Lee Yi-kyung

Lee Yi-kyung (; born January 8, 1989) is a South Korean actor.

Career Lee enrolled in Seoul Institute of the Arts Acting Department class of 2011.

Lee made his acting debut in 2011, and first gained recognition from playing a rebellious student in the teen drama School 2013. Thereafter, he played supporting roles in television dramas such as My Love from the Star (2013) and Descendants of the Sun (2016). and Kim Ki-duk's One on One (2014). In 2018, he stars in two films - drama film Monsters (also known as Wretches) which tackles teenage bullying; and omnibus horror film Pension: Dangerous Encounter.

On March 8, 2022, it was reported that Lee's contract with HB Entertainment has ended. Later on March 25, 2022, Lee signed with Screening ENT after the expiration of his contract with the original agency.

After a year long break, Lee returns to acting in a major role in Marry My Husband (2024) where he plays the role of an irredeemable villain, a character that proves versatility from his usual friendly TV persona. His work in the series granted him a nomination to the 60th Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Personal life His father was the CEO of LG Innotek, Lee Ung-beom.

In April 2018, it was announced Lee was dating his Welcome to Waikiki co-star Jung In-sun. The couple was introduced by Lee's friend actor Lee Ki-woo and had been dating for a year before the news broke. However, in June 2018, the couple confirmed they had broken up.

In late 2025, controversy arose after posts alleging issues related to Lee's private life spread through online communities and social media. As disputes emerged over the authenticity of the materials and possible AI manipulation, Lee’s agency denied the claims and announced legal action for defamation.

Filmography

Film

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2011 Heartstrings Student dancer Cameo 2012 School 2013 Lee Yi-kyung 2013 Nine Han Young-hoon (1992) The Blade and Petal Tae-pyung My Love from the Star Lee Shin You're All Surrounded Shin Ki-jae KBS Drama Special – Bride in Sneakers Kyu-cheol One act-drama 2015 More Than a Maid Heo Yoon-seo The Superman Age Lee Yi-kyung Yumi's Room Jeon Na-baek My First Time Choi Hoon 2016 Descendants of the Sun Kang Min-jae Secret Healer Yo-kwang 2017 Ruby Ruby Love Na Ji-suk Go Back Go Dok-jae 2018 Welcome to Waikiki Lee Joon-ki Suits Park Joon-pyo Cameo (Episode 1–2) Partners for Justice Cha Soo-ho Children of Nobody Kang Ji-heon 2019 Welcome to Waikiki 2 Lee Joon-ki Partners for Justice 2 Cha Soo-ho Cameo (Episode 31) Hotel del Luna Yu Oh Cameo (Episode 6) Drama Stage – My Wife's Bed Sim Jung-woo One act-drama 2020–2021 Royal Secret Agent Park Chun-Sam 2021 Monthly Magazine Home Min-guk Cameo (Episode 14) 2022 Curtain Call Park No-kwang Cameo 2023 My Dearest Farmer Part 2; Cameo (Episode 12) 2024 Marry My Husband Park Min-hwan Face Me Han Woo-jin Marry You Bong Cheol-hee

Web series

Television shows

Web shows Year Title Role 2021 The Lotto King Host 2022 Zero-Sum Game

Radio shows Year Title Role Note 2021 Kim Young-chul's Power FM Special DJ July 5–9

Music video appearances Year Song title Artist 2011 "Do U Like Me" M.I.B 2012 "Alone" Jung Key 2015 "Love You" SG Wannabe "Good Memory" 2016 "I Don't Want" Jung Key 2022 "Beautiful Starry Night" KCM "I'm Taking Moongchi to My Place" Midnight (Jahyeon, Minjeong) 2024 "Easy Lover" JYP

Hosting Year Title Notes 2022 2022 MBC Entertainment Awards with Jun Hyun-moo and Kang Min-kyung

Musical YearTitleRoleEnglishKorean 2016 Alta Boys 알타보이즈 Matthew 2022 Crash Landing on You 사랑의 불시착 Gu Seung-jun / Alberto Gu

Discography Singles

Awards and nominations