Lee Seo-won
이서원
In November 2016
Born (1997-02-17) February 17, 1997
Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea
EducationSejong University
OccupationActor
Years active2015–2018
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Seo-won
McCune–ReischauerYi Sŏ-wŏn

Lee Seo-won (Korean: 이서원; born February 17, 1997) is a South Korean former actor.

Career

Lee debuted in JTBC television series The Awl in 2015.[1] He initially garnered attention for his portrayal of a college student and Suzy's younger brother in the melodrama Uncontrollably Fond.[2]

In 2017 he was cast as a main character in the drama The Liar and His Lover.[3] The director of the drama Kim Jin-min predicted Lee could potentially be the next Park Bo-gum and Song Joong-ki who are from the same agency as Lee and would follow their steps.[4][5] Next, he was cast as an oriental doctor in the medical romance drama Hospital Ship.[6][7]

Personal life

Lee graduated from high school in 2015. He took a two-year break before entering Sejong University as a film major in 2017.[8]

On November 22, 2018, Lee's agency announced that Lee enlisted in the military on November 20, to fulfill mandatory military service.

Sexual harassment and intimidation charges

On May 16, 2018, news broke that Lee was charged with sexual harassment and threatening a female celebrity with a weapon.[9][10][11] Lee was charged and investigated on April 8, before the police sent his case to the prosecution with a recommendation of indictment.[12] According to authorities, Lee was drinking with said female celebrity when he attempted to kiss her and make physical contact, but was rejected.[13] After continuous attempts for physical contact, the victim called her boyfriend to ask for help, which caused Lee to threaten her with a knife.[14] Lee remained silent and continued filming the 2018 television series About Time and program Music Bank for 40 days without informing the production staff that he was under investigation.[15] However, when news broke out, Lee, who was supposed to appear in About Time,[16] was pulled out and his scenes were re-filmed using another actor.[17][18] He was also removed from his role as the host of Music Bank.[19][20]

On May 24, 2018, Lee apologized for his actions while visiting the Seoul District Public Prosecutors’ Office for interrogation.[21][22] On July 12, the first day of trial at the Seoul Eastern District Court, Lee pleaded guilty to charges of sexual harassment and criminal threats.[23] Lee's attorney stated that they acknowledge guilt since Lee's DNA was detected on the victim's ear and he was apprehended by police while holding a knife.[24] However, he also stated that Lee was "unable to remember anything from the incident" and was "not in control of his body due to intoxication",[25] and requested a lenient sentence due to Lee's "diminished mental and physical faculties" cause by intoxication.[26][27] The second trial, which was on October 6, 2018, was held privately at the request of the victim.[28][29] During the hearing, one witness, the victim's boyfriend who saw Lee swinging the knife,[30] was called to the stand for testimony and to undergo questioning.[31] The victim testified in court on third trial that was held on October 25.[32][33] The fourth trial was scheduled for November 22,[34] however, Lee enlisted for his military service and planned to attend his trial through the military court with the status of a soldier. The courts postponed his fourth hearing to be held in January 2019,[35][36] but the Seoul Eastern District Court transferred the case to the military court on February 27.[37] In the first trial, Lee was sentenced to one year in prison suspended for two years of probation.[38] He has since appealed the sentence and the case is being reviewed in the High Military Court.[38]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Knocking on the Door to Your Heart Kim Jin-kyu Short film [39]
2017 Man of Will Kim Chun-dong [40]

Television series

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2015 The Awl Lee Soo-in (young) JTBC [1]
2016 Uncontrollably Fond Noh Jik KBS2 [2]
2017 The Liar and His Lover Seo Chan-young tvN [4]
Hospital Ship Kim Jae-gul MBC [6]
Last Minute Romance Dong-joon JTBC Web series [41]

Television program

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2016–2018 Music Bank Host KBS2 Removed due to criminal charges [42][43]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 36th MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor Hospital Ship Nominated [44]

References

  1. 1 2 "'송곳' 지현우 아역은 누구? 씽크로율 99.99%!". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). October 27, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  2. 1 2 Park, Soo-in (September 11, 2016). "[팝인터뷰①]이서원 "설레요, 앞으로 평생 배우할거니까"". Herald Corp (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  3. ↑ "이서원 '그녀는 거짓말을~' 출연 확정…이현우·조이 삼각 러브라인 [공식]". Naver (in Korean). 18 January 2017.
  4. 1 2 Lim, Jeong-yeo (March 16, 2017). "Will Lee Seo-won be the next Park Bo-gum, Song Joong-ki?". Kpop Herald. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  5. ↑ Diana (17 March 2017). "'The Liar and His Lover' director says Lee Seo Won is the next Park Bo Gum, Song Joong Ki". ASZ News.
  6. 1 2 Kim, So-yeon (July 4, 2017). "Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Seo-won to team up with Ha Ji-won to play doctor roles". Kpop Herald. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  7. ↑ Kim Koo-hee (23 June 2017). "[단독] '포스트 박보검' 이서원, '병원선' 합류…하지원과 호흡". Tv Report (in Korean).
  8. ↑ Kim, Joo-ae (December 28, 2016). "[단독] '뮤뱅MC' 이서원, 세종대 영화예술학과 수시 합격…17학번 새내기" [Music Bank host Lee Seo-Won accepted as 2017 year Film Art major student in Sejong University] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  9. ↑ Song, Cho-rong (September 9, 2016). "[라이징스타②] 이서원 "블러썸 입사 1주년…송중기-박보검-임주환 형은 핑크빛 사랑". News Inside (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  10. ↑ Han, Hae-sun (February 10, 2017). "[핫데뷔일기]배우 이서원② "'함틋' 노직과 싱크로율 90%..책 정말 좋아해"". Issue Daily (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  11. ↑ Heo, Seol-hee (May 16, 2018). "'성추행·흉기 위협 입건' 이서원 측 "잘못 인정, 깊이 반성" [전문]". My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  12. ↑ Song, Woo-young; Heo, Jung-won (May 16, 2018). "[단독]음악방송 MC 이서원, 동료 성추행뒤 흉기 위협…검찰 송치". News Joing (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  13. ↑ Ahn, Ha-na (May 16, 2018). "'뮤직뱅크'부터 '어바웃타임'까지..이서원, 이대로 하차하나". MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  14. ↑ Yoon, Sang Geun (May 17, 2018). "Lee Seo Won Accused of Sexually Harassing Colleague". Star News. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  15. ↑ Hicap, Jonah (May 23, 2018). "Korean actor Lee Seo-won removed from TV show after allegedly sexually harassing woman and threatening her with knife". Metro. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  16. ↑ ""About Time" Casts Lee Seo-won". Hancinema. Ilgan Sports. January 15, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  17. ↑ Lee, Ah-young (May 16, 2018). "[종합] 이서원, 술자리 성추행으로 검찰 조사…'어바웃타임' 하차". Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  18. ↑ Heo, Seol-hee (May 16, 2018). "'뮤직뱅크' 측 "이서원 입건 기사로 접해, 입장 정리중" [공식]". My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  19. ↑ Lee, Yoo-na (May 18, 2018). "[종합]'성추행·흉기협박' 이서원→'뮤뱅·어바웃타임' 줄하차→검찰 조사·자숙". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  20. ↑ Sung, Ji-eun (May 18, 2018). "Lee Seo-won cut from TV networks". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  21. ↑ Choi, Jin-shil (May 24, 2018). "이서원, 검찰 조사 후 사과 "피해자와 모든 분들께 죄송"". Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  22. ↑ "Prosecutors grill Lee on sexual harassment". Korea JoongAng Daily. May 25, 2018.
  23. ↑ Lim, Dong-woo (July 12, 2018). "이서원 "혐의는 인정하지만 만취상태였다"…누리꾼 '술만 마시면 모든 게 허용?'". Kookje Daily News (in Korean). Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  24. ↑ Jang, Hwi-kyung (July 12, 2018). "'성추행 인정' 이서원, "만취 상태라 기억 못해"". Ilyo Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  25. ↑ Park, Joon-beom (July 12, 2018). "[SS톡]'거듭된 논란 자처한 이서원, 대중들도 그에게 등돌렸다". Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved July 12, 2018.
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  27. ↑ "Lee Seo-won pleads guilty to harassment". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 13, 2018.
  28. ↑ Yoon, Gi-baek (September 6, 2018). "이서원 심경 고백 "충분히 반성… 미안하다는 말 전하고 싶다"". Sports Worldi (in Korean). Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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  34. ↑ Jo, Yoo-kyung (October 25, 2018). "이서원 3차 공판 마무리 "여전히 기억나지 않아, 판결 받아들이겠다"". Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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  36. ↑ "'강제추행 혐의' 이서원, 20일 비밀리 입대...4차 공판 연기". Osen (in Korean). November 22, 2018.
  37. ↑ "'강제 추행' 이서원, 軍 재판…군사법원 이송". yhnews (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-05-02.
  38. 1 2 남유정. "'성매매 알선 혐의' 승리, 9일 현역 입대…앞서 군사법정 선 연예인 형량 보니". 부산일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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  40. ↑ Kim, Yoo-jin (November 7, 2016). "신예 이서원, 영화 '대장 김창수' 출연 확정…충무로 기대주 활약". Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  41. ↑ ""Last-Minute Romance" Heart by the main cast". Chic News. Hancinema. October 23, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  42. ↑ Han, Na-young (November 4, 2016). "이서원, '뮤직뱅크' 새 MC 확정…박보검 뒤 잇는 스타될까" [Lee Seo-Won appointed as Music Bank new host]. The Star (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  43. ↑ Lee, Ji-hyun (May 17, 2018). "[공식]이서원, KBS '뮤직뱅크' MC하차…"솔빈+스페셜MC 진행"". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  44. ↑ Jang, Woo-young (December 30, 2017). "[MBC연기대상]김선호·김정현·서주현·이선빈, 신인상 수상 영광" [[MBC Acting Awards] Kim Seon-ho, Kim Jung-hyun, Seo Joo-hyun, Lee Seon-bin, Glory of Rookie of the Year Award] (in Korean). Herald POP. Retrieved September 26, 2022 – via Naver.
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