Lee Tae-hwan

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Tae-hwan?

Subject:

Lee Tae-hwan

Known for:

South Korean actor, model, and singer known for roles in dramas like W and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.

Born:

1995-02-21

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Tae-hwan (Korean: 이태환; born February 21, 1995) is a South Korean actor, model and singer. Since his acting debut in 2013, he has starred in television dramas and web series, notably Pride and Prejudice (2014) and W. He is a member of 5urprise, being its only member to lack a stage name. In 2013, at the age of eighteen, Lee Tae-hwan made his official acting debut in the short TV series titled After School: Lucky or Not together with the members of 5urprise. He next starred in High School King of Savvy, portraying an ice hockey player， and also played the younger version of Lee Deok-wa in the 2-episode SBS drama Wonderful Day in October. In 2014, Lee starred in MBC drama Pride and Prejudice, where he played an investigator and former taekwondo athlete.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee's then starred in his first period drama, Splendid Politics in which he played young Prince Gwanghae. In 2016, Lee became known for his role in Come Back Mister, where he played a former gangster and bodyguard. He next starred in MBC fantasy thriller W, playing a martial arts instructor. The same year, he was cast in the Korean-Chinese web-drama Thumping Spike, where he played a volleyball captain. Lee also made his big screen debut in the Su Saek, a film depicting about the friendship among young men.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

From 2016 to 2017, Lee was cast in MBC's weekend drama Father, I'll Take Care of You, a 50-episode family drama in which he portrayed one of the unmarried sons. He then starred in another weekend drama My Golden Life from 2017 to 2018, playing an industrial design student. The drama was a hit with over 40% ratings, and led to a rise in popularity for Lee. In 2018, Lee was cast in tvN's romantic comedy drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, playing a famous author. In 2019, Lee starred in SBS youth drama Farmers' Academy, playing a first year student at the Department of Food crops.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1995 (1995-02-21): Birth of Lee Tae-hwan — South Korean actor, model, and singer known for roles in dramas like W and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Since his acting debut in 2013, he has starred in television dramas and web series, notably Pride and Prejudice (2014) and W.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Lee starred in MBC drama Pride and Prejudice, where he played an investigator and former taekwondo athlete.
4. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, Lee became known for his role in Come Back Mister, where he played a former gangster and bodyguard.
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He then starred in another weekend drama My Golden Life from 2017 to 2018, playing an industrial design student.
6. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, Lee was cast in tvN's romantic comedy drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, playing a famous author.
7. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, Lee starred in SBS youth drama Farmers' Academy, playing a first year student at the Department of Food crops.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Tae-hwan

True or False: “Lee Tae-hwan debuted as an actor in a major role in the 2014 drama Pride and Prejudice.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He made his official acting debut in 2013 in the short TV series After School: Lucky or Not.

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