Lee Do-yeop (; born on April 11, 1972) is a South Korean theater actor and director. As an actor he also does various supporting roles in television and film. He's known as scene stealer in dramas such as The Uncanny Counter, Run On, and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.
Career
Lee Do-yeop revealed that his was interested to become actor after watching Charlie Chaplin and Tom Hanks. He took the bold step of moved to Seoul in pursuit of his dream. After facing initial challenges, he managed to secure a position with a film company and began his acting career with a movie directed by Park Chan-wook titled Trio.
Lee came to the realization that he couldn't neglect his education while pursuing his acting career. Therefore, at the age of 27, he made the decision to enroll in school and discovered a newfound enjoyment in the process of learning. Over time, he successfully obtained a bachelor's, master's, and even a doctoral degree. Throughout his academic journey, those around him suggested that he consider a career as a professor. Although he didn't actively pursue this path, he couldn't help but wonder if their encouragement had influenced his thoughts.
Concurrently, he actively participated in various stage plays, which served as a solid groundwork for honing his acting abilities. Lee then renowned both as an actor and director in the theater industry. In 2007, he directed "The Guy Meets Her," a contemporary adaptation of Anton Chekhov's one-act comedy. Additionally, he helmed "The Proposal" in 2011, another modern interpretation of Chekhov's work.
As he immersed himself in the world of theater, he also began watching dramas and felt a desire to explore this medium. It was during this period that the idea of trying his hand at acting in dramas first crossed his mind.
Lee gained recognition for his involvement in a family commercial that received the Korean Advertising Award in 2009. This thoughtfully crafted advertisement adopts a documentary-style approach, capturing the journey of bringing new life into the world and showcasing the growth of a mother and her baby.
On February 26, 2020, Lee signed an exclusive contract with FN Entertainment.
Personal life In January 2008, Lee married Jeon Su-ah, a fellow theater actress and his junior at Sejong University. Their relationship started while performing together in the play A Beauty Salon for 10 Pyeong, and after just six months, they decided to tie the knot.
In December 2008, Woongjin Coway, a company, held auditions for couples expecting a baby. Over 200 couples applied, but only three, including Lee and Jeon, were chosen for a commercial shoot. On December 27, 2008, Jeon gave birth to their son naturally. The commercial showing the birth of their son, Lee Si-hoo, became very popular. People loved the baby so much that he even earned the nickname "Nation's Baby".
Filmography
Film +Film appearances Year Title Role Notes English Original 1997Trio3인조Cellphone ManMinor role1998Art Museum by the Zoo미술관 옆 동물원Secretary Lee2000Joint Security Area공동경비구역 JSANamhangun 7 station20022009: Lost Memories2009 로스트 메모리즈Ajit Ainsenjin2006Vampire Cop Ricky흡혈형사 나도열Detective2007Maggie, oh my love maggie, 2007매기, 내 사랑하는 매기야LeeMain Role 2013The Face Reader관상Kim Seung-gyuKiller Toon더 웹툰: 예고살인Autopsy Doctor 2017A Day하루Paramedic Team LeaderThe Artist: Reborn아티스트: 다시 태어나다Seoul City Official2018Don't Go Too Far멀리가지마라 Chief Detective2019Inseparable Bros나의 특별한 형제Lawyer Oh2020Pawn담보Counselor Beyond That Mountain저 산 너머Master of ceremoniesSpecial appearanceHonest Candidate정직한 후보Debate Moderator2022Hero영웅Departure soldier
Television +List of Television Works Year Title Role Notes/ English Korean 2008The Return of Iljimae일지매Love Does Not Stop사랑은 쉬지 않는다Old Lover 2010Smile, Mom웃어요, 엄마Yoon Min-ju's ex-husbandStarry Sword Season 2별순검 시즌 2All About Marriage결혼해주세요Dong-hyukGolden Fish황금물고기 2011It's Okay, Daddy's Girl괜찮아, 아빠딸2012The Great Seer대풍수Lee Kang-dal2015Oh My Ghost오 나의 귀신님Pension ownerSix Flying Dragons육룡이 나르샤Goryeo King Gong yang 2016Listen to Love이번 주 아내가 바람을 핍니다Hyun ChanDon't Dare to Dream질투의 화신Homeroom teacherSignal시그널Kim Jung-jae 2017Prison Playbook슬기로운 감빵생활Director Do Live Up to Your Name명불허전Oh Ha-ra's fatherSuspicious Partner수상한 파트너Eun Man-suMan to Man맨투맨PD ChoiKorea History한국사기 2018Witch's Love마녀의 사랑2019Love with Flaws하자있는 인간들Joo Seo-yeon's father Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung신입사관 구해령Shim Geum-yeolMelting Me Softly날 녹여주오Adult Baek Young-tak Designated Survivor: 60 Days60일, 지정생존자Ahn Se-youngHaechi해치Jo Hyeon -myeong2020Run On런 온Athletic CommitteeThe Uncanny Counter경이로운 소문Jo Tae-shin Season 1 2021Armored Saurus아머드사우루스Commander Choi Cheol Now, We Are Breaking Up지금, 헤어지는 중입니다Choi Kyung-chanHometown Cha-Cha-Cha갯마을 차차차Kim Woo-seok (Gamri's son)2022 KBS Drama Special – Silence of the Lambs 드라마 스페셜 – 양들의 침묵Lieutenant Colonel Jang Dong-hyun one-act drama Little Women작은 아씨들Won Ki-seonAdamas아다마스mysterious man 2022–2023The First Responders소방서 옆 경찰서Matthew Hwa Season 1–2 2024 Flex X Cop 재벌X형사 Park Chan-gun
Stage
As theater actor Year Title Role Theater English Korean 2023.06.20–2023.08.05 Army on the Tree 나무 위의 군대Master SergeantLG Art Center Seoul U+ Stage 2020.12.03–2021.02.14Grandpa Henri and I앙리할아버지와 나PaulYes 24 Stage 12020.11.13–2020.11.14Sejong Traditional Theater2020.11.06–2020.11.07Hanam Culture and Arts Center Small Theater (Arang Hall)2020.04.07–2020.06.21Deathtrap데스트랩Sydney BruneDaehak-ro T.O.M. Hall 12019.04.19–2019.04.20Truth X Lies – Incheon진실X거짓 – 인천MichelleBupyeong Art Center Dalnuri Theater2019.03.22–2019.03.24Daejeon Arts Center Ensemble Hall2019.02.22–2019.02.24Seongnam Art Center Ensemble Theater2018.11.06–2019.01.27Theatrical Battle 7 – Truth X Lies연극열전7 – 진실X거짓Art One Theater Hall 22018.06.01–2018.06.02Grandpa Henri and I – Suwon앙리할아버지와 나 – 수원PaulSuwon SK Atrium Grand Performance Hall2018.05.26–2018.05.27Centum City Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall2018.05.04–2018.05.05Daejeon Arts Center Ensemble Hall2018.04.20–2018.04.21Ulsan Culture and Arts Center Small Performance Hall2018.03.30–2018.03.31A day of culture with KHNP – Gyeongju한수원과 함께하는 문화가 있는 날 – 경주PaulGyeongju Arts Center Grand Performance Hall (Hwarang Hall)2018.01.30–2018.04.15Never The Thinner네버 더 시너DarrowYes 24 Stage 22017.12.15–2018.02.18Grandpa Henri and I앙리할아버지와 나PaulYes 24 Stage 12017.07.25–2017.08.27Venus in Fur비너스 인 퍼ThomasDoosan Art Center Space1112016.09.29–2016.10.02Seagull – Seongnam갈매기 – 성남DornSeongnam Art Center Ensemble Theater2016.04.22–2016.05.15Purgatory연옥manYegreen Theater2015.12.05–2015.12.27All Day Song종일본가fatherDaehakro Installation Theater Jeongmiso2015.02.07–2015.02.08Golden Pond – Ulsan황금연못 – 울산Bill RayUlsan Culture and Arts Center Grand Hall2015.01.17–2015.01.18Daegu Culture and Arts Center Palgong Hall (Grand Theater)2014.12.27–2014.12.28Jeju Art Center2014.09.19–2014.11.23Yes 24 Stage 12014.06.19–2014.07.20Autumn Fireflies가을 반딧불이SatoshiSeoul Arts Center Jayu Small Theater2014.02.07–2014.03.02Daehakro Arts Theater Grand Theater2013.06.14–2013.06.30Daehakro Arts Theater Grand Theater2012.08.17–2012.09.02The Inventor Next Door이웃집 발명가 unknownHanyang Repertory Theater2011.12.29–2012.01.08Flower Bonus꽃상여unknownDaehakro Arts Theater Grand Theater2011.06.17–2011.06.29Stupid Whitepaper백치 백지story tellerDaehakro Arts Theater Grand Theater2009.12.13–2009.12.27Two Medeas두 메데아JasonHakjeon Blue Small Theater2009.05.18–2009.05.232009 Seoul Theater Festival – Family on the road2009 서울연극제 – 길 떠나는 가족Joong-seop's friendArko Arts Theater Grand Theater2007.03.15–2007.03.25Seagull갈매기Medvezenko railwayLG Art Center
As theater director +List of Directing Work(s) Year Title Role English Korean2011The Proposal청혼Modern take on Anton Chekhov work A Marriage Proposal.2007The Guy Meets Her그놈, 그녀를 만나다A work made by combining two Anton Chekhov's farce called The Bear and A Marriage Proposal.
Awards + List of award(s) Award ceremony Year Category Recipient Result The Korea Advertising Awards 2019 Best CF Model Lee Do-yeop 2007 Seoul Theater Festival 2007 Best Actor Award Seagull
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References
External links
Lee Do-yeop at Daum Movie Lee Do-yeop at Daum Encyclopedia Lee Do-yeop at Naver Lee Do-yeop at PlayDB Lee Do-yeop at FN Entertainment