Lee Sang-yeob (이상엽)

Baby-faced actor Lee Sang-yeob has managed to stay under the radar by starring in supporting roles and making cameo appearances. But this theater and film major from Hanyang University is a versatile actor who should get more lead roles.

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Birthday: May 8, 1983

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After his debut in 2007, he first made a name for himself in the sitcom Living among the Rich (2011-12). He followed this up with his well-received performance in the sageuk Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013), starring alongside Lee Tae-hee and Yoo Ah-in.

His performance in Once Again (2020) as a doctor who has lost the spark in his marriage earned him several awards.

In On the Verge of Insanity (2021), he played a smooth-talking executive who didn’t think twice about his underhanded means to get ahead in business.

In 2022’s Eve, he plays a human rights lawyer besotted with Seo Yea-ji’s character.

He was a regular host for the TV series Sixth Sense for two seasons from 2021-2022.

He’s currently starring in the boxing drama Pure Boxer.