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Lee Dong-hwi is listed as a film actor, television actor and singer. Lee Dong-hwi was born on July 22, 1985 in South Korea. That works out to 41 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Kangdong High School.
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 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- South Korea
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor / singer
2. Background
- High school
- Kangdong High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%20Dong-hwi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%83%89%E3%83%B3%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18013648
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Dong-hwi born?
Born July 22, 1985 (age 41).
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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