Regarded as one of the best K-drama actors in South Korea, Lee Min Ho is well-known for his remarkable career and acting abilities both domestically and internationally.
His efforts have greatly increased the Korean wave’s global reach. In addition to being a talented actor, Lee Min Ho is a talented singer and model. He became well-known for playing Gu Jun Pyo in the film Boys Over Flowers, for which he won the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards’ Best New Actor – Television category.
Thanks to his TV appearances, Lee Min Ho rose to fame as a Hallyu star who is now well-known both in South Korea and throughout the world on social media. He made history by being the first well-known Korean person to have a Madame Tussauds wax figure built just for him.
The unveiling of these figures in Shanghai in 2013 and Hong Kong in 2014 solidified his global recognition and impact. Let’s look back at some of the star’s greatest roles that helped him become a top Hallyu star on this birthday.
Boys Over Flowers
A special spot is reserved for Boys Over Flowers, a beloved K-drama that introduced many to the genre. Gu Jun Pyo, portrayed by Lee Min Ho in the series, personifies the characteristics of a typical chaebol: he is attractive, endearing, well-liked, and haughty.
Ku Hye Sun’s character Geum Jan Di abuses her badly when she first arrives at his school, which sparks bullying from other students. But later, as a result of a number of incidents and personal development, Jun Pyo comes to the conclusion that his early dislike of Jan Di might have been genuine fondness.The way that Lee Min Ho portrayed Gu Jun Pyo’s fragility and the depth of his love struck a deep chord with viewers everywhere.
The Heirs
The Heirs centers on affluent high school students who are being prepared to take over family businesses. Kim Tan, portrayed by Lee Min Ho, was poised to lead the Jeguk Group until his aspirational brother Kim Won (Choi Jin Hyuk) banished him to America. Kim Tan’s life’s course is changed when he meets and falls in love with Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye) across the Pacific.
Heirs delves deeper into the responsibilities faced by the heirs of wealthy families while adhering to the well-known high school plot of the rich boy/poor girl combination. In contrast to his earlier performance as the self-assured Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, Lee Min Ho plays Kim Tan, who has a charmingly vulnerable side.
Personal Taste
Son Ye Jin’s (Park Gae In) life is beset by a string of bad luck. She meets Jeon Jin Ho (Lee Min Ho), whom she misinterprets as gay, and considers him as a possible roommate after a breakup and as she approaches the point of losing her work.
She accepts him into her life, grateful for his financial assistance and hoping to make a new gay closest friend. Unaware that Jin Ho is straight and holding affections for her, Gae In looks to him for emotional support, and their relationship takes unforeseen directions.
As Jin Ho, a man who is madly in love but unable to publicly express it, Lee Min Ho really shines in the part. His portrayal of the intricacies of unfulfilled love is expertly done, brimming with genuine emotion and honesty.
Notably, Lee Min Ho delivers both poignant moments and impeccable comedic timing by switching between the serious and humorous facets of Jin Ho with ease. Supporters can’t wait to see more of his adaptable acting abilities in next parts.
City Hunter
In the movie City Hunter, Lee Min Ho plays Lee Yoon Sung, a man who breaks into the Blue House pretending to be an IT specialist in order to carry out his father’s plan of retaliation. He encounters Kim Na Na (Park Min Young), a committed bodyguard, at the Blue House. Along the journey, they form a strong alliance that develops into a passionate romance as they realize they are both on a similar mission for justice.
This action-packed love story, which was sparked by a well-liked webtoon, exceeded expectations and became an enormous success. Audiences adored Kim Na Na and Lee Yoon Sung’s combination of romance and retaliation, both domestically and overseas.
Especially noteworthy was Lee Min Ho’s debut in action-packed K-drama scenes, where he displayed amazing action sequences that seamlessly merged with his character’s journey. Fans of the action-oriented romance genre are hoping to see more of Lee Min Ho in the future after what should have been an embarrassing situation turned out quite cool.
The Legend Of The Blue Sea
Heo Jun Jae (Lee Min Ho) first notices Shim Chung (Jun Ji Hyun)’s eccentric personality and problems fitting in with others. Shim Chung is truly a mermaid, something that Jun Jae first fails to realize. The cheeky and disobedient Jun Jae begins to understand the depth of his affections for her as their relationship develops.
A modern story, The Legend of the Blue Sea invites viewers to fully immerse themselves. With her captivating presence, Lee Min Ho embodies the witty and naughty Jun Jae to perfection.
In addition to being unabashedly cynical and possessing a wide range of abilities, he deftly conveys Jun Jae’s vulnerable side as a lost soul yearning to find his mother. Lee Min Ho expertly balances the two aspects of his persona, perfectly expressing their essence.
The King: Eternal Monarch
Lee Min Ho plays Lee Gon, the emperor of a parallel universe in which a contemporary Korea exists, in The King: Eternal Monarch. Motivated by fate, he looks for Jung Tae Eul (Kim Go Eun), an enigmatic woman.
When Lee Gon, riding through a wilderness on his horse, falls into the parallel world, it leads to their fatal encounter. Following that, Lee Gon and Jung Tae Eul start a passionate romance while overcoming obstacles brought on by their interconnectedness throughout time and space.
Lee Gon takes on the persona of a defender for the woman he loves, passing through portals and coming across reincarnations of well-known figures. With his flamboyant appeal, Lee Min Ho captivates the audience with his enthralling performance. His ability to captivate fans and command attention is demonstrated in The King: Eternal Monarch, further solidifying his position as a leading K-drama actor.
