Lee Dong-Wook, a South Korean actor, entertainer, and model, has been a prominent figure in Korea's film industry for over two decades. His acting career began in 1999 with a single-episode drama on MBC, which led to his casting in the teen drama School 2.
As he gained recognition for his performances in School 3 and other projects, Lee's breakthrough role came in 2005 with the romantic comedy My Girl. The drama series was a massive hit, both domestically and across Asia, and cemented Lee's status as a Korean Wave star.
Since then, Lee has appeared in a wide range of genres, including noir in Bitter Sweet Life (2008),courtroom drama/comedy in Partner (2009),melodrama in Scent of a Woman (2011),baseball romantic comedy in Wild Romance (2012),period thriller in The Fugitive of Joseon (2013),and revenge drama in Hotel King (2014).
He reunited with My Girl co-star Lee Da-Hae in Hotel King and later starred in the fantasy-action series Blade Man (2014) and the romance drama Bubble Gum (2015). Lee also hosted the talk show Strong Heart alongside comedian Shin Dong-yup from April 2012 to January 2013 and joined the reality show Roommate, which aired from 2014 to 2015.
From 2016 to 2017, Lee starred alongside Gong Yoo in Kim Eun Sook's fantasy-romance drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, which was a huge success and helped revitalize his acting career. In 2018, he appeared in the medical drama Life.
In 2019, Lee starred in the romance comedy drama Touch Your Heart alongside Guardian co-star Yoo In Na and was confirmed as the host for Produce X101, the fourth season of the survival audition program Produce 101. He also starred in Strangers from Hell and began hosting his own talk show, Wook Talk, to celebrate his 20th anniversary since his debut.
Throughout his career, Lee has demonstrated his versatility as an actor and his ability to adapt to various genres and roles. With his dedication and passion for his craft, Lee Dong-Wook continues to be a beloved figure in the Korean entertainment industry.
