Lee Dong-wook is a famous South Korean actor known for his roles in Life, Goblin, Bubblegum, The Beauty Inside, Blade Man, Hotel King, Arang, My Girl, and School. Lee served in the military for 2 years. He has a huge social media fan base with more than 5 million followers on Instagram and more than 300k followers on Facebook.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Residence
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Lee Dong-wook attended Joongbu University in Geumsan, South Korea and graduated in Broadcasting and Media Arts.
Manager
Lee Dong-wook is managed by –
- King Kong by Starship, Talent Agency, Seoul, South Korea
- Jump Entertainment, Talent Agency, Seoul, South Korea
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lee Dong-wook has dated –
- (2018) – Lee was dating actress, singer, and model Bae Suzy in 2018. Their relationship was confirmed by their representatives. However, in July 2018, it was announced that they had separated.
- In one interview, Lee Dong-wook admitted that he had once dated his on-screen girlfriend.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sharp jawline
- Lean and tall body
Brand Endorsements
Lee Dong-wook has done endorsement work for brands like –
- CF LIIV MATE
- Mini John Cooper Works
- Chanel
- Post Cereal
- PAT
Best Known For
His numerous roles in films and television series including Life as Ye Jin-woo, Goblin (2016-2017) as Grim Reaper, The Beauty Inside (2015) as Woo-jin, Hotel King (2014) as Cha Jae-Wan, Scent of a Woman (2011) as Kang Ji Wook, Heartbreak Library (2008) as Kim Joon-oh, The Perfect Couple (2007) as Kang Jae-hyuk, My Girl (2005-2006) as Seol Gong-chan, and School (1999–2001) as Lee Kang-san
First Film
In 2006, he made his theatrical film debut in the crime horror drama film Arang as Hyun-ki.
First TV Show
In 1999, he made his first TV show appearance on Sunday Best “Coaching” as an extra.
Personal Trainer
Lee Dong-wook was put under a special training program for 8 weeks to achieve a lean and sculpted body for the TV show Scent of a Woman (2011). To complete the desired look, Lee also was put under a strict diet plan. Lee admits that he loves eating and tends to put on weight when he overeats. To maintain the lean figure, he works out regularly.
Lee Dong-wook Favorite Things
- Lines from Goblin – The lines uttered by the grim reaper when he’s escorting the dead, “Drink the tea; it will make you lose your memories of this life”.
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Lee Dong-wook Facts
- He had a modest childhood.
- His blood group type is B.
- He admits to being good at household chores from cleaning, to doing laundry, to washing dishes, and cooking.
- He says that he only cooks for himself.
- In his off time, he plays games on his phone, sleeps, and eats snacks.
- His hobbies include watching movies alone and listening to music.
- From August 2009 to June 2011, he served under the National Defense Public Relations Service in the military.
- He has been featured in many magazines like GQ Korea, LEON Korea, ELLE Korea, Esquire, and others.
- He was the honorary ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
- His red lips are one of the most searched results on a Korean search engine Naver.
- If he could have any superpower, he would want the power of teleportation.
- Visit his official website @ www.leedongwook.co.kr.
Featured Image by Lee Dong-wook / Instagram
Facts of Lee Dong-wook
- Gender Male
- full nameLee Dong-wook
- nicknamesWookie, Milky
- birthplaceSeoul, South Korea
- Date of Birth November 06, 1981
- Age 43 years 0 months
- Horoscope Scorpio
- Lucky Number 9
- Lucky Stone Garnet
- Lucky Color Purple
- Best Match for Marriage Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundSouth Korean
- nationalitySouth Korean
- net worth$3 million
- professionActor, Model
- weight78 kg or 172 lbs
- height6 ft 0½ in or 184 cm
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildAthletic
- collegeUniversity in Geumsan