Lee Seo-won

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Seo-won?

Subject:

Lee Seo-won

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South Korean actor known for roles in melodramas and subsequent public controversies.

Born:

1997-02-17

Century / Era:

1997s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Seo-won (Korean: 이서원; born February 17, 1997) is a South Korean former actor. Lee debuted in JTBC television series The Awl in 2015. He initially garnered attention for his portrayal of a college student and Suzy's younger brother in the melodrama Uncontrollably Fond. In 2017 he was cast as a main character in the drama The Liar and His Lover. The director of the drama Kim Jin-min predicted Lee could potentially be the next Park Bo-gum and Song Joong-ki who are from the same agency as Lee and would follow their steps.

Career & Major Achievements

Next, he was cast as an oriental doctor in the medical romance drama Hospital Ship. Lee graduated from high school in 2015. He took a two-year break before entering Sejong University as a film major in 2017. On November 22, 2018, Lee's agency announced that Lee enlisted in the military on November 20, to fulfill mandatory military service. On May 16, 2018, news broke that Lee was charged with sexual harassment and threatening a female celebrity with a weapon.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee was charged and investigated on April 8, before the police sent his case to the prosecution with a recommendation of indictment. According to authorities, Lee was drinking with said female celebrity when he attempted to kiss her and make physical contact, but was rejected. After continuous attempts for physical contact, the victim called her boyfriend to ask for help, which caused Lee to threaten her with a knife. Lee remained silent and continued filming the 2018 television series About Time and program Music Bank for 40 days without informing the production staff that he was under investigation. However, when news broke out, Lee, who was supposed to appear in About Time, was pulled out and his scenes were re-filmed using another actor.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1997 (1997-02-17): Birth of Lee Seo-won — South Korean actor known for roles in melodramas and subsequent public controversies.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Lee debuted in JTBC television series The Awl in 2015.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017 he was cast as a main character in the drama The Liar and His Lover.
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — On November 22, 2018, Lee's agency announced that Lee enlisted in the military on November 20, to fulfill mandatory military service.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Seo-won

True or False: “Lee Seo-won was immediately removed from all professional activities following the initial allegations of sexual harassment in 2018.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He continued to film and appear on television shows like About Time and Music Bank for approximately 40 days after the news broke.

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