Lee Hyun-woo (actor, born 1993)

Lee Hyun-woo (born March 23, 1993) is a South Korean actor and singer. He began his career as a child actor when he was nine, and later appeared in the television series The Return of Iljimae (2009) and Queen Seondeok (2009). He also featured in Master of Study (2010) and To the Beautiful You (2012). Lee gained recognition with his role as a North Korean spy in the 2013 film Secretly, Greatly as well as a genius hacker in 2014's The Con Artists. He then played lead roles in Moorim School (2016) and The Liar and His Lover (2017).

For an actor of the same name, see Lee Hyun-woo (born 1966).
In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Hyun-woo
In January 2014
Born (1993-03-23) March 23, 1993
Seoul, South Korea
EducationDongguk University – theater and film
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Singer
Years active2005–present
AgentContent Y
(2017–present)[1]
Lee Hyun-woo
Hangul
이현우
Hanja
李玹雨
Revised RomanizationI Hyeon-u
McCune–ReischauerI Hyŏn-u

Career

2005–2011: Beginnings as a child actor

Lee began his career as a child actor, building up his resume by playing roles in a number of large-scale productions, such as The Legend, King Sejong the Great, The Return of Iljimae, and Queen Seondeok.[2][3]

He rose to fame for his role in Master of Study, a Korean screen adaptation of Japanese manga Dragon Zakura.[4][5] The same year, Lee took to the stage for the 2010 musical production of Footloose, where he played the leading role of Ren.[6]

In 2011, he and K-pop singer Yoon Doo-joon (from B2ST) began hosting the music program Music on Top for cable channel jTBC.[7] He was then featured in IU's music video for the song "You and I".[8] Lee further expanded his acting scope in historical drama Gyebaek,[9] revenge thriller Man from the Equator,[10][11] and made a guest appearance in medical drama Brain.[12]

2012–2018: Rising popularity
In November 2013

In 2012, Lee co-starred in To the Beautiful You, the Korean television adaptation of Japanese manga Hana-Kimi, with his role based on the character Shuichi Nakatsu.[13][14] Despite low ratings during its domestic run, To the Beautiful You led to increased Korean Wave exposure for Lee in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and China.[15][16][17] He and co-star Hwang Kwang-hee were later announced as the new hosts of live music show Inkigayo.[18]

His breakthrough continued when he landed a major role in 2013 box office hit Secretly, Greatly, an action-comedy film in which he played a North Korean undercover spy disguised as a high school boy.[19] Lee also sang "Ode to Youth" for the film's soundtrack.[20][21] He became the first male celebrity to be appointed ambassador of the Puchon International Film Festival.[22]

In 2014, he and real-life best friend Park Ji-bin (both were child actors and belong to the same agency) appeared in the travel/reality show Real Mate in Saipan.[23] Lee next played a hacker in the heist movie The Con Artists.[24][25]

He then starred in Northern Limit Line, a 2015 naval thriller about the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong.[26] The film sold 6,024,894 tickets (grossing US$38,945,231), making it the most-watched Korean film in 2015.[27]

In 2016, he starred in the fantasy youth drama Moorim School.[28] Initially slated for 20 episodes, the drama was reduced to 16 episodes instead due to low ratings.[29]

In 2017, Lee starred in the drama The Liar and His Lover, the Korean remake of the Japanese manga Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru alongside Red Velvet's Joy.[30]

In 2018, Lee released a digital single titled "Twenty-Six", prior to joining the army.[31]

Personal life

Military service

On February 19, 2018, Lee began his mandatory military service as an active duty soldier.[32][33] He completed his military service and was discharged on October 19, 2019.[34]

Filmography

Film
In April 2014
YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Baribari Jjang
2006Holiday
A Dirty Carnivalyoung Min-ho
2007Hwang Jin Yiyoung Nomi
2010The Loneliness of Butcher BoyTae-shikshort film from Short! Short! Short![35]
2011GLoveKim Jin-man[36]
2013Secretly, GreatlyRhee Hae-jin
2014The Con ArtistsJong-bae
2015Northern Limit LinePark Dong-hyuk
The Beauty InsideWoo-jin
2021HeroYoo Dong-hapost-production
DreamKim In-sunFilming[37]

Television series
In January 2015
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2004Oolla Boolla Blue-jjangKBS
2005Spring DaySBS
2006Hwarang Fighter MaruSeo Da-hamKBS2[38]
2007The Legendyoung CheoroMBC
Lobbyistyoung HarrySBS[39]
2008The Great King, SejongPrince Choong-nyeongKBS1/KBS2[40][41]
Four Colours of Love Lee Jung-wookKBS2Episode 4: On a Night Sparkling with Stars[42]
2009The Return of IljimaeCha Dol-yiMBC[43]
Queen Seondeokyoung Kim Yushin[44]
What's for Dinner?Tommy[45]
2010Master of StudyHong Chan-dooKBS2
2011Gyebaekyoung GyebaekMBC
BrainPark Dong-hwaKBS2Guest appearance in episodes 1–4
2012Man from the Equatoryoung Kim Sun-woo
To the Beautiful YouCha Eun-gyulSBS
2015Run Toward TomorrowKang Moon-jaeDrama special[46]
The Scholar Who Walks the NightPrince JeonghyeonMBCCameo appearance in episode 1[47]
2016Moorim School: Saga of the BraveYoon Shi-wooKBS2
2017The Liar and His LoverKang Han-gyultvN

Music video appearances
YearTitleArtist
2005"Jump"Haha
2011"You and I"IU
2012"First Love's Melody"Acoustic Collabo
2013"I Love You"[48]Akdong Musician
2016"Ordinary Love"[49]KCM
2019"Above the Time"IU

Hosting
In August 2013
YearTitleNetwork
December 8, 2011 – March 14, 2012Music on TopjTBC
December 16, 2012 – January 26, 2014InkigayoSBS

Reality show
YearTitleNetworkNotes
2012 Invincible Youth Season 2 KBS2 Ep. 26
Strong Heart SBS Ep. 142, 143
2013 Running Man Ep. 147
Hwasin – Controller of the Heart Ep. 22
2014 Real Mate in Saipan QTV with Park Ji-bin
Running Man SBS Ep. 225
2015Happy Together 3KBS2Ep. 401
2016Hello CounselorEp. 257

Theatre
YearTitleRole
2010FootlooseRen McCormack

Discography

Singles
Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[50]
Collaborations
"Your Face" (with Louie of Geeks)[51] 2016 54 Non-album singles
"Feel So Good" (with O Broject) — N/A
"Twenty-six" 2018 —
As featured artist
"It's a Lie" (O Broject feat. Lee Hyun-woo & Bromance) 2015 — N/A Non-album single
Soundtrack appearances
"Ode to Youth" 2013 — N/A Secretly, Greatly OST
"One Thing" 2016 — Moorim School OST
"I'm Okay" (Joy feat. Lee Hyun-woo) 2017 85 The Liar and His Lover OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2008 KBS Drama Awards Best Young Actor King Sejong the Great Won [54]
2012 Best New Actor Man from the Equator Nominated
SBS Drama Awards New Star Award To the Beautiful You Won [55]
2013 22nd Buil Film Awards Best New Actor Secretly, Greatly Nominated
34th Blue Dragon Film Awards Nominated
SBS Entertainment Awards Best Newcomer Award Inkigayo Nominated
2014 9th Asia Model Festival Awards New Star Award Secretly, Greatly Won [56]
16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Best Young Actor Nominated
2015 52nd Grand Bell Awards Best New Actor Northern Limit Line Nominated
30th Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards Rising Star Award Won [57]
2016 49th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Award Won [58]

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