Lee Sang Heon Profile and Facts
Lee Sang Heon (이상헌) is a South Korean actor and model. He made his acting debut in 2023 through the Netflix series XO, Kitty, where he gained recognition for his role as Min Ho. He later appeared in the film Gran Turismo (2023) and continues to expand his acting career in both Korea and abroad.
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Stage Name: Sang Heon Lee (상헌 리)
Birth Name: Lee Sang Heon (이상헌)
English Name: Daniel Lee
Birthday: May 21, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
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Sang Heon Lee Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– When he was five years old, he moved to Hong Kong with his family due to his father’s work.
– He lived in Hong Kong until age 10, moved back to Korea, and later returned to Hong Kong at age 14.
– Family: Parents, older sister Gia Kim.
– He attended Island School (International School, Hong Kong).
– He graduated from the University of Northampton in England, majoring in Drama.
– He completed his mandatory military service in South Korea before his major acting career.
– He served in the Republic of Korea Air Force as a sergeant.
– He and his sister grew up in a “third-culture kid” environment (Korean background, international schooling).
– His sister encouraged him to audition for the show.
– XO, Kitty was his first major audition.
– He officially debuted as an actor in 2023 with Netflix’s XO, Kitty as Min Ho.
– He gained massive recognition worldwide for his charming role and accent in XO, Kitty.
– His English accent comes from growing up in Hong Kong and studying in the UK.
– His sister, actress Gia Kim, also starred in XO, Kitty as Yuri Song.
– Interestingly, the casting team didn’t know they were siblings until later, as they used different surnames.
– Before acting, he worked as a model and also did reenactment/background work.
– He also starred in the 2023 movie Gran Turismo as Joo Hwan Lee, marking his film debut.
– In 2024, he appeared in Viu’s romantic series Secret Ingredient as Goo Ha Jun.
– He is confirmed to reprise his role as Min Ho in XO, Kitty Season 2 (2025).
– He started rock climbing around 2020 and says it’s more enjoyable than gym workouts.
– After a climbing injury, he took up painting as a calming pastime.
– He has a separate rock climbing account on Instagram.
– He’s known to be good friends with ATEEZ’s Hongjoong.
– He enjoys trying new cuisines and said Filipino dishes like adobo, gising-gising, and mangoes are among his favorites.
– His unusual food combo: ham & cheese sandwich with Nutella.
– He loves dogs and nature, often sharing travel and outdoorsy posts on Instagram.
– He describes himself as “curious, not perfect.”
– One of his favorite quotes is “Don’t be afraid to fail; you can’t please everyone.”
– His favorite films are Green Book, Moneyball, and Snatch.
– He admires director Guy Ritchie.
– He described his character as a “spoiled version” of himself, saying, “I think Min Ho is a very spoiled version of me if I was young, because I’ve studied in different parts of the world.”
– He has publicly stated he didn’t originally aim to be an actor — his career-counselor advised against dancing, so he shifted toward acting.
– He once said that if he were to attend a costume party, the theme he’d love is “Old Hollywood.”
– When asked what kind of book he would read, he chose a romance novel.
– He revealed in interviews that his dream roles include action and romance genres.
– He initially auditioned for another role in XO, Kitty, but ended up being cast as Min Ho.
– He revealed his first day filming XO, Kitty was “very scary” — he forgot his lines and was nervous on set.
– The most awkward moment for him was filming a kiss scene in front of his sister on set.
– He was a guest on Food College (2023, YouTube) and appeared on several digital shows before acting full-time.
– He has featured in multiple fashion magazines such as GQ Korea, VMAN, Men’s Folio, DAZED Korea, Numero Netherlands, and L’Officiel Hommes Singapore.
– He’s a fan of minimalist fashion, vintage watches, and skincare products.
– His hobbies include traveling, painting, photography, cooking, rock climbing, and working out.
– Sang Heon’s ideal type is someone kind, confident, and grounded, who has her own passions.
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– He’s multilingual and speaks Korean and English fluently.
– He can also some Cantonese.
– He developed a noticeable British/English-accent influence after living in the UK and being immersed in English-speaking environments.
– He enjoys British humor and sometimes mixes slang from both cultures.
– He’s also known for his gentlemanly personality and subtle sense of humor.
– He was inspired by drama classes during school.
– He said acting always felt natural to him.
– His go-to outfit is casual denim and white tees.
– He describes himself as hardworking and adventurous.
– He once mentioned that if he could travel anywhere for leisure, it’d be Japan or New Zealand.
– Sang Heon loves skincare, similar to his character Min Ho, and pays attention to his personal grooming.
– He has expressed that he’d love to try directing someday.
– He loves coffee and said he can’t start his day without it.
– He’s very close with the XO, Kitty cast, calling them “like family.”
– He said in an Instagram story on July 3, 2023, that he lives in South Korea, but visits Los Angeles often for work and to see friends.
– Like his XO, Kitty character Min Ho Kang, Sang Heon has a strict four-step skincare routine: toner → essence water → moisturizing cream → sunscreen.
– He is a self-proclaimed foodie. During his time studying in England, he taught himself how to cook by watching Gordon Ramsay’s YouTube videos.
– In his Netflix Tudum interview, Sang Heon Lee revealed that when he learned he’d been cast as Min Ho, “the feeling that went through my body was unreal.” He immediately told his mother and called his family to share the news.
– He admitted that during his audition period, he was so nervous that he couldn’t eat properly until he got the official confirmation.
– He once said Min Ho is more confident than he was in school.
– He once mentioned his dream role would be a “psychological thriller with emotional complexity.”
– He hopes to challenge more diverse roles in the future.
– He admires people with confidence and kindness.
– He is known for his gentle but confident aura on and off screen.
– He has said he prefers deep conversations to small talk.
– For his character Min Ho in XO, Kitty Season 2 he said he was proud of the arc of Min Ho developing a healthier relationship with his father.
Lee Sang Heon’s Filmography:
Movies:
– Gran Turismo (2023) – as Joo Hwan Lee
Dramas:
– XO, Kitty (Netflix, 2023) – as Min Ho
– Secret Ingredient (Viu, 2024) – as Goo Hajun
– XO, Kitty 2 (Netflix, 2025) – as Min Ho
Music Video Appearances:
– “Closer” by The Neob (2021)
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