Lee Chae-min
이채민- Korean Name:이채민
- Birthday:September 15, 2000
- Nationality:South Korean
- Zodiac Sign:Virgo
- Height:190
- MBTI Type:ISFP
- Blood Type:AB
- Occupation:Actor, Model
- Years Active:2021–present
- Agency:VARO Entertainment
- SNS:Instagram: @l.c.m____
Biography
Lee Chae-min is a South Korean actor and television host. He gained recognition for his roles in several television dramas including High Class (2021), Love All Play (2022), Crash Course in Romance (2023), See You in My 19th Life (2023), Crushology 101 (2025), and Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025). In addition to his acting work, Lee served as a host on the KBS music program Music Bank from September 2022 to May 2024.
Early Life and Education
Lee Chae-min was born on September 15, 2000, in Goyang, South Korea. He developed an interest in acting at a young age and pursued formal training in the performing arts. Lee attended the Korea National University of Arts, one of South Korea’s most prestigious institutions for arts education, where he majored in acting.
Career
Debut and Early Roles (2021–2022)
Lee Chae-min made his acting debut in 2021 with a supporting role in the mystery drama High Class, portraying the character Ahn Seung-jo. Following this, he appeared in the sports-themed series Love All Play (2022), expanding his exposure in television. During this period, Lee also made a cameo appearance in Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow.
Breakthrough (2023–2024)
In 2023, Lee Chae-min garnered wider recognition with his performance as Lee Seon-jae in the popular drama Crash Course in Romance. The same year, he also appeared in See You in My 19th Life, further establishing himself as a versatile supporting actor. In 2024, he took on a lead role in the Netflix original series Hierarchy, marking his first major leading performance in a web series.
Recent Works and Rising Fame (2025)
In 2025, Lee continued to ascend in popularity with lead roles in Crushology 101 and the historical drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, in which he portrayed King Lee Heon. His performance in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty contributed significantly to his growing profile, with media outlets noting the drama’s success and his prominent role within it.
Television Hosting
In addition to acting, Lee Chae-min expanded his presence on broadcast television as a host of KBS’s Music Bank. He held this role from September 2022 until May 2024, working alongside co-hosts and introducing weekly music performances.
Awards and Nominations
Lee Chae-min has been recognized for his rising talent, including wins such as Most Influential New Actor at the 2023 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards and Best New Actor at the 2025 MBC Drama Awards for Crushology 101.
Personal Life
In March 2024, Lee Chae-min publicly confirmed that he is in a relationship with actress Ryu Da-in, whom he met while filming Crash Course in Romance.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | High Class | An Seung Jo/ Support Role |
| 2024 | Love All Play | Lee Ji Ho/ Support Role |
| 2025 | Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow | Guest Role |
| 2024 | Crash Course in Romance | Lee Seon Jae/ Support Role |
| 2024 | See You in My 19th Life | Kang Min Ki/ Support Role |
| 2024 | Hierarchy | Kang Ha/ Main Role |
| 2024 | Crushology 101 | Hwang Jae Yeol/ Main Role |
| 2024 | Bon Appetit, Your Majesty | King Yi Heon/ Main Role |
| 2024 | Cashero | Cho Nathan/ Support Role |
Fun Facts
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Before acting, he trained in traditional Korean drumming and has mentioned enjoying playing guitar in his free time.
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He joined Actors Farm Acting Academy to prepare for acting entrance exams
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He signed his first exclusive contract with GOLDMEDALIST on September 15, 2020, his 20th birthday. On August 20, 2025, he left GOLDMEDALIST and signed with VARO Entertainment.
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He served as MC for KBS Music Bank from September 30, 2022 to May 3, 2024
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On March 25, 2024, it was revealed he is dating actress Ryu Da-in, whom he met through Crash Course in Romance.
