Lee Eon
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- Name: Lee Eon
- Hangul: 이언
- Real Name: Sang-Min Park (박상민)
- Birthdate: February 5, 1981
- Date of Death: August 21, 2008
- Birthplace: South Korea
Bio
Lee started in Sshireum (traditional Korean wrestler) in college, but then became interested in modelling. In 2001, after losing weight from his wrestling days, he started his modeling career as a runway model for ESCADA.
Lee Eon then performed first in the 2006 film Like a Virgin as a sshireu wrestler. Eon Lee reportedly gained 15 kg (33 lbs.) for this role. He next performed in the 2007 drama Coffee Prince and achieved greater popularity.
Lee died on August 21, 2008 at the age of 27 from a motorcycle accident. He was on his way home from a wrap-up party for the KBS show Strongest Chil Woo. While riding his motorcycle on a overpass, he hit a guardrail and died almost immmediately. Lee Eon was an only child.
Movies
- Like a Virgin (2006)
Television
- Chilwu, the Mighty | Choi Kang Chil Woo (KBS2 / 2008) - Ja-Ja
- Who Are You? | Nuguseyo? (2008) - Kwon Yong-Duk
- When Spring Comes | KKotPineun Bomi Omyeon (KBS2 / 2007) - Ki-Dong
- Coffee Prince | Kapi Peurinseu 1hojeom (MBC / 2007) - Hwang Min-Yeom
Kamiru Madiz Says:
Feb 04 2012 11:45 pm
I was really shocked when I found out that he passed away. Condolence. It's been two years already. God Bless! Rest in peace.
non sibi Says:
May 11 2010 11:51 am
It is almost 2 years since you're gone..
Be happy - smile - do not worry..
May your soul rest in peace..
Chaz Says:
Oct 24 2008 11:40 am
when i read that Lee had die right after the drama was over on a motocycle accident i was really dazzle
because he was a pretty good actor and he spoke mandarin and korean , what a total lost..my condolence to
the family.
sheila Says:
Aug 25 2008 5:12 am
I was really surprise while I was searching about chilwu, the mighty when read the news that lee died..
it was a shock...
condolence