Lee Kyu-hyung

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Kyu-hyung?

Subject:

Lee Kyu-hyung

Known for:

South Korean actor known for musical theater and dramatic roles in K-dramas.

Born:

1983-11-29

Century / Era:

1983s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Kyu-hyung (Korean: 이규형; born November 29, 1983) is a South Korean actor. Though primarily a musical actor, Lee has also appeared in a variety of Korean films and dramas. In 2017, Lee shot to fame with his portrayal of Yoo Han-yang in tvN's television series Prison Playbook (2017). He is well known for portraying a wide spectrum of roles on stage and screen. Lee was born on November 29, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea.

Career & Major Achievements

His family consists of his parents and an older sister. Lee's interest in acting was inspired by the 1999 Korean film Shiri, and he began to pursue roles in theater in hopes of becoming a movie star. Lee attended Joongdong High School in Seoul, where he was a part of the theatre club. He was accepted into Kyung Hee University's film and theatre department, but dropped out before completing his degree and later graduated from Dongguk University with a major in Theater Studies. Lee made the decision to transfer to Dongguk as it was the alma mater of Choi Min-sik, an actor he admired.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee Kyu-hyung began his acting career in the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's "Whistle Theater" whilst attending college and completing his mandatory military service. After graduating, he continued to act in theater, as well as appearing in musicals. Lee made his film debut in 2001 with a minor role in the movie Kick the Moon. He has since starred in various plays and musicals, most notably with recurring roles in Laundry, Fan Letter, and Gloomy Day. In 2013, he appeared in the film The Face Reader after receiving a phone call from a friend that the actor slated to appear had a flat tire and couldn't come to set.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1983 (1983-11-29): Birth of Lee Kyu-hyung — South Korean actor known for musical theater and dramatic roles in K-dramas.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — Lee's interest in acting was inspired by the 1999 Korean film Shiri, and he began to pursue roles in theater in hopes of becoming a movie star.
3. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Lee made his film debut in 2001 with a minor role in the movie Kick the Moon.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, he appeared in the film The Face Reader after receiving a phone call from a friend that the actor slated to appear had a flat tire and couldn't come to set.
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, Lee shot to fame with his portrayal of Yoo Han-yang in tvN's television series Prison Playbook (2017).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Kyu-hyung

True or False: “Lee Kyu-hyung's initial interest in acting was inspired by the 1999 film Shiri.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The text explicitly states that his interest in acting was inspired by the 1999 Korean film Shiri.

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