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Lee Min-ho

Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor and singer born in Seoul on June 22, 1987.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor and singer born in Seoul on June 22, 1987. He became widely known for his lead role as Gu Jun-pyo in the television series Boys Over Flowers (2009), which brought him major popularity across South Korea and other parts of Asia.

Early life and career beginnings

Lee Min-ho was born in Seoul and began his acting career in the 2000s with smaller television roles. He later gained broader attention through supporting and lead parts in popular Korean dramas.

Breakthrough with Boys Over Flowers

His breakout role came in Boys Over Flowers (2009), where he played Gu Jun-pyo. The series made him widely famous and established him as one of the best-known Korean television actors of his generation.

Further acting career

After his breakthrough, Lee starred in several successful dramas, including City Hunter, The Heirs, Legend of the Blue Sea, and The King: Eternal Monarch. These roles helped maintain his status as a major Hallyu star.

Music and public profile

He is also credited as a singer and has maintained a strong public profile in South Korea and internationally. His fame has extended beyond acting into broader entertainment and endorsement work.

Key facts

  • Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor and singer.
  • He was born on June 22, 1987, in Seoul, South Korea.
  • He rose to fame through Boys Over Flowers in 2009.
  • His role in Boys Over Flowers earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor.
  • He is also known for leading roles in City Hunter, The Heirs, Legend of the Blue Sea, and The King: Eternal Monarch.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lee Min-ho?
Lee Min-ho is a South Korean actor and singer known for leading roles in popular television dramas.
When was Lee Min-ho born?
He was born on June 22, 1987.
What made Lee Min-ho famous?
He became widely famous for playing Gu Jun-pyo in Boys Over Flowers (2009).
What award did he win for Boys Over Flowers?
He won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor.
What are some of his notable works?
His notable dramas include City Hunter, The Heirs, Legend of the Blue Sea, and The King: Eternal Monarch.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Min-ho
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  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm3316279/bio/
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  3. Apple TVhttps://tv.apple.com/us/person/lee-min-ho/umc.cpc.234aapew5xcs0n6i06zyiwqj2
    Supports: Breakthrough role, award, and notable television roles.
  4. Wikipedia (French)https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Min-ho
    Supports: Nationality, profession, and notable series.