Lee David is a South Korean actor, who primarily appears in supporting roles in South Korean films and TV series. In 2023, he was announced to appear in the second season of the popular Netflix South Korean survival drama series ‘Squid Game.’
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Wiki/Biography
Lee David, also known as Lee Da-wit, [1]Korean Film Council was born on Thursday, 3 March 1994 (age 29 years; as of 2023) in Incheon, South Korea. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He attended the Korean Academy of Film Arts.
A childhood image of Lee David
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
There is not much information about his family.
Career
Television
In 2001, Lee David made his acting debut with the South Korean drama ‘TV Novel: Flower Story.’
Poster of the 2001 South Korean TV series ‘TV Novel – Flower Story’
In 2008, he played the roles of young Cha-dol and Shi-hoo in the period action TV series ‘Iljimae.’ He made a guest appearance as Park Se-myung in the 2011 South Korean TV series ‘Deep Rooted Tree.’ He is well-known for playing the supporting role of Lee Ho-jin, an investment manager, in the popular 2020 TV series ‘Itaewon Class’ starring Park Seo-joon.
Lee David in a still from the 2020 TV series ‘Itaewon Class’
He has acted in many South Korean TV series including ‘Who Are You: School 2015’ (2015), ‘Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight’ (2016), ‘Hotel Del Luna’ (2019), and ‘Law School’ (2021).
Film
Short Film
In 2005, he played the role of In-ho in the South Korean short film ‘A Stirring Ripple.’ Some of the South Korean short films in which he has appeared include ‘Platform’ (2006), ‘Mighty Man’ (2006), and ‘Infernal Affair’ (2009).
Film
In 2006, he appeared as Choi Chi-young in the South Korean film ‘The King of Headbutts.’ He was featured in the award-winning 2010 South Korean-French drama film ‘Poetry’ in which he played the role of an ill-mannered 16-year-old grandson.
He is best known for playing the role of a new soldier named Nam Seong-shik in the 2011 South Korean film ‘The Front Line.’ In 2012, he appeared in a lead role as young Romance Joe in an award-winning comedy-drama film titled ‘Romance Joe.’ He starred in a lead role as Kim Jooni in the 2013 South Korean film ‘Pluto,’ which had its world premiere at the 17th Busan International Film Festival. In the same year, the film was also screened at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. He has appeared in various South Korean films including ‘The Terror Live’ (2013), ‘A Matter of Interpretation’ (2015), ‘The Fortress’ (2017), and ‘Svaha: The Sixth Finger’ (2019).
Music Video
In 2014, he appeared in the music video of the song ‘The Story of Our Lives’ by the South Korean boy band g.o.d.
Lee David in a still from the music video of the 2014 song ‘The Story of Our Lives’
He was featured in the music video of the song ‘Ballade,’ released in 2019, by the South Korean singer ATONE.
Facts/Trivia
- Lee David has been nominated for the Best Actor Award at various award functions including the 8th Korean Film Awards (2010), 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards (2011), and 1st Wildflower Film Awards (2014).
- He is an animal lover and has two pet dogs.
Lee David with his pet dogs
- In his leisure time, he likes to read Manhwas (comics).
- His management company’s name is DD Company.
- On 18 October 2021, he started his mandatory military service. After completing his military duty, he was discharged on 17 April 2023.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Lee David’s Instagram post about his non-vegetarian meal
References
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