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My Take
Lee Dong-hwi is exactly the kind of actor I find most rewarding to watch. He broke through with Reply 1988 and then proved his range in the blockbuster Extreme Job, moving effortlessly between comedy and crime drama. Trained at Seoul Institute of the Arts and even singing with MSG Wannabe, he is a remarkably versatile talent. To me his appeal lies in warmth and humanity rather than conventional leading-man looks, which is why he fits so many different roles so naturally. He is the sort of richly textured performer who elevates every project, and I will gladly keep following his work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lee Dong-hwi
- Name (Japanese)
- イ・ドンフィ
- Reading
- い・どんふぃ
- Born
- July 22, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Kangdong High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Dong-hwi born?
Born July 22, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Lee Dong-hwi from?
Lee Dong-hwi is from South Korea.
What does Lee Dong-hwi do?
Lee Dong-hwi works as film actor, television actor, actor, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.