Lee Dong-wook is a distinguished South Korean actor and presenter, celebrated for his versatility across television and film. He began his acting career in 1999 with a minor role in an MBC single-episode drama. His breakout role came in the 2005 television series My Girl, where he portrayed a charming hotel heir, earning widespread recognition. Lee has since starred in numerous successful dramas, including Scent of a Woman (2011), The Fugitive of Joseon (2013), Hotel King (2014), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), Life (2018), Hell Is Other People (2019), Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020), Bad and Crazy (2021), and Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023). Beyond acting, he has hosted various television programs, such as the talk show Strong Heart (2012–2013) and the reality show Produce X 101 (2019).