Lee Hee-joon | |
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| Born | June 29, 1979 |
| Other names | Lee Hee-jun |
| Education | Yeungnam University (Chemical Engineering) Korea National University of Arts (Theater) [1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Agent | BH Entertainment |
| Spouse | Lee Hye-jung (m. 2016) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이희준 |
| Revised Romanization | I Hui-jun |
| McCune–Reischauer | I Hŭi-chun |
Lee Hee-joon (born June 29, 1979) is a South Korean actor. [2]
Lee began his theater career by working as the youngest member of the Daegu theater company 'Onnuri' for approximately 2 years and 6 months. Instead of being an actor, his role within the troupe involved tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and putting up posters. Lee independently studied and followed Stanislavsky's book 'Actor's Class'. Later on, he developed a strong desire to receive formal acting training, which led him to drop out of the chemical engineering department at Yeungnam University and enroll in Korea National University of Arts (Hanyejong) with the aspiration of becoming an actor. [3]
Lee Hee-jun embarked on his acting career in 1999 with the play 'Tourist Zone.' In 2005, he further showcased his talent by appearing in the musical 'Lee.' He continued to hone his acting skills through various projects, including notable works like 'The King and the Clown' and the 2007 play 'Byun.' In 2009, he further enriched his repertoire with performances in 'Melodrama' and 'There in Chuncheon.' [4]
Lee Hee-jun has recently showcased the acting experience he accumulated through his involvement in musicals and theater productions, transitioning to the screen and television. He made a notable appearance in the 2007 film 'Secret Sunshine,' portraying a minor character that garnered attention due to his captivating presence. Subsequently, he actively pursued supporting roles, featuring in films such as 'The Predators' (2009), 'Unfair Trade' (2010), 'Yellow Sea' (2010), 'Heart is Beating' (2011), 'Special Edition' (2012), and 'Detective Cha' (2012). [4]
Lee Hee-jun gained recognition through the KBS2 drama special 'Texas Hits' in 2010, where he portrayed a gangster running a gambling site and impressed viewers with his acting. At the time, he was called a 'star of one-act plays'. [4]
After that, he appeared in drama serial series 'Perfect Spy'. At the press conference for 'Perfect Spy', actor Son Hyun-joo praised Lee Hee-jun, saying, "He will become a star like Song Sae-byeok." He was recognized for his excellent acting skills even before gaining popularity. [4]
After 'Perfect Spy', Lee Hee-jun appeared in 'Cupid Factory' where he portrayed the character of So-jun, a composer who struggled to write a song due to a lack of dating experience. Despite the absurd premise of purchasing a machine at 'Cupid Factory' to make oneself fall in love, Lee Hee-jun portrayed the character effortlessly, creating an engaging story that was well received by viewers. He emerged as a promising actor discovered by the KBS drama department. [4]
In 2012, Lee Hee-jun then appeared in KBS hit drama My Husband Got a Family , where he portrayed the role of Cheon Jae-yong, a charming and innocent man. [5] His presence in the drama played a significant role in shaping his career, contributing to his current success, and gaining public awareness and popularity. [4]
Lee joined the theater company 'Ganda Performance Delivery Service' as an early member. The company was formed by friends who collaborated on creative projects while attending Korea National University of Arts, with CEO Min Jun-ho at the forefront. Jin Seon-kyu, was also part of the company in its early stages. [3]
Lee later appeared in several works including 'Jeon Woo-chi', 'God of the Workplace', 'Yuna's Street', 'Mistress', and the movies 'Sea Fog', '1987', 'Miss Baek', and 'Namsan Managers'. In each of these works, he showcased a high level of character immersion, transcending both the small and big screens. As a result, he was reborn as a 'trustworthy actor'. [5]
Lee Hee-joon and model Lee Hye-jung confirmed their relationship in August 2015. They registered their marriage prior to the ceremony and had their private wedding ceremony in a wedding hall in Yongsan, Seoul on April 23, 2016. [6]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | A State of Distrust | Short film | |
| 2004 | 누가 나를 찾아오는가 | ||
| 2005 | 길 없는 | ||
| The Happy Ending, with Fear | |||
| 2006 | Save Me | ||
| The Theory & Practice of Graduation | |||
| Red Butterfly | |||
| Waiting for Passion | |||
| 2007 | Secret Sunshine | ||
| Resurrection of the Butterfly | |||
| Room of Goldfish | Short film | ||
| Bolex Lorelei | |||
| Ko Pil-deok | |||
| 2008 | Zero-Sum | ||
| 2009 | The Pit and the Pendulum | Seong-ik | |
| A Worse Crime | Short film | ||
| I'm in Trouble! | Si-hyeong | ||
| Being a Traveler | Short film | ||
| 2010 | The Unjust | Detective Nam | |
| The Yellow Sea | Bo-eun policeman | ||
| 2011 | Heartbeat | Pharmacist | |
| Moby Dick | Hyeon-deok | ||
| Quick | Head of Dae-mang department | ||
| S.I.U. | Geun-soo | ||
| Communique | Short film | ||
| 2012 | Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time | College student 1 | |
| Helpless | No Seung-joo | ||
| Runway Cop | Kyeong-seok | ||
| 2013 | Dear Dolphin | Kim Hyeok-geun | |
| The Flu | Byeong-gi | ||
| Marriage Blue | Dae-bok | [7] | |
| 2014 | Haemoo | Chang-wook | [8] |
| 2015 | SORI: Voice from the Heart | Jin-ho | [9] |
| 2016 | A Melody to Remember | Hook | |
| Worst Woman | Woon-cheol | Special appearance | |
| Misbehavior | Pyo Sang-woo | ||
| 2017 | A Special Lady | Choi Dae-sik | [10] |
| 1987: When the Day Comes | Yoon Sang-sam | [11] | |
| 2018 | Miss Baek | Jang-sub | [12] |
| The Drug King | Choi Jin-pil | ||
| 2019 | Another Child | Park Seo-bang | |
| 2020 | The Man Standing Next | Cha Ji-chul | [13] |
| 2021 | Somewhat High Humidity | [14] | |
| 2022 | Bystanders | Kim Nak-su | Web Shorts film [15] |
| 2024 | Badland Hunters | Yang Gi-su | Netflix film [16] [17] |
| TBA | Bogota: City of the Lost | Soo-young | [18] [19] |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Que Sera, Sera | Bit part, ep 4 | |
| 2008 | Crime Season 2 | ||
| 2010 | Drama Special - "An Awful Lot of Coincidences" | Number 1 | |
| Drama Special - "Texas Hit" | Min-seok | ||
| 2011 | Drama Special Series - "Perfect Spy" | Lee Sang-joon | |
| Drama Special - "Cupid Factory" | Yoo So-joon | ||
| Drama Special - "Identical Criminals" | Jeong Jong-doo | ||
| The Princess' Man | Gong Chil-goo | ||
| 2012 | Drama Special - "Swamp Ecology Report" | ||
| Wild Romance | Go Jae-hyo | ||
| My Husband Got a Family | Cheon Jae-yong | ||
| Jeon Woo-chi | Kang Rim | ||
| 2013 | The Queen of Office | Moo Jeong-han | |
| 2014 | Steal Heart | Kim Chang-man | [20] |
| 2016 | The Legend of the Blue Sea | Jo Nam-doo | [21] |
| 2017 | The Last Blossom | In-cheol | |
| 2018 | Drama Stage - Not Played | Jo Seong-wook | |
| Mistress | Sung-joon | [22] | |
| 2021 | Vincenzo | unnamed robber #2 (Cameo) | [23] |
| Mouse | Go Moo-chi | [24] | |
| Chimera | Lee Joong-yeob | [25] | |
| 2022 | Behind Every Star | Cameo | [26] |
| TBA | When the Day Breaks | [27] |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A Killer Paradox | Song-chon | [28] |
| TBA | Blood Free | Seon Woo-jae | [29] |
| Karma | [30] |
| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | |||||
| 1999–2000 | Tourist station | 관광지대 | [4] | |||
| 2002 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Oedipus | Culture and Arts Training Center experimental stage | July 25 2002 | [32] |
| 2005 | Come and See Me | 날 보러 와요 | [33] | |||
| How are you all | 모두 안녕하십니까? | |||||
| 2006 | Silence | 고요 | Theater The Other | December 5-21 | [34] | |
| 2007 | Byeonsangdo Team | 변상도팀 | Arko Arts Theater Small Theater | August 31-September 14 | [35] | |
| Hongdongji nori | 홍동지 놀이 | |||||
| Melodrama | 멜로드라마 | Kim Chan-il | Daehak-ro T.O.M. Hall 2 | September 6–December 31 | [36] [37] | |
| 2008 | Let's go! Third, "Annapurna in My Heart" | 우르르~간다! 세 번째 <내 마음의 안나푸르나> | son-in-law | Theater that Came Out | May 16–June 18 | [38] |
| Naeon Theater Opening Commemoration Parade: End Room | 나온씨어터 개관기념 퍼레이드 : 끝방 | father | Daehakro Theater | June 24-July 20 | [39] | |
| Let's go to karaoke... Shall we talk? | 우리 노래방 가서... 얘기 좀 할까? | father | Naan Theater | March 7-April 6 | ||
| 2009 | Karaoke owner | Arirang Art Hall in Seongbuk-gu | Mar 6 | |||
| Chuncheon | 춘천거기 | Jihwan | Myeongbo Art Hall Haram Hall | September 11-November 22 | [40] | |
| 2010 | B Word | B언소(蜚言所) | Art One Chaimu Theater | 02.05–05.02 | [41] | |
| 2011–2012 | The Tale of an Old Thief | 늘근도둑 이야기 | younger thief | Art One Theatre 3 | February 11-January 15 | [42] |
| 2011 | Goyang Aram Nuri Sarasae Theatre | February 18-27 | ||||
| Incheon Seo-gu Cultural Centre Grand Performance Hall | October 21-22 | |||||
| Photogol Cultural Centre | November 18-19 | |||||
| 2012 | Wedding Scandal | 웨딩 스캔들 | Hakjeon Blue Theater | March 1-July 1 | [43] | |
| 2014 | Me and Grandpa | 나와 할아버지 | Jun-hee | Art One Theater Hall 3 | Feb 2–April 20 | [44] |
| The Cosmonaut's Last Message to the Woman He Once Loved in the Former Soviet Union | 한때 사랑했던 여자에게 보내는 구소련 우주비행사의 마지막 메시지 | Erick/ Hyland Bar owner | Myeongdeong Arts Theater | April 16–May 11 | [45] | |
| 2015 | Me and Grandpa | 나와 할아버지 | Jun-hee | Yegreen Theater | May 5-Aug 2 | [46] |
| 2016 | Gangdong Art Center Small Theater Dream | June 9-11 | [47] | |||
| 2018 | Guri Art Hall Canola Flower Small Theater | Feb 24 | ||||
| Daegu Bongsan Cultural Centre Grand Performance Hall (Gaon Hall) | May 19 | [3] | ||||
| Jinhae Cultural Centre - Changwon | September 15-16 | |||||
| 2019 | Gimpo Art Hall | June 8 | [48] | |||
| Wonju Baekun Art Hall | December 27-28 | [49] | ||||
| 2022 | Even Then Today | 그때도 오늘 | man 1 | Seokyeong University Performing Art | Jan 08–Feb 20 | [50] [51] |
| Sejong Arts Center | Jun 11–12 | |||||
| Bupyeong Art Center Dalnuri Theater | Jul 08–09 | |||||
| Busan Cultural Center Middle Theater | Sep 23–24 | [52] | ||||
| Goyang Aram Nuri Sarasae Theater | October 28-30 | [53] | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | |||||
| 2001 | Animal Farm | 동물농장 | ||||
| 2006 | Yi | 이(爾) | [54] | |||
| 2007 | Jargon | 변 | ||||
| 2008 | The Mirror Princes Pyeonggang Story | 거울공주 평강이야기 | Soldier 1 | Naan Theater in Daehakro | June24-July 20 | [55] |
| 2009 | Bachelor's Vegetable Store | 총각네 야채가게 | Haram Hall of Myeongbo Art Hall in Chungmuro | September 11-November 22 | [56] | |
| 2009 | Puberty | 사춘기 | Jeongmiso, an installation theater in Daehakro | August 15 | [57] | |
| 2012 | The Mirror Princes Pyeonggang Story | 거울공주 평강이야기 | Soldier 1 | SH Art Hall in Daehakro | December 11 | [58] |
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