Lee Dong Wook has returned to drama land this month in the new series "Heaven's Order," also called "The Fugitive of Joseon." In this drama, he plays a royal doctor who is unjustly accused of poisoning the king. He must flee to prove his innocence and find a cure for his sick daughter.
Whether this is your first drama with Lee or you're a longtime fan, there may be a few facts you don't know about him.
1. Lee made his debut in 1999 and for the last year served as an MC on the show "Strong Heart." The star of "Scent of a Woman," "My Girl," "La Dolce Vita" and "Wild Romance" has always wanted to appear in a historical drama, although he imagined the role he would play would be a warrior or king. With his new drama, he has fulfilled half of his wish.
2. He has long wanted to direct.
"Although I don't have a specific story in mind, later on I want to have the opportunity," said Lee. "I want to explore an intricate story line revolving around a man and five women."
3. He does not see himself as romantic.
"To be honest, I am not a romantic person," said Lee. "Because of the romantic roles I play, everyone thinks I am a romantic in real life. I'm not like that at all."
He does not believe in love at first sight but if he had to come up with one physical feature that he finds attractive in a woman, it is the curve of her neck.
"When a girl ties her hair while holding the rubber band in her mouth, exposing the swan-like curve of her neck, that's especially sexy," he said.
4. He has army buddies from his military service that he considers his brothers and kept in touch with following his discharge in 2011. He is still close with Kim Jae Won of "Can You Hear My Heart." They worked together as army radio disc jockeys for eight months. He is also close to Lee Jin Wook, currently appearing in "Nine: Nine Time Travels."
5. He once admitted to dating an onscreen drama girlfriend although he would not say who she was. Rumors have linked him with Girls Generation's Jessica, actress Kim Hyun Joo, actress Kim Sun Ah, singer-turned actress Eugene Kim and actress Lee Da Hae. He has not admitted to being more than friends with any of these women. Now that he is in a new drama, with co-star Song Ji Hyo, it may be time for some new dating rumors.
