Lee Jang-woo

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Lee Jang-woo
Lee in 2019
Born (1986-06-01) June 1, 1986
Jeonju, South Korea
EducationDongguk University – Theater and Film
Seokyeong University – Beauty Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2003–present
AgentHunus Entertainment
Spouse
Jo Hye-won
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(m. 2025)​
Korean name
Hangul
이장우
Hanja
李章宇
RRI Jangu
MRI Changu

Lee Jang-woo (Korean: 이장우; born June 1, 1986) is a South Korean actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in the television series Glory Jane, I Do, I Do, My Only One and Homemade Love Story.[1][2] Lee also became popular after being paired with Hahm Eun-jung in the third season of fictional marriage reality show We Got Married.

In 2009, Lee, No Min-woo, and Hyun Woo formed the K-pop project group 24/7, which has since disbanded after releasing the single "24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week". Lee also appeared in a 2011 music video for his cousin, singer Hwanhee.[3]

Personal life

On June 22, 2023, it was confirmed that Lee was in a relationship with actress Jo Hye-won.[4] On June 21, 2025, Hunus Entertainment confirmed that the couple would be getting married in November.[5] Lee and Jo married on November 23, 2025.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2010Villain and WidowConstable Oh

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006Hello Franceska
90 Days, Time to Love
2008Kokkiri (Elephant)
2009Hilarious HousewivesChoi Jang-woo
Three BrothersBaek Ma-tan
2010Smile AgainKim Do-jin
2011KBS Drama Special – "Human Casino"Lee Jae-sungOne act-drama
Glory JaneSeo In-woo
2012I Do, I DoPark Tae-kang
Here Comes Mr. OhOh Ja-ryong
2013Bel AmiDavid Choi
2014Rosy LoversPark Cha-dol
2016Infinite Royal GraciousnessSong Jin
2018–2019My Only OneWang Dae-ryook[7]
2019Graceful FamilyHeo Yoon-do
2020–2021Homemade Love StoryWoo Jae-hee[8]
2023 The Heavenly Idol Shin Jo-woon / Lumena [9]

Television show

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011We Got Married Season 3Paired with Hahm Eun-jung
2012Music BankMC with Uee
2016Law of the JunglePanama with Hwanhee
2021 Bistro Shigor Cooking department [10]
2022 Untangodo Village Hotel Responsible for cooking [11]
2021–present I Live Alone Cast Member Episodes 411–present [12]
2023 Business Genius Baeksajang Cast Member with Kwon Yu-ri, Paik Jong-won and John Park [13]

Music video appearances

Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2010"Because You Sting"JeA and G.O
"Udon"Kang Min-kyung and Son Dong-woon
2011"Love Pain"Hwanhee
"Bo Peep Bo Peep (Japanese Version)"T-ara
"The Way I Am"Zia

Hosting

Year Title Notes Ref.
2011 MBC Gayo Daejejeon with Hahm Eun-jung, Jo Kwon, Gain, Nichkhun, Victoria Song, Leeteuk, and Kang So-ra [14]
2024 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards with Jun Hyun-moo and Yoon Eun-hye [15]

Theater

Year English title Korean title Role Ref.
2007 Hamlet 햄릿 Prince Hamlet
2008 Greece 그리스
2020 A Better Tomorrow 영웅본색 Jageol
2021–2022 Rebecca 레베카 Maxim de Winter [16]
2022 Crash Landing on You 사랑의 불시착 Ri Jeong-hyuk [17][18]

Discography

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[19]
"That Guy's Girl" (그녀석의 여자)
(as 24/7, with No Min-woo and Hyun Woo)		 2009 — Non-album singles
"Words I Couldn't Say" (차마 하지 못한 말) 2012 23
"Saying I Love You" (사랑한단 말야) 2013 — Bel Ami OST

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result
2011 11th MBC Entertainment Awards Best Male Newcomer in a Variety Show Nominated
25th KBS Drama Awards[21] Best New Actor Smile Again
Glory Jane		 Won
2012 31st MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor I Do, I Do
Here Comes Mr. Oh		 Won
7th Asia Model Awards New Star Award —N/a Won
2013 21st Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Here Comes Mr. Oh Won
2014 33rd MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Rosy Lovers Won
Best Couple (with Han Sun-hwa) Nominated
2018 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama[22] My Only One Won
Best Couple (with Uee) Won
2020 7th APAN Star Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor in Serial Drama Homemade Love Story Nominated
KBS Drama Awards[23] Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Won
Best Couple (with Jin Ki-joo and Jeong Bo-seok) Won
2022 22nd MBC Entertainment Awards[24] Popularity Award (Variety) I Live Alone Won
Best Couple Award (with Jun Hyun-moo and Park Na-rae) Won
2023 Broadcast Advertising Festival[25] Excellence Award, CF —N/a Won

References

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  2. Choi, Eun-hwa (May 25, 2012). "Lee Jang Woo Reveals I Do I Dos' Secret Weapon". enewsWorld. Retrieved November 18, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. "Lee Jang-woo and Geon-il start military service". April 26, 2016.
  4. Lee, Seung-gil (June 22, 2023). 이장우 측 "조혜원과 열애 맞다, 선후배→연인 발전" [공식입장] [Lee Jang-woo's side "I am in a relationship with Jo Hye-won, senior and junior → lover development" [Official Position]] (in Korean). MyDaily. Archived from the original on June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023 – via Naver.
  5. Lee, Su-jin (June 21, 2025). 이장우, ♥조혜원과 11월 23일 결혼... 7년 열애 결실 [공식] [Lee Jang-woo, ♥ Jo Hye-won to marry on November 23rd... 7 years of dating come to fruition [Official]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Naver.
  6. Kim, Ye-eun (November 23, 2025). "이장우♥조혜원 결혼식 현장 공개...'주례' 전현무에 깍듯 인사→사촌형 환희 축가 [종합]" [Lee Jang-woo and Jo Hye-won's wedding scene revealed... Officiant Jeon Hyun-moo bows politely → Cousins sing a congratulatory song [Comprehensive]]. Xsports News (in Korean). Retrieved November 23, 2025 – via Naver.
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  8. 돌아온 출생의 비밀...KBS '오! 삼광빌라!' 23.3％ 출발. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). September 20, 2020. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
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  11. Hong Se-young (June 28, 2022). 엄홍길·정보석·이장우 '운탄고도 마을호텔' 7월 25일 첫방 확정 [공식] [Eom Hong-gil, Jeong Bo-seok, and Lee Jang-woo 'Untangodo Village Hotel' first aired on July 25 confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. Kim So-yeon (August 4, 2022). 나 혼자 산다' 이장우, 셀프 프로필 촬영 도전 "운동 없이 7일 단식 ['I Live Alone' Lee Jang-woo, self-profile shooting challenge "Seven-day fast without exercise"] (in Korean). Star Today. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2022 – via Naver.
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  14. "MBC 가요대제전, 우결커플 아담-쿤토리아-강특-우정 MC발탁" [MBC Gayo Daejejeon Selects We Got Married Couples Adam, Khuntoria, Kangteuk, and Woojung as MCs]. 파이낸셜뉴스 (in Korean (South Korea)). December 15, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  15. Yeon, Hwi-sun (January 20, 2025). [단독] 윤은혜, 전현무·이장우와 설연휴 'MBC 연예대상' 3MC 발탁 [[Exclusive] Yoon Eun-hye, selected as MC for Lunar New Year Holiday 'MBC Entertainment Awards' with Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Jang-woo]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via Naver.
  16. Yeon Hwi-seon (October 5, 2021). 이장우, 뮤지컬 '레베카' 합류...옥주현·임혜영 등 호흡 [공식] [Lee Jang-woo joins musical 'Rebecca'... Breathing with Ock Joo-hyun and Lim Hye-young [Official]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via Naver.
  17. Kim Ji-young (July 5, 2022). 이장우→이이경, 뮤지컬 '사랑의 불시착' 선다...원작 인기 이을까 [Lee Jang-woo → Lee Yi-kyung, the musical 'Crash Landing on You' stands... Will the original be popular?] (in Korean). JoyNews24. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  18. Shin Young-eun (July 6, 2022). 사랑의 불시착' 민우혁·이규형·이장우→테이·이이경, 캐스팅 라인업 공개 [Crash Landing on You' Min Woo-hyuk, Lee Kyu-hyung, Lee Jang-woo → Tei, Lee Yi-kyung, casting lineup revealed] (in Korean). Meil business. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. Circle (formerly Gaon) Digital Chart positions:
  20. Cumulative sales of "Words I Couldn't Say":
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  25. Kim, No-eul (July 13, 2023). "2023 방송광고 페스티벌' 성료..조진웅→이장우, 올해의 CF스타상 영예 [종합]" [2023 Broadcast Advertising Festival' concludes..Cho Jin-woong→Lee Jang-woo win CF Star of the Year award[Comprehensive]]. MT Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023 – via Naver.