Lee Tae-ri Biography: Wife, Age, Parents, Siblings, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows

Lee Min-ho, professionally known as Lee Tae-ri, is a South Korean actor who began his career as a child performer and later established himself in both historical and contemporary dramas.

He is recognized for roles in series such as Moon Embracing the Sun, Rooftop Prince, Extraordinary You, and Tale of the Nine Tailed, as well as films including School of Youth: The Corruption of Morals and The Wrath.

Lee Tae-ri
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Real Name:	Lee Min-ho
Stage Name:	Lee Tae-ri
Born:	28 June 1993 (age 33 years old)
Place of Birth:	Namyangju-si, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Height:	1.81 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Siblings:	1
Spouse:	Married (2026)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Lee Tae-ri first saw the light of day on 28 June 1993 in Namyangju-si, South Korea, under his birth name Lee Min-ho, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Lee. He has one older sister.

His father had once aspired to become an actor himself, which influenced the family’s support for his early entry into the industry. He attended Paikyang High School and later studied theater and film at Chung-Ang University’s Institute of the Arts. He is of Korean origin, and his religious background reflects the Christianity traditions.

Career

Lee Tae-ri began acting at the age of five, making his debut in the 1998 SBS sitcom Soonpoong Clinic. He continued as a child actor in historical dramas such as Empress Myeongseong and Jang Gil San, and later appeared in the children’s program Magic Warriors alongside Yoo Seung-ho.

Throughout his early teens he balanced acting with a strong interest in soccer, serving as captain of his middle school team and earning recognition for scoring multiple goals in junior competitions, though he ultimately chose to pursue performing full-time.

His breakthrough arrived in 2012 with the role of young Yang Myung in the popular historical drama Moon Embracing the Sun, followed by Song Man-bo in Rooftop Prince the same year. These performances raised his profile significantly.

He went on to appear in films including Howling (2012), Running Man (2013), School of Youth: The Corruption of Morals (2014), Time Renegades (2016), and The Wrath (2018). On television he delivered notable supporting turns as Jung Joo-hwan in The Beauty Inside (2018), Jin Mi-chae in Extraordinary You (2019), and Imugi in Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020).

In subsequent years Lee Tae-ri has maintained a steady presence across drama and film, with roles in Young Lady and Gentleman (2021–2022), Destined with You (2023), and more recent projects.

In 2018 he formally adopted the stage name Lee Tae-ri upon joining Starhaus Entertainment to avoid confusion with the more famous actor Lee Min-ho. His body of work demonstrates range across historical, fantasy, and contemporary genres, establishing him as a reliable supporting and character actor in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tae_rii_

Personal Life

Lee Tae-ri married his non-celebrity girlfriend on 24 May 2026. Prior to the marriage, details of his romantic life were kept largely private.

No information regarding children is publicly available. He continues to maintain a relatively low-key personal profile while focusing on his professional commitments.

Filmography

• School of Youth: The Corruption of Morals (2014)
• The Wrath (2018)
• Howling (2012)
• Running Man (2013)
• Time Renegades (2016)
• Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)
• Rooftop Prince (2012)
• Extraordinary You (2019)
• Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020)
• Young Lady and Gentleman (2021–2022)
• Destined with You (2023)

Net Worth

Lee Tae-ri is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $2 million. This estimate is based on his long career as a child and adult actor spanning more than two decades, including earnings from numerous television dramas, feature films, and related industry work in South Korea.

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