Lee Min Ki
Encyclopedia
Lee Min-ki is a South Korea
n actor
, model
and singer. He received accolades for his supporting role in the Korean blockbuster, Haeundae (film)
, in which he plays a lifeguard who makes a heartbreaking sacrifice when a fictional tsunami
hits the Korean beach town of Haeundae. His most recent film, Quick
, opened in Korea in July 2011. He is also known for his starring roles on several popular Korean drama series, including Dal-Ja's Spring
with actress Chae Rim and Love Truly
with actress and former Korean pop star Eugene (entertainer). He released his debut EP in August 2009 in South Korea.
Film
Other appearances
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and singer. He received accolades for his supporting role in the Korean blockbuster, Haeundae (film)
Haeundae (film)
Tidal Wave is a 2009 South Korean film. Billed as South Korea's first disaster film, Haeundae is directed by Yoon Je-kyoon and stars Sol Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon and Uhm Jung-hwa.- Plot :...
, in which he plays a lifeguard who makes a heartbreaking sacrifice when a fictional tsunami
Tsunami
A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, typically an ocean or a large lake...
hits the Korean beach town of Haeundae. His most recent film, Quick
Quick (2011 film)
Quick is 2011 South Korean action film directed by Jo Beom-goo. The film is about Gi-su who works as a bike messenger. After delivering a package to an office, the building blows up just after he left. Not believing that he's responsible, Gi-su leaves and later asked to drive the pop star Ah-rom ...
, opened in Korea in July 2011. He is also known for his starring roles on several popular Korean drama series, including Dal-Ja's Spring
Dal-Ja's Spring
Dal-Ja's Spring is a Korean comic drama series by KBS. It is Park Chae Rim's first series 2 years after her divorce with Korean singer Lee Seung-Hwan. -Synopsis:...
with actress Chae Rim and Love Truly
Love Truly
Love Truly is a 34-episode South Korean television drama broadcast by MBC in 2006.-Synopsis:There's no ‘nobody.’ Everybody is once an important person to somebody...
with actress and former Korean pop star Eugene (entertainer). He released his debut EP in August 2009 in South Korea.
Filmography
Television- Be Strong, Geum Soon! (MBC, 2005)
- Rainbow Romance (MBC, 2005)
- Love TrulyLove TrulyLove Truly is a 34-episode South Korean television drama broadcast by MBC in 2006.-Synopsis:There's no ‘nobody.’ Everybody is once an important person to somebody...
(MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
, 2006) - Dal-Ja's SpringDal-Ja's SpringDal-Ja's Spring is a Korean comic drama series by KBS. It is Park Chae Rim's first series 2 years after her divorce with Korean singer Lee Seung-Hwan. -Synopsis:...
(KBS2, 2007) - Evasive Inquiry Agency (KBS2, 2007)
Film
- Riverbank Legends (cameo appearance) (2006)
- A Good Day to Have an AffairA Good Day to Have an AffairA Good Day To Have An Affair is a 2007 South Korean movie. The story deals with two lonely housewives who get involved in extramarital affairs.-Plot:...
(2007) - Humming (2008)
- Romantic Island (2008)
- Oishii Man (2009)
- HaeundaeHaeundae (film)Tidal Wave is a 2009 South Korean film. Billed as South Korea's first disaster film, Haeundae is directed by Yoon Je-kyoon and stars Sol Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon and Uhm Jung-hwa.- Plot :...
(2009) - A MillionA Million-Plot:Eight people entered a survival reality TV show to win 10 billion wons if they survive 7 days in the Australian Outback, but they didn't know the game was murderous trap by TV director who wishes to avenge his wife's death.-Cast:*Park Hae-il as Han Ki-Tae...
(2009) - QuickQuick (2011 film)Quick is 2011 South Korean action film directed by Jo Beom-goo. The film is about Gi-su who works as a bike messenger. After delivering a package to an office, the building blows up just after he left. Not believing that he's responsible, Gi-su leaves and later asked to drive the pop star Ah-rom ...
(2011)
Other appearances
- Drama City (KBS) - My Older Brother (June 13, 2004)
- Drama City (KBS) - Oh! Sarah (January 2, 2005)
- Drama City (KBS) - Booyong of Mt. Kyeryong (August 6, 2005)
- MBC Best Theater (MBC) - Taerung National Village (October 29 to November 19, 2005)
Awards
- Nominee for 2004 KBS Drama Awards: Special Drama/One-Act Drama Award (Drama City episode "My Older Brother")
- Nominee for 2005 KBS Drama Awards: Special Drama/One-Act Drama Award (Drama City episode "Oh! Sarah" & "Booyong of Mt. Kyeryong")
- 2005 MBC Drama Awards: Best New Actor
- Nominee for 43rd annual Paeksang Arts AwardsPaekSang Arts AwardsPaekSang Arts Awards, also known as BaekSang Arts Awards, is an awards ceremony held annually by IS PLUS Corp, since 1965. It is to honour outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry and to garner public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas...
, 2007: Best New Actor (I Really, Really Like You) - Nominee for 28th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBlue Dragon Film AwardsThe Blue Dragon Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is presented annually by Sports Chosun for excellence in film in South Korea....
, 2007: Best New Actor (A Day for an Affair) - Nominee for 2007 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence in a mini-drama (Dalja's Spring, Evasive Inquiry Agency)
- 2009 Style Icon Awards: New Movie Icon
- Nominee for 30th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBlue Dragon Film AwardsThe Blue Dragon Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is presented annually by Sports Chosun for excellence in film in South Korea....
, 2009: Best Supporting Male Actor (Haeundae) - Winner for 46th annual Paeksang Arts Awards, 2010: Best New Actor (Haeundae)
Discography
In 2008 Lee performed the song "My Way" on at the Mnet KM Music Festival. He later stated he was working on material for an upcoming album. On August 11th, 2009 Lee released his debut EP No Kidding. The six track EP featured a very indie-electro rock sound. Lee released (the first and only single from the album), "영원한 여름" (translated to "Eternal Summer") as the lead single, he also released a music video to go with the single. Unfortunately due to lack of promotion the album was did not receive much commercial success but received moderately positive reviews from critics. Lee is signed to KT Music Korea.- No Kidding EP (2009)