Lee min ho

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 Nal-do Ho 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. His major breakthough came with Min-ho landing the lead role in the KBS2 drama "Boys Over Flowers" as Ku Jun-pyo. The television series became immensely popular and regularly received ratings of over 30% in South Korea. Lee Min-Ho is currently majoring in Film & Art at Konkuk University.

In 2011 Lee Min-Ho starred in popular drama series "City Hunter." The drama was based off a Japanese manga by Tsukasa Hojo. His co-star in the drama was Park Min-Young. They knew each other for about for 5 years having previously worked together in the KBS2 2007 drama I am Sam. According to management agencies for Lee Min-Ho and Park Min-Young they developed feelings for each other while filming City Hunter. After the completion of "City Hunter" the couple dated more seriously and are now involved as couple

Trivia

Min-ho lee has stated his ideal woman is someone petite, with pure character, and fair complexion.

Lee Min-Ho is good friends with actress Park Bo-Young (acted together in the 2006 televison drama "Secret Campus" and the 2008 film "Our English Teacher") and has been friends with actor Jeong Il-Woo since middle school.

The scariest moment for Lee Min-Ho was when he got into a car accident at the age of 20. Min-ho was hospitalized for 6 months.

Min-ho has mentioned Leonardo DiCaprio, Sol Kyung-Gu, & Kim Su-Ro as some of his favorite actors.

Filmography

Movies

Our English Teacher | Woolhakgyo ET (2008) - Sang-Hun

Public Enemy Returns (2008)

TV Dramas

Faith | Shinui (SBS / 2012) - General Choi Young

City Hunter | Siti Hyunteo (SBS / 2011) - Lee Yun-Seong

Personal Taste | Gaeinui Chwihyang (MBC / 2010) - Jeon Jin-Ho

Boys Over Flowers (KBS2 / 2009) - Koo Jun-Pyo

But I Don't Know too (MBC / 2008) - Min Wook Gi

I am Sam | Ayi em saem (KBS2 / 2007) - Heo Mo-Se

Mackerel Run | Dalryeora Godeungeo (SBS / 2007) - Cha Gong-Chan

Secret Campus | Bimilui Kyojeong (EBS / 2006) - Park Doo Hyun

Recipe of Love (MBC / 2005)

Sharp 1 (KBS2 / 2003)

Romance | Romangseu (MBC / 2002) - troubled student taught by Kim Chae-Won