As a child, Lee Min Ho didn’t really think of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
Instead, he wanted to be a professional football player. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in fifth grade that force him to halt his dream.
Following this set-back, this young man then decided to pursue a career as an actor. He went on many auditions in hope to land a role.
He finally made his debut in the 2003 TV series Sharp. Afterwards, this actor continued to get minor roles in various series such as Nonstop 5 (2004) and Recipe of Love (2005).
Min Ho got his breakout role in 2009. He got the leading role in the drama Boys Over Flowers. The series was a hit across Asia. It brought new Korean Wave and made the actor a Hallyu Star.
The man from Seoul continued to reach new height of success over the years. In 2011, he starred in action drama City Hunter.
The series was a huge commercial success. It helped launched his name into international stardom, especially in Philippines, Japan, France, and China.
He became one of the most famous South Korean actors. He starred in many more hit films and series.
Some of his most famous roles are in The Heirs (2013), Gangnam Blues (2015), Bounty Hunters (2016), and The King: Eternal Monarch (2019).
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Profile
- Real Name: Lee Min Ho (이민호)
- Stage Name: Lee Min Ho
- Chinese Name: Lee Min Ho (李敏镐)
- Nickname: –
- Birthday: June 22, 1987
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Nationality: Korean
- Height: 187 cm (6’2″)
- Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Religion: –
- Profession: Actor, Singer
- Education: Konkuk University
- Hobbies: –
- Parents: –
- Siblings: –
- Girlfriend: Bae Suzy (2015-2017)
- Facebook: OfficialLeeMinho
- Twitter: @actorleeminho
- Instagram: @actorleeminho
- Tiktok: –
- Youtube: –
- Weibo: actorleeminho
Facts
- Min Ho grew up in Seoul.
- He has an older sister.
- He began taking interest in acting during second year of high school.
- This actor started to study English once he opened social medias and realized how important it is.
- He experienced his first love during college at 20 years old.
- He idolizes Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Leo inspired him to star in Hollywood movies.
- He has a Mini Pinscher dog named Choco
- He was involved in a car crash back in 2006, resulting in quite serious injuries.
- The man from Seoul enjoys bowling with friends.
- He also likes playing game with his friends.
- He is known to be a very good gamer among other celebrities.
- Min Ho has released several songs and albums.
- He used to find breathing control to be difficult while recording songs.
- He smokes but not a heavy smoker.
- One of his habits is talking while sleeping.
- He can only drinks a little bit, not more than 2 glasses of alcohol or 4 glasses of soju.
- He has completed his military duty in 2019.
- This Cancer man was in a relationship with Bae Suzy in 2015-2017.
- His ideal type is a woman who has fair skin and not too tall.
- In the past, he has mentioned Song Hye Kyo as his type.
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Pics of Lee Min Ho
1. Min Ho looks really handsome in black

2. He’s got such a perfect face

3. Love him in soft pink color

4. The outfit combination works beautifully

5. Min Ho can really pull of anything

Min Ho has been one of the most successful actors in the entertainment industry. His amazing talent has really taken him far.