Lee Je Hoon (이제훈) – Mistr emocí a všestrannosti

📸 Profile Overview

• Full Name: Lee Je-hoon (이제훈)
• Date of Birth: July 4, 1984
• Nationality: South Korean 🇰🇷
• Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
• Blood Type: B
• Education: Korea National University of Arts – Theater and Film
• Agency: Company On
• Debut: 2007 (Short film They Live by Night)
• Instagram: @leejehoon_official

🎭 Career Overview & Achievements

🌟 Early Life & Career Beginnings

Lee Je Hoon initially studied biotechnology but later switched to acting, pursuing his passion at the Korea National University of Arts. He made his acting debut in 2007 with independent films and quickly gained recognition for his natural acting style and emotional depth.

🎬 Breakthrough & Rise to Fame

His major breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed indie film Bleak Night (2011), which won him widespread praise and the Best New Actor Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. The same year, he gained mainstream attention with the hit romantic comedy film Architecture 101.

Lee Je Hoon continued to impress with his versatile performances in a variety of genres, from crime thrillers to romantic dramas. His performance in Signal (2016) solidified his reputation as one of Korea’s most talented and sought-after actors.

🏆 Notable Awards & Recognitions

• Blue Dragon Film Awards (2011) – Best New Actor for Bleak Night
• Blue Dragon Film Awards (2011) – Best New Actor also at the Grand Bell Awards for the same film
• Korea Drama Awards (2016) – Best Actor for Signal
• APAN Star Awards (2021) – Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries for Move to Heaven
• Baeksang Arts Awards (2012) – Best New Actor – Film nominee for Architecture 101

🎥 Filmography – Dramas & Movies

📺 K-Dramas

🎬 Movies

💫 Iconic Roles & Fan Favorites

⭐ Gi-tae (Bleak Night, 2011) – A critically acclaimed performance that marked his breakthrough.
⭐ Park Hae-yeong (Signal, 2016) – A compelling role as a detective connecting with the past to solve crimes.
⭐ Kim Do-gi (Taxi Driver, 2021) – A dark and action-packed character seeking justice for victims.
⭐ Cho Sang-gu (Move to Heaven, 2021) – A heartfelt performance as an ex-convict guardian navigating loss and healing.
⭐ Kang Dong-goo (Collectors, 2021) – A witty, adventurous role in a unique art heist film.

💡 Fun Facts & Trivia

• 🎬 Independent Film Beginnings – Lee Je Hoon started his acting journey in over 18 indie and short films, including Just Friends? (2009), a queer student film that was screened at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
• 🎓 Switched Majors for Acting – He initially studied biotechnology at Korea University but later transferred to the prestigious Korea National University of Arts to pursue acting full-time.
• 🧭 Movie Buff Since Childhood – In interviews, Lee shared that he grew up visiting VHS rental shops with his father, sparking his early love for cinema.
• ✈️ Police Service – From October 25, 2012, to July 24, 2014, he served in the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency as part of a riot control unit.
• 🌍 Reality Show Favorite – On the travel show Traveler, co-star Ryu Jun-yeol called Lee “the perfect travel mate” during their trip to Cuba.
• 💃 Dance Background – In his university days, he was part of a hip-hop dance crew before becoming a full-time actor.
• 🎥 Method Actor Prep – For the 2024 military thriller Escape, he underwent a 4.5-month physical transformation, including fasting and weight loss, to realistically portray a desperate North Korean soldier.

📰 Latest News & Upcoming Projects

🚖 Taxi Driver 3 – Lee Je Hoon will reprise his role as Kim Do-gi in Taxi Driver Season 3, slated for release in late 2025 as a Viu Original in most countries outside Korea and China.

🎞️ Big Deal (2025) – Lee stars as an ambitious financial analyst in this new film set during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. It premiered in Korean cinemas on May 30, 2025 to strong reviews.

📺 Signal Season 2 (TBA) – Lee Je Hoon is confirmed to return as Park Hae-young in the long-awaited second season of Signal, currently in production and filming concurrently with Taxi Driver 3.

📢 Follow his latest updates on @leejehoon_official

💬 Fans’ Corner & Polls

What’s your favorite Lee Je Hoon role?

• Signal
• Taxi Driver
• Move to Heaven

📝 Comment below and share your thoughts on why Lee Je Hoon is one of Korea’s most versatile actors!

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