K-dramaland may have the Hallyu queens and kings, but few stars were distant descendants of a royal family in Korea.
From rookie stars and A-listers to singer-actor, these celebrities secretly have royal blood.
Lee Seung Gi
Apart from his ton of awards and notable K-dramas, Lee Seung Gi's clan are royal family members.
According to a report, the "Vagabond" star came from a noble family and descended from the Joseon dynasty Kings.
Lee Seung Gi is reportedly the ancestry of Prince Yang Yeong, the eldest brother of King Sejong and the firstborn son of Joseon Dynasty's King Taejong and his consort Queen Wongyeong.
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According to an outlet, the heir to the throne is known for his literature and calligraphy skills; however, he believes that his brother, Sejong had more capabilities to become a true king.
Being with a noble clan, it's no surprise why Lee Seung Gi perfectly portrayed the royal role in the 2012 K-drama "The King 2 Hearts," playing South Korea's Prince Lee Jae Ha.
Interestingly, after the success of his 2021 K-drama "Mouse," Lee Seung Gi is making a comeback for the upcoming series "The Law Cafe" and is in talks to join the cast of thriller crime K-drama "The Golden Age of Villains."
Lee Da In and Lee Yoo Bi
Lee Seung Gi's girlfriend Lee Da In and sister Lee Yoo Bi are reportedly from the Hwanggan Kyeon clan.
As noted by a media outlet, besides having famous parents like actors Kyeon Mi Ri and Im Young Gyu and stepfather Lee Hong Heon, who is a successful businessman, the siblings are also distant descendants of a royal family, d that royal lineage came from their mother's ancestors.
The outlet also noted that Hubaekje kingdom's first King Kyeon Hwon, who reigned from 892 to 935, had only 160 members in the clan.
Besides being Lee Seung Gi's girlfriend, Lee Da In also appeared in "Doctor Prisoner," playing Park Eun Seok's sister and her first lead role in the 2020 Kdrama "Alice" alongside Kim Hee Sun and Joo Won.
Lee Da In's younger sister Lee Yoo Bi is one of the cast of Kim Go Eun's "Yumi's Cells."
Choi Si Won
The singer-actor did not just come from a wealthy clan but a royal family.
Choi Siwon is reportedly a descendant of King Cheoljong, the 25th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty.
As noted by an outlet, the Super Junior member's father came from King Cheojong's bloodline, while his mother is from King Hyojong's clan, the 15th king of the Joseon Dynasty.
Interestingly, this is also why Choi Si Won has that aristocratic and elegant aura.
Fans could catch the singer-actor as he reprised his role in "Work Later, Drink Now Season 2" and the rom-com series "Love That Will Freeze To Death" with Lee Da Hee.
