Lee Hyun-woo (born March 23, 1993) is a South Korean actor and singer. As a child actor, Lee built his filmography in television series such as The Return of Iljimae and Queen Seondeok. Upon reaching his teenage years, he became better known for his roles in Master of Study, Man from the Equator, To the Beautiful You, and particularly for the 2013 hit film Secretly, Greatly.
Career
Lee Hyun-woo began his career as a child actor, building up his resume by playing roles in a number of large-scale productions, such as The Legend, King Sejong the Great, The Return of Iljimae, and Queen Seondeok.[1][2]
After his profile rose as Chan-doo in Master of Study,[3][4] Lee took to the stage for the 2010 musical production of Footloose, where he played the leading role of Ren, played by Kevin Bacon in the original movie.[5]
In 2011 he and K-pop singer Yoon Doo-joon (from B2ST) began hosting music program Music on Top on cable channel jTBC.[6] He was then featured in IU's music video for the song "You and I."[7] Lee further expanded his acting scope in historical drama Gyebaek, revenge thriller Man from the Equator,[8][9] and made a guest appearance in medical drama Brain.[10]
In 2012, Lee was cast as the second male lead in To the Beautiful You, the Korean television adaptation of Japanese manga Hana-Kimi, with his role based on the character Shuichi Nakatsu.[11][12] As a member of celebrity football team FC Avengers, Lee performed his soccer scenes without the use of a stunt double. Despite low ratings during its domestic run, To the Beautiful You led to increased Korean Wave exposure for Lee in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and China.[13][14] He and co-star Hwang Kwanghee were later designated as the new hosts of live music show Inkigayo.[15]
His breakthrough continued when he landed a major role in 2013 box office hit Secretly, Greatly, an action-comedy film in which he played a North Korean undercover spy disguised as a high school boy.[16] Lee also sang "Ode to Youth" on the film's soundtrack.[17][18]
In 2014, he and real-life best friend Park Ji-bin (both were child actors and belong to the same agency) appeared in the travel/reality show Real Mate in Saipan.[19] Lee next played a hacker in the heist movie The Con Artists.[20][21]
He then starred in Northern Limit Line, a 2015 naval thriller about the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong.[22]
Filmography
Television drama
Film
Music video Appearance
Music program
Variety show
Musical theatre
Discography
| Year |
Song Title |
Artist |
Notes |
| 2013 | "Ode to Youth" | Lee Hyun-woo | From Secretly, Greatly OST |
| 2015 | "It's a Lie" | O Broject; feat. Lee Hyun-woo, Bromance | Single |
| 2016 | "Your Face" | Lee Hyun-woo ft. Louie of Geeks | Debut Single |
| 2016 | "Feel So Good" | Lee Hyun-woo & OBroject | Single |
| 2016 | "One Thing" | Lee Hyun-Woo | From Moorim School Ep 7 & 8 OST |
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ "Lee Hyun-woo". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ "Lee Hyun-woo, life right now". Tenasia via Hancinema. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ Wee, Geun-woo (22 February 2010). "Interview: Actor Lee Hyun-woo - Part 1". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ Wee, Geun-woo (22 February 2010). "Interview: Actor Lee Hyun-woo - Part 2". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ '공부의 신' 이현우, 뮤지컬 '풋루즈'락 소년으로 캐스팅 [Lee Hyun-woo gets Footloose]. TV Daily (in Korean). 29 November 2010. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ Hong, Lucia (6 December 2011). "BEAST Yoon Du-jun, Lee Hyun-woo to host new music program". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ Park Hyun-min, Elizabeth Eun (1 December 2011). "IU-Lee Hyun Woo's Hugging Scene Cut From MV". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ "Im Si Wan and Lee Hyun Woo To Have Confrontation in Man From the Equator". KBS Global. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ Ho, Stewart (23 May 2012). "ZE:A's Im Si Wan, Lee Hyun Woo Makes a Return to The Equator Man". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ Jin, Young-ju (23 November 2011). "Lee Hyun Woo Transforms Into 'Batman' in Brain". KBS Global. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ Hong, Lucia (13 June 2012). "Lee Hyun-woo to turn soccer player in SHINee Minho, f(x) Sulli's TV series". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi. "Lee Hyun Woo and Others Confirmed for To the Beautiful You, Korean Hana Kimi Remake". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ Jeong, Ju-ri (16 March 2014). "Lee Hyun Woo visits China for his first solo fan meeting". StarN News. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ↑ Kim, Hye-in (17 March 2014). "Lee Hyun Woo successfully finishes his first solo China fan meeting". StarN News. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ↑ Lee, Hye-ji (11 December 2012). "Kwanghee, Lee Hyun-woo to Host K-pop TV Program". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ↑ Sunwoo, Carla (6 May 2013). "Heartthrobs jazz up North Korean spy story". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ↑ Kang, Jung-yeon (20 June 2013). "Lee Hyun-woo Sings Soundtrack for Secretly Greatly". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (20 June 2013). "Lee Hyun Woo Sings An Ode to the Youth for Secretly, Greatly". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (2 January 2014). "Lee Hyun Woo and Park Ji Bin Ooze with Cuteness for Real Mate in Saipan Teaser". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
- ↑ Kim, Ji-min (20 November 2014). "Criminal Designer draws attention with noted cast". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
- ↑ Ko, Hong-ju (27 December 2014). "Interview: Lee Hyun Woo Talks The Technicians, On-Screen Bromance, Future Plans and More". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ Conran, Pierce (11 July 2014). "LEE Hyun-woo Prepares for BATTLE OF YEONPYEONG". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
- ↑ "이현우 男 청소년 연기상 수상" (in Korean). Asiae. 2008-12-31. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ "뉴스타상 이현우 '더욱 멋진 배우가 될게요'" (in Korean). SBS News. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ "오늘 KBS연기대상, 대상만큼 열띤 신인★ 경합" (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ "부일영화상 2015" (in Korean). Daum Movie. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ "52nd Daejong Film Awards (Grand Bell Awards) 2015 Nominees". Hancinema. 2015-11-15. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
External links
