Lee Min Ho as "Kim Jong Dae" for Gangnam 1970 Movie

 

Gangnam 1970 marks as the first lead role in a major film of Lee Min-ho. Kim Jong-dae played by Lee Min-ho n the film, he dreams only of living a comfortable life but becomes embroiled in a legal dispute over land development in Gangnam. The caption released with the profile reads, “I’m going to create my own land, without money.”

Jong-Dae (Lee Min-ho) and Yong-Ki (Kim Rae-won) grew up in an orphanage like real brothers. After they leave the orphanage, they make a living by picking up paper and empty bottles. Jong-Dae then becomes involved in a struggle of interests over development in Gangnam, Seoul. In the process, he lives with Gil-Soo (Jung Jin-young) and  and Sun-Hye (Seol Hyun) as they accept Jong-Dae like a family member. Jong-Dae also becomes a gang member.

Lee Min-ho's strong acting delivery earned him a Best New Actor trophy at the 52nd Grand Bell Awards, and a nomination for the same category at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards.

Congratulations Lee Min Ho! 🎉🎉🎉

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