Lee Sang Yeob made his acting debut in the drama series A Happy Woman (2007). He has been shown up in numerous well-known movies and drama series from that point forward.
He is mostly known for featuring in the sitcom Living Among the Rich (2011), the drama series The Innocent Man (2012), and the historical drama series Jang Ok Jung (2013).
In 2013, he had his first lead role in the drama series A Little Love Never Hurts. However, his popularity did not climb up until he participated in the drama series Once Again (2020).
He also starred in several movies such as Ordinary People (2018), Ex Files (2014), The Flu (2013), and many others.
Besides being an actor, he also has a talent for being a host. Some of the TV shows he hosted include National Bang Bang Cook Cook (2021), New Life for Children (2021), and KBS Drama Awards (2020).
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Profile
- Real Name: Lee Sang Yeob (이상엽)
- Stage Name: Lee Sang Yeob (이상엽)
- Nickname: Sang Yeob (상엽)
- Birthday: May 8, 1983
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Nationality: South Korean
- Height: 178 cm (5’8”)
- Weight: –
- Blood Type: B
- Religion: Christian
- Profession: Actor
- Education: Gwangmyeongbuk High School, Hanyang University (Theater and Film)
- Hobby: Playing golf
- Parents: –
- Siblings: –
- Girlfriend: Gong Hyun Joo (2013 – 2016)
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- Instagram: @sangyeob
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Facts
- Sang Yeob is close friends with fellow actors Kim Dong Wook, On Joo Wan, and the telecaster Jang Sung Kyu.
- He is the only grandson of a previous leader at the chaebol organization, POSCO.
- Sang Yeob said if he gets married, he wishes to have around three children.
- During his early career, many people think that he looks like singer Park Hyun Bin and Eric from the Korean boy group SHINHWA.
- He is coined as the melodramatic gaze by Korean netizens.
- Sang Yeob is good at mimicking renowned actors such as Jung Woo Sung, Jang Hyuk, Lee Sun Kyun, and Lee Jung Jae.
- He loves traveling.
- Sang Yeob is fluent in English.
- He does not like boisterous and shouting noises typical of villains.
- Sang Yeob has always wanted to be an actor since he was a kid.
- His ideal type is a chic and cute girl with a puppy aura.
- His net worth is around…
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Movies
- The Day I Died: Unclosed Case (2020), as Hyung Joon
- Ordinary People (2018), as Kim Ji Seong
- Ex Files (2014), as Park Eun Ho
- The Flu (2013), as Byung Woo
- The Nutcracker in 3D (2012), as the Nutcracker
- Penny Pinchers (2011), as Yang Gwan Woo
- Lovers of Six Years (2008), as Yun Seok
- A Man Who Was Superman (2008), as a supporting character
- White Man (1994), as a supporting character
Drama Series
- Eve (tvN | 2022), as Seo Eun Pyung
- Shooting Stars (tvN | 2022), as Do Jae Hyuk
- On the Verge of Insanity (MBC | 2021), as Han Se Kwon
- Nara’s Marvelous Days (Naver TV Cast | 2021), as a supporting character
- Once Again (KBS2 | 2020), as Yoon Gyu Jin
- Drama Special Season 11: Traces of Love (KBS2 | 2020), as Jung Ji Sub
- Good Casting (SBS | 2020), as Yoon Suk Ho
- Love Affairs in the Afternoon (Channel A | 2019), as Yoon Jung Woo
- Top Star Yoo Baek (tvN | 2018), as Choi Ma Dol
- The Hymn of Death (SBS | 2018), as Kim Hong Gi
- While You Were Sleeping (SBS | 2017), as Lee Yoo Beom
- Drama Special: You Are Closer Than I Think (KBS2 | 2017), as Choi Woo Jin
- Drama Special: Home Sweet Home (KBS2 | 2016), as Kang Sung Min
- Listen to Love (JTBC | 2016), as Ahn Jun Yeong
- Doctors (SBS | 2016), as Kim Woo Jin
- The Master of Revenge (KBS2 | 2016), as Park Tae Ha
- Signal (tvN | 2016), as Kim Jin Woo
- House of Bluebird (KBS2 | 2015), as Jang Hyeon Do
- A Little Love Never Hurts (MBC | 2013), as Jeong Jae Min
- Jang Ok Jung (SBS | 2013), as Prince Dong Pyung
- The Greatest Thing in the World (MBC | 2013), as John Harrison
- The Innocent Man (KBS2 | 2012), as Park Joon Ha
- Koisuru Maison: Rainbow Rose (TV Tokyo | 2012), as Han San Oh
- Living Among The Rich (JTBC | 2011), as Lee Sang Yub
- Can’t Live With Losing (MBC | 2011), as a supporting character
- Miss Ripley (MBC | 2011), as Ha Chul Jin
- Midas (SBS | 2011), as Han Jang Suk
- Her Style (KBS N | 2009), as Yoon Suk Woo
- Here He Comes (MBC | 2008), as a supporting character
- The Art of Seduction (OCN | 2008), as Sung Il
- Elephant (MBC | 2008), as Joo Sang Yup
- The Great King, Se Jong (KBS1 | 2008), as Lee Hyang
- A Happy Woman (KBS2 | 2007), as Kim Yo Han
TV Shows
- Sixth Sense 3 (tvN | 2022), as a regular member
- Sixth Sense 2 (tvN | 2021), as a regular member
- National Bang Bang Cook Cook (MBN | 2021), as the main host
- New Life for Children (MBC | 2021), as the co-host
- KBS Drama Awards (KBS | 2020), as the host
- Three Idiots: Season 2 (tvN | 2020), as a regular member
- Sixth Sense (tvN | 2020), as a guest
- Show!terview with Jessi (SBS | 2020), as a guest
- Trans-Siberian Pathfinders (tvN | 2019), as a regular member
- Workman (JTBC | 2019), as a guest
- Prison Life of Fools (tvN | 2019), as a regular member
- Reckless but Happy (SBS | 2018), as the host
- Amazing Saturday (tvN | 2018), as a guest
- Omniscient Interfering View (MBC | 2018), as a guest
- Let’s Eat Dinner Together (JTBC | 2016), as a guest
- My Little Old Boy (SBS | 2016), as a guest
- Real Men: Female Soldier Special – Season 4 (MBC | 2016), as a guest
- Knowing Bros (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
- Law of the Jungle in Samoa (SBS | 2015), as a regular member
- Real Men: Season 2 (MBC | 2015), as a guest
- The Return of Superman (KBS2 | 2013), as a guest
- I Live Alone (MBC | 2013), as a guest
- Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
- Strong Heart (SBS | 2009), as a guest
- Radio Star (MBC | 2007), as a guest
Awards
- 2021 APAN Star Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Serial Drama) – Once Again
- 2021 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – On the Verge of Insanity
- 2020 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Mid-Length Drama) – Once Again
- 2020 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award (Actor) – Once Again
- 2020 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Once Again
- 2019 Korea Best Star Award – Best Drama Star – Love Affairs in the Afternoon
- 2019 Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards – Best Actor (TV) – Love Affairs in the Afternoon
- 2017 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in Wednesday – Thursday Drama) – While You Were Sleeping
- 2013 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actor – A Little Love Never Hurts
Nominations
- 2020 KBS Drama Awards – Best Actor in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama – Drama Special Season 11: Traces of Love
- 2020 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries Action Drama) – Good Casting
- 2017 SBS Drama Awards – Character of the Year – While You Were Sleeping
- 2015 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – House of Bluebird
- 2013 APAN Star Awards – Best New Actor – Jang Ok Jung
- 2012 KBS Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actor – The Innocent Man
Lee Sang Yeob is an actor who exudes both a warm charm and a resolute air. Throughout his career, he has managed to breathe life into each of the characters he played.