Lee Min Ho is one of the most globally recognized South Korean actors. He rose to fame with his breakout role as Goo Jun-pyo in the hit K-drama Boys Over Flowers (2009), and has since starred in numerous top-tier dramas like City Hunter, The Heirs, Legend of the Blue Sea, The King: Eternal Monarch and Pachinko.
MINOZ was launched in 2009 by Lee Min Ho’s management at the time, Starhaus Entertainment, after his rise to fame through Boys Over Flowers.
Here’s the breakdown:
"MINOZ" = "Min Ho" + "z", a stylized suffix often used in fan club name to make
them sound distinctive and community-like.
The name was meant to give fans a unique identity while emphasizing closeness
to the star.
Although the agency officially coined the term, Lee Min Ho himself has acknowledged and embraced MINOZ over the years, often mentioning them in fan meetings, award speeches, and social media with deep appreciation.
The official launch date of Lee Min Ho’s global fan club, MINOZ, is June 21, 2009. This date marks the establishment of MINOZ as his dedicated fan community.
Since its inception, MINOZ has grown into a global fandom with official branches in Korea and Japan, and fan communities in 145 countries worldwide.
As of 2025, MINOZ is celebrating its 16th year, with the 116th membership recruitment period running from May 2 to June 20, 2025. If you're interested in joining or learning more about MINOZ, you can visit Lee Min Ho's official website.
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