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Sang Heon Lee also known as “Daniel Lee” is a South Korean Actor who has multi-cultural background due to him spending most of his childhood and teenage years in Hong Kong, where he attended an international school and also him pursuing tertiary education as a Drama Major in the University of Northampton, England, therefore, He is Korean-born, Hong Kong raised and British-educated making him possess bits of the cultural orientations of these countries making him fluent in Korean, Cantonese and English
He is most recognized for his role as Min Ho Min in XO Kitty, the 2023 American romantic comedy drama series, a spin-off to “all the Boys I’ve loved” film series, also an adaptation of a book written by American author and producer, Jenny Han. He is also known for the 2023 action/sport movie Gran Turismo and Burning Questions (2021)
Sang Heon Lee is still in his budding stage as an actor but his future already looks promising since he has other upcoming projects in the pipeline. His outstanding performance in his debut casting makes it seem like he is a veteran actor despite the fact that it was his first major appearance as an actor.
Who is Sang Heon Lee
He was born on May 21, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea to a Korean construction worker. He is known by his full name as Sang Heon Lee and is also known as “Daniel Lee”, a younger brother to Gia Kim, who is four years older than him, and she also portrays a fellow main character “Yuri Han” in XO, Kitty. The sister of the actor uses a stage name for her last name, which is why they have different last names, something which will cause someone to doubt their relationship as siblings. In a podcast interview, Gia Kim revealed that her father was a construction worker, so he spent most of his childhood in Hong Kong, where they both attended an international school. The Korean-born and Hong Kong-raised break out star is currently based in Los Angeles and is inspired by American actor and Filmmaker, Bradley Cooper and has utmost respect to Matthew McConaughey.
Education
Lee had his basic education in Hong Kong where he attended an International school. Taking drama classes during his high school years in Hong Kong gave Lee a growing interest in acting, which ultimately led him to major in drama at the University of Northampton in England as an undergraduate. In 2014, he attended the University of Northampton and graduated from it in 2016. As a result of graduating from the University of Northampton, Lee returned to South Korea in 2016 to honor his military duty for two years. His involvement in the military taught him discipline.
Career
The young actor worked various jobs after finishing his mandatory military service for a year and a half. He auditioned for XO, Kitty after his sister, Gia Kim implored his brother to seize the opportunity for the role, suggesting he submit an audition tape, which made it his first official audition. Before landing his breakout role as Min Ho, Lee appeared in a few films as a background character and a re-enactment actor in documentaries. A short time later, Lee played the role of Joo-Hwan-Lee in a biographical film, Gran Turismo (2023) based on British professional race car driver, Jann Mardenborough’s life which was released in August 2023.
Aside his acting profession, he keeps an active and healthy presence on social media especially on Instagram where he has over 2.9 million followers whom he shares his lifestyle contents with.
Physical Attributes
His talent is not limited to just his physical appearance, but he is also extremely handsome. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall, he has a powerful presence onscreen that makes him more captivating. He is fit and healthy and weighs 69 kilograms. His black eyes and hair complement his looks, making him even more attractive.
Who is Sang Heon Lee’s Girlfriend or Wife?
Sang Heon Lee has kept his relationship and private life from the public domain so he is highly assumed to be single. He hasn’t said anything about who he is dating anywhere but it is known that his marital status is unmarried.
Net Worth
According to sources, Sang Heon Lee is estimated to be worth around $2 million. He accrued most of his wealth from his acting roles which is his main source of income.
Trivia
Date of Birth: May 21, 1996
Age: 27 years old as of 2023
Net Worth: $2 million
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2023 | Gran Turismo | Joo-Hwan Lee |
| 2023 | XO, Kitty | Min Ho |
| Info | Answer |
| Full Name | Sang Heon Lee |
| Other name | Daniel Lee |
| Relatives | Gia Kim (Sister) |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Date of Birth | May 21, 1996 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Place of Birth | Seoul, South Korea |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Education | Northampton University, England |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (178 centimetres) |
| Weight | 69 kilograms (153 pounds) |
