Lee Je-hoon

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Je-hoon?

Subject:

Lee Je-hoon

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for roles in Signal, Taxi Driver, and Bleak Night.

Born:

1984-07-04

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Je-hoon (Korean: 이제훈; born July 4, 1984) is a South Korean actor. Having found success in both film and television, Lee first gained recognition for his roles in the films Bleak Night (2011) and The Front Line (2011), receiving numerous awards for his performances. Notably, his role as Ki-tae in Bleak Night earned him Best New Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Grand Bell Awards. Lee gained mainstream popularity with the box-office hit Architecture 101 (2012) and found success in television with the critically and commercially successful Signal (2016). He would go on to achieve further acclaim with the action crime series Taxi Driver (2021–2026).

Career & Major Achievements

His other notable works include films Anarchist from Colony (2017), I Can Speak (2017), and Escape (2024), as well as television series Move to Heaven (2021) and Chief Detective 1958 (2024). When Lee Je-hoon realized that he wanted to go into acting, he dropped out of Biotechnology major at Korea University and transferred to the School of Drama at Korea National University of Arts. From 2006 to 2010, Lee appeared in more than 18 student shorts and indie films, notably the queer coming-of-age romance Just Friends?. He also appeared as an extra in a number of commercial films like erotic thriller The Servant and romantic comedy Finding Mr. Destiny. Lee had his breakthrough in 2011.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He received rave reviews for his performances as a manipulative alpha-male in the haunting indie film Bleak Night, and as a morphine-addicted squad leader in big-budget war film The Front Line. He gained mainstream popularity as a shy college student pining for his first love in the box-office hit Architecture 101, and though the television series Fashion King was poorly received, his role as a struggling young chaebol heir in Korea's fashion industry further showcased his versatility. Lee starred opposite acclaimed veteran actor Han Suk-kyu in the comedy-drama My Paparotti, which focuses on the special relationship between a high school gang member who dreams of becoming a singer like the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti, and the music teacher who helps him pursue his dream. He then starred in Ghost Sweepers, dubbed the character Jack Frost for the Korean release of 3D animated film Rise of the Guardians, and featured in the crime thriller An Ethics Lesson. For his comeback project after enlistment, Lee chose Secret Door, a period drama about Crown Prince Sado who was controversially executed through death by starvation by his father King Yeongjo; the series reunited him with Han Suk-kyu.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-07-04): Birth of Lee Je-hoon — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for roles in Signal, Taxi Driver, and Bleak Night.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — From 2006 to 2010, Lee appeared in more than 18 student shorts and indie films, notably the queer coming-of-age romance Just Friends?.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Having found success in both film and television, Lee first gained recognition for his roles in the films Bleak Night (2011) and The Front Line (2011), receiving numerous awards for his performances.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Lee gained mainstream popularity with the box-office hit Architecture 101 (2012) and found success in television with the critically and commercially successful Signal (2016).
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — His other notable works include films Anarchist from Colony (2017), I Can Speak (2017), and Escape (2024), as well as television series Move to Heaven (2021) and Chief Detective 1958 (2024).
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — He would go on to achieve further acclaim with the action crime series Taxi Driver (2021–2026).

Notable Quotes by Lee Je-hoon

“If there are good projects here in the Philippines, I am willing to join the project and I will take the opportunity” (2023)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Je-hoon

True or False: “Lee Je-hoon's breakthrough roles in 2011 were primarily in television dramas.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His major breakthroughs came from film roles, specifically the indie film Bleak Night and the war film The Front Line.

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