Lee Jung-ha
South Korean actor (born 1998)
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Lee Kwan-min (Korean: 이관민; born February 23, 1998),[2] better known by the stage name Lee Jung-ha, is a South Korean actor.[3][4] He played minor parts in television series such as Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019), Run On (2020), and Nevertheless (2021), and gained worldwide recognition through his lead role in Moving (2023).[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
Lee Jung-ha | |
|---|---|
Lee in October 2023 | |
| Born | Lee Kwan-min February 23, 1998 |
| Education | Dong Seoul University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Agent | Namoo Actors |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이관민 |
| RR | I Gwanmin |
| MR | I Kwanmin |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 이정하 |
| RR | I Jeongha |
| MR | I Chŏngha |
Early life and education
Lee was born Lee Kwan-min and attended Dong Seoul University, Department of Visual Design.[12] Lee enjoyed acting on stage during his school days. He was cast by JYP Entertainment, but left the company as he was not knowledgeable in dancing and singing; he soon regretted the decision.[13]
Career
In 2017, Lee pursued an acting career and made his debut in the web series Heart Attack Warning (2017).[14] Lee also auditioned for the survival reality show The Unit (2017–2018).[15] He later played minor roles in the television dramas Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019), Run On (2020), and Nevertheless (2021).[16]
In 2023, he starred in the Disney+ original series Moving, alongside an ensemble cast composed of Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung, Cha Tae-hyun, Ryoo Seung-bum, Kim Sung-kyun, Go Youn-jung, and Kim Do-hoon.[17] The series received international attention and marked Lee's breakthrough in the industry.[citation needed]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | It's Okay! | Do-yoon | [18] |
| 2024 | Victory | Yoon Chi-hyung | [19] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung | Kim Chi-kook | [20] |
| 2020–2021 | Run On | Kim Woo-shik | [21] |
| 2021 | Nevertheless | Kim Eun-han | [22] |
| 2023–present | Moving | Kim Bong-seok | [23] |
| 2024 | The Auditors | Goo Han-soo | [24] |
| 2025 | One: High School Heroes | Kim Eui-gyeom | [25] |
| Good Boy | Lee Kyung-il | [26] | |
| Heroes Next Door | Park Jeong-hwan | [27] |
Web series
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project | Contestant | ||
| 2023–present | Show! Music Core | Host | with Younghoon (The Boyz) and Sullyoon (Nmixx) | [32] |
| 2024 | Apartment 404 | Cast Member | with Yoo Jae-seok, Cha Tae-hyun, Oh Na-ra, Yang Se-chan and Jennie | [33] |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) / Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APAN Star Awards | 2023 | Best New Actor | Moving | Nominated | [34] |
| Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | 2023 | Best Newcomer Actor | Won | [35] | |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2024 | Best New Actor – Television | Won | [36] | |
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2024 | Best New Actor | Won | [37] | |
| Cine21 Film Awards | 2024 | Best New Actor | Won | [38] | |
| Korea First Brand Awards | 2024 | Rookie Male Actor (OTT) | Lee Jung-ha | Won | [39] |
