Byung Hun (entertainer)

Lee Byung-hun (Korean: 이병헌), known mononymously as Byung Hun, is a South Korean actor and singer. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Teen Top in 2010 under the stage name L.Joe and left in 2017 until he nullified his contract with TOP Media.[1]

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Byung-Hun
Born (1993-11-23) November 23, 1993
Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea
Other namesL.Joe
OccupationSinger • Actor
Years active2010–present
AgentSidusHQ
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationLee Byeong-heon
McCune–ReischauerLee Pyŏnghŏn

Early life and education

Born in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea on November 23, 1993. Byung Hun's legal name is 'Lee Byung Hun' and should not be confused with the South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun, both share the exact spelling in Hangul and Hanja as stated by Byung Hun on an episode of MBC Every1's 'Video Star'.[2]

At the age of 12, he immigrated to Oregon, USA for five years before returning to South Korea. While living in the United States, people around him give him the nickname "Joe." Per his stage name, L.Joe, as a member of Teen Top, was the combination of his surname 'Lee' and nickname 'Joe.'

Career

2010–2017: Teen Top and controversy

Byung Hun debuted with his fellow band group Teen Top under TOP Media on July 10, 2010, with their debut song titled “Clap” (박수).[3]

In February 2017, Byung Hun filed for nullification of the contract with T.O.P Media and left TEEN TOP. The reason as to why he wanted to nullify his exclusive contract with TOP Media is still unknown. Issues first surfaced when Byung Hun met T.O.P Media to renew his contract in October 2016.[4] In June 2017, Byung Hun promoted with Teen Top for the last time as L.Joe. His contract with Teen Top did not expire until January 10, 2018.[5][6]

2017–present: Solo activities

On May 29, 2018, it was confirmed that Byung Hun will be appearing in Let's Eat 3. The Let's Eat series first aired in 2013 and again in 2015, which gained wide popularity for its realistic portrayal of people who live alone and their eating habits.[7]

In November 2022, Byung Hun signed a contract with SidusHQ.[8]

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Notes
2016Trumpet of the CliffZio

Drama Series
Year Network Title Role Notes
2014tvNFlower Grandpa Investigation Unit[9]Uhm Shi-Wooep. 7
2015OCNThe MissingYang Jung-Hoep. 7
2016SBSEntertainerSeo Jae-Hoon
2018tvNLet's Eat 3[10]Kim Jin-Seok
2018-2019MBCA Pledge to GodJo Seung-Hoon
2019SBSNokdu Flower[11]Beon-Gae
OCNClass of Lies[12]An Byung-Ho
tvNMelting Me SoftlyYoung Kim Jin
2020 When My Love Blooms[13]Joo Young-Woo
2023 MBC Joseon Attorney: A Morality[14] Young-Sil's husband ep. 5-6

References
  1. Kim, D. (2018-05-16). "Teen Top's Agency Withdraws Lawsuit Against Byung Hun (L.Joe) After Coming To Agreement". soompi. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  2. yckim124 (July 31, 2018). "Byung Hun (formerly L.Joe) talks about promoting with the same name as veteran actor Lee Byung Hun". allkpop. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  3. "GET TO KNOW FORMER MEMBER OF TEEN TOP, L.JOE: FROM BOY BAND RAPPER TO ACTOR". CHANNEL KOREA. 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  4. "GET TO KNOW FORMER MEMBER OF TEEN TOP, L.JOE: FROM BOY BAND RAPPER TO ACTOR". CHANNEL KOREA. 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  5. "T.O.P Media reveals L.Joe has refused to work with TEEN TOP any longer". Koreaboo. 2017-02-09. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  6. "틴탑 측 "엘조 일방적 계약해지·활동 불참 통보" 공식입장". NAVER. 2017-02-09. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  7. Park, S. (May 29, 2018). "Former Teen Top Member Byung Hun (L.Joe) Confirmed To Act In "Let's Eat 3"". Soompi. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  8. Hyun Jung-min (November 17, 2022). "틴탑 출신 병헌, IHQ와 전속계약…"열심 준비한 것들 보여드릴 것" [Byung-hun from Teen Top, exclusive contract with IHQ... “I will show you what I prepared with great enthusiasm]. Sports World (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2022 – via Naver.
  9. Kim, D. (2019-02-17). "Byung Hun Shares Thoughts On Negative Stereotypes About Idol-Turned-Actors". Soompi. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  10. Lee, J. (Sep 3, 2018). "Byung Hun Reveals Plans To Visit "Let's Eat 3" Co-Star Yoon Doojoon In The Military". Soompi. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  11. Kim, Y. (Apr 4, 2019). "Byung Hun In Talks Along With Yoon Kyun Sang And Geum Sae Rok For OCN Drama "Mr. Temporary"". Soompi. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  12. Park, S (Sep 9, 2019). "Byung Hun Describes Filming "Mr. Temporary" And Expresses Gratitude For Yoon Kyun Sang, U-KISS's Jun, And Geum Sae Rok". Soompi. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  13. "병헌, '화양연화' 출연..전소니 남사친 役". Star News (in Korean). 2020-02-04. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  14. Joseon Attorney (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-06-24
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