Dong wook biography

Profile

• Name: 이동욱 / Lee Dong Wook
• Nickname: White Pig / Wookie
• Profession: Actor, singer, model, and MC
• Birthdate: 1981-Nov-06 (age 43)
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Height: 185cm
• Weight: 72kg
• Star sign: Scorpio
• Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster
• Blood type: B
• Talent agency:Starship Entertainment

About Lee Dong Wook

Lee Dong Wook was born in Seoul on November 6, 1981.

It allowed him direct control over the content and tone, enabling deeper conversations with guests like his close friend and “Goblin” co-star Gong Yoo, who appeared on the premiere episodes , Go player Lee Sedol, comedian Lee Soo-geun, and singer BoA. This venture not only celebrated his career milestone but also allowed him to shape his public persona beyond scripted roles, showcasing his own voice and conversational style, as exemplified by the segment revealing his unique Siberian ancestry.

The drama was a massive international success, significantly boosting Lee Dong-wook’s profile and leading to a powerful resurgence in his career. He then took a chilling turn as the charismatic antagonist dentist Seo Moon-jo in the psychological thriller “Hell Is Other People” (2019). While excelling in various sports, such as swimming, skating, skiing, and basketball, Dong-wook also possessed a strong interest in performing.

Due to financial limitations, the family decided to enroll Dong-wook in a private school while his sister attended a local school in the countryside.

Although he told fans not to upload the video, the agency posted a full multi-angle clip on V LIVE.

Personality

• He’s a bit of a tsundere.

  This victory quickly led to his acting debut in an MBC single-episode drama that same year. The director of that drama recognized his potential and cast him in the popular teen series “School 2,” with his role in the subsequent “School 3” solidifying his presence and helping him gain early recognition.

  While the “School” series provided his initial footing, Lee Dong-wook’s ascent to true stardom arrived with the 2005 romantic comedy “My Girl.” Playing the role of the wealthy and composed chaebol heir, Seol Gong-chan, Lee Dong-wook captured the hearts of audiences both in South Korea and across Asia.

  He embraced the fantasy genre again as the titular nine-tailed fox (Gumiho) Lee Yeon in “Tale of the Nine Tailed” (2020) and its sequel “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” (2023). Their relationship was confirmed by their respective agencies in March 2018, reportedly blossoming after they met at a private gathering.

  More recently, he has tackled action and mystery in “Bad and Crazy” (2021) and “A Shop for Killers” (2024). Revealed on his own talk show, Wook Talk, a genealogical DNA test conducted by guest forensic professor Yoo Sung-ho indicated a significant genetic match with the Koryak and Khakas peoples, indigenous groups from Siberia (specifically Kamchatka and Khakassia).

  Relationships

  In 2003, he was reported to be dating actress Oh Soo-min (Oh Yoon-ah) after meeting on “School 3.” They had dated for four years but broke up shortly after media exposure, which reportedly strained their already cooling relationship.

  His most widely publicized romance was with fellow Hallyu star Bae Suzy in 2018.

  The song was composed by his friend, singer Suho, but it was never officially released.

• At his 2017 Seoul fan meeting, he danced to TWICE’s “TT,” fulfilling fan requests after they saw him briefly perform it during Goblin: The Summoning Special.
  

  Those who know him say he tends to let things be quietly rather than reacting.

• Despite his cold and urban visuals, he’s quite outgoing and loves joking around, especially teasing Lee Kwang-soo and joking with his fellow agency-mate and same-age friend, K.Will.
• Lee Dong-wook is known to be great with children. He showcased his comedic timing in the courtroom dramedy “Partner” (2009) and explored poignant melodrama in “Scent of a Woman” (2011) and the revenge-fueled “Hotel King” (2014), the latter notably reuniting him with his “My Girl” co-star, Lee Da-hae.

  This role required quick wit, the ability to engage with numerous celebrity guests, and a knack for steering conversations – skills distinct from acting that he adeptly demonstrated. Before enlisting, he directed a short film for his singer friend KCM, based on the song “To Eun-young.”

Career

Defining Roles and Genre Mastery

His entry point into the industry was marked by winning the grand prize in the V-NESS model contest in 1999.

This format, designed to capture the dynamics and interactions of its diverse cast (including idols, actors, comedians, and athletes ) in a less controlled environment, offered viewers an extended glimpse into his personality outside of formal settings.