Lee Min Ho | BIOGRAPHY

Lee Min Ho 

(Korean: 이민호; Hanja: 李敏鎬) 

A South Korean actor, singer, model, creative director and a businessman. He gained widespread fame worldwide with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in Boys Over Flowers (2009) which also earned him the Best New Actor award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. His notable lead roles in television series including Personal Taste (2010), City Hunter (2011), Faith (2012), The Heirs (2013), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016). In 2020 he starred in Studio Dragon's The King: Eternal Monarch, which grossed US$135 million. Apart from his television career, Lee featured in the first lead role in the film Gangnam Blues (2015). This was followed by his first China-produced film Bounty Hunters (2016), and the mini-romance-web-series Line Romance (2014), both collectively grossed US$51 million.

The success of Lee Min-ho' television series established him as a Top Hallyu Star; he is the most followed South Korean actor on social media. Lee became the first Korean celebrity to have a wax figure made in his image at Madame Tussauds, with figures being unveiled in Shanghai in 2013, and Hong Kong in 2014. 

On June 22, 1987, Lee Min Ho was born in Keukseok-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea. His height is 187 cm. He is 6'1" and has blood type A. Cancer is his Zodiac sign (the Rabbit is the Chinese Zodiac). He graduated from Konkuk University with a major in Film and Art. In addition to his entertainment career, he is renowned for his academic focus on acting and directing. His professions include acting, modeling, singing, creative directing, and producing. Lee Min-ho is not religious, even though he was raised as a Buddhist.

Lee Min Ho agency, MYM Entertainment in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. He has an older sister, Yun-jeong, who is the co-founder and CEO of his current agency MYM. Despite his Buddhist upbringing, Lee Min-ho is irreligious. His fandom name is "MINOZ".

SOCIAL MEDIA Official Account: 

You Tube:    https://www.youtube.com/leeminhofilm
                    leeminho1987
Instagram:   https://instagram.com/actorleeminho
Twitter/ X:    https://twitter.com/actorleeminho
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLeeMinho
Cyworld:      Min444
Weibo/Sina: 李敏镐
Me2day:       actorlmh

Debut: 

• 2003 in the drama Sharp (minor role)
• Gained massive fame in 2009 with Boys Over Flowers as Goo Jun Pyo.

As of 2025, Lee Min Ho is among the highest-paid and most influential actors in South Korea. Here's a breakdown of his earnings and financial profile: 

Net Worth

Lee Min Ho's estimated net worth is USD 26 million. This wealth stems from his successful career in television dramas, films, endorsements, and international projects. He earns US$2.5 million from product endorsements alone.

Earnings per Episode

He reportedly earns approximately USD 80,000 per episode for his roles in Korean dramas. This rate places him among the top earners in the Korean entertainment industry. 

Endorsements and Global Influence

Beyond acting, Lee Min Ho has secured numerous endorsement deals across Asia, collaborating with brands in fashion, cosmetics, and technology. His widespread popularity, bolstered by a massive social media following, enhances his marketability and contributes significantly to his income.

Lifestyle and Assets

Lee Min Ho is known for his luxurious lifestyle, which includes high-end real estate and a collection of premium vehicles. His investments and assets reflect his status as a top-tier celebrity in South Korea.

Breakthrough Roles:

• Boys Over Flowers (2009)
• City Hunter (2011)
• The Heirs (2013)
• Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
• The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
• Pachinko (2022)

Films:

• Gangnam Blues (2015)
• Bounty Hunters (2016)
• Omniscent Reader: The Prophet (2025)

Awards:

• Baeksang Arts Award (multiple nominations/wins)
• SBS Drama Awards
• Korea Popular Culture and Arts Award – Presidential Commendation

Fun Facts:

• Survived a serious car accident in 2006, which left him in a coma and hospitalized for months.
• Runs a philanthropic brand called PROMIZ, supporting clean water, children, and animal rights.
• Speaks Korean and basic English, learning more during international shoots.

CAREER

• 2019 King Sejong Institute Foundation Ambassador
• 2015 Visit Korea Year Celebrity Ambassador
• 2015 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
• 2013 Patagonia: New Life to the Forest Project 2012
• 2012 Prosecutor’s Office: The 4th Honorary Prosecutor Commission
• 2010 Asia Song Festival Celebrity Ambassador
• 2010 Konkuk University
• 2009 UNICEF Anti-malaria Campaign ‘LOVE NET’
• 2009 Less Energy More Love Campaign

DRAMA

• 2025 When the Stars Gossip
• 2022 Pachinko
• 2020 The King : Eternal Monarch
• 2017 DMZ, THE WILD
• 2016 The Legend of the Blue Sea
• 2013 The Heirs
• 2012 The faith, The great doctor
• 2011 City Hunter
• 2010 Personal taste
• 2009 Boys Over Flowers
• 2008 I don’t Know it Well, either
• 2007 I am Sam
           Run Mackerel
• 2006 Secret Campus

Photo courtesy of MYM Entertainment

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