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1. Culinary Passion Born from a Dream
In a recent interview, when asked about his favorite dish, Lee Min Ho promptly answered grilled beef with spicy peppers. The reason behind it is quite fascinating. During Min Ho's mother's pregnancy, she dreamt of a plateau full of... peppers. Unlike other typical mothers who crave sour things during pregnancy, Min Ho's mother had a single-minded love for beef. She would eat beef every few days, making it the origin of his two favorite dishes.
2. Looks Innocent, But He's Quite Daring
Looks at Lee Min Ho, he appears innocent, but he's quite daring. This is 100% true, as revealed by the actor's close relatives! Despite being the youngest at home, he constantly teases his sisters. When needed, he dives into playful fights, leaving scars that still exist. Nevertheless, as the saying goes, 'Love each other a lot, even biting hurts.' The bond between the siblings is strong, despite occasional teasing!
3. 'Sleep Deity'
Lee Min Ho had a childhood filled with intense experiences. Later, as the Asian heartthrob, he retained his childlike personality, especially his love for sleep. The team from 'Boys Over Flowers' mentioned that he could sleep anytime, anywhere, in any position. Even during scenes where he had to lie down and wait for the lead actress Jan Di, the actor candidly expressed, 'I wish I could film sleeping scenes like this every day.'
4. Begging for Money from Parents Every Day
It might sound absurd! A top A-list actor with an annual income reaching billions of won, consistently ranking among the young billionaires of Korea, still relying on his parents to this extent? The truth is, Min Ho's entire income is managed by his parents. 'I don't know anything about handling money, so it's best to let my parents take care of it. I'll ask them when I need.' The 'golden' son is here!
5. Afraid... of Bicycles!
Looks sparkling, but we just had a painful fall!
The Haunting... Lost Way
That's truly a significant haunting experience for this handsome actor! The reason is, at the age of 5, during a park visit, he got lost due to being too engrossed in playing. At that time, he was terrified, crying loudly. Fortunately, thanks to a piece of cloth with his name and home address tied to his wrist by his parents, passersby knew where to bring him home. Perhaps Min Ho's parents anticipated the adventurous and mischievous nature of their son, preparing for such situations in advance?
Don't Ask Why I'm Handsome, It's All in the Genes!
Indeed, during the introduction of his mother at a press conference with the participation of about 4,500 fans held on 6/21/2009 in Seoul, a day before Lee Min Ho's 23rd birthday, the actor surprised fans with the youthful and beautiful appearance of his mother. Later, a photo capturing the moment when his mother and sister were sitting in the audience seats at an event with Lee Min Ho spread across the internet, revealing that this family is 'beautiful all around'!
8. Multi-talented Guy
Few know that, besides acting and singing, Lee Min Ho also possesses the rare talent of calligraphy. He showcased this skill during a special fan meeting in December 2011 in Beijing, China. The actor personally wrote on a paper fan for one lucky fan!
Singing well, acting brilliantly, dancing calligraphy—what else can he not do?Few are aware that, beyond acting and singing, Lee Min Ho is also skilled in calligraphy. He proudly showcased this rare talent during a special fan meeting in December 2011 in Beijing, China. The actor personally wrote on a paper fan for one lucky fan!
9. Continuously 'flying airplanes' on screen
Throughout his acting career, Lee Min Ho has been fortunate to pair up with numerous beauties of South Korea. Interestingly, all of them happen to be older than the charming actor. From 'Boys Over Flowers,' 'The Foolish and the Wise,' 'City Hunter' to the most recent 'The Legend of the Blue Sea,' Min Ho has excelled in his roles alongside his 'older sisters.'
