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Profile and Interesting Facts about Lee Do Hyun, the Young Father who was Initially Opposed to Becoming an Actor - Once Lived a Difficult Life

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Kapanlagi.com - Lee Do Hyun is a South Korean actor under the management of YUEHUA Entertainment. This blood type A individual was born on April 11, 1995. He began his career through the drama PRISON PLAYBOOK in 2017. Despite having only a small role, thanks to his hard work, he is now becoming more well-known to the public. In addition to his impressive acting skills, the handsome appearance of this Aries zodiac sign man successfully captivates the hearts of K-Drama Lovers!

Here are some other interesting facts about the handsome actor Lee Do Hyun that you should know!

 

 

1. Have a Dream to Become a Basketball Player

Not an actor, Do Hyun initially had a dream to become a basketball athlete. During high school, he was a basketball player who played as a point guard. However, his dream was not allowed by his father. Even though if it wasn't opposed, maybe he would still pursue that sports field until now.

But instead of feeling angry and discouraged, the man who eventually entered the world of acting believes that his father opposed that dream because he was worried, since he used to be a former baseball player and knew how difficult the preparation to become an athlete is.

 

 

2. Initially Opposed to Become an Actor by His Father

After giving up his dream as a basketball athlete, Lee Do Hyun aspired to become an actor. This dream started when his mother bought him a cellphone to learn English. Instead of studying, he used the cellphone to watch movies. Do Hyun admitted that he had watched the movie SUNFLOWER multiple times on his cellphone. After watching the film, his desire to become an actor started to emerge. However, his father did not immediately approve of this dream. His father said that it was just a temporary desire during adolescence.

However, he did not give up immediately. This man with the surname Lee secretly started studying acting in his last semester of high school with the support of his mother. His father only found out that he was studying acting just before the college entrance exam.

  1. His Dream of Becoming an Actor Was Initially Opposed by His Father

After giving up his dream as a basketball athlete, Lee Do Hyun aspired to become an actor. This dream began when his mother bought him a cellphone to learn English. Instead of studying, he used the cellphone to watch movies. Do Hyun admitted that he had watched the movie SUNFLOWER several times on his cellphone. After watching the movie, his desire to become an actor started to emerge. However, this dream was not immediately approved by his father. His father said that it was just a temporary desire during adolescence. But he did not give up immediately, this man named Lee started studying acting at a drama school in the second semester of his senior year in high school secretly with the support of his mother. His father only found out that he was studying acting when he was preparing for college entrance exams.

3. Overcome a Difficult Childhood

Lee Do Hyun tells that when he was young, he went through difficult times due to poor education. Having financial problems, his mother had to work as a newspaper delivery person to pay off debts and help his disabled sibling. He also openly admits that his goal this year is to pay off his family's debts so that his father, mother, and brother can rest from work and live off his income as an actor. This way, he will be at ease when he has to serve in the military.

 

 

4. Total Dedication in Acting

While still in acting academy, Do Hyun admits that he used to be conceited. He felt confident in his acting talent and handsome appearance. However, when he participated in auditions with high self-confidence, he did not pass and failed all the exams. This incident made him realize his arrogance and then prepared himself again to take the exams the following year.

Feeling the need to be dedicated and not wanting to experience failure again, this actor, a graduate of Chung-Ang University, was willing to end his relationship with his girlfriend in order to get a role in a drama series. He admits that at that time, his main priority was acting, so he had to sacrifice something else.

 

 

5. Becoming More Popular After HOTEL DEL LUNA

The name Lee Do Hyun became more known to the public when he starred in the drama HOTEL DEL LUNA. Although not the main character, his acting as a Goguryeo warrior named Go Chung Myung who falls in love with the main character, Jang Man Wol, successfully captivated the hearts of the viewers. His emotional acting with amazing actions, many viewers praised his chemistry with Jang Man Wol portrayed by IU.

 

 

6. Friends with IU

Having good chemistry while acting in the drama HOTEL DEL LUNA. No wonder Do Hyun and IU are friends. IU even promotes 18 AGAIN, a drama currently starring Do Hyun. She also sent a food truck to the filming location as a form of support. In addition, Do Hyun saved IU's number with the name Man Wol, her character in the drama HOTEL DEL LUNA. Wow, even though the drama has ended, the good relationship between the cast members doesn't just disappear!

 

 

7. Becoming the Main Actor in Drama 18 Again

Having played many cameo roles, this handsome actor finally succeeded in becoming the main actor in the drama 18 AGAIN. He portrayed the character of Hong Dae Young when he was young, who changed his name to Ko Woo Young, a popular student who is skilled in basketball. His name soared even more thanks to his appearance as the main actor in the drama.

That's the profile and interesting facts about actor Lee Do Hyun. Despite experiencing many bitter events, he is now becoming more well-known to the public due to his hard work. Keep up the success!

Written by: Fitri Mardiana

(kpl/mag)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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