Lee Min-woo (born Lee Dong-min on March 15, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a
child actor
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in 1981, then starred as the titular lead character in the 1997 teen movie ''
PpilKu''. Lee has since appeared in numerous
television series
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, notably the 2011 historical drama ''
The Princess' Man''.
Filmography
Television series
*''
Little Women'' (2022) - Won Sang-woo Cameo
*''
Gunman in Joseon'' (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2014) -
Emperor Gojong
Gojong (; 8 September 1852 – 21 January 1919) was the monarch of Korea from 1864 to 1907. He reigned as the last King of Joseon from 1864 to 1897, and as the first Emperor of Korea from 1897 until his forced abdication in 1907. He is know ...
*''
Dating Agency: Cyrano'' (
tvN / 2013) - Go Do-il
*''
Wonderful Mama
''Wonderful Mama'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Bae Jong-ok with Jeong Yu-mi, Kim Ji-seok and Park Bo-gum. It premiered on April 13, 2013, and ended on September 22, 2013, airing on SBS every Saturday and Sunday at 20:40 ...
'' (
SBS / 2013) - Lee Jang-ho
*''The Sons'' (
MBC / 2013)
*''
The Wedding Scheme'' (
tvN / 2012) - Seo Jang-won
*''
Drama Special
''KBS Drama Special'' () is a South Korean anthology series created and broadcast by KBS2, with each episode having a different story, cast, director and scriptwriter. The format is based on its predecessor ''Drama City'' and MBC's Best Theater. ...
'' "Girl Detective Park Hae-sol" (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2012) - Yoo Seok-won
*''Daddy's Sorry'' (
TV Chosun
TV Chosun ( ko, TV조선; Hanja: 株式會社朝鮮放送; ''Jusikhoesa Joseon Bangsong''; literally "Company Korea Broadcasting"), stylised as TV CHOSUN, is a South Korean pay television network and broadcasting company, owned by the ''Chosun ...
/ 2012) - Dong-sik
*''
The Princess' Man'' (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2011) - Jung Jong
*''
Detectives in Trouble
''Detectives in Trouble'' (; lit. ''Crime Squad'') is a 2011 South Korean police procedural television series starring Song Il-kook, Lee Jong-hyuk, Song Ji-hyo, Park Sun-young, Jang Hang-sun, Sung Ji-ru and Kim Joon. It aired on KBS2 from Ma ...
'' (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2011) - Lee Dong-suk (
guest appearance
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, ep 1-3)
*''
Life Is Beautiful
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'' (SBS / 2010) - Lee Soo-il
*''Life Is Good'' (
MBC / 2009-2010) - Kim Ki-wook / Kim Hyung-joo (
guest appearance
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)
*''Hometown of Legends'' Ep. 6 "
Gisaeng
Kisaeng (Hangul: 기생, Hanja: 妓生, RR: ''Gisaeng''), also called ginyeo (Hangul: 기녀, Hanja: 妓女), were women from outcast or slave families who were trained to be courtesans, providing artistic entertainment and conversation to men ...
House Ghost Story" (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2008) - Hyo-rang
*''Before and After: Plastic Surgery Clinic'' (
MBC / 2008) - (
guest appearance
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, ep 12)
*''M-Box'' (
MBC Dramanet / 2008)
*''
Merry Mary'' (
MBC / 2007) - Seon Do-jin
*''MBC Best Theater'' "동쪽마녀의 첫 번째 남자" (
MBC / 2007) - Young-woo
*''
Pure in Heart'' (
KBS1
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2006-2007) - Hong Woo-kyung
*''Age of Warriors'' (
KBS1
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2003) - Jung Gyun, son of Jung Jung-bu
*''Children in Heaven '' (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2002) - Seo Yang-kil
*''Five Brothers and Sisters'' (SBS / 2002) - Kim Chang-min
*''Why Women?'' (SBS / 2001-2002) - Min-woo
*''Ladies of the Palace'' (SBS / 2001-2002) - Im Baek-ryung
*''MBC Best Theater'' "열병" (
MBC / 2001) - Joon-ki
*''I Want To Keep Seeing You'' (SBS / 2000-2001) - Kim Eun-yeol
*''RNA'' (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2000) - Nam Woo-suk
*''
New Nonstop'' (
MBC / 2000) - Min-woo
*''
Look Back in Anger
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'' (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 2000) - Lee Dong-jin
*''Love Story'' Ep. 4 "Open Ended" (SBS / 1999-2000) - Sang-ho
*''Invitation '' (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1999) - Kim Hyun-tae
*''Y2K'' (MBC / 1999) - Gong Jin-hyuk
*''KAIST'' (SBS / 1999-2000) - Lee Min-jae
*''My Love By My Side'' (
KBS1
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1998-1999) - Heo Se-chan
*''Shy Lovers'' (MBC / 1998)
*''70-Minute Drama'' "1997 LIFE" (SBS / 1997) - Sang-jin
*''Hometown of Legends'' "망자의 소원" (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1997)
*''
Tears of the Dragon'' (
KBS1
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1996-1998) -
Prince Yangnyeong
Grand Prince Yangnyeong (Hangul: 양녕대군, Hanja: 讓寧大君, 1394–1462) was a former Crown Prince of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He was the first son and fourth child of King Taejong and his wife, Queen Wongyeong. Yangnyeong was the e ...
*''Start'' (
KBS / 1996)
*''Hometown of Legends'' "사후절부야물" (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1996)
*''Dazzling Dawn'' (
KBS1
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1996) -
Park Yeong-hyo
*''Star'' (MBC / 1996) - Jung-hoon
*개성시대 (KBS / 1995)
*''Love Blooming in the Classroom'' (
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1994)
*''Tale of Chunhyang'' (KBS / 1994) -
Lee Mong-ryong
*''Han Myung-hoe'' (
KBS2
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KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1994) -
Yeonsangun
*''
When I Miss You'' (KBS / 1993) - Tae-hyun
*''The Sun and the Moon'' (KBS / 1993)
*''Dinosaur Teacher'' (SBS / 1993) - Min-woo
*''Freezing Point'' (KBS / 1990)
*''Our Paradise'' (MBC / 1990) - Chun-soo
*''O, Heaven'' (KBS / 1988-1989) -
Jeongjo
*''Ggurugi'' (MBS / 1986) - Lee Han-sae
*''Silver Rapids'' (
KBS1
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...
/ 1985) - 차돌
*''TV Literature'' "저승새" (KBS / 1984) - a boy monk
*''500 Years of
Joseon
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and ...
'' (
MBC / 1981) -
Danjong
Film
*''
Hill of Freedom'' (2014) - Ji Kwang-hyun
*''
Our Sunhi
''Our Sunhi'' () is a 2013 South Korean film written and directed by Hong Sang-soo. Hong won the Silver Leopard award for Best Director at the 66th Locarno International Film Festival.
Plot
Sunhi ( Jung Yu-mi) is a recent film school gradua ...
'' (2013) - Sang-woo
*''Rush'' (1999) - Sang-jin
*''A+ Life'' (1999) - Yong-joon
*''A Mystery of the Cube'' (1998) - Duk-hee
*''
PpilKu'' (1997) - Ppil-gu
Variety show
*사기꾼들 (
jTBC
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/ 2012)
Theater
*''
Romeo and Juliet
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'' (1998)
Awards
*
2011 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with
Hong Soo-hyun (''
The Princess' Man'')
*1999
SBS Drama Awards
The SBS Drama Awards (), also known as SBS Awards Festival, is an awards ceremony presented annually by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on December 31. The hi ...
: Special Award (''KAIST'')
*1998
KBS Drama Awards
The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on 31 December. The highest honor of the ceremony is the "Gra ...
: Excellence Award, Actor (''
Tears of the Dragon'')
*1995
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...
: Best New Actor, TV category (''Tale of Chunhyang'')
*1994
KBS Drama Awards
The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on 31 December. The highest honor of the ceremony is the "Gra ...
: Best Young Actor (''When I Miss You, Han Myung-hoe, Tale of Chunhyang'')
*1985
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...
: Best Child Actor, TV category (''TV Literature'' 저승새)
*1984
KBS Drama Awards
The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on 31 December. The highest honor of the ceremony is the "Gra ...
: Best Child Actor (''TV Literature'' 저승새)
References
External links
Lee Min-woo Fan Cafeat
Daum
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21st-century South Korean male actors
South Korean male child actors
South Korean male television actors
Living people
1976 births
South Korean male film actors
South Korean male stage actors
Chung-Ang University alumni
Best New Actor Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners