Lee Se-woong (Korean이세웅; born January 22, 1996), also known by his stage name Lee Tae-vin (Korean: 이태빈), is a South Korean actor, singer, rapper and dancer. He was a member of the boy group Myteen debuted in 2017, he is known for his best acting in The Penthouse: War in Life, 365: Repeat the Year, and Love for Love's Sake.

Lee Tae-vin
Lee in 2018
Born
Lee Tae-vin

(1996-01-22) January 22, 1996 (age 28)
Busan, South Korea
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • rapper
  • dancer
Years active2017–present
AgentIOK Company
Korean name
Hangul
이태빈
Revised RomanizationLee Taebin
McCune–ReischauerLee T'aepin
Birth name
Hangul
이세웅
Revised RomanizationLee Seung
McCune–ReischauerLee Seung

Early life and education

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Lee Tae-vin was born on January 22, 1996, in Busan, South Korea.[1][unreliable source?]

Career

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2017–2018: Myteen activities

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Lee debuted as a member of the boy group Myteen, Music Works first boy group, which on July 26, 2017, debuted with the release of their first mini album Myteen Go!.[2][3] Before debut, Lee appeared in Myteen's debut reality show 'Trainee Escape Project - Myteen Go! which aired on MBC Music TV broadcast and was the first member to shoot an advertisement.[4] In 2018, Lee made a surprise appearance in the MBN drama Rich Man in episode 11 as Lee Jae-young.[5] On December 31, 2018, Music Works announced the news of Lee's departure from Myteen via the official fancafe.[6]

2019–present: Acting debut

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On May 21, 2019, Lee was cast in the theater Another Country as Menzies.[7] On November 12, Lee signed an exclusive contract with Crebig Entertainment to pursue his acting career.[citation needed]

On March 19, 2020, Crebig Entertainment announced that Lee Tae-vin was cast in MBC's television series 365: Repeat the Year as Choi Young-woong.[8]

On August 26, 2021, Lee was cast in the web series Delivery.[9] On September 7, Lee signed an exclusive contract with KeyEast.[10]

In 2024, he played the main role of Tae Myeong-ha in the boylove drama Love For Love's Sake.[11][12]

On March 22, 2024, Lee Tae-vin signed an official exclusive contract with IOK Company.[13]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Rich Man Lee Jae-young Episode 11
2020 365: Repeat the Year Choi Young-woong Episode 10–20
2020-2021 The Penthouse: War in Life Lee Min-hyuk Season 1–3 [14][15][unreliable source?]

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Delivery Do Ki-hwan [16]
2024 Love for Love's Sake Tae Myung-ha [17][18][19][unreliable source?]

Music video appearances

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Year Song title Artist Ref.
2017 "Just I Like U" Gilgu Bonggu (GB9) (feat. Niihwa)
2019 "Deep" Yoo Seung-jun

Theater

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Year Title Role Ref.
2019–2020 Another Country Menzies [20][21]

References

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  1. ^ "Lee Tae-vin".
  2. ^ 마이틴 한슬, '예쁘게 봐주세요' (쇼케이스) [My Teen Hanseul, 'Please look at me prettily' (Showcase)]. m.sedaily.com (in Korean). July 26, 2017.
  3. ^ 마이틴 이태빈, '심쿵 눈맞춤' (쇼케이스) [My Teen Lee Tae-bin, 'Heart-pounding eye contact' (Showcase)]. m.sedaily.com (in Korean). July 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "마이틴 멤버 태빈, 데뷔 전 광고 모델 발탁". wowtv.co.kr (in Korean). May 23, 2017.
  5. ^ "[인터뷰②] 이태빈, 부모님 몰래 한국행 비행기표 끊은 '연기 열정'". Star Today (in Korean). January 26, 2021.
  6. ^ 마이틴 출신 이태빈, 뮤직웍스와 계약 종료...본격 배우 전향 [Taebin Lee from My Teen ends contract with Music Works... Turning into a full-fledged actor]. m.hankookilbo.com (in Korean). September 10, 2019.
  7. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (March 7, 2019). 이태빈, 750:1 경쟁률 뚫고 연극 데뷔...'어나더 컨트리' 출연 [Lee Tae-bin, debuts in theater after overcoming 750:1 competition... Appeared in 'Another Country']. N News Naver (in Korean).
  8. ^ Da-mi, Jeong. '365 : 운명을 거스르는 1년' 이태빈, 이유미 남자친구 영웅 역 캐스팅 ['365: A Year Against Fate' Lee Tae-bin cast as Lee Yu-mi's boyfriend, Hero]. ikoreadaily.com.kr (in Korean). Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  9. ^ Ah-reum, Jang (November 12, 2021). '딜리버리' 이태빈 "'펜트하우스'와 다른 매력...본성 착하다" 웃음 ['Delivery' Lee Tae-bin "Different charm from 'Penthouse'... He has a good nature" Laughs]. News 1 Korea (in Korean).
  10. ^ '펜트하우스 봉태규 아들' 이태빈, 키이스트와 전속계약 ['Penthouse Bong Tae-gyu's son' Lee Tae-bin, exclusive contract with Keyeast]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "이태빈, BL드라마 '연애 지상주의 구역' 주연 발탁". tenasia.hankyung.com (in Korean). August 24, 2023.
  12. ^ "'연애 지상주의 구역' 이태빈-차주완-오민수-차웅기, 환상 조합에 기대감 폭주!". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). January 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Kim, Myeong-mi (March 22, 2024). "이태빈, 아이오케이컴퍼니와 전속계약…조인성 고현정 한솥밥[공식]" (in Korean).
  14. ^ "Lee Tae Vin Talks About Chemistry With His "The Penthouse" Parents, Why He's Thankful To His Character, And More". Soompi. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  15. ^ ""The Penthouse" Star Lee Tae Bin on 'Video Star'". Soompi. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  16. ^ Park, Soo-in. 이태빈 '딜리버리'서 코믹 액션 연기 도전 '펜트하우스'와 전혀 다른 매력 [Lee Tae-bin challenges comical action acting in 'Delivery' with a completely different charm from 'Penthouse']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  17. ^ '연애 지상주의 구역' 이태빈X차주완, '애써 외면'이태빈 VS '그렁 미소' 차주완, 돌발 고백 현장 ['Love Supremacy Zone' Lee Tae-bin]. M News Nate/N Entertainments (in Korean). February 6, 2024.
  18. ^ Kim, Soo-jin (August 25, 2023). 이태빈, BL 장르물 '연애 지상주의 구역' 주연 [공식] [Taebin Lee to star in BL genre drama 'Love Supremacy Zone' [Official]]. M News Nate (in Korean).
  19. ^ Bhanarkar, Rujula (March 8, 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: The Penthouse actor Lee Taevin on his future plans, new BL Love for Love's Sake, & more". SK POP.
  20. ^ Hyo-jin, Jeon (March 7, 2019). 이태빈, 750:1 경쟁률 뚫고 연극 데뷔...'어나더 컨트리' 출연 [Lee Tae-bin, debuts in theater after overcoming 750:1 competition... Appeared in 'Another Country']. N News Naver (in Korean).
  21. ^ "[인터뷰②] 마이틴(MYTEEN) 출신 이태빈 "팬은 나에게 힘을 주는 동력"". Topstarnews (in Korean). November 5, 2019.
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