Joshua Hyunho Lee

Quick Facts: Who was Joshua Hyunho Lee?

Subject:

Joshua Hyunho Lee

Known for:

American entertainer known for acting, dancing, and singing in media like XO, Kitty.

Born:

1998-07-14

Century / Era:

1998s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Joshua Hyunho Lee is an American actor, dancer, and singer of Korean descent. He is best known for his role as Jintaek "Jin" Lee in the Netflix series XO, Kitty. Lee was born and raised in San Diego, California, to a Korean American family. He began dancing as a child, training upwards of 40 hours per week while competing in dance competitions on weekends. He has described growing up living a "double Hannah Montana life," spending weekdays in science classes and weekends traveling for dance competitions.

Career & Major Achievements

During high school, he performed as a dancer for Hailee Steinfeld and appeared on America's Got Talent. Lee graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in computer science and economics, with a language citation in Mandarin Chinese. At Harvard, he was active in the dance and a cappella communities, singing with Key Change, a co-ed a cappella group. After graduating, Lee moved to New York City and worked in venture capital. His parents were initially unaware that he had left his finance career; they later surprised him in New York for his Broadway closing night performance.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

While employed in finance, he began taking acting classes, and in 2021 he left his corporate career to pursue acting full-time. He has cited the growing prominence of Asian representation in media, including Shōgun, Squid Game, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, as factors that encouraged him to pursue a career in entertainment. In 2022, Lee originated the role of Timmy X, a rapper in the fictional boy band F8, in the Broadway musical KPOP at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production, with a book by Jason Kim, music and lyrics by Helen Park and Max Vernon, and choreography by Jennifer Weber, ran from October to December 2022. The cast included former K-pop artists Luna, Min, and Kevin Woo.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1998 (1998-07-14): Birth of Joshua Hyunho Lee — American entertainer known for acting, dancing, and singing in media like XO, Kitty.
2. 2021: 2021 Milestone — While employed in finance, he began taking acting classes, and in 2021 he left his corporate career to pursue acting full-time.
3. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Lee originated the role of Timmy X, a rapper in the fictional boy band F8, in the Broadway musical KPOP at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

Notable Quotes by Joshua Hyunho Lee

“Supreme and I are similar people...we both are our own harshest critics and strive to be the best.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Joshua Hyunho Lee

True or False: “Joshua Hyunho Lee initially pursued a career in finance before entering entertainment.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he worked in venture capital, his initial passion and early training were rooted in dance, which predated his full-time pivot to acting.

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