Lee Chae Min: Korea's new screen god, even Yoona (SNSD) is stunned

Lee Chae Min has become a new phenomenon on the Korean screen. Not only does he possess a handsome appearance, but he also makes his senior Yoona ( SNSD ) exclaim in praise. People call this "Chon-ha syndrome".

On September 16, KoreaBoo reported that Korean social networks were going crazy over a series of photos taken hastily of a young man on the street. In the photos that were circulated, the main character was wearing only a simple white tank top, dynamic jean shorts and slightly curly hair, but still shone with his handsome appearance, tall figure and toned muscular body. It is worth mentioning that these were all normal camera photos - which are famous for easily "drowning" beauty. Yet this young man stood out like a star coming out of the screen, making netizens "fall in love".

Immediately after that, the identity of the "street boy" was quickly discovered by netizens. It was none other than Lee Chae Min - the actor who is causing a global storm when he starred alongside Yoona (SNSD) in the historical blockbuster "The Tyrant's Kitchen". The film not only helped Lee Chae Min's name shine but also made him one of the most sought-after young faces in the Korean film industry in 2025.

Journey to the light

Lee Chae Min was born in 2000, belonging to the rising generation of young actors on the Korean screen. He officially entered showbiz in 2021, appearing in films such as High Class , Daily Scandal or Hairak . Although he has not really made a strong impression, his outstanding appearance and natural acting ability have helped Chae Min gradually attract attention.

Before becoming an actor, Lee Chae Min was a basketball player. Thanks to his impressive height of 1m90, muscular body and toned muscles, he quickly attracted attention even before he became famous. Many viewers believe that it is his sports background that gives Lee Chae Min a strong and decisive style in acting.

Not only does he have a "super hot" body, the actor born in 2000 also has a handsome face, a high nose bridge, sharp features but still exudes a gentle, sympathetic look. Every time he appears at the gym or wears an outfit that shows off his broad shoulders and bulging muscles, he makes fans "faint up and down" with his irresistible masculinity.

The turning point with "The Tyrant's Kitchen"

Although he had several years of acting experience, it was only when he participated in The Tyrant's Kitchen that Lee Chae Min really shined. Notably, he was not the first choice for the main role of King Yi Heon. Initially, this role belonged to Park Sung Hoon - the actor who appeared in Squid Game 2. However, after controversies related to his personal life, Park Sung Hoon was forced to withdraw, and at that time the crew sought Lee Chae Min as an alternative solution.

This decision turned out to be a "golden turning point" for both the film and Lee Chae Min's career. With his emotional acting ability, he excellently portrayed the image of a cold, authoritative tyrant but also no less romantic when in love. In front of the beautiful Yoona, Chae Min transformed into a young man who felt love for the first time, creating scenes that were both fierce and sweet, making it impossible for the audience to take their eyes off.

The public response exceeded expectations: The Tyrant's Royal Kitchen quickly took the top spot on Netflix globally, dominating the charts in 42 countries. This is also considered the film with the best visuals on Korean screens in 2025, when both the male and female leads are too perfect in appearance and acting.

"Chon-ha Syndrome" and Lee Chae Min Fever

Surprisingly, the effect that Lee Chae Min created went beyond the scope of a work. On social networks, the phrase "Chon-ha" (Korean for "Your Highness") became a hot keyword, associated with the image of the character Yi Heon, played by him. A series of fan pages and groups sprung up, sharing every little moment of the actor in the film. Short clips and gifs recording his eyes, smiles or even cold tyrant scenes all attracted millions of views.

Many women admit that they are so "obsessed" with Lee Chae Min that they watch the movie over and over again without daring to rewind, afraid of missing his expressions. This attraction is compared to the phenomenon of Byeon Woo Seok in Running With You 2024, when a movie was enough to "change the life" of an actor overnight.

According to statistics from the Korean Business Research Institute, Lee Chae Min topped the TV actor brand reputation rankings for September 2025. This is an impressive achievement for a young face who is only 25 years old.

From Gold Medalist "pet" to freedom star

An interesting detail is that Lee Chae Min used to be under the Gold Medalist company - the management company of "king" Kim Soo Hyun. At that time, he was considered a "golden goose" with strong development potential. However, in August 2025, Chae Min's contract officially expired and she decided not to renew.

This choice was considered bold, but also showed confidence in his own career path. And just a short time later, he proved his decision was correct when he exploded thanks to The Tyrant's Kitchen . Currently, many large entertainment companies are said to be actively pursuing the young actor to sign a long-term management contract.

The future is wide open for the 2K male god

With a standard male god appearance, flexible acting ability and growing popularity, Lee Chae Min is expected to be one of the leading faces of the 2K generation of Korean actors. Not only in the historical field, he is also predicted to soon venture into film projects, action movies or even try his hand at the role of a fashion model thanks to his ideal body.

Lee Chae Min's appeal is not limited to Korea. On an international platform, especially in Southeast Asia, China and Latin America, his fan base is growing rapidly. His simple yet extremely attractive "street boy" image in a series of regular cam photos makes the public feel closer and more ordinary, far from the glamorous scenes on film.

Perhaps, with the image of a "prince" who is both cold and sweet, along with extremely handsome everyday moments, Lee Chae Min has become the "dream man" model of millions of fans around the world.

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