Lee Min-jae

Lee Min-jae is a young South Korean actor known for his sporty energy and natural acting. He won many fans as Go Hyun-tak, the loyal fighter everyone calls Tak, in Weak Hero (2022). With a background in martial arts and strong action skills, he stands out among the new faces of Korean drama.

Lee Min-jae is 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall and weighs 72 kg, according to his published profile.

Early life

Lee Min-jae was born on January 21, 2000, in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. He trained in taekwondo for years and holds a high-level black belt, which later helped him in action roles. He studied theatre at university in Seoul while starting his acting career.

Career and breakthrough

He made his acting debut in the film Last Child (2018), playing Seong-woo. Small television roles followed, including a classmate part in While You Were Sleeping (2017) and Oh Hak-soo in Taxi Driver (2021). His breakthrough came in 2022 with two Netflix-era hits in one year, All of Us Are Dead and Weak Hero.

Popular roles

In Weak Hero, his Go Hyun-tak is a brave and funny best friend who fights with real taekwondo moves. In The Golden Spoon (2022), he played Kwon Min-ho. In Crash Course in Romance (2023), he played Seo Geon-hu, a student with a sad family story who slowly opens his heart.

Recent work

He also appeared in the historical action film Uprising (2024). Lee Min-jae is still building his career, but directors already trust him with action, school stories and emotional roles. Fans love his bright smile, his real fighting skills and the honest feeling he brings to young characters.