Lee Sang-yoon

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Sang-yoon?

Subject:

Lee Sang-yoon

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for diverse roles in drama and film.

Born:

1981-08-15

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Sang-yoon (Korean: 이상윤; born August 15, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his starring roles in Seoyoung, My Daughter (2012), Angel Eyes (2014), Liar Game (2014), On the Way to the Airport (2016), Whisper (2017), About Time (2018), VIP (2019), and One the Woman (2021). Lee Sang-yoon was picked out of a crowd on the streets of Yeouido by his former agency director at the age of 24. Making his entertainment debut in 2005 in a Hite Beer commercial, he went on to star in several television series. He won Best New Actor at the 2010 MBC Drama Awards for Home Sweet Home.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee earned recognition with his role in the family weekend drama Seoyoung, My Daughter (2012), which recorded a peak viewership rating of 47.6%, making it the highest rated Korean drama of 2013. Lee returned to the screen with period drama Goddess of Fire, playing Prince Gwanghae. Lee starred in his first big screen leading role in the 2014 romance film Santa Barbara. The same year, he also played lead roles in the medical drama Angel Eyes and mystery thriller series Liar Game. In 2015, Lee starred in romantic comedy series Second 20s.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2016, Lee starred in romance melodrama On the Way to the Airport. He had his second big screen leading role in the thriller film Insane. In 2017, Lee starred in SBS' legal drama Whisper, playing an elite judge. In December, Lee confirmed to appear in the variety show Master in the House as a fixed cast member. In 2018, Lee starred in the fantasy melodrama About Time alongside Lee Sung-kyung.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-08-15): Birth of Lee Sang-yoon — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for diverse roles in drama and film.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Making his entertainment debut in 2005 in a Hite Beer commercial, he went on to star in several television series.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He won Best New Actor at the 2010 MBC Drama Awards for Home Sweet Home.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He is best known for his starring roles in Seoyoung, My Daughter (2012), Angel Eyes (2014), Liar Game (2014), On the Way to the Airport (2016), Whisper (2017), About Time (2018), VIP (2019), and One the Woman (2021).
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — 6%, making it the highest rated Korean drama of 2013.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Lee starred in his first big screen leading role in the 2014 romance film Santa Barbara.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, Lee starred in romantic comedy series Second 20s.
8. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, Lee starred in romance melodrama On the Way to the Airport.
9. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, Lee starred in SBS' legal drama Whisper, playing an elite judge.
10. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, Lee starred in the fantasy melodrama About Time alongside Lee Sung-kyung.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Sang-yoon

True or False: “Lee Sang-yoon graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in physics immediately after his acting career began.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His graduation was delayed because his acting career and mandatory military service caused him to take several years of leave from SNU.

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