Lee Hong-bin


Lee Hong-bin is a South Korean singer, actor and presenter signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. Hongbin debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012, and began his acting career in 2014 in SBS' romantic drama Glorious Day as Yoo Ji-ho. He has since had a leading role in KBS2's fantasy action-romance ' as Wang Chi-ang. In 2017, he played Yoon Jae-won in the SBS Plus rom com mini-drama '.

Early life

Hongbin was born and raised in Jayang-dong, Seoul, South Korea. His family consists of himself, his parents and two older sisters. Hongbin studied Musical major at Dong-ah Broadcasting College. He stayed at a Buddhist temple with his grandmother as kid before returning to his parents in Jayang-dong.

Career

2012-2014: Debut with VIXX and acting debut

Hongbin was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL and was chosen to be a part of the final line-up and the six-member boy group finally debuted with "Super Hero" on May 24, 2012 on M! Countdown. During MyDOL; Hongbin was featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Tease Me" music video.
In 2014, Hongbin was cast in the SBS week drama Glorious Day.

2015–2018: MC-ing and acting career continues

On March 3, 2015, Hongbin joined T-ara's Jiyeon and Super Junior-M's Zhou Mi as MC on SBS MTV's The Show from March 3, 2015 to October 13, 2015. In September 2015, Hongbin was cast in his first lead role as Wang Chi-ang in KBS2's action-romance drama '.
In September 2016, Hongbin was cast alongside fellow VIXX member N and AOA's Chanmi in the web drama What's Up With These Kids? which will air on Naver TV Cast on November 16.
In March 2017, Hongbin was cast in a rom-com mini drama ' on SBS Plus.
In 2018, Hongbin was cast as a high school student who was born with hearing impairment in KBS's 10-episode drama Shining Sounds, which will be broadcast on National Disabled Persons Day.
The same year, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama Witch's Love, and mystery thriller The Smile Has Left Your Eyes.

2019-Present: Music career and variety shows

On May 20, 2019 Hongbin and MONSTA X's Hyungwon announced on upcoming collaboration.
On August 4, 2019 Hongbin was announced to be one of the cast members on the Mnet reality show Love Catcher 2.

Filmography

Television series

Variety show

Discography