Bae Yong-joon

About

Known for his roles in such South Korean television series as Dream High, Winter Sonata, and First Love, this popular actor won numerous Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Drama Awards.

Before Fame

He studied film and television at Sungkyunkwan University and appeared in his first television series, Salut D'Amour, in 1994.

Trivia

He can be classified as a kkonminam -- a South Korean male entertainment idol who is stylish and slightly effeminate.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. He was, at one point, romantically involved with Lee Sa-gang. He later married Park Soo-jin.

Associated With

He and Lee Na-young were both recipients of Blue Dragon Awards for their roles in, respectively, The Untold Scandal and Someone Special.