Lee Jong-hyuk is a South Korean actor who has worked in television, film, and theater. He is well recognized for his role in the romantic comedy drama series ‘A Gentleman’s Dignity,’ which aired in 2012. Lee Jong-hyuk has worked on a number of stage productions, including ‘The Threepenny Opera,’ ‘Blood Brothers,’ ‘Dracula,’ ‘Le Passe-Muraille,’ and ‘Chicago.’ He’s also appeared in films including ‘Once Upon a Time in High School,’ ‘Mr. Socrates,’ ‘A Dirty Carnival,’ ‘A Good Day to Have an Affair,’ ‘Miss Gold Digger,’ ‘Hindsight,’ ‘Crush and Blush,’ and ‘My Sister, the Pig Lady,’ among others. Aside from that, the South Korean actress has participated in a number of TV shows, including both variety and serials. ‘Marry Me, Please,’ ‘Temptation of an Angel,’ ‘A Gentleman’s Dignity,’ ‘Queen’s Flower,’ ‘Bubble Gum,’ ‘Descendants of the Sun,’ ‘Dad! Where Are We Going?’, ‘Off to School,’ and ‘Battle Trip’ are among his successful television productions. Lee Jong-hyuk is now regarded as one of the most in-demand performers in South Korea’s entertainment business. In his acting career, he has received numerous accolades. At the Seoul Performing Arts Festival, the actor was named “Best New Actor.” At the KBS Drama Awards, he received an Excellence Award. At the MBC Entertainment Awards, Lee Jong-hyuk received the ‘Star of the Year’ award for Dad! Where Are We Going?
Career of Lee Jong-hyuk
Lee Jong-hyuk made his acting debut as a special agent in the 1998 film ‘Shiri.’ Following that, he directed the film ‘Attack the Gas Station.’ He appeared in the plays ‘The Threepenny Opera’ and ‘Blood Brothers’ in 2001. Following that, he appeared in the drama ‘Liar.’ In 2004, Lee Jong-hyuk portrayed Cha Jong-hoon in the film ‘Once Upon a Time in High School.’ He appeared in the film ‘Mr. Socrates’ and the drama series ‘Green Rose’ a year later. Soon after, he appeared in films such as ‘A Dirty Carnival,’ ‘Dark Forest,’ and ‘A Good Day to Have an Affair.’ He was then cast in the television series ‘Dr. Kkang’ and the play ‘Dracula.’
He appeared in the films ‘Miss Gold Digger,’ ‘Radio Dayz,’ and ‘Crush and Blush’ in 2008. He appeared in a cameo in the television series ‘Temptation of an Angel’ the following year, as well as in the theatrical play ‘Rain Man.’ The character of Kim Tae-ho in the drama ‘Marry Me, Please’ was then offered to him. In 2011, the South Korean actress participated in the films ‘Hindsight’ and ‘Detectives in Trouble’ as well as the television series ‘Vampire Prosecutor.’ That year, he also performed in the theatre production ‘200 Pounds Beauty.’
Following that, he appeared in a cameo part in the television series ‘Korean Peninsula’ and in the play ‘Le Passe-Muraille.’ In 2013, Lee Jong-hyuk appeared in the dramas ‘Dating Agency: Cyrano’ and ‘Master’s Sun.’ Around the same time, he and his son appeared in the reality show ‘Dad! Where Are We Going?’ He appeared in the drama ‘Chicago’ and guest-starred in the series ‘Off to School’ a year later. Following that, the South Korean actor landed roles in the films ‘My Sister, the Pig Lady’ and ‘Queen’s Flower’ and ‘Bubble Gum.’ In 2016, he appeared in the drama series ‘Descendants of the Sun’ as Captain Kim Jin Seok. He was a contestant in the reality show ‘Battle Trip’ that same year.
Personal Experiences of Lee Jong-hyuk
Lee Jong-hyuk was born in Seoul, South Korea, on July 31, 1974. From there, he studied drama at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. Lee Jong-hyuk is currently married to Choi Eun-ae and the couple has two children, Lee Tak-soo and Lee Joon-soo.
Lee Jong-hyuk Net Worth
Lee Jong-hyuk is one of the wealthiest actors in the world, as well as one of the most popular. Lee Jong-net hyuk’s worth is estimated to be $1.5 million, according to Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.