Profile of Lee Jung Ha, Young Actor in the Drama MOVING Who is Willing to Go on an Extreme Diet

Kapanlagi.com - Lee Jung Ha, a name currently shining in the Korean entertainment industry, is one of the young actors who has attracted attention for his role in the latest Disney+ series, MOVING. This sci-fi drama is one of Disney+'s original series that has topped the ratings in five Asian countries since its premiere on Wednesday, August 9, with its captivating first seven episodes.

The success of MOVING is not only due to the quality of acting from famous Korean actors and actresses, but also thanks to rising young talents, including Lee Jung Ha, who plays the main character Kim Bong Seok, the son of Han Hyo Joo in this series.

In MOVING, Lee Jung Ha portrays Kim Bong Seok, a character with superpowers inherited from his parents, including the ability to fly and a sixth sense. Although he has not fully mastered his powers, his mother insists on hiding it to protect him. With his dedication, Lee Jung Ha has managed to capture the audience's attention, especially with his funny antics that make many people adore him.

However, do you know more about this young actor? Let's explore some interesting facts about Lee Jung Ha.

1. Biodata Lee Jung Ha

Lee Jung Ha (credit: instagram.com/jungha.km)

Lee Kwan Min or the actor known by the stage name Lee Jung Ha, was born on February 23, 1998, where he is a native of South Korea. Lee Jung Ha has an older sister whose identity is unknown. Formerly, Lee Jung Ha studied at Dong Seoul University majoring in Visual Communication Design, which is a university that Seo Kang Jun also attended.

2. Lee Jung Ha's Early Career in the Entertainment Field

Lee Jung Ha (credit: instagram.com/jungha.km)

Before gaining fame as an actor, Lee Jung Ha was once an idol trainee in a well-known agency, JYP Entertainment. His childhood dream was to become a successful K-Pop idol and in 2017, he participated in the popular idol survival program, THE UNIT.

Unfortunately, his dream was shattered as he only achieved the 13th rank and was eliminated in the early stage of the program due to difficulties in competing with other trainees. This pushed him to leave JYP Entertainment and seek a new path in his career.

3. The Beginning of Lee Jung Ha's Acting Career

Lee Jung Ha (credit: instagram.com/jungha.km)

Although her dream of becoming a K-Pop idol did not come true, Lee Jung Ha's passion for pursuing a career in the Korean entertainment industry remained strong. A year after THE UNIT program, Lee Jung Ha decided to become an actor and joined Namoo Actors agency. In this agency, Lee Jung Ha started her acting journey in the web drama HEART ATTACK WARNING (2017) and within one year of acting, she successfully landed leading roles in several web dramas such as WANT MORE 19 (2018) and FRESHMAN (2019).

In the same year, Lee Jung Ha also made her official debut in the historical drama titled ROOKIE HISTORIAN GOO HAE RYUNG alongside Cha Eun Woo and Shin Se Kyung, although in a supporting role as Kim Chi Guk.

However, the drama RUN ON (2020) in which she still appeared alongside Shin Se Kyung became a turning point in Lee Jung Ha's career, as it significantly increased her popularity. Even though she played a supporting role, her name started to be recognized and drew public attention. After the completion of this drama, Lee Jung Ha's name continued to rise. She went on to act in the drama NEVERTHELESS (2021) alongside Han Soo Hee, portraying the supporting character named Kim Eun-Ham.

4. Transforming Through the Series MOVING

Lee Jung Ha (credit: instagram.com/jungha.km)

Two years after his last drama NEVERTHELESS, Lee Jung Ha is acting again in the drama MOVING (2023) alongside Han Hyo-Joo and Kim Do Hoon. In this drama, Lee Jung Ha is willing to undergo extreme dieting to gain 30 KG in order to adjust himself to the body of the main character, "Kim Bong Seok." Lee Jung Ha's dedication and hard work have attracted a lot of attention from fans, earning him public praise and increasing his popularity.

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