Lee Hee-joon

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Hee-joon?

Subject:

Lee Hee-joon

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for versatile roles in film and television.

Born:

1979-06-29

Century / Era:

1979s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Hee-jun (Korean: 이희준; born June 29, 1979) is a South Korean actor. He first gained recognition portraying a minor character in the television series My Husband Got a Family (2012). Lee is best known for the films 1987: When the Day Comes (2017), Miss Baek (2018), The Man Standing Next (2020), and Handsome Guys (2024), as well as the television series The Queen of Office (2013), Steal Heart (2014), Mouse (2021), and A Killer Paradox (2024). Lee was born on June 29, 1979 in Songhyeon-dong, Dalseo District, Daegu, South Korea. After completing high school without knowing what he wanted to do, he entered the Department of Chemical Engineering at Yeungnam University.

Career & Major Achievements

The turning point in his life came a week before his military enlistment, when he had a farewell party and got into a car accident that required major surgery. As a result, he was exempted from military service. Despite being exempt, he lost interest in his studies and wandered for a while, spending his days playing guitar, singing, and drinking. During this time, he happened to see a poster for a children's theatre company in Daegu and out of curiosity, he visited the theatre company. Lee worked as the youngest member of the Daegu theatre company "Onnuri" for approximately 2 years and 6 months.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Instead of being an actor, his role within the troupe involved tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and putting up posters. Lee independently studied and followed Stanislavsky's book Actor's Class. Lee debuted on in 1999 with the play Tourist Zone. He discovered a passion for acting while performing in children's plays such as The Jungle Book and Cinderella. Later on, he developed a strong desire to receive formal acting training, which led him to drop out of the chemical engineering department at Yeungnam University.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979 (1979-06-29): Birth of Lee Hee-joon — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for versatile roles in film and television.
2. 1987: 1987 Milestone — Lee is best known for the films 1987: When the Day Comes (2017), Miss Baek (2018), The Man Standing Next (2020), and Handsome Guys (2024), as well as the television series The Queen of Office (2013), Steal Heart (2014), Mouse (2021), and A Killer Paradox (2024).
3. 1999: 1999 Milestone — Lee debuted on in 1999 with the play Tourist Zone.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He first gained recognition portraying a minor character in the television series My Husband Got a Family (2012).

Notable Quotes by Lee Hee-joon

“"I loved school."”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Hee-joon

True or False: “Lee Hee-jun's initial professional exposure came through a minor role in the 2012 drama My Husband Got a Family.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He first gained recognition portraying a minor character in the television series My Husband Got a Family (2012).

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