Early Life and Beginnings Lee Hong-nae, born January 28, 1990, in Yangsan, South Korea, embarked on a path that would lead him from the world of modeling to becoming a recognized face in Korean cinema and television. His early life in Gyeongsang Province instilled a grounded sensibility, a quality that subtly informs his performances even when portraying characters far removed from his upbringing. At the age of 19, driven by ambition…