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On August 23, 2011, the South Korean actor Lee Min Ho and actress Park Min Young admitted their love affair to the public. |
On August 23, 2011, the South Korean actor Lee Min Ho and actress [[Park Min Young]] admitted their love affair to the public. |
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One of Park's agents claimed through a phone call: " They fell in love in the process of shooting the TV series City Hunter. They have been in love for a short period. We don't know the specific information, but Park Min Young herself hinted to her agency that they had been dating for only one month, and she looked forward to the wishes from fans of both Lee's and hers." |
One of Park's agents claimed through a phone call: " They fell in love in the process of shooting the TV series City Hunter. They have been in love for a short period. We don't know the specific information, but Park Min Young herself hinted to her agency that they had been dating for only one month, and she looked forward to the wishes from fans of both Lee's and hers." |
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Comparing to the cautiousness of Park's agent, Lee's agent seemed to be more straightforward. As Lee's agent claimed: They are now true lovers and this relationship lasts for some time. It's a little cautious to say their love affair is on the grapevine. |
Comparing to the cautiousness of Park's agent, Lee's agent seemed to be more straightforward. As Lee's agent claimed: They are now true lovers and this relationship lasts for some time. It's a little cautious to say their love affair is on the grapevine. |
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Revision as of 05:29, 25 November 2011
Lee Min Ho | |
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이민호 | |
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| Born | 22 June 1987 |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Education | B.A. Film & Arts |
| Alma mater | Konkuk University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Notable work | Gu Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, Lee Yun Seong in City Hunter |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)[1] |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이민호 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | I Min Ho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Min-ho |
| Website | www |
Lee Min Ho (Hangul: 이민호, born June 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor who is best known for his leading role in 2009 as 'Gu Jun Pyo', the leader of the group of students known as F4, in the South Korean television series Boys Over Flowers. He started his career in small drama roles in 2006, but he came to prominence with his acting role in Boys Over Flowers. He has subsequently appeared in the 2010 romantic comedy drama Personal Taste and the 2011 action drama City Hunter.
Biography
Lee Min Ho was born in Heukseok-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea on June 22, 1987. His family consists of his mother, father, and one older sister. As a young child, Lee Min Ho hoped to become a football (soccer) player, but an injury in the 5th grade of elementary school ended those dreams. However, Lee Min Ho still keeps up with football and mentions Cristiano Ronaldo as his favorite player.
In the 2nd year of his high school career, Lee Min Ho turned his attention to acting. By the time of Lee Min Ho's senior year in high school he joined Starhaus Entertainment with the help of an acquaintance. After going through training, Min ho started auditioning for roles and landed smaller roles in several television dramas. In 2006, his acting career was put on hold for a year following a serious car accident in which he was badly injured.[2] Childhood friend and fellow actor Jung Il Woo was also injured in the accident.[3] His major breakthrough came in 2009 with Min Ho landing the lead role of Gu Jun-pyo in the KBS2 drama Boys Over Flowers with actress Goo Hye Sun, the Korean adaptation of the popular Japanese television drama Hana Yori Dango, which was based on the popular Shōjo manga, Boys Over Flowers (花より男子 Hana Yori Dango). The television series and its actors became immensely popular throughout Asia, and the show regularly received ratings of over 30% in South Korea. Lee Min Ho is majoring in Film & Art at Konkuk University. In 2011, he starred in the hit action drama City Hunter , which became the number one drama in its time slot, reaching 19.9% ratings.[4] The show's popularity throughout Asia has also contributed to Lee Min Ho's growing popularity in Asia, most notably in China.
Filmography
| TV Drama | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Networks | |
| 2004 | Nonstop 5 | Guest | MBC | |
| 2005 | Love Hymn | A Waiter | MBC | |
| 2006 | Secret Campus | Park Doo Hyun | SBS | |
| 2007 | Mackerel Run | Cha Gong Chan | SBS | |
| I Am Sam | Heo Mo Se | KBS2 | ||
| 2008 | Get Up | Min Wook Gi | MBC | |
| 2009 | Boys Over Flowers | Gu Jun Pyo | KBS2 | |
| 2010 | Personal Preference | Jeon Jin Ho | MBC | |
| 2011 | City Hunter | Lee Yoon Sung / John Lee / Pu Chai | SBS | |
Film
| Movies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2008 | Public Enemy Returns | Cameo | |
| Our School E.T | Oh Sang Hoon | ||
TV commercials / advertisements
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- KTF
- Trugen
- Pizza Hut (with Park Min Young)
- LG Teenring (with Kim Bum and Goo Hye Sun), LG Optimus,
- Lotte Pie (Vietnam)
- Hyundai Veloster (China)
- Samsung Anycall Haptic (with Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Joon and Son Dam Bi)
- Samsung Anycall Magic Hole (with Kim Hyun Joong and UEE)
- Coffee Cantata
- Pepsi NEX
- Market O
- Cadillac CTS
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Levi's Signature (with Moon Chae Won)
- Etude House (with Park Shin Hye)
- Cass Beer (with Sandara Park and Jessica Gomez)
- Bang Bang (with Han Ji Hye)
- Binggrae Banana Milk
- Jangin Furniture
- Eider (with Yoona)
- Semir (Chinese Apparel Brand)
- Toyota Camry 2012
Awards
| Year | Awards |
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| 2009 |
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| 2010 |
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| 2011 |
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Personal life
On August 23, 2011, the South Korean actor Lee Min Ho and actress Park Min Young admitted their love affair to the public. One of Park's agents claimed through a phone call: " They fell in love in the process of shooting the TV series City Hunter. They have been in love for a short period. We don't know the specific information, but Park Min Young herself hinted to her agency that they had been dating for only one month, and she looked forward to the wishes from fans of both Lee's and hers." Comparing to the cautiousness of Park's agent, Lee's agent seemed to be more straightforward. As Lee's agent claimed: They are now true lovers and this relationship lasts for some time. It's a little cautious to say their love affair is on the grapevine.
References
http://gb.cri.cn/27564/2011/08/24/3465s3348871.htm
External links
- Lee Min Ho Chinese official micro-blog
- Lee Min Ho Official Website Template:Ko
- Lee Min Ho Official Japanese Website Template:Ja
- Lee Min Ho HanCinema Transclusion error: {{En}} is only for use in File namespace. Use {{langx|en}} or {{in lang|en}} instead.
- Lee Min-ho at IMDb
- Lee Min Ho at Asia-Films.ru