Who is Lee Sang-yoon?
Lee Sang-yoon is a South Korean actor that is famous for his roles in several dramas, such as My Daughter Seo-young (2012) that made his name recognizable and made it the highest Korean drama rating of 2013. In 2018, he played in the drama About Time with actress Lee Sung-kyung.
Lee Sang-yoon’s Profile
Name: Lee Sang-yoon
Hangul: 이상윤
Birthdate: August 15, 1981
Birthplace: South Korea
Height: 185cm
Lee Sang-yoon’s Filmography
Movies
Insane | Nal Boreowayo (2016) – Na Nam-Soo
Santa Barbara | Santababara (2014) – Jung-Woo
Sex is Zero 2 | Saekjeuk Shigong Shijun 2 (2007) – Ki-Ju
Drama Series
About Time | Meomchoogo Sipeun Soongan: Eobawoottaim (tvN / 2018) – Lee Do-Ha
Whisper | Gwitsotmal (SBS / 2017) – Lee Dong-Joon
On the Way to the Airport | Gonghang Ganeun Gil (KBS2 / 2016) – Seo Do-Woo
Second 20s | Doobunzzae Seumoosal (tvN / 2015) – Cha Hyun-Seok
Unkind Ladies | Chakhaji Aneun Yeojadeul (KBS2 / 2015) – actor (cameo)
Liar Game | Laieo Geim (tvN / 2014) – Cha Woo-Jin (participant of reality show “Liar Game”)
Angel Eyes | Enjelaizeu (SBS / 2014) – Dylan Park / Park Dong-Joo
Jung-Yi, Goddess of Fire | Boolui Yeoshin Jung-Yi (MBC / 2013) – Prince Gwanghae
Seo-Young, My Daughter | Nae Ddal Seoyoungi (KBS2 / 2012-2013) – Kang Woo-Jae
The Duo | Jjakpae (MBC / 2011) – Gwi-Dong
Home Sweet Home | Jeulgeowoon Naui Jib (MBC / 2010) – Detective Kang Shin-Woo
Life is Beautiful | Insaengeun Ahreumdawo (SBS / 2010)
Jejungwon (SBS / 2010) – Ji Suk-Young (cameo)
No Limit | Maen Ddange Heding (MBC / 2009) – Jang Seung-Woo
I Love You, Don’t Cry | Saranghae Euljima (MBC / 2008) – Jang Hyun-Woo
The Scales Of Providence | Shinui Jeoeul (SBS / 2008) – Kim Woo-Bin
Likable or Not | Miwoona Kowoona (KBS / 2007-2008) – Seo Woo-Jin
Air City (MBC / 2007) – Do-Kyung’s first love
Awards
2016 KBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2016
Excellent Actor (mini series) (“On the Way to the Airport”)
Best Couple Award (“On the Way to the Airport”)
2012 KBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2012
Best Couple Award (“Seo-Young, My Daughter”)
Lee Sang-yoon’s Career
Lee Sang-yoon’s career started 12 years ago, when he was spotted in a crowd on Yeouido street, where his former agency director recruited him. Then he made his debut for a Hite Beer commercial in 2005. Since then, he has starred in several dramas.
His popularity rose when he starred in My Daughter Seo-Young (2012). The drama was made the highest rated Korean drama of 2013 with 47.6% as the peak rate. On 2014, Lee Sang-yoon had his first leading role in the movie Santa Barbara. He had starred in several other dramas and movies since then. In 2018, he played in About Time, a fantasy melodrama.
Lee Sang-yoon’s Relationships
In 2009, Lee Sang-yoon had a relationship with Nam Sang-mi who at the time was his co-star in a TV drama. They dated for one year. Because of their respective activities, the couple finally decided to split up in 2010.
He also had several relationships since then, but he chooses to hide the relationships. One of the most recent relationships was his relationship with Uee of last year, but they had already broken up. Now, Lee Sang-yoon is already 36 years old, but he has not planned about getting married yet.
Lee Sang-yoon Facts
- He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Seoul National University which he received in 2013. He entered the university in the year 2000 but because of the mandatory military service that South Korea requires and his acting career, he had to postpone his graduation date for several years.
- His good looks are aligned with the beauty of actress Kim Tae-hee.
- He is often called the “Big Baby” because it has a baby like features.
- He is one of the actors with the tallest heights in South Korea.
- Because of his alma mater, he is considered as one of the smartest actors in Korea.
