Lee Dong Wook from 'God of Deat.h', the dream of thousands of people, suddenly 'fell from power' due to star disease

Lee Dong Wook had a rough start before rising to become one of Korea's top stars. With perseverance and acting talent, he gradually asserted his position through many impressive roles, conquering the audience.

Lee Dong Wook was born on November 6, 1981 in Seoul, South Korea, and is one of the most famous and beloved actors, models, and presenters in the Korean entertainment industry. Possessing an ideal height, handsome face, and diverse acting ability, Lee Dong Wook has conquered the hearts of millions of audiences around the world through many impressive roles and a hard-working artistic career.

Behind the glamorous appearance of a star, Lee Dong Wook had a difficult childhood. His family had financial difficulties and even had to move to a small apartment in the countryside. It was the challenges of growing up that shaped Lee Dong Wook into a strong, persistent and always striving person in life.

His dream of becoming an actor blossomed during his high school years. With a burning passion, Lee Dong Wook began to attend auditions and gain acting experience from small roles. The first turning point in his career came in 1999, when he appeared in the teen drama "School 2". Although it was just a small role, it was the door that opened the path of professional art for this passionate young man.

After small roles, Lee Dong Wook gradually had opportunities to show his diverse acting ability. 2005 marked a big turning point in his career with the romantic comedy drama "My Gir.l". The role of Gong Chan, a cold but warm heir, made Lee Dong Wook's name shine, becoming one of the most beloved stars in Korea and many other Asian countries.

The success of "My Gir.l" not only brought him fame but also opened up many new opportunities for Lee Dong Wook. He continuously appeared in many TV and film projects of various genres, from melodrama, romantic comedy to action and horror. Each role was a new challenge, helping him to constantly improve his acting skills and affirm his position in the entertainment industry.

Following his success, Lee Dong Wook affirmed his ability to act with deep emotions through his role in "Scent of a Woman" (2011), which took away many emotions from the audience. He continued to conquer the small screen with the image of a cold hotel general manager in "Hotel King" (2014).

However, it was the role of the Grim Reaper Wang Yeo in the blockbuster "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" (2016-2017) that really brought Lee Dong Wook's name to international fame, with a character that was both humorous and tragic, creating a global fever. The harmonious reunion with Yoo In Na in "Touch Your Heart" (2019) brought a romantic, sweet image.

Lee Dong Wook continues to reinvent himself as the charming and mysterious Nine-Tailed Fox in "Tale of the Nine Tailed" (2020) and "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938" (2023), showing the flexibility between the ancient and the modern. Recently, he impressed with complex action roles in "Bad and Crazy" (2021-2022) and "A Shop for Killers" (2024), proving the diversity and constant efforts in his acting career. These roles not only brought success but also shaped Lee Dong Wook's unique acting style and irresistible charm.

In addition to his successful acting career, Lee Dong Wook is also known as a professional model thanks to his impressive height and attractive face. He regularly appears in famous fashion magazines and participates in major events.

In addition, Lee Dong Wook also shows his charm and smart communication skills when taking on the role of a host. He has hosted famous TV shows such as "Strong Heart", "Produce X 101", and especially the personal talk show "Wook Talk", where he has the opportunity to chat and interact closely with fans and famous guests.

Compared to his brilliant career, Lee Dong Wook's personal life is quite private. He rarely shares his personal life in the media. However, he publicly dated famous singer and actress Bae Suzy in 2018, but the relationship ended after a short time.

After that, Lee Dong Wook was rumored to be dating several other actresses, but he kept silent or denied them. It can be seen that the actor always wants to keep his personal life private and focus on his acting career.

Currently, Lee Dong Wook is focusing on his upcoming acting projects. He has just finished filming the movie "A Shop for Killers" and has confirmed his participation in the drama "The Divorc.e Insurance" scheduled to air in 2025, where he plays an insurance actuary with three wives. In addition, he may also reunite with the audience in the second part of "A Shop for Killers" in 2026. In addition, the film project "Harbin" that he participates in is also being awaited by fans.

In addition to acting, Lee Dong Wook maintains interactions with fans through activities such as fan meetings. He recently held a successful fan meeting in Tokyo. He also actively participates in promotional events and is an ambassador for the Winter Youth Olympics.

Recently on May 11, KoreaBoo reported that Lee Dong Wook was suddenly caught up in a series of attitude scandals. The source of the controversy broke out from a clip recording the actor's appearance at the airport to prepare to go to Japan to hold a fan meeting on May 5. As soon as he arrived at the airport, Lee Dong Wook was greeted by fans and given gifts. They followed him closely to film and take pictures. However, instead of showing a friendly smile and greeting, Lee Dong Wook showed a cold expression and did not interact much with the fans around him.

Lee Dong Wook's indifferent attitude, not even a smile or wave, made fans criticiz.e him for being impolite and disrespectful to the fans who took the trouble to come to the airport to give him gifts and see him off. Meanwhile, some people think that the actor does not necessarily have to be enthusiastic with fans who follow him and stick their phones close to his face to film and take pictures. In response to the mixed opinions about his attitude towards fans, Lee Dong Wook and his management company have not responded.

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