Lee Donghae

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Donghae?

Subject:

Lee Donghae

Known for:

South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor known for Super Junior.

Born:

1986-10-15

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Donghae (born October 15, 1986), known mononymously as Donghae, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. He became a trainee under SM Entertainment after winning a prize at SM's Youth Best Contest in 2001. After four years of training, Donghae debuted as a member of boy group Super Junior (and later its subgroup Super Junior-M and Super Junior-D&E) in November 2005. In July 2023, Donghae left SM Entertainment, although he remains as a member of Super Junior. Two months later, Donghae along with Eunhyuk, founded a new label under the name of ODE.en to manage his solo activities as well as D&E's activities.

Career & Major Achievements

He is the co-founder of the label. Lee Donghae was born in Mokpo, South Korea. His grandmother helped his mother to deliver him. He has an elder brother named Lee Dong-hwa. When he was young, he wanted to become a football player.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

However, his father wanted him to be a singer since he gave up on his dream to become one himself. In 2001, Donghae signed with SM Entertainment after winning a prize at SM's Youth Best Contest. Under SM Entertainment, Donghae was put in singing, dancing, and acting lessons, and was then recruited into a five-member boy band Smile, with future bandmate Leeteuk, but the idea was soon dropped. In 2004, Donghae, along with Leeteuk, was put into a twelve-member boy band named Super Junior 05. Donghae officially debuted as part of 12-member project group Super Junior 05 on November 6, 2005.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-10-15): Birth of Lee Donghae — South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor known for Super Junior.
2. 2001: 2001 Milestone — He became a trainee under SM Entertainment after winning a prize at SM's Youth Best Contest in 2001.
3. 2004: 2004 Milestone — In 2004, Donghae, along with Leeteuk, was put into a twelve-member boy band named Super Junior 05.
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — After four years of training, Donghae debuted as a member of boy group Super Junior (and later its subgroup Super Junior-M and Super Junior-D&E) in November 2005.
5. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In July 2023, Donghae left SM Entertainment, although he remains as a member of Super Junior.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Donghae

True or False: “Lee Donghae's initial dream career before pursuing entertainment was being a professional football player.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he initially wanted to be a football player, the text states his father encouraged him to become a singer after giving up on that dream himself.

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