Lee Yi Kyung captivated millions of hearts with his quirky and comedic acting in "Welcome to Waikiki" alongside Kim Jung Hyun, Son Seung Won, and more.
Interestingly, he is once again mesmerizing viewers with his undeniable charm as he joins the cast of the blockbuster movie "6/45."
Lee Yi Kyung plays one of the soldiers who are in negotiations to get their hands on the 5.7 billion won or approximately $4.2 million) winning lottery ticket that landed on the Military Demarcation Line of North and South Korea.
Joining him is Go Kyung Pyo, Park Se Wan, Kwak Dong Yeon and Eum Moon Suk as Captain Kang. Interestingly, following its successful premiere on August 24, Lee Yi Kyung's comedy movie hit the one million mark and currently holds the top spot at the Korean box office.
However, before solidifying his name in Hallyu, the 33-year-old star had to endure hardships despite being the son of a company's CEO.
Lee Yi Kyung Worked Part-Time Jobs Before His Acting Debut
The "Secret Royal Inspector" star is among a few Korean celebrities who grew up in a wealthy families.
Lee Yi Kyung's father Lee Ung Beom, the CEO of LG Innotek, one of the leading manufacturing and distributors of electronics.
However, despite his family's status, the 33-year-old star has a fair share of struggles in life.
During his appearance in JTBC's "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator" in 2019, he revealed how he lives his life in a neighborhood of Noryangjin after dropping out of school.
According to an outlet, then 18-year-old Lee Yi Kyung lived in a rooftop apartment and started working part-time jobs to cover his living expenses.
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At the time, he worked at a DVD and comic book rental shop and was asked to run the store after the place earned much when he became part of their team.
Years later, he managed to return to school and graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts.
As for his acting journey, he debuted in 2011 and first gained recognition after joining "School 2013."
Interestingly, after playing minor roles like in "My Love from the Star" and "Descendants of the Sun" his popularity skyrocketed thanks to the positive response to the hit series "Welcome to Waikiki."
Lee Yi Kyung Net Worth
With a long career as an actor and a son of LG Innotech's CEO, the 33-year-old star has gained millions throughout his career.
According to a report, Lee Yi Kyung's net worth this 2022 is around 3 to 4 million USD. In addition, he also has a large following on Instagram and TikTok.
His earnings will significantly grow in a couple of years as Lee Yi Kyung is set to appear in upcoming K-dramas and movies. It includes the rom-com series " It's You, Out of the Blue" and "Critical X."
