Get to know the rising charismatic actor, Lee Chae Min
With his captivating charm and talent, you can’t help but fall in love with Lee Chae Min. He is a versatile actor who has captured the hearts of many with every role he plays. From the beginning to this moment, Chae Min has been an inspiration to everyone, proving that passion and dedication towards one’s craft lead to success.
Let’s get to know more about him!
He is a Virgo
Lee Chae Min is born on September 15, 2000, in Goyang, South Korea.
His Height
Chae Min’s height is 190.2 cm. He said the best thing about being tall is that the air is fresher up there, and he never feels small and intimidated, but the downside is that sometimes he bumps his head on low ceilings when going downstairs.
Chae Min as a Student
When Chae Min was in Jeodong Middle School, he was in 4th or 5th rank. When he took the mock exams from Unjeong High School, he mostly got 1st grades. He was so popular in school that everyone knew him. He is a smart student. When he realized that he wanted to try acting, he discussed it with his parents, and they accepted it. He worked hard while acting and studying at the same time. He was accepted into 4 universities- Sejeong, Dongguk, Sungkyunkwan, and Korea National University of Arts. He went on to major in acting at the Korea University of Arts.
He has a younger sister
Chae Min has a younger sister. During his interview with Singles Magazine, when asked about what kind of brother he is to his younger sister, he answered, “the kindest brother in the world.” He shared that they used to fight a lot when they were younger, but they don’t anymore. He said he is playful, and he teases her a lot. Chae Min’s sister likes to come and relax at his place and said that they are really close and have a great sibling bond. His younger sister is a ballet major.
Acting Debut
Lee Chae Min successfully made his acting debut in 2021 through his role as Ahn Seung Jo in the Mystery suspense series, High Class. He is an assistant there. He said when he first started acting, the challenging part for him was being nervous talking to other people since he had stage fright, and the process of overcoming that fear was really difficult for him.
First Lead Role
From playing the supporting role in a series to playing the lead role, Chae Min landed his first lead role in the Netflix series, Hierarchy, as Kang Ha, a transfer student at Jooshin High School who wants to avenge the death of his twin brother. His seamless acting in the series has garnered praise from the viewers.
Music Bank MC
Lee Chae Min hosted Music Bank for about a year and 7 months. He joined Music Bank as the MC on September 30, 2022, until May 3, 2024. He stepped down to focus on his acting career. He was so emotional during his last day of being the MC of the show, but he once said that being on the show helped him conquer his stage fright.
He is same Agency as Byeon Woo Seok
On August 20, GOLDMEDALIST announced that his contract with them had ended, and on the same day, VARO Entertainment announced that Lee Chae Min had signed a contract with them. Chae Min’s current agency is also home to Byeon Woo Seok, who had a career breakthrough last year, which made everyone think of him as “the next Byeon Woo Seok” because of his popularity right now.
In A Relationship with Ryu Da In
On March 25, 2024, both Lee Chae Min and Ryu Da In’s agencies confirmed that they are dating. They both starred in the 2023 series, Crash Course in Romance, where Chae Min and Da In played the roles of Lee Seon Jae and Jang Dan Ji, respectively. They are such an adorable couple.
Career Breakthrough
2025 is Lee Chae Min’s year as he rose to stardom and became so popular globally with his role in the rom-com series, Bon Appetit Your Majesty, wherein he portrays the role of King Lee Heon. Originally, the role was for a different actor, but since he was embroiled in a controversy, Chae Min joined the series, replacing him.
Since he joined a bit late, his preparation for his role in the series was short, but he was able to pull it off, and now, he has gained love and praise from the viewers.
His Fandom Name
Lee Chae Min named his fandom as CHAEMF (pronounced as CHAMP). It is a combination of his name “CHAEM” and “F” as Friend. We are now CHAMPs who love him!
He is on Instagram!
He has an official Instagram! Follow him mga bes!
