Lee Hyun-woo Wiki, Age, Biography, Height, Girlfriend, Family, Images, And More
Lee Hyun-woo is a South Korean actor and singer who was born on March 23, 1993. He began his acting career as a child actor when he was nine years old, and he later appeared in the television series The Return of Iljimae (2009) and Queen Seondeok (2010). (2009). He also appeared in the films Master of Study (2010) and To the Beautiful You (2012). Lee rose to prominence for his roles as a North Korean spy in the 2013 film Secretly, Greatly and as a brilliant hacker in the 2014 film The Con Artists. He then starred in Moorim School (2016) and The Liar and His Lover (2017). (2017).
Career
From 2005 to 2011, I worked as a child actor.
Lee began his career as a child actor, working on a variety of large-scale productions such as The Legend, King Sejong the Great, The Return of Iljimae, and Queen Seondeok.
He rose to prominence for his performance in Master of Study, a Korean film adaptation of the Japanese manga Dragon Zakura. The following year, Lee appeared in the 2010 musical production of Footloose, playing the lead role of Ren.
He and K-pop singer Yoon Doo-joon (from B2ST) co-hosted the music show Music on Top for cable channel jTBC in 2011. He was then seen in IU's music video for "You and I." Lee expanded his acting career with roles in historical drama Gyebaek, revenge thriller Man from the Equator, and medical drama Brain.
Rising popularity from 2012 to 2018
Lee co-starred in To the Beautiful You, a Korean television adaptation of the Japanese manga Hana-Kimi, in 2012, playing the character Shuichi Nakatsu. Despite receiving low ratings during its domestic run, Lee's exposure to the Korean Wave increased in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China. He and co-star Hwang Kwang-hee were later announced as the new hosts of Inkigayo, a live music show.
His breakout continued with a major role in the 2013 box office smash Secretly, Greatly, an action-comedy film in which he played a North Korean undercover spy disguised as a high school boy. Lee also performed "Ode to Youth" for the soundtrack. He was named the Puchon International Film Festival's first male celebrity ambassador.
He and his real-life best friend Park Ji-bin (both child actors from the same agency) appeared in the travel/reality show Real Mate in Saipan in 2014. Lee then portrayed a hacker in the heist film The Con Artists.
Then, in 2015, he starred in Northern Limit Line, a naval thriller about the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong. The film grossed US$38,945,231 from 6,024,894 ticket sales, making it the most-watched Korean film in 2015.
He appeared in the fantasy youth drama Moorim School in 2016. Due to low ratings, the drama was reduced to 16 episodes instead of the original 20.
Lee appeared alongside Red Velvet's Joy in the 2017 drama The Liar and His Lover, a Korean remake of the Japanese manga Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru.
Prior to joining the army, Lee released a digital single titled "Twenty-Six" in 2018.
2022-present: Back to the small screen
Lee returned to the small screen in 2022 with the Netflix drama Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area, his first work in five years.
Private life
Service in the military
Lee began his mandatory military service as an active duty soldier on February 19, 2018. On October 19, 2019, he completed his military service and was discharged.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Baribari Jjang |
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| 2006 | Holiday |
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| A Dirty Carnival | Young Min-ho |
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| 2007 | Hwang Jin Yi | Young Nomi |
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| 2010 | The Loneliness of Butcher Boy | Tae-shik | Short film |
| 2011 | GLove | Kim Jin-man |
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| 2013 | Secretly, Greatly | Rhee Hae-jin |
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| 2014 | The Con Artists | Jong-bae |
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| 2015 | Northern Limit Line | Park Dong-hyuk |
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| The Beauty Inside | Woo-jin |
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| 2022 | Hero | Yoo Dong-ha |
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| 2023 | Dream | Kim In-sun | Post-production |
| TBA | Dog Days |
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Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Oolla Boolla Blue-jjang |
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| 2005 | Spring Day |
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| 2006 | Hwarang Fighter Maru | Seo Da-ham |
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| 2007 | The Legend | Young Cheoro |
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| Lobbyist | Young Harry |
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| 2008 | The Great King, Sejong | Prince Choong-nyeong |
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| Four Colours of Love | Lee Jung-wook | Episode 4: On a Night Sparkling with Stars |
| 2009 | The Return of Iljimae | Cha Dol-yi |
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| Queen Seondeok | Young Kim Yushin |
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| What's for Dinner? | Tommy |
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| 2010 | Master of Study | Hong Chan-doo |
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| 2011 | Gyebaek | Young Gyebaek |
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| Brain | Park Dong-hwa | Guest appearance in episodes 1–4 |
| 2012 | Man from the Equator | Young Kim Sun-woo |
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| To the Beautiful You | Cha Eun-gyul |
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| 2015 | Run Toward Tomorrow | Kang Moon-jae | Drama special |
| The Scholar Who Walks the Night | Prince Jeonghyeon | Cameo (Episode 1) |
| 2016 | Moorim School: Saga of the Brave | Yoon Shi-woo |
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| 2017 | The Liar and His Lover | Kang Han-gyul |
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| 2023 | A Good Day to be a Dog | Lee Bo-gyeom |
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Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2022 | Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area | Rio / Han Joseph | Part 1–2 |
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Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Artist |
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| 2005 | "Jump" | Haha |
| 2011 | "You and I" | IU |
| 2012 | "First Love's Melody" | Acoustic Collabo |
| 2013 | "I Love You" | Akdong Musician |
| 2016 | "Ordinary Love" | KCM |
| 2019 | "Above the Time" | IU |
Hosting
| Year | Title |
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| December 8, 2011 – March 14, 2012 | Music on Top |
| December 16, 2012 – January 26, 2014 | Inkigayo |
Reality show
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2012 | Invincible Youth Season 2 | Ep. 26 |
| Strong Heart | Ep. 142, 143 |
| 2013 | Running Man | Ep. 147, 225 |
| Hwasin – Controller of the Heart | Ep. 22 |
| 2014 | Real Mate in Saipan | with Park Ji-bin |
| Running Man | Ep. 225 |
| 2015 | Happy Together 3 | Ep. 401 |
| 2016 | Hello Counselor | Ep. 257 |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2010 | Footloose | Ren McCormack |
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Sales | Album |
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KOR
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| Collaborations |
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| "Your Face" (with Louie of Geeks)[56] | 2016 | 54 | | Non-album singles |
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| "Feel So Good" (with O Broject) | — | — |
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| "Twenty-six" | 2018 | — |
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| As featured artist |
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| "It's a Lie" (O Broject feat. Lee Hyun-woo & Bromance) | 2015 | — | — | Non-album single |
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| Soundtrack appearances |
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| "Ode to Youth" | 2013 | — | — | Secretly, Greatly OST |
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| "One Thing" | 2016 | — | Moorim School OST |
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| "I'm Okay" (Joy feat. Lee Hyun-woo) | 2017 | 85 | | The Liar and His Lover OST |
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| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominated work and the result of the nomination
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| KBS Drama Awards | 2008 | Best Young Actor | King Sejong the Great | Won |
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| 2012 | Best New Actor | Man from the Equator | Nominated |
| SBS Drama Awards | New Star Award | To the Beautiful You | Won |
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| 22nd Buil Film Awards | 2013 | Best New Actor | Secretly, Greatly | Nominated |
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| 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Nominated |
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| SBS Entertainment Awards | Best Newcomer Award | Inkigayo | Nominated |
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| 9th Asia Model Awards | 2014 | New Star Award | Secretly, Greatly | Won |
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| 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival | Best Young Actor | Nominated |
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| 52nd Grand Bell Awards | 2015 | Best New Actor | Northern Limit Line | Nominated |
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| 30th Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards | Rising Star Award | Won |
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| 49th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival | 2016 | Best Supporting Actor Award | Won |
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Lee Hyun-woo Biography
| Name | Lee Hyun-woo |
| Nickname | None |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 23-Mar-1993 |
| Age in 2023 | 30 |
| Birth Place | South Korea |
| Country | South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 1.72 (m) |
| Weight | Unknown (KGs) |
| Profession | South Korean Actor |
| Height | In Centimeters: 172 cm.
In Meters: 1.72 m.
In Feet Inches: 5'8" |
| Weight | In KG: Not known
In Pound: Not known |
| Eye Color | - |
| Hair Color | - |
| Marital Status | Yet to update |
Some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Lee Hyun-woo.
- What is the Net Worth of Lee Hyun-woo?
The Net Worth of Lee Hyun-woo is $1.5 Million.
- What is the Height of Lee Hyun-woo?
The height of Lee Hyun-woo is 1.72.
- Where is the birthplace of Lee Hyun-woo?
The birthplace of Lee Hyun-woo is South Korea
- What is the Date of Birth of Lee Hyun-woo?
The birthday of Lee Hyun-woo is on 23-Mar-1993.
- Is Lee Hyun-woo Married?
The marital status of Lee Hyun-woo is: Yet to update.
