Byung Hun (born 1993)


Lee Byung-hun , known mononymously as Byung Hun, is a South Korean actor and singer, He was the former member of the South Korean idol boy group Teen Top from 2010 to 2017 under the stage name L.Joe until he nullified his contract with TOP Media.

Early life and education

Born in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea on November 23, 1993. Byung Hun's legal name is 'Lee Byung Hun' and should not be confused with the South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun, both share the exact spelling in Hanguel and Hanja as stated by Byung Hun on an episode of MBC Every1's 'Video Star'.
At the age of 12, he immigrated to Oregon, USA for five years before returning to South Korea. While living in the United States, people around him give him the nickname "Joe." Per his stage name, L.Joe, as a member of Teen Top, was the combination of his surname 'Lee' and nickname 'Joe.'

Career

2010—2017: Teen Top and controversy

Byung Hun debuted with his fellow band group Teen Top under TOP Media on July 10, 2010 with their debut song titled “Clap”.
In February 2017, Byung Hun filed for nullification of the contract with T.O.P Media and left TEEN TOP the reason is still unknown to why he wanted to nullify his exclusive contract with TOP Media. The issue first appeared when Byung Hun met T.O.P Media to renew his contract in October 2016. In June 2017, was the last time Byung Hun promoting with Teen Top as L.Joe because of his contract with Teen Top as a group hasn't expire until 2018 January 10.

2017—present: Solo activities

On May 29, 2018, it was confirmed that Byung Hun will be appearing in 'Let's Eat 3.' The Let's Eat series first aired in 2013 and again in 2015, which gain wide popularity for its realistic portrayal of people who live alone and their eating habits.

Filmography

Films

Drama Series