Lee Seo-jin

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Seo-jin?

Subject:

Lee Seo-jin

Known for:

South Korean actor known for dramas like Damo and reality shows.

Born:

1971-01-30

Century / Era:

1971s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Seo-jin (Korean: 이서진; born January 30, 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for the reality shows Three Meals a Day and Grandpa Over Flowers. As an actor, he came to prominence with his leading roles in the television series Damo (2003), Phoenix (2004), Lovers (2006), Yi San (2007) and Marriage Contract (2016). Lee Seo-jin made his acting debut in 1999 in the television series House Above the Waves. After several supporting roles on TV, he rose to fame in the 2003 hit period drama Damo, followed by another popular contemporary drama Phoenix in 2004.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee then landed his first big screen leading role in the 2005 action blockbuster Shadowless Sword. Lee played a vampire in the cable series Freeze (2006), a gangster in Lovers (2006), and a criminal profiler in Soul (2009). He expanded his new audience when he portrayed Korean historical characters King Jeongjo of Joseon in Yi San (2007), and General Gyebaek of Baekje in Gyebaek (2011). Lee comes from a family with strong ties to the financial sector, and was believed to be involved in the banking, transportation and tourism industries, among others. He has a Business Management degree from the New York University Stern School of Business.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2011, Lee joined the company Ask Veritas Assets Management, which specializes in intellectual property and real estate investment. He was appointed managing director for the firm's second global contents division. A regular volunteer of Habitat for Humanity since 2006, he was appointed its Goodwill Ambassador for Korea in 2008. Together with the Nippon Foundation and South Korean food franchise Genesis, Lee established the "Let's Tree Fund" in 2010 to conduct reforestation activities. In 2011, Lee joined relief efforts for victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1971 (1971-01-30): Birth of Lee Seo-jin — South Korean actor known for dramas like Damo and reality shows.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — Lee Seo-jin made his acting debut in 1999 in the television series House Above the Waves.
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — As an actor, he came to prominence with his leading roles in the television series Damo (2003), Phoenix (2004), Lovers (2006), Yi San (2007) and Marriage Contract (2016).
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Lee then landed his first big screen leading role in the 2005 action blockbuster Shadowless Sword.
5. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Lee played a vampire in the cable series Freeze (2006), a gangster in Lovers (2006), and a criminal profiler in Soul (2009).
6. 2007: 2007 Milestone — He expanded his new audience when he portrayed Korean historical characters King Jeongjo of Joseon in Yi San (2007), and General Gyebaek of Baekje in Gyebaek (2011).
7. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Together with the Nippon Foundation and South Korean food franchise Genesis, Lee established the "Let's Tree Fund" in 2010 to conduct reforestation activities.
8. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011, Lee joined the company Ask Veritas Assets Management, which specializes in intellectual property and real estate investment.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Seo-jin

True or False: “Lee Seo-jin's initial acting debut was in a major blockbuster film role.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He made his acting debut in the television series House Above the Waves in 1999, not a film.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• Abd El-Razzak El-Sanhuri — Contemporary (Died in 1971) (1971): Pioneering Egyptian jurist, celebrated for authoring the revised Civil Code of 1948.
• Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi — Contemporary (Born in 1971) (1971): Iraqi militant leader and founder of the Islamic State (IS)
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• Abdullah II of Jordan — Shared historical date (01-30 · Born) (1962): King of Jordan, a Hashemite monarch who assumed the throne in 1999.
• Akira Yoshino — Shared historical date (01-30 · Born) (1948): Pioneering chemist credited with the first safe, production-viable lithium-ion battery.
• Adriano Giannini — Historical peer (Born in 1971) (1971): Italian actor known for dubbing and roles in film and television.
• Ahn Jae-wook — Historical peer (Born in 1971) (1971): Acclaimed South Korean actor and singer known for his dramatic stage presence.
• Alberto Sordi — Historical peer (Died in 2003) (2003): Pillar of Italian Cinema, master of Commedia all'italiana comedy.
• Alija Izetbegović — Historical peer (Died in 2003) (2003): Bosnian politician, Islamic philosopher, and author who led Bosnia through its tumultuous independence.
• A. A. K. Niazi — Historical peer (Died in 2004) (2004): Pakistani general who commanded Eastern Command during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
• 1971 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1971
• January 30 (01-30) On This Day — Historical birthdays and events on January 30

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