Lee Je-hoon is a South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter. He was born on July 4, 1984, (41 years old) in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

He is known for both films and TV dramas. He first drew wide attention for his acting in the films Bleak Night and The Front Line, which helped him earn major “new actor” awards in South Korea.

After that, he became more widely recognized through the film Architecture 101. On television, he gained strong popularity with the drama Signal.

Keep on reading the biography of Lee Je-hoon and get to know more about his life, family, education, career, awards, net worth and facts.

Lee Je-hoon Quick Facts

Lee Je-hoon Wiki
Full NameLee Je-hoon
ProfessionActor, director, screenwriter
Age41 years old
Date of BirthJuly 4, 1984
NationalitySouth Korean
Zodiac/Sun SignCancer
BirthplaceJongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Current AddressYet to be updated
GenderMale 

Lee Je-hoon Early Life and Education

Lee Je-hoon grew up in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

In his early acting years, roughly from 2006 to 2010, he appeared in more than 18 student short films and independent films, which helped build his foundation before his mainstream breakthrough.

Education

Lee first studied Biotechnology at Korea University, but he later dropped out and transferred to the School of Drama at Korea National University of Arts to focus on acting.

SchoolYet to be updated
Alma MaterKorea University (Biotechnology, left before completion); Korea National University of Arts (School of Drama)
Highest QualificationYet to be updated

Lee Je-hoon Personal Life

Lee Je-hoon has not publicly confirmed any girlfriend or dating partner. So it is meant that his currently single.

Family

Lee’s father was self-employed and worked hard during the period after the IMF crisis in South Korea.

More details about his father, mother, and siblings are yet to be updated.

Relationship StatusSingle
Girlfriend/wifeYet to be updated
ChildrenYet to be updated
ParentsFather: self-employed (verified).
Mother: Yet to be updated
SiblingsYet to be updated

Lee Je-hoon Career

Lee Je-hoon Career

Lee Je-hoon began acting in 2007, first taking roles in short films and independent projects.

His major break came in 2011 with Bleak Night and The Front Line. His performance in Bleak Night helped him win “Best New Actor” prizes at major Korean film awards.

In 2012, he reached a wider audience through the hit film Architecture 101, and he also appeared in the TV drama Fashion King.

He later became widely known on television with Signal (2016), and in the 2020s, he continued with lead roles in Move to Heaven (2021) and Taxi Driver (2021 to 2026). 

He also expanded his drama work with titles like Chief Detective 1958 (2024) and projects in 2025.

Along with acting, he has also appeared as an event host. He co-hosted the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) opening ceremony in 2023 with Park Eun-bin. 

He also served as an MC for the Blue Dragon Film Awards, co-hosting with Han Ji-min at the 45th ceremony (November 29, 2024) and again at the 46th ceremony (November 19, 2025).

In June 2021, he set up his own management agency, COMPANY ON, with partners.

Lee Je-hoon Work

Lee Je-hoon Awards and Achievements

Lee Je-hoon Awards

Lee Je-hoon has received awards for both movies and TV dramas.

Some of his best-known wins and honors include:

  • Best New Actor (Film) at the 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards (2011) for Bleak Night.
  • Best New Actor (Film) at the Grand Bell Awards (2011) for Bleak Night.
  • Best New Actor at the Buil Film Awards (2011) for The Front Line.
  • Best New Actor at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards (2011) for The Front Line.
  • Top Excellence Actor at the SBS Drama Awards (2014) for Secret Door.
  • Top Excellence Actor at the SBS Drama Awards (2018) for Where Stars Land.
  • Grand Prize (Daesang) at the SBS Drama Awards (2023) for Taxi Driver.

Lee Je-hoon Controversies

Lee Je-hoon has not been linked to any major personal scandals in reliable public reporting.

  • A small issue discussed in the media happened during the SBS drama Taxi Driver (Model Taxi). Some viewers complained that a stunt double used in an action scene looked clearly different from him, and it became a brief talking point online. Lee Je-hoon later spoke about it in interviews while promoting the drama.
  • In January 2026, he also spoke in an interview about how controversies involving other people can affect a project, while discussing delays connected to the drama The Second Signal. This was not a controversy about him, but about the effect on the production.

Lee Je-hoon Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Lee Je-hoon ranges $5–$6 million and charges $100K–$300K per project.  

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)$5–$6 million
Salary (Approx.)$100K–$300K per project

Lee Je-hoon Height, Weight, and Physical states

Lee Je-hoon Height

Lee Je-hoon has black hair and dark brown, rest details like his, weight and body measurements are yet t obe updated.

HeightIn centimetres: 176 cm  
In meters: 1.76 m           
In feet & inches: 5 feet 9 inches
WeightIn kg: 68 kg 
In lbs: 149 lbs
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorDark brown 

Lee Je-hoon Instagram

InstagramInstagram Profile@leejehoon_official

Interesting Facts About Lee Je-hoon

  • In June 2021, he helped set up his own management agency, COMPANY ON.
  • He has made repeated donations, including a 100 million won donation to support children’s hospital development at Asan Medical Center.

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