Lee Hyun-wook

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Hyun-wook?

Subject:

Lee Hyun-wook

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in Hell Is Other People, Mine, and Remarriage & Desires.

Born:

1985-06-17

Century / Era:

1985s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Hyun-wook (Korean: 이현욱; born June 17, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Hell Is Other People (2019), Mine (2021), and Remarriage & Desires (2022). Lee became interested in acting when he was in middle school. His parents were against it but his grandmother helped him enroll in an acting academy. He graduated from Anyang Arts High School and Korea National University of Arts.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee Hyun-wook started his acting career playing in short films: Repatriation (2000), The Camel (2008), Thorn Hearted (2010) and The Out Boxer (2011). The latter earned him the Face in Shorts Award at the 10th Asiana International Short Film Festival in 2012. In 2013, Lee was appointed special jury member of the 11th Asiana International Short Film Festival alongside Lee Jung-jae. In 2014, Lee made his television debut in the action-thriller series Three Days as the right-hand man of Choi Won-young's character. Two months later, he made his commercial film debut in The Target which was screened at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The same year, he was chosen among 400 candidates to play Choi Yoo-bin in the daily drama Only Love. In 2015, Lee made his theater debut in True West, playing the main character Austin. He reprised his role the following year before playing Stephen in Old Wicked Songs. His performance earned him the New Actor Award at the 2016 Stagetalk Audience Choice Awards. The same year, he took on the role of a detective in the crime television series Mrs. Cop 2 and appeared in the film No Tomorrow.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1985 (1985-06-17): Birth of Lee Hyun-wook — South Korean actor known for roles in Hell Is Other People, Mine, and Remarriage & Desires.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — Lee Hyun-wook started his acting career playing in short films: Repatriation (2000), The Camel (2008), Thorn Hearted (2010) and The Out Boxer (2011).
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — The latter earned him the Face in Shorts Award at the 10th Asiana International Short Film Festival in 2012.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, Lee was appointed special jury member of the 11th Asiana International Short Film Festival alongside Lee Jung-jae.
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Lee made his television debut in the action-thriller series Three Days as the right-hand man of Choi Won-young's character.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, Lee made his theater debut in True West, playing the main character Austin.
7. 2016: 2016 Milestone — His performance earned him the New Actor Award at the 2016 Stagetalk Audience Choice Awards.
8. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He is best known for his roles in the television series Hell Is Other People (2019), Mine (2021), and Remarriage & Desires (2022).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Hyun-wook

True or False: “Lee Hyun-wook's first major television role was in the action-thriller series Three Days in 2014.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he debuted in a TV series in 2014, his initial acting career began with short films such as Repatriation (2000) and The Camel (2008).

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