Lee Han-wi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 17, 1961 in Gwangju, South Korea
- Active Years
- 1977–2026 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 118 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Lee Han-wi (South Korean actor).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Name: Lee Han-wi (also known as Han-wi Lee, HanWi Lee, Han-w).
Birth Date: June 17, 1961 (Note: Source [3] says July 17, 1961, but [1], [2], and [5] say June 17, 1961. I will stick to the majority or the most consistent one, but usually, in archiving, if sources conflict, I should be careful. However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". I will use June 17, 1961).
Place of Birth: Gwangju, South Korea.
Nationality/Profession: South Korean actor.
Debut Year: 1983.
Reputation: Prolific supporting actor on Korean film and television; known for mastery of ad-libbing.
Known Credits/Works: The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (2007), Joint Security Area (2000), Somewhere in Between (2019).
Awards/Nominations: Special Short Drama Actor (Drama Special: My Lilac) at 2020 KBS Drama Awards; Special Actor (daily drama) (My Mother Is a Daughter-In-Law) at 2015 SBS Drama Awards.
Gender: Male.
Known Credits Count: 123 (from TMDB).
Lee Han-wi is a South Korean actor born on June 17, 1961, in Gwangju, South Korea. Since his acting debut in 1983, he has become a prolific supporting actor in Korean film and television, recognized particularly for his mastery of ad-libbing. His known credits include roles in Joint Security Area (20
Career overview
Lee Han-wi is a South Korean actor born on June 17, 1961, in Gwangju, South Korea. Since making his acting debut in 1983, he has established himself as a prolific supporting actor across Korean film and television. He is particularly recognized for his skill and mastery in ad-libbing during his performances. Throughout his career, his work has spanned numerous film and television projects, contributing to his extensive known credits as a performer.
Among his various acting projects, Lee is known for his work in television and film titles including The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, Joint Security Area, and Somewhere in Between. His performances have also earned him recognition from major broadcasting networks. At the 2015 SBS Drama Awards held on December 31, 2015, he received the award for Special Actor in a daily drama for his role in My Mother Is a Daughter-In-Law. Later, at the 2020 KBS Drama Awards held on December 31, 2020, he was awarded the honor of Special Short Drama Actor for his work in Drama Special: My Lilac.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
118 titles- Fifties Professionals (2026) as Kwon Seok-jin
- Boss (2025) as Director Jang Chun-sik
- Believe (2025) as (segment "come to an end")
- Oasis (2023) as Go Poong Ho
- Glory Again (2023) as Hwang
- Wolves (2022) as Chief Sin
- Next Door (2022) as Police
- Undercover (2021) as Bae Goo-Taek
- True Beauty (2020) as Min Jae Joon [Plastic surgeon]
- Somewhere in Between (2020) as Mr. Oh
- My Lilac (2020) as Lilac
- Home for Summer (2019) as Wang Jae-Kook
- Her Private Life (2019) as Man Soo [Uhm So Hye's husband]
- Perfume (2019) as Jo Choon-O
- Psychopath Diary (2019) as Yook Jong Chul
- When the Devil Calls Your Name (2019) as Yi Kyung's Landlord
- My Bossy Girl (2019) as Hye Jin's father
- Dead Again (2019)
- Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong (2019) as Shoemaker
- Mysterious Personal Shopper (2018) as Hong Pil-Mok
- The Beauty Inside (2018) as Eun-ho's Father
- Lawless Lawyer (2018) as Ha Ki-Ho
- Top Star, Yoo Baek (2018) as Ma-Dol's father
- The March for the Lost (2018) as Choi Young-chan
- My Shy Boss (2017) as Ro-Woon's father
- Revolutionary Love (2017) as Kwon Choon-seop
- Hospital Ship (2017) as Bang Sung-Woo
- House of the Disappeared (2017) as Jang Ji-kwan
- My Little Old Boy (2016) as Self
- The K2 (2016) as Blue House Chief of Staff
- Another Miss Oh (2016) as Oh Kyung-Soo
- Neighborhood’s Hero (2016) as Team Leader Song
- Female War: Bloody War in Bongcheon-dong (2016) as Doo-cheol (두철)
- Love, Lies (2016) as Manager
- The Last Ride (2016) as Gap-deok's Father
- Proof of Innocence (2016) as Park
- My Mother Is a Daughter-in-law (2015)
- Polaroid (2015)
- Warm and Cozy (2015) as Gong Jong-bae
- Super Daddy Yeol (2015) as Choi Nak-kwon
- Modern Farmer (2014) as Kang Young Sik
- Punch (2014) as Oh Dong-choon
- 12 Years Promise (2014)
- A New Leaf (2014) as Team leader Kang
- We Are Brothers (2014) as Guard
- Passionate Love (2013) as Ban Soo-bong
- Nine: Nine Time Travels (2013) as Joo Sung-hoon
- Basketball (2013) as Yoon Deok-myung
- The Prime Minister and I (2013) as Nam Yoo-sik
- 7th Grade Civil Servant (2013) as Kim Pan-seok
- Wild Romance (2012) as Kevin Jang
- To the Beautiful You (2012) as Hwang Gye-bong
- Fashion King (2012) as Hwang Tae-san
- School 2013 (2012) as Woo Soo-chul
- 무작정 패밀리 (2012)
- The Tower (2012) as Kim Jang-ro
- The Scent (2012) as Chief detective Sa
- Dancing Queen (2012) as Han-wi
- Paradox Circle (2012)
- SNL Korea (2011) as Self - Various Characters
- Just Like Today (2011) as Kim Joon-Tae
- Gye Baek, Warrior’s Fate (2011) as Im-ja
- War of the Arrows (2011) as Gab-yong
- Sector 7 (2011) as Jang Moon-hyeong
- Meet the In-Laws (2011) as DJ
- The Cat (2011) as Pet Shop Owner
- Romantic Heaven (2011) as Civil Servant
- Officer of the Year (2011) as Lee Yong-kab
- KBS Drama Special (2010)
- Chuno (2010) as Pogyo Oh
- Oh! My Lady (2010) as Director
- Athena: Goddess of War (2010) as Park Sung-chul
- Hello Ghost (2010) as Shaman
- Good Job, Good Job (2009) as Mr. Min
- More Than Blue (2009) as President Kim
- Good Morning President (2009) as Lawmaker 2
- Take Off (2009) as Ma's Father
- The Weird Missing Case of Mr. J (2009) as Joo Jeong-Nam
- Our School's E.T. (2008) as Principal
- Radio Star (2007) as Self
- Coffee Prince (2007) as Goo Young-shik
- Swindler in My Mom's House (2007) as loan shark
- Evasive Inquiry Agency (2007)
- Going by the Book (2007) as Suppression Unit Commander
- My Son (2007) as Priest
- Master KIMs (2007) as Triplet #1
- Underground Rendezvous (2007) as Jong-seok
- My Love (2007)
- Spring Waltz (2006) as Lee Jong-tae
- 200 Pounds Beauty (2006) as Lee Kong-hak
- Righteous Ties (2006) as Sung Bong-shik
- Running Wild (2006) as Section Chief Bang
- No Mercy for the Rude (2006) as Curator Killer
- Freeze (2006) as Park Hyung-joon
- Hanbando (2006) as Evacuation Team Member
- Holy Daddy (2006) as Kalnal
- Solace (2006) as Shim In-sub
- April Snow (2005) as In-soo's Senior
- Duelist (2005) as Woman's Husband
- Murder, Take One (2005) as Manager
- Bravo, My Life! (2005) as Physical Education Teacher
- Lotus Flower Fairy (2004)
- My Mother the Mermaid (2004) as Jo Young-ho
- Ya Shim Man Man (2003) as Self
- Damo (2003) as Baek Joo-Wan
- Fairy and Swindler (2003) as 벽돌
- Reversal of Fortune (2003) as Dong-chun
- Show Show Show (2003) as Leader
- Bad Guy (2002) as Dal-soo
- Sorum (2001) as Drunken
- Autumn in My Heart (2000) as Yoon Ji-hwan
- Joint Security Area (2000) as Major Kang
- School 3 (2000) as Park Bok-Man
- Peppermint Candy (2000) as Factory Worker (uncredited)
- School (1999) as Cha Hyun-Joo
- Christmas in August (1998) as Chul-goo
- Christmas in May (1997)
- Korean Ghost Stories (1977) as Duk Bae
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lee Han-wi best known for?
Lee Han-wi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fifties Professionals (2026), Boss (2025), Hatfields and McCoys: Bad Blood (2012), Home for Summer (2019).
When and where was Lee Han-wi born?
Lee Han-wi was born on June 17, 1961 in Gwangju, South Korea.
How many credits does Lee Han-wi have?
Lee Han-wi has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2026.
What is Lee Han-wi's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Lee Han-wi (South Korean actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Name: Lee Han-wi (also known as Han...
Lee Han-wi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- True Beauty (2020) as Min Jae Joon [Plastic surgeon] — aged about 59
- Another Miss Oh (2016) as Oh Kyung-Soo — aged about 55
- SNL Korea (2011) as Self - Various Characters — aged about 50
- Coffee Prince (2007) as Goo Young-shik — aged about 46
- Chuno (2010) as Pogyo Oh — aged about 49
- Autumn in My Heart (2000) as Yoon Ji-hwan — aged about 39
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