Lee Jun-ho (also known as Junho) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor, born on January 25, 1990 (36 years old), in Seoul, South Korea.

He began his entertainment career in 2008 as a member of the K-pop boy group 2PM.

He later became known for acting roles in Korean TV dramas and films. He appeared in dramas such as Good Manager (2017), Rain or Shine (2017 to 2018), The Red Sleeve (2021 to 2022), and King the Land (2023).

He also acted in films like Cold Eyes (2013) and Twenty (2015).

Jun-ho studied at Howon University and later attended Sejong University for a master’s program in cinematography. 

Quick Facts of Lee Jun-ho

Lee Jun-ho Wiki
Full NameLee Jun-ho
ProfessionSinger-songwriter, Actor
Age36 years old
Date of BirthJanuary 25, 1990
NationalitySouth Korean
Zodiac/Sun SignAquarius
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
Current AddressYet to be updated
GenderMale

Lee Jun-ho Early Life and Education 

Lee Jun-ho was inspired by filmmaking after watching the movie Shiri when he was in elementary school. 

Later, by fourth grade, his interest changed to acting. During his school years, he joined activities linked to acting, including a theater club, and he also took part in competitions.

In 2006, he became publicly known after winning the reality competition Superstar Survival. After winning, he signed with JYP Entertainment as a trainee.

Education

He enrolled in the drama program at Sewon High School. 

Later, he studied at Howon University (BA). He also attended Sejong University, where he earned an MA in Cinematography.

SchoolSewon High School
Alma MaterHowon University (BA), Sejong University
Highest QualificationMA in Cinematography (Sejong University)

Lee Jun-ho Personal Life

Lee Jun-ho keeps his personal relationships private. 

Rumoured Girlfriend

In July 2023, dating rumors linked him with Girls’ Generation member and actress Im Yoon-ah (YoonA), but both agencies said the rumors were not true and that the two are just close friends.

Family

Information about his parents is limited, as he prefers to keep his life mostly private. He has one older sister. 

However, the names and professions of his parents and siblings are yet to be updated.

Relationship StatusSingle
ParentsYet to be updated
SiblingsOne sister

Lee Jun-ho Career

Lee Jun-ho Career

Lee Jun-ho started his career in entertainment in 2008 as a member of the South Korean boy group 2PM under JYP Entertainment. 2PM debuted with the single “10 Out of 10” and soon became widely known in K-pop.

He entered films in 2011 with a cameo in White: Melody of Death. The film stars Hahm Eun-jung, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, and Jin Se-yeon.

In 2013, he appeared in the action thriller Cold Eyes with Sul Kyung-gu, Jung Woo-sung, and Han Hyo-joo.

In 2015, he starred in Twenty with Kim Woo-bin and Kang Ha-neul. In the same year, he acted in Memories of the Sword, which stars Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon, and Kim Go-eun.

In 2016, he moved into TV dramas with Memory, which stars Lee Sung-min and Kim Ji-soo.

In 2017, he appeared in Good Manager with Namkoong Min, Nam Sang-mi, and Jung Hye-sung.

From 2017 to 2018, he led Rain or Shine (Just Between Lovers) with Won Jin-ah, with Lee Ki-woo and Kang Han-na in main roles.

In 2018, he starred in Wok of Love with Jang Hyuk and Jung Ryeo-won.

In 2019, he led the legal drama Confession with Yoo Jae-myung and Shin Hyun-been.

In the same year, he starred in the Japanese film Rose and Tulip with Hyunri and Mitsuki Tanimura, and he also led Homme Fatale with Jung So-min, Choi Gwi-hwa, Ye Ji-won, and Gong Myung.

He began his mandatory service on May 30, 2019, as a public service worker. He was assigned this role due to a serious shoulder injury. Later, he was officially discharged on March 20, 2021.

From 2021 to 2022, he starred in The Red Sleeve with Lee Se-young and Kang Hoon.

In 2023, he led a romantic-comedy drama King the Land with Im Yoon-ah (YoonA), which became the most-watched non-English show on Netflix.

In 2025, he starred in tvN’s Typhoon Family with Kim Min-ha. He received positive attention for his emotional depth and subtle expressiveness in this drama and established himself as a reliable lead.

Later in the same year, he starred in Netflix’s Cashero with Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-chul, and Kim Hyang-gi.

For his upcoming projects, he was reported to be in talks for the film Veteran 3 (working title), and he was positively reviewing the role offer.

He is also attached as a lead for Netflix’s Buy King with Ju Ji-hoon, with filming to begin in April 2026, and is planned to be released in the second half of 2027.

Lee Jun-ho Awards and Achievements

Lee Jun-ho Award

Most of Lee Jun-ho’s early recognition came from TV award shows. Later, his work in films also received attention, including award nominations.

Some of his key wins include:

  • KBS Drama Awards (2017): Won the Excellence Award (Actor in a Mid-length Drama) for Good Manager.
  • KBS Drama Awards (2017): Won the Best Couple Award for Good Manager, shared with Namkoong Min.
  • Asia Artist Awards (2017): Won Best Celebrity (Actor) for Good Manager.
  • Asia Artist Awards (2018): Won Artist of the Year (acting list) and also received Best Emotive.
  • MBC Drama Awards (2021): Won the Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) for The Red Sleeve, and also won Best Couple with Lee Se-young.
  • Baeksang Arts Awards (2022): Won Best Actor (TV) for The Red Sleeve, and also won Most Popular Actor.
  • APAN Star Awards (2022): Won the Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) for The Red Sleeve.
  • APAN Star Awards (2023): Won the Grand Prize (Daesang) for King the Land.
  • Asia Artist Awards (2023): Won Daesang – Actor of the Year for King the Land.

On the film side, he was also nominated for Best New Actor at the 2013 Buil Film Awards for Cold Eyes.

Lee Jun-ho Controversies

Lee Jun-ho has largely stayed away from major public controversies. 

  • Online defamation case: In July 2023, the media reported that a person who repeatedly posted false claims and malicious comments about Lee Jun-ho was fined 3 million won for defamation. The case was linked to legal action taken after the posts harmed his reputation.
  • Public service worker: Some online discussions have also questioned why he served as a public service worker instead of active-duty military service. Later, it was found out that he served as a public service worker due to a shoulder injury.

Lee Jun-ho Net Worth

Lee Jun-ho’s net worth is not shared in any official public record. Because of that, the numbers seen online are estimates based on his acting work, music income, and brand deals.

His estimated net worth is around ₹156 crores (approx. $16.6 million). His drama fee rose to about KRW 100 million per episode (around $76,200) for recent dramas like King the Land.

Besides drama fees, his income comes from endorsements and brand campaigns, with some brands like Dior, Piaget, L’Occitane, Subway, and Berluti.

He also earns from music, since he is a singer-songwriter and has been active as a member of 2PM.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)₹156 crores (approx. $16.6 million)
Salary (Approx.)₹72.6 lakhs (approx. $76,200) 

Lee Jun-ho Height, Weight and Physical Stats

Lee Jun-ho Height
HeightIn centimetres: 178 cm
In meters: 1.78 m
In feet & inches: 5 feet 10 inches
WeightIn kg: 69 kg
In lbs: 152 lbs
Body MeasurementsYet to be updated
Hair ColorDark Brown / Black
Eye ColorBlack

Lee Jun-ho Social media 

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Interesting Facts about  Lee Jun-ho

  • Lee Jun-ho has a few fan nicknames linked to specific moments in his career. In Japan, he was called “Lee Natsu” (meaning “Lee Summer”) because he released music and held summer concert tours there for several years.
  • In 2020, a performance video of 2PM’s song “My House” went viral again, which led to another nickname: “Urijib Junho” (meaning “My House Junho”).
  • He is known as a cat dad. He shared that he often imagines talking to his cats, and that he would want them to tell him if they feel sick so he can take them to the hospital quickly.
  • Lee Jun-ho writes and composes music. He had 101 songs registered under his name with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), and he has composed songs for both 2PM and his solo releases.
  • A fun variety moment fans often mention is from a TV segment where he won Breaking Chopsticks With His Butt” by breaking 28 pairs of chopsticks in under 15 seconds.

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