, Kim Bum, Kim Joon of T-Max and Kim So Eun. It premiered on January 5, 2009 on KBS2 and ended on March 31, 2009 after 25 episodes.... |
Gu Jun Pyo | KBS2 | |
| 2010 | Personal Preference Personal Preference (TV series) Personal Preference is a South Korean drama series adapted from a 2007 novel "Gaeinui Chwihyang" by Lee Sae In, about a man pretending to be homosexual in order to become roommates with a woman who wants to live with a gay male friend... |
Jeon Jin Ho | MBC MBC -Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines... |
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| 2011 | City Hunter City Hunter (TV series) City Hunter is a South Korean television drama series starring Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Hwang Sun Hee, Goo Hara and Lee Kwang Soo. It premiered on May 25, 2011 on SBS and finished broadcasting on July 28, 2011. The show reached number one in its time slot in Korea, reaching 18%... |
Lee Yoon Sung / John Lee / Pu Chai | SBS SBS -Banking:* Swiss Bank Corporation, previously one of the major Swiss banks, now merged into UBS* SBS Bank, a building society in the Southland region of New Zealand that is now registered as a bank* Skipton Building Society* Scarborough Building Society... |
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Film
| Movies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2008 | Public Enemy Returns Public Enemy Returns Public Enemy Returns is a 2008 South Korean film directed by Kang Woo-suk. It is the sequel to 2002's Public Enemy, and 2005's Another Public Enemy, also directed by Kang.... |
Cameo | |
| Our School E.T | Oh Sang Hoon | ||
TV commercials / advertisements
- KTF
- Trugen
- Pizza HutPizza HutPizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise that offers different styles of pizza along with side dishes including pasta, buffalo wings, breadsticks, and garlic bread....
(with Park Min YoungPark Min YoungPark Min-Young is a South Korean model and actress. She is a graduate of Dongguk University-Personal Life:On 23 August 2011, Lee Min Ho's agency confirmed that Min-Young is in relationship with her City Hunter costar, Lee Min Ho.- TV dramas :...
) - LG Teenring (with Kim BumKim BumKim Bum is a South Korean actor and model. He is best known as So Yi Jeong in "Boys Over Flowers".-Television:-Film:-Kim Bum:#Intro #성탄 전야의 하늘 #지금, 만나러 갑니다...
and Goo Hye Sun), LG Optimus, - Lotte Pie (Vietnam)
- HyundaiHyundaiHyundai ) is a global conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol, that was founded in South Korea by one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung...
Veloster (China) - Samsung AnycallAnycallAnycall is a South Korean mobile phone brand established by Samsung Electronics in 1993. Like other mobile phone brands in South Korea, they provide technology such as cameras, internet access, and digital TV through Digital Multimedia Broadcasting.Samsung mobile phones are sold through the...
Haptic (with Kim Hyun JoongKim Hyun JoongKim Hyun Joong was born on 6 June 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and the leader of boyband SS501. Kim is well-known for his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, winning Best Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and Popularity Award at the 45th...
, Kim JoonKim JoonKim Joon , is a South Korean rapper, actor, and model who rose to stardom with his portrayal of Song Woo Bin, one of the famous F4 in KBS2's 2009 hit drama Boys Over Flowers....
and Son Dam BiSon Dam BiSon Dam Bi is a South Korean singer, dancer, model and actress.-Biography:Son Dam Bi is one of the most hyped names to debut in Korea. She had appeared in music videos for Paran and MYV, along with many advertisements. She first came to fame when she appeared in a commercial for an MP3 player...
) - Samsung AnycallAnycallAnycall is a South Korean mobile phone brand established by Samsung Electronics in 1993. Like other mobile phone brands in South Korea, they provide technology such as cameras, internet access, and digital TV through Digital Multimedia Broadcasting.Samsung mobile phones are sold through the...
Magic Hole (with Kim Hyun JoongKim Hyun JoongKim Hyun Joong was born on 6 June 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and the leader of boyband SS501. Kim is well-known for his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, winning Best Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and Popularity Award at the 45th...
and UEEUeeKim Yu Jin, better known by her stage name Uee or known as U-ie is a South Korean idol singer and actress who is a member of girl group, After School...
) - Coffee Cantata
- Pepsi NEX
- Market O
- Cadillac CTSCadillac CTSThe Cadillac CTS is a mid-size car manufactured by the Cadillac marque of General Motors currently available in three body styles: Sedan, Coupe, and Sport Wagon. It was introduced in 2002 as a sports sedan, replacing the Cadillac Catera. The CTS and the supercharged CTS-V variant have been named...
- Dunkin' DonutsDunkin' DonutsDunkin' Donuts is an international doughnut and coffee retailer founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg in Quincy, Massachusetts; it is now headquartered in Canton...
- Levi's Signature (with Moon Chae Won)
- Etude House (with Park Shin Hye)
- Cass Beer (with Sandara ParkSandara ParkPark Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in...
and Jessica Gomez) - Bang Bang (with Han Ji Hye)
- Binggrae Banana Milk
- Jangin Furniture
- EiderEider (brand)Eider is a French brand and a company that makes sports garments for mountaineering and ice climbing.-History:Eider was founded in 1962. Eider has become a subsidiary of Lafuma on June 2008. Eider, along with Lafuma, has made in-roads in the South Korean sports equipment market since 2009.-External...
(with Yoona) - Semir (Chinese Apparel Brand)
- Toyota Camry 2012
Awards
| Year | Awards |
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| 2009 |
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| 2010 |
Mnet 20's Choice Awards The Mnet 20's Choice Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea.-2011:*Hot Drama Actor: Cha Seung Won*Hot Drama Actress: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Style Icon: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Korean Wave Star: KARA... : Hot Actor Personal Preference (TV series) Personal Preference is a South Korean drama series adapted from a 2007 novel "Gaeinui Chwihyang" by Lee Sae In, about a man pretending to be homosexual in order to become roommates with a woman who wants to live with a gay male friend... ) |
| 2011 |
City Hunter (TV series) City Hunter is a South Korean television drama series starring Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Hwang Sun Hee, Goo Hara and Lee Kwang Soo. It premiered on May 25, 2011 on SBS and finished broadcasting on July 28, 2011. The show reached number one in its time slot in Korea, reaching 18%... ) City Hunter (TV series) City Hunter is a South Korean television drama series starring Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Hwang Sun Hee, Goo Hara and Lee Kwang Soo. It premiered on May 25, 2011 on SBS and finished broadcasting on July 28, 2011. The show reached number one in its time slot in Korea, reaching 18%... ) |
Personal life
On August 23, 2011, the South Korean actor Lee Min Ho and actress Park Min YoungPark Min Young
Park Min-Young is a South Korean model and actress. She is a graduate of Dongguk University-Personal Life:On 23 August 2011, Lee Min Ho's agency confirmed that Min-Young is in relationship with her City Hunter costar, Lee Min Ho.- TV dramas :...
admitted their love affair to the public.
One of Park's agents claimed through a phone call: " They fell in love in the process of shooting the TV series City Hunter. They have been in love for a short period. We don't know the specific information, but Park Min Young herself hinted to her agency that they had been dating for only one month, and she looked forward to the wishes from fans of both Lee's and hers."
Comparing to the cautiousness of Park's agent, Lee's agent seemed to be more straightforward. As Lee's agent claimed: They are now true lovers and this relationship lasts for some time. It's a little cautious to say their love affair is on the grapevine.