Lee Tae-ri

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Tae-ri?

Subject:

Lee Tae-ri

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in Moon Embracing the Sun and Tale of the Nine Tailed.

Born:

1993-06-28

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Tae-ri (Korean: 이태리; Hanja: 李泰利; born June 28, 1993), birth name Lee Min-ho, is a South Korean actor. He is well known for his role as young Yang Myung in Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), Song Man-bo in Rooftop Prince (2012), Jung Joo-hwan in The Beauty Inside (2018), Jinmichae/Geum Jin-mi in Extraordinary You (2019), and Imugi in Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020). Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea on June 28, 1993. His family consists of his father, mother and one older sister. He finished his high school at Paikyang High School and majored in theater in Chung-Ang University's Institute of the Arts.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee became an actor because it was his father's dream before but couldn't pursue it. He started playing soccer as a rebellion against his parents wish for him to pursue acting. He became the captain of his middle school's soccer team, and was awarded top score in 2008 Seoul FC Junior Championship Cup scoring 10 goals in a game. He wanted to become a professional soccer player, but eventually upon entering high school, he came to realize what acting was like and fully embraced it. Lee Tae-ri considered using a stage name because many confused him with the City Hunter's Lee Min-ho but his parents disapproved of the idea and said that instead of changing his name, he should work harder to be recognized.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee started his career as a child actor. He debuted at the age of five playing the role in the 1998 sitcom Soonpoong Clinic, followed by historical dramas Empress Myeongseong and Jang Gil San. In 2005, he starred with Yoo Seung-ho in KBS' children program Magic Warriors. He is also known for his roles in Gangnam Mom, Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho and The Thorn Birds. In 2012, Lee rose to fame after starring in the hit historical drama Moon Embracing the Sun.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-06-28): Birth of Lee Tae-ri — South Korean actor known for roles in Moon Embracing the Sun and Tale of the Nine Tailed.
2. 1998: 1998 Milestone — He debuted at the age of five playing the role in the 1998 sitcom Soonpoong Clinic, followed by historical dramas Empress Myeongseong and Jang Gil San.
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, he starred with Yoo Seung-ho in KBS' children program Magic Warriors.
4. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He became the captain of his middle school's soccer team, and was awarded top score in 2008 Seoul FC Junior Championship Cup scoring 10 goals in a game.
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He is well known for his role as young Yang Myung in Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), Song Man-bo in Rooftop Prince (2012), Jung Joo-hwan in The Beauty Inside (2018), Jinmichae/Geum Jin-mi in Extraordinary You (2019), and Imugi in Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Tae-ri

True or False: “Lee Tae-ri initially wanted to pursue a career as a professional soccer player before realizing his passion for acting.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The text explicitly states that he started playing soccer as a rebellion against his parents' wishes for him to pursue acting.

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