Lee Yi-Kyung is a famous actor from the showbiz industry in South Korea. He is a multi-talented man with wide experience in various forms of acting. He entered the industry due to his passion for performing.
Due to his not-so-dreamy looks, he has been fortunate and was able to play characters of varied nature instead of only romantic leads. He has excelled in every genre of acting and is widely loved for his comedic roles.
Since Yi-Kyung has been in the industry for about a decade now, he has worked with many popular and famous actors and actresses. Currently, he plays an antagonistic role in the drama Marry My Husband, alongside Park Min-Young, Na In-Woo, and Song Ha-Yoon.
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Lee Yi-Kyung Biography
| Date of Birth | January 8, 1989 |
| Age | 35 years old (as of 2024) |
| Height | 1.81 m (5’9 ft) |
| Weight | 73 kg~ |
| Girlfriend | Single |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
| Zodiac | Capricorn |
| Hometown | Cheongju, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Unconfirmed |
Education
Yi-Kyung is blessed with many abilities and intelligence. He has honed his skills with the right education and choosing his higher education majors at the right time. He graduated from the Seoul Institute Of Arts and was able to land a career in acting thanks to his educational background.
Besides a professional degree, he has gained experience in acting through many years of hard work and persistence.
Physical Appearance
Lee may not have visuals like that of an idol but he still is an attractive guy. He is 5’9 feet tall and weighs around 73 kg. Yi Kyung has maintained a perfect figure through workouts and his abs are to die for.
His toothy comedic smile became famous after the series Welcome To Waikiki. He has since stood out in all the characters he has played so far.
Career
Yi-Kyung’s career is filled with many major and supporting roles. He began working as an actor in a private film but his acting career officially took off in 2011 when he cameod in the television series, Heartstrings. After his initial role, he was cast in many supporting roles in famous television series such as Descendents Of The Sun and White Night.
His famous major and one of the most memorable roles was the comedy television series, Welcome To Waikiki. After the drama, he was known as the Gwenchana Guy due to his hilarious pronunciation of the word.
Another project of Yi-Kyung that gained him more fame is Children Of Nobody.
His career is also filled with many films.
After several years, he has appeared on television with a series instead of just a small cameo in the drama, Marry My Husband. His fans all over the world are unable to dislike his villainous character because they love Yi-Kyung.
It is safe to say that his popularity has increased and he has become more iconic than he was before.
Television Series
- School 2013 – 2012
- Nine – 2013
- The Blade And Petal – 2013
- My Love From The Star – 2013
- Trot Lovers – 2014
- You’re All Surrounded – 2014
- More Than Enough – 2015
- My First Time – 2015
- Descendents Of The Sun – 2016
- Mirror Of The Witch – 2016
- Ruby Ru y Love – 2017
- Go Back – 2017
- Welcome To Waikiki – 2018
- Partners For Justice – 2018
- Children Of Nobody – 2018
- Welcome To Waikiki 2 – 2019
- Partners For Justice 2 – 2019
- Royal Secret Agent – 2020
- Marry My Husband – 2024
Films
- White Night – 2012
- One On One – 2014
- The Pirates – 2014
- Night Flight – 2014
- Confidential Assignment – 2016
- Wretches – 2018
- Hitman: Agent Jun – 2020
- 6/45 – 2022
- The Moon – 2023
Net Worth
Yi-Kyung has been working for a long time. Despite belonging to an already wealthy family, he has worked very hard to build his own career and has succeeded in doing so. He has extensive experience as an actor. Lee also utilizes his social media influence to endorse brands.
His net worth as of 2024 is nearing $4 million. His success is increasing with each passing year and it is well deserved.
Family And Relationship
Not many people are aware of the fact that Yi-Kyung is the son of a famous businessman, Lee Ung-Beom who is the CEO of an LG affiliate group. He has a good relationship with his family and always has the support of his family members.
As for the love life of this comedic legend, he has not revealed much but he has been part of the news due to a few dating rumors. Recently, he appeared on a show and revealed that he was single in 2024. He has no plans of getting married and if he does, he has managed to keep them quiet.
Social Media
Unlike many actors of his own age, Yi-Kyung has chosen to be active on TikTok besides having an official account on Instagram. His Instagram account has 1.2 million followers and about 300 posts whereas, his TikTok has 4.5 million followers. He posts funny content on it that all fans enjoy. Lee had a YouTube channel in the past but he has deactivated it as of now.
Social Media Handles
Hobbies
Yi-Kyung is a man of many faces. He is not just a great, he also has a passion for music. He learned to sing and compose music at an early age. Besides the usual activities, he likes to relax alone and recharge. Lee has maintained himself in good shape by working out regularly.
Some Interesting Facts
- Lee has won a total of five awards for different projects.
- He is a known Trot singer and wants to perform musicals as well.
- Yi Kyung starred in a few music videos in his career for various artists.
- He completed his military service at a young age.
