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{{Korean name|Park|Lee}}
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| name = Lee Eon
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1981|2|5|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1981|2|5|df=yes}}
| birth_name = Park Sang-min
| birth_name = Park Sang-min
| birth_place = [[South Korea]]
| birth_place = [[Busan]], South Korea
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2008|8|21|1981|2|5|df=yes}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2008|8|21|1981|2|5|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Hannam-dong]], [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]
| death_place = [[Hannam-dong]], [[Seoul]], South Korea
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[model (profession)|model]]
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[model (profession)|model]]
| years_active = 1999–2008
| years_active = 1999–2008
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| module = {{Infobox Korean name|child=yes|headercolor=transparent
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| mr = I Ŏn
| hangulborn = 박상민
| hangulborn = 박상민
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| hanjaborn =
| rrborn = Bak Sang-min
| rrborn = Bak Sang-min
| mrborn = Pak Sang-min
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'''Lee Eon''' (5 February 1981 – 21 August 2008) was a [[South Korean]] actor and model.
'''Lee Eon''' ({{Korean|hangul=이언}}; 5 February 1981 – 21 August 2008) was a South Korean actor and model best known for his performance in the Korean television series [[Coffee Prince (2007 TV series)|Coffee Prince]].


== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
Lee Eon was born '''Park Sang-min''' on 5 February 1981. Lee began practicing [[ssireum]] while in elementary school, going on to win gold medals at Korean national ssireum competitions in 1997 and 1998. As a freshman at university, he was inspired by [[Cha Seung-won]] to become a model, and after losing {{convert|30|kg|lb|abbr=on}} made his debut at a fashion show in [[Busan]] in 1999. His later fashion show appearances included the Seoul Fashion Artists Association Collection.<ref name=Garcia>Garcia, Cathy Rose A. "[http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2008/08/178_29777.html Actor Dies in Motorbike Accident]". ''[[The Korea Times]]'', 21 August 2008. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.</ref>
Lee Eon was born '''Park Sang-min''' on 5 February 1981. Lee began practicing [[ssireum]] while in elementary school, going on to win gold medals at Korean national ssireum competitions in 1997 and 1998. As a freshman at university, he was inspired by [[Cha Seung-won]] to become a model, and after losing {{convert|30|kg|lb|abbr=on}} made his debut at a fashion show in [[Busan]] in 1999. His later fashion show appearances included the Seoul Fashion Artists Association Collection.<ref name=Garcia>Garcia, Cathy Rose A. "[https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2008/08/178_29777.html Actor Dies in Motorbike Accident]". ''[[The Korea Times]]'', 21 August 2008. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.</ref>


Lee branched out into acting, making his film debut in 2006;<ref name=KoreaHerald>"[http://www.hancinema.net/briefly-model-turned-actor-lee-eon-dies-15244.html BRIEFLY: Model-turned-actor Lee Eon dies]". ''[[Hancinema]]'', 22 August 2008; originally published by ''[[The Korea Herald]]''. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.</ref> he played a ssireum wrestler in ''[[Like a Virgin (film)|Like a Virgin]]'', putting his skills to good use and helping lead actor [[Ryu Deok-hwan]] learn the moves.<ref>"[http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2801904 Ryu: 'No answer to understanding how women think']". ''[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]'', 21 August 2006. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.</ref> He later appeared in the 2007 hit [[Korean drama|drama series]] ''[[Coffee Prince]]'', and made his final appearance in [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]] period drama ''[[Strongest Chil Woo]]''.<ref name=KoreaHerald />
Lee branched out into acting, making his film debut in 2006;<ref name=KoreaHerald>"[http://www.hancinema.net/briefly-model-turned-actor-lee-eon-dies-15244.html BRIEFLY: Model-turned-actor Lee Eon dies]". ''[[Hancinema]]'', 22 August 2008; originally published by ''[[The Korea Herald]]''. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.</ref> he played a ssireum wrestler in ''[[Like a Virgin (film)|Like a Virgin]]'', putting his skills to good use and helping lead actor [[Ryu Deok-hwan]] learn the moves.<ref>"[http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2801904 Ryu: 'No answer to understanding how women think']". ''[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]'', 21 August 2006. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.</ref> He later appeared in the 2007 hit [[Korean drama|drama series]] ''[[Coffee Prince (2007 TV series)|Coffee Prince]]'', and made his final appearance in [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]] period drama ''[[Strongest Chil Woo]]''.<ref name=KoreaHerald />


== Death ==
== Death and commemorations ==
Lee died in a motorcycle accident on 21 August 2008. He had been riding home from a party celebrating the airing of the last episode of ''[[Strongest Chil Woo]]'', when his motorcycle hit the guardrail of an overpass in [[Hannam-dong]], [[Seoul]], at around 2 a.m. He died at the scene from a [[Cervical fracture|broken neck]] and was taken to the nearby [[Soonchunhyang University]] Hospital.<ref name=Garcia /><ref name=KoreaHerald /> Many of his colleagues attended his funeral, including [[Gong Yoo]], his co-star in ''[[Coffee Prince]]'', who took leave from his [[Conscription in South Korea|military service]] to hold Lee's memorial tablet in the procession to the grave site.<ref>"[http://www.hancinema.net/chanmi-s-star-news-stars-show-up-at-lee-eon-s-funeral-15232.html Stars show up at Lee Eon's funeral]". ''[[Hancinema]]'', 23 August 2008. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.</ref>
Lee died in a motorcycle accident on 21 August 2008. He had been riding home from a party celebrating the airing of the last episode of ''[[Strongest Chil Woo]]'', when his motorcycle hit the guardrail of an overpass in [[Hannam-dong]], [[Seoul]], at around 2 a.m. He died at the scene from a [[Cervical fracture|broken neck]] and was taken to the nearby [[Soonchunhyang University]] Hospital.<ref name=Garcia /><ref name=KoreaHerald /> Many of his colleagues attended his funeral, including [[Gong Yoo]], his co-star in ''[[Coffee Prince (2007 TV series)|Coffee Prince]]'', who took leave from his [[Conscription in South Korea|military service]] to hold Lee's memorial tablet in the procession to the grave site.<ref>"[http://www.hancinema.net/chanmi-s-star-news-stars-show-up-at-lee-eon-s-funeral-15232.html Stars show up at Lee Eon's funeral]". ''[[Hancinema]]'', 23 August 2008. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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| rowspan=2 | 2007 || ''When Spring Comes'' <small>(TV)</small> || Gi-dong
| rowspan=2 | 2007 || ''When Spring Comes'' <small>(TV)</small> || Gi-dong
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| ''[[Coffee Prince]]'' <small>(TV)</small> || Hwang Min-yeop
| ''[[Coffee Prince (2007 TV series)|Coffee Prince]]'' <small>(TV)</small> || Hwang Min-yeop
|-
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| rowspan=2 | 2008 || ''Who Are You'' <small>(TV)</small> || Kwon Yong-deok
| rowspan=2 | 2008 || ''[[Who Are You? (2008 TV series)|Who Are You?]]'' <small>(TV)</small> || Kwon Yong-deok
|-
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| ''[[Strongest Chil Woo]]'' <small>(TV)</small> || Ja-ja
| ''[[Strongest Chil Woo]]'' <small>(TV)</small> || Ja-ja
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==Awards and nominations==
== Awards and nominations ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Year
! Year
! Award
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! Result
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| rowspan=2|2007 || [[1st Korea Drama Awards|1st]] [[Korea Drama Awards]] || Most Popular Actor || rowspan=2|<center> ''[[Coffee Prince]]'' || {{won}}
| rowspan=2|2007 || [[1st Korea Drama Awards|1st]] [[Korea Drama Awards]] || Most Popular Actor || rowspan=2|{{center| ''[[Coffee Prince (2007 TV series)|Coffee Prince]]''}} || {{won}}
|-
|-
| [[2007 MBC Drama Awards|MBC Drama Awards]] || Best New Actor || {{nom}}
| [[2007 MBC Drama Awards|MBC Drama Awards]] || Best New Actor || {{nom}}
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{hancinema person|Lee_Eon|Lee Eon}}
*{{IMDb name|3857053|Lee Eon}}

*{{imdb name|3857053|Lee Eon}}
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Latest revision as of 19:38, 10 November 2024

In this Korean name, the family name is Park. In the stage name or pen-name, the surname is Lee.
Lee Eon
Born
Park Sang-min

(1981-02-05)5 February 1981
Busan, South Korea
Died21 August 2008(2008-08-21) (aged 27)
Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active1999–2008
Korean name
Hangul
이언
Revised RomanizationI Eon
McCune–ReischauerI Ŏn
Birth name
Hangul
박상민
Revised RomanizationBak Sang-min
McCune–ReischauerPak Sangmin

Lee Eon (Korean: 이언; 5 February 1981 – 21 August 2008) was a South Korean actor and model best known for his performance in the Korean television series Coffee Prince.

Early life and career

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Lee Eon was born Park Sang-min on 5 February 1981. Lee began practicing ssireum while in elementary school, going on to win gold medals at Korean national ssireum competitions in 1997 and 1998. As a freshman at university, he was inspired by Cha Seung-won to become a model, and after losing 30 kg (66 lb) made his debut at a fashion show in Busan in 1999. His later fashion show appearances included the Seoul Fashion Artists Association Collection.[1]

Lee branched out into acting, making his film debut in 2006;[2] he played a ssireum wrestler in Like a Virgin, putting his skills to good use and helping lead actor Ryu Deok-hwan learn the moves.[3] He later appeared in the 2007 hit drama series Coffee Prince, and made his final appearance in KBS period drama Strongest Chil Woo.[2]

Death and commemorations

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Lee died in a motorcycle accident on 21 August 2008. He had been riding home from a party celebrating the airing of the last episode of Strongest Chil Woo, when his motorcycle hit the guardrail of an overpass in Hannam-dong, Seoul, at around 2 a.m. He died at the scene from a broken neck and was taken to the nearby Soonchunhyang University Hospital.[1][2] Many of his colleagues attended his funeral, including Gong Yoo, his co-star in Coffee Prince, who took leave from his military service to hold Lee's memorial tablet in the procession to the grave site.[4]

Filmography

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Year Title Role
2006 Like a Virgin Park Joon-woo
2007 When Spring Comes (TV) Gi-dong
Coffee Prince (TV) Hwang Min-yeop
2008 Who Are You? (TV) Kwon Yong-deok
Strongest Chil Woo (TV) Ja-ja

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2007 1st Korea Drama Awards Most Popular Actor
Coffee Prince
 Won
MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b Garcia, Cathy Rose A. "Actor Dies in Motorbike Accident". The Korea Times, 21 August 2008. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.
  2. ^ a b c "BRIEFLY: Model-turned-actor Lee Eon dies". Hancinema, 22 August 2008; originally published by The Korea Herald. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.
  3. ^ "Ryu: 'No answer to understanding how women think'". Korea JoongAng Daily, 21 August 2006. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.
  4. ^ "Stars show up at Lee Eon's funeral". Hancinema, 23 August 2008. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.
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