Lee Seo-jin (born January 30, 1971) is a South Korean actor and
television host. He is best known for the reality shows Three Meals a
Day and Grandpa Over Flowers. As an actor he came to prominence with
his leading roles in the historical dramas Damo (2003), Yi San (2007),
Gyebaek (2011), and the contemporary drama Marriage Contract.Lee
Seo-jin made his acting debut in 1999 in the television series House
Above the Waves. After several supporting roles on TV, he rose to fame
in the 2003 hit period drama Damo, followed by the also popular
contemporary drama Phoenix in 2004. Lee then landed his first big
screen leading role in the 2005 action blockbuster Shadowless
Sword.Lee played a vampire in the cable series Freeze (2006), a
gangster in Lovers (2006), and a criminal profiler in Soul (2009). But
he would become best known for his portrayals of Korean historical
characters King Jeongjo of Joseon in Yi San (2007), and General
Gyebaek of Baekje in Gyebaek (2011).Lee comes from a family with
strong ties in the financial sector, and believed to be involved in
the banking, transportation and tourism industries, among others. He
has a Business Management degree from the New York University Stern
School of Business. In 2011, Lee joined the company Ask Veritas Assets
Management, which specializes in intellectual property and real estate
investment. He was appointed as managing director for the firm's
second global contents division.
television host. He is best known for the reality shows Three Meals a
Day and Grandpa Over Flowers. As an actor he came to prominence with
his leading roles in the historical dramas Damo (2003), Yi San (2007),
Gyebaek (2011), and the contemporary drama Marriage Contract.Lee
Seo-jin made his acting debut in 1999 in the television series House
Above the Waves. After several supporting roles on TV, he rose to fame
in the 2003 hit period drama Damo, followed by the also popular
contemporary drama Phoenix in 2004. Lee then landed his first big
screen leading role in the 2005 action blockbuster Shadowless
Sword.Lee played a vampire in the cable series Freeze (2006), a
gangster in Lovers (2006), and a criminal profiler in Soul (2009). But
he would become best known for his portrayals of Korean historical
characters King Jeongjo of Joseon in Yi San (2007), and General
Gyebaek of Baekje in Gyebaek (2011).Lee comes from a family with
strong ties in the financial sector, and believed to be involved in
the banking, transportation and tourism industries, among others. He
has a Business Management degree from the New York University Stern
School of Business. In 2011, Lee joined the company Ask Veritas Assets
Management, which specializes in intellectual property and real estate
investment. He was appointed as managing director for the firm's
second global contents division.
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