Lee Sung wook

Biography

Lee Sung-wook (born 3 October 1979) is a South Korean actor known for his work in films, television dramas, theatre, and musical productions. He has gained recognition for portraying supporting and character roles in various Korean entertainment projects. He is particularly known for his performances in Duel (2017), Misty (2018), 365: Repeat the Year (2020), and Forecasting Love and Weather (2022).

Early life and education

Lee Sung-wook was born on 3 October 1979 in Yangcheon District, Seoul, South Korea. From an early age, he developed an interest in acting and entertainment. His childhood visits to cinemas with his father helped inspire his ambition to become an actor. He initially faced some hesitation from his parents, who wanted him to focus on his studies, but eventually received their support.

He studied Theatre and Film at Soonchunhyang University, where he developed his acting abilities and interest in stage performance.

Acting career

Lee began his professional acting career on stage in 2004. He performed in several well-known musical productions, including Subway Line 1, Laundry, and Only You. He also appeared in theatrical productions such as Story of Two Soldiers and The Boxer and the Boy. His stage experience helped him develop his performance skills before moving into film and television.

From around 2010, he began appearing in short films and gradually gained opportunities in feature-film productions. One of his early film appearances was in Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014), directed by Kang Hyoung-chul. He subsequently appeared in Missing (2016), Lucky (2016), and The Queen of Crime (2016).

Television breakthrough

Lee expanded his television career with appearances in several Korean dramas. In 2016, he appeared in the medical drama A Beautiful Mind, playing Yoo Jang-bae. In 2017, he appeared in Good Manager, Duel, Saimdang, Memoir of Colors, and Happy Sisters.

His breakthrough came in 2018 when he portrayed Oh Dae-woong, a newsroom team leader, in the television drama Misty. His performance attracted attention and helped him gain wider recognition. During the same year, he appeared in Where Stars Land, playing Choi Moo-ja.

Major television and streaming projects

In 2020, Lee appeared in the fantasy mystery drama 365: Repeat the Year, playing detective Park Sun-ho. The series became one of his notable television projects and earned him the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2020 MBC Drama Awards.