Lee Eon

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Eon?

Subject:

Lee Eon

Known for:

South Korean actor and model known for his role in the series Coffee Prince.

Born:

1981-02-05

Died:

2008-08-21

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Eon (Korean: 이언; 5 February 1981 – 21 August 2008) was a South Korean actor and model best known for his performance in the Korean television series Coffee Prince. Lee Eon was born Park Sang-min on 5 February 1981. Lee began practicing ssireum while in elementary school, going on to win gold medals at Korean national ssireum competitions in 1997 and 1998. As a freshman at university, he was inspired by Cha Seung-won to become a model, and after losing 30 kg (66 lb) made his debut at a fashion show in Busan in 1999.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

His later fashion show appearances included the Seoul Fashion Artists Association Collection. Lee branched out into acting, making his film debut in 2006; he played a ssireum wrestler in Like a Virgin, putting his skills to good use and helping lead actor Ryu Deok-hwan learn the moves. He later appeared in the 2007 hit drama series Coffee Prince, and made his final appearance in KBS period drama Strongest Chil Woo. Lee died in a motorcycle accident on 21 August 2008.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He had been riding home from a party celebrating the airing of the last episode of Strongest Chil Woo, when his motorcycle hit the guardrail of an overpass in Hannam-dong, Seoul, at around 2 a.m. He died at the scene from a broken neck and was taken to the nearby Soonchunhyang University Hospital. Many of his colleagues attended his funeral, including Gong Yoo, his co-star in Coffee Prince, who took leave from his military service to hold Lee's memorial tablet in the procession to the grave site.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-02-05): Birth of Lee Eon — South Korean actor and model known for his role in the series Coffee Prince.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — Lee began practicing ssireum while in elementary school, going on to win gold medals at Korean national ssireum competitions in 1997 and 1998.
3. 1999: 1999 Milestone — As a freshman at university, he was inspired by Cha Seung-won to become a model, and after losing 30 kg (66 lb) made his debut at a fashion show in Busan in 1999.
4. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Lee branched out into acting, making his film debut in 2006; he played a ssireum wrestler in Like a Virgin, putting his skills to good use and helping lead actor Ryu Deok-hwan learn the moves.
5. 2007: 2007 Milestone — He later appeared in the 2007 hit drama series Coffee Prince, and made his final appearance in KBS period drama Strongest Chil Woo.
6. 2008 (2008-08-21): Passing & Historical Legacy — Lee Eon passed away on 2008-08-21, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Eon

True or False: “Lee Eon's initial inspiration to become a model came from an established professional in the entertainment industry.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The text states he was inspired by Cha Seung-won, who is listed as a contemporary figure, not necessarily an 'established professional' in the context of his early modeling career.

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