Lee Byung-hun Age, Wiki and Bio

Lee Byung-hun

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth12/07/1970
Age54 years
BirthplaceSeoul

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolJoongdong High School, Seoul
College/University
  • Hanyang University, South Korea
  • Graduate School of Chung-Ang University, Seoul
Qualifications
  • Graduation with a major in French literature at Hanyang University
  • A major in theatre and cinematography at the Graduate School of Chung-Ang University

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Song Hye-kyo (South Korean actress)
  • Lee Min-jung (South Korean actress)
Marriage Date10/08/2013

Family

WifeLee Min-jung
Children
SonLee Joon-hoo
DaughterNone
Parents
FatherLee Jong-kun (businessman)
MotherLee Eun-hee
Siblings
SisterLee Eun-hee (model and actress)

Career

Debut
TV (Korean)Asphalt My Hometown (1991) on KBS2 as 'Jinwoo'
Film (Korean)Who Drives Me Crazy (1995) as 'Lee Jong-du'
Film (English)'I Come with the Rain' (2009) as 'Su Dongpo'
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Awards
  • 1992: Best New Actor Award for ‘Day of Sunshine’ at the KBS Drama Awards
  • 1995: Best Actor in TV for the TV show ‘Son Of Wind’ at the 4th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards
  • 2000: Best Actor for the film ‘Joint Security Area’ at the 1st Busan Film Critics Awards
  • 2005: Best Actor for the film ‘A Bittersweet Life’ at the 13th Chunsa Film Art Awards
  • 2010: Best Asian Influential International Actor at the China Music Awards and Asian Influential Awards
  • 2013: Popular Star Award for the American films ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ and ‘RED 2’ at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards
  • 2016: Star Asia Award for the South Korean film ‘Inside Men’ at the 15th New York Asian Film Festival
  • 2018: Grand Prize (Daesang) for the South Korean TV series 'Mr. Sunshine' at the 6th APAN Star Awards
  • 2019: Best Actor (TV) for the South Korean TV series 'Mr. Sunshine' at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards
  • 2020: Outstanding Artist for a Film for the South Korean film ‘The Man Standing Next’ at the 10th SACF Artists of the Year Awards
  • 2020: Best Actor (Film) for the South Korean film 'The Man Standing Next' at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards
  • 2021: Asian Film Excellence Award at the 15th Asian Film Awards
  • 2022: Best Actor in a film for the film ‘The Man Standing Next’ at the 20th Director’s Cut Awards
Honours
  • 2011: Received Presidential Commendation from the government of South Korea
Achievements
  • 2010: Ranked 4th on Korea Power Celebrity list by Forbes
  • 2014: Ranked 16th on Korea Power Celebrity list by Forbes
  • 2016: Ranked 40th on Korea Power Celebrity list by Forbes
  • 2019: Ranked 19th on Korea Power Celebrity list by Forbes

Style Quotient

Car CollectionN/A

Some Lesser Known Facts

Lee Byung-hun is a versatile actor in South Korean and Hollywood films.
In 2023, he joined the cast of 'Squid Game' for its second season on Netflix.
He shared a love for Hollywood movies with his movie buff father in his childhood.
After his father's passing, financial challenges led to mental health struggles for Lee Byung-hun.
In 1995, he was adopted by Kim Woo-joong, former Daewoo Group chairman.
His music career includes an album and singles, as well as contributions to TV series soundtracks.
Lee Byung-hun gained fame in 2000 for his role in 'Joint Security Area.'
He starred in popular South Korean TV dramas over the years.
He also acted in notable South Korean films like 'Bungee Jumping of Their Own.'
In 2009, his Hollywood debut was in 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.'
He served as a tourism ambassador for California in 2010.
Lee Byung-hun took a break to become a certified barista in 2010.
He donated generously to disaster relief and charitable causes.
His Hollywood appearances include 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' and 'RED 2.'
Lee Byung-hun presented an Oscar at the Academy Awards in 2016.
He supports causes like aiding sick children and disaster relief efforts.
Beyond acting, he appeared in a music video and ventured into business.
Lee Byung-hun continues to contribute to charitable causes.
In 'Squid Game,' he played Hwang In-ho and appeared in the show's second season announcement.
He supported wildfire relief efforts and donated to support children's hospitals.
Amid industry success, he maintains philanthropic efforts.
He starred in 'Our Blues' and owns BH Entertainment and the shop BHNC.
In the gaming world, he is known for his character in Lost Planet: Extreme Condition.
He has opened up about facing racism and racism in the industry.
Lee Byung-hun enjoys alcohol occasionally.