Friday, April 12, 2024

Lee Min Ho On Going International, His Restrained Style, & Dream Travel Destination


The Korean actor and heartthrob talks about the difference between Hollywood and Korean productions, taking on as many roles as possible, and why he’s saving the Northern Lights for later.

Our shoot with Lee Min Ho in Seoul takes place in wintry February, where the temperatures outside are dipping. But in the studios, Lee is warm and fully engaged. He greets our stylist with a firm handshake, and the shoot progresses at an energetic pace—a nod to both his professionalism, experience and also how photogenic (and telegenic) he is. Since exploding on screens with his breakthrough role in 2009’s Boys Over Flowers, the model turned actor and sometime singer has been beloved by his fans both for his many gifts, and for his devotion to both them and his acting roles.

Lee says, “It’s been 17 years since I started acting. Instead of approaching acting in the form of technique, I try to understand the role. So when I choose a role, from day one till filming ends, I try to see and feel things from that character’s perspective, by getting into that character and bringing out the true identity of the character.”

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Lee Min Ho: reigning supreme as the global icon of Korean entertainment


For 11 consecutive years, actor Lee Min Ho has maintained his status as the most beloved Korean actor worldwide, solidifying his position as a living legend. The '2024 Overseas Korean Wave Survey', released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, revealed Lee Min Ho's unparalleled popularity across the globe.

Lee Min Ho's enduring appeal spans continents, with his dramas captivating audiences in regions like the Middle East and Southeast Asia, where the Korean Wave is experiencing rapid growth. He has consistently topped preference polls in diverse regions, including the Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Remarkably, he emerged as the first choice in the survey titled 'The first Korean actor that comes to mind', underscoring his enduring influence beyond the Korean Wave phenomenon.

Currently, Lee Min Ho is filming 'Omniscient Reader's Perspective'. Additionally, he will return for the second season of Apple TV+'s 'Pachinko', further solidifying his global appeal and influence.

source: AllKPop