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Lee Deok-hwa

Lee Deok-hwa (Korean: 이덕화; born May 8, 1952) is a South Korean actor.

Career

Lee Deok-hwa studied theater and film at Dongguk University, and made his acting debut in 1972.[1] He and his father, movie star Lee Ye-chun starred together in the 1975 horror film The Man with Two Faces.[2]

In 1976, Lee and actress Im Ye-jin starred in Never Forget Me and I Am Really Sorry, both movies in the "Really Really" series that dealt with teenagers' aspirations and romance.[3] They were box office hits, and hugely popular among high school students of that generation.[4][5] Lee had previously acted opposite Im in Red Shoes (1975) and continued to do so in Blue Classroom (1976), I've Never Felt Like This Before (1976), Angry Apple (1977), When We Grow Up... (1977), The First Snow (1977), The Hey Days of Youth 77 (1979), and Love's Scribble (1988).

Lee received acting recognition for his subsequent films, including three Best Actor awards from the Grand Bell Awards for Lost Love (also known as In the Name of Memory, 1989), Fly High Run Far (1991), and I Will Survive (1993). Lee also became the first Korean actor to win an award at an international film festival in 1993 when he was chosen as Best Actor at the Moscow International Film Festival for I Will Survive.[6][7][8]

On the small screen, Lee won the prestigious Daesang (or "Grand Prize") for the contemporary drama Love and Ambition (1987) and period epic Han Myung-hoe (1994). The latter is among the many real-life historical figures that Lee has played in his prolific career, including Joseon prime minister Han Myung-hoe in Han Myung-hoe (1994), Goryeo military dictator Yi Ui-min in Age of Warriors (2003), Tang dynasty general Xue Rengui in Dae Jo-yeong (2006), Goryeo military commander Gang Gam-chan in Empress Cheonchu (2009), and King Dongmyeong of Goguryeo in The King of Legend (2010).

In 2005, Lee played Chun Doo-hwan in the television drama 5th Republic, in an ongoing series on MBC about modern Korean political history. The Fifth Republic stands for the period that Chun was in power as president, depicting how he assumed power through a military coup and was forced to resign after a series of democratic movements.[9] The drama was controversial and provoked mixed reactions. Some viewers complained that Lee's charismatic turn as Chun was an attempt to beautify or whitewash the image of the dictator, whereas former aides of Chun accused MBC of distorting history.[10][11][12]

Later that year, Lee was reported to be the second top earner among all actors and entertainers who appeared on the KBS network in 2004, with total earnings of ₩339 million.[13]

He reunited with Dae Jo Yeong writer Jang Young-chul in 2010 hit drama Giant, set during the economic boom of 1970-80s Korea.[14] He again joined Jang's follow-up along with former co-star Lee Beom-soo in the 2012 drama History of a Salaryman. The series is set upon a quirky comedy and satire of China's Chu–Han Contention against the backdrop of the pharmaceutical industry, industrial espionage, and office politics.[15]

In 2013, Lee received glowing reviews for his turn as King Injo in the period drama Blooded Palace: The War of Flowers, shown on cable channel jTBC. At a press conference prior to airing, Lee said, "Injo is a king who acceded to the throne due to revolutionary force. He had no philosophy of his own and was just a puppet king. It is more interesting for me to portray a king that we are unfamiliar with."[16]

Lee also hosts variety shows, notably the Korean version of Dancing with the Stars for the past three seasons.

Other activities

Lee was president of the Korea Film Actors Association in 1995, and its chairman from 2009 to 2010.[17] He also served as festival director for the Chungmuro International Film Festival in Seoul (CHFFIS) from 2008 to 2009.[18][19][20][21][22]

Lee ran for Congress in 1996 under the conservative New Korea Party, predecessor of the Grand National Party, but was defeated.[23]

He actively campaigned for Lee Myung-bak during the 2007 primaries and presidential election, making speeches at sorties and taking an advisory post for the team's art and culture policy.[23][24]

In 2009, Lee, Cho Jae-hyun, Choi Soo-jong, Sol Kyung-gu, Kim Hye-soo, Ahn Sung-ki and Park Joong-hoon each taught a master class in acting at the Im Kwon-taek Film and Art College of Dongseo University. All of them then waived their lecturing fees and donated the entire amount to scholarships for young actors. Lee said he willingly accepted the request to teach because he wanted to contribute to training talented film experts for the future of the Korean film industry, and that he was happy to donate his fee to that cause.[25]

Personal life

Lee's father is actor Lee Ye-chun [ko] (1919–1977). His daughter Lee Ji-hyun [Ko] is also an actress.[citation needed]

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety shows

Radio programs

Book

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ Han, Sang-hee (13 September 2009). "Seoul Int'l Drama Awards End With Promise". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  2. ^ Han, Sang-hee (28 September 2009). "Stars' Families Stealing Spotlight". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  3. ^ Noh, Jae-hyun (12 January 2013). "Adult diapers are closer than you think". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  4. ^ "2008.6.5 Event Calendar". Korea JoongAng Daily. 5 June 2008. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  5. ^ Choi, Min-woo (20 December 2008). "High notes and discord in the musical world". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  6. ^ "18th Moscow International Film Festival (1993)". MIFF. Archived from the original on 2014-04-03. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
  7. ^ "Korean Film Newsletter #18: Awards at international film festivals". Koreanfilm.org. 31 October 2003. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  8. ^ Ahn, Hyo-lim (28 May 2007). "Korean actresses cleaning up at filmfests". the Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  9. ^ "TV Drama Takes on Korea's Fifth Republic". The Chosun Ilbo. 12 April 2005. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  10. ^ Kim, Tae-jong (15 April 2005). "Drama Deals With Politically Sensitive Era". The Korea Times via Hancinema. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  11. ^ Park, Chung-a (24 May 2005). "Political Drama Sparks Controversy". The Korea Times via Hancinema. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  12. ^ Hong, Joo-hee; Lee, Jeong-min (4 March 2010). "Political TV: a story of censorship and taboo". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  13. ^ "Actress Ko Top Money Earner at KBS". The Korea Times via Hancinema. 3 October 2005. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  14. ^ Lee, Ga-on (7 May 2010). "PREVIEW: SBS TV series Giant". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 6 November 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  15. ^ Noh, Hyun-gi (25 December 2011). "History of Salaryman, comic tribute to breadwinners". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  16. ^ Yang, Sung-hee (22 March 2013). "In drama, concubines compete for royal love". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  17. ^ Min, Ines (5 October 2010). "Actor Shin Young-kyun donates 50 billion won". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  18. ^ "Chungmuro Film Festival Invites Top Stars". KBS World. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  19. ^ Kim, Kyu-heong (29 July 2008). "Chungmuro aims to link past and present". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  20. ^ "Lee Deok-hwa to Head Chungmuro Film Fest". The Chosun Ilbo. 15 June 2009. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  21. ^ Park, Sun-young (17 July 2009). "Festival brings film back to Chungmuro". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  22. ^ Lee, Eun-joo (20 August 2008). "Timeless tales of love and loss in classic Korean cinema". Korea Joongang Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  23. ^ a b Kim, Rahn (21 August 2007). "Entertainers Supporting Lee". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  24. ^ Lee, Eun-joo (24 April 2008). "Serious politicians or image-builders?". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  25. ^ "Actors Donate Lecture Fees to Scholarships for Young Actors". KBS Global. 29 May 2009. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  26. ^ Park, Soo-mee (1 February 2002). "A 3-hankie, sentimental journey". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  27. ^ Park (박), Ah-reum (아름) (December 12, 2017). "이덕화 '착한마녀전' 출연 확정 "항공사 CEO역"(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  28. ^ Moon Ji-yeon (May 14, 2021). "[공식] 이덕화, 3년 만에 드라마 복귀..'옷소매 붉은 끝동' 합류" [[Official] Lee Deok-hwa returns to drama after 3 years... Joining 'Red Sleeves]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  29. ^ Kang Hyo-jin (November 10, 2021). "[단독]이덕화, '사내맞선' 합류…안효섭 할아버지 된다" [[Exclusive] Deok-Hwa Lee joins 'Male Guy'... Ahn Hyo-seop becomes a grandfather] (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via SPOTV News.
  30. ^ Yoo Byung-cheol (February 7, 2022). "이덕화, 드라마 '사내맞선' 출격…'근엄+귀여움' 반전 매력 예고" [Lee Deok-hwa, drama 'Meet the Guy' is scrambled... Anticipation of reversal charm of 'severity + cuteness] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Naver.
  31. ^ Kim Ji-hye (April 7, 2022). "[단독]'사내맞선' 이덕화, 남궁민 만난다..'천원짜리 변호사' 출연" [[Exclusive] Deok-Hwa Lee, Meet Nam Goong-Min in 'Meet the Man' Appearing in 'A Thousand Dollar Lawyer] (in Korean). Herald POP. Retrieved April 7, 2022 – via Naver.
  32. ^ Kang Seon-ae (May 12, 2022). "남궁민, '스토브리그' 신드롬 한 번 더…SBS '천원짜리 변호사' 출연 확정" [Namgoong-min, 'Stove League' syndrome once more... Confirmed to appear in SBS' 'One Thousand Dollar Lawyer] (in Korean). Seoul Broadcasting System. Retrieved May 12, 2022 – via Naver.
  33. ^ Hwang Soo-yeon (March 2, 2023). "스틸러' 주원→이덕화 온다…파이팅 넘치는 대본리딩 현장" ['Stealer : Seven Joseon Coins' Joo Won→Lee Deok-hwa is coming... Script reading full of fighting spirit] (in Korean). X-ports News. Retrieved March 2, 2023 – via Naver.
  34. ^ Tae Yu-na (September 22, 2022). "[공식] 김순옥 신작 '7인의 탈출', 주인공은 엄기준·황정음…7인 완벽 라인업" [[Official] Kim Soon-ok's new work 'The Escape of the Seven', the main characters are Um Ki-joon and Hwang Jung-eum... 7 person complete lineup] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved September 22, 2022 – via Naver.
  35. ^ Lee, Hyo-won; Han, Sang-hee (14 September 2010). "Chuseok: prime time for couch potatoes". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  36. ^ Yeo Hwi-seon (May 17, 2022). "이경규X이덕화, '도시어부' 또 간다...시즌4 출연 확정 [공식]" [Lee Kyung-gyu X Lee Deok-hwa, 'Urban Fisherman' goes again... Season 4 appearance confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  37. ^ Lee Min-ji (September 27, 2021). "헬로트로트' 이덕화 MC 출격, 배성재와 호흡 "11월 편성 확정"(공식)" ['Hello Trot' MC Lee Deok-hwa scrambles and works with Bae Seong-jae "November schedule confirmed" (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved September 27, 2021 – via Naver.
  38. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (March 13, 2023). "'도시어부'들이 여는 '도시횟집', 23일 첫방 확정…메인포스터 공개" ['Urban raw fish restaurant' opened by 'city fishermen', confirmed for the first time on the 23rd... The main poster released] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Naver.
  39. ^ Ahn Byung-gil (April 11, 2022). "58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개…영광의 주인공은?" [58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory?] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved April 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  40. ^ Jeon Hyun-joo (December 30, 2021). "데뷔 51년차' 이덕화, 공로상…"옷소매 덕에 살맛 나, 짜릿하다" ['51 Years of Debut' Lee Deok-hwa, Achievement Award... "I feel alive thanks to the sleeves, it's thrilling] (in Korean). Money Today. Retrieved December 30, 2021 – via Naver.

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