Spot Info
Real Name: Lee Sang Woo
Personal Details
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Catholic
Mother Tongue: Korean
Languages Known: Korean
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea
Born on: 13 February 1980
Age As On Today: 45 years
Hometown: Seoul
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Blood Type: O
Education Details
College: Korea University
Education Qualification: Department of Food and Science
Family Details
Husband/Spouse Name: Kim So-Yeon
A person who has showcased extraordinary skills in his career journey via releasing a few masterpieces in the industry is one and only Lee Sang Woo. He is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is widely recognized for his great contributions to the film industry such as “Deathcember” (2019), “Barbie” (2011), and “Fire in Hell” (2012).
He was born on February 13, 1980. He was particularly praised in South Korea only. He finished his schooling at one of the prominent schools in the country. Thereafter, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, and graduated with a degree majoring in film. From the very beginning, Lee had a keen interest in film making and hence he made his mind to establish his career in this particular field. He made his official debut through the film “Tropical Manila” in 2008, which gave him immense limelight all over Korea.
He continued directing movies and released an abundant number of work-pieces. For say, he has worked as a director in “Mother Is a Whore” (2011), “Tropical Manila” (2012), “Father Is a Dog” (2012), “Barbie” (2012), “Novel Meets Movie” (segment: “Emergency Exit”) (2013), “Fire in Hell” (2014), “All About My Father” (omnibus film, 2015), “Speed” (2015), “Dear Dictator” (2015), “I Am Trash” (2016), “Working Street” (2016), “Dirty Romance” (2017), “Bittersweet Brew” (2018), and “Folklore” (episode: “Mongdal”) (2018). His work was not stuck to one field, but he has also worked as a screenwriter in the movies; “Mother Is a Whore” (2011), “Tropical Manila” (2012), “Father Is a Dog” (2012), “Barbie” (2012), and “Bittersweet Brew” (2018).
Lee was seen as a casting member in a few movies as well such as “Mother Is a Whore” (2011), and “I Am Trash” (2016). His work in the film industry is much appreciated by viewers as well as superiors all over the world.
Lee has been working in this industry for a very long time, in which he was mostly seen as Kim Ki-duk’s assistant director, prior to becoming an eminent director. From the very beginning, he had some spark in himself which made him unique from others. He is acknowledged for making movies that are sexual, violent and controversial, and are relatively based on real events. Due to this, he is much loved by fans worldwide.
Till now, he had a very invigorating journey in the industry filled with love, passion, determination, and also few obstacles as well.
Professional Details
Skills: Actor, Dramatist
Profession: Actor
Agent: HM Entertainment
Casual Details
Dating History: Dated Kim So-Yeon in 2016
Hobbies: Tennis, Wrestling, Racket Ball, Fishing
Physical Details
Eye colour: Black
Career
Debut Year: 2005
First Break: First Wives Club (2007)
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Awards: 2018 KBS Drama Awards for Excellence
Achievements: 2019 MBC Award for Top Excellence
Social Media
Instagram: @bbbjovi