Lee Dong-hae, 1986
Actors · October 15, 1986
Lee Dong-hae
★ HOW OLD IS LEE DONG-HAE?
Lee Dong-hae is 39 years old, born October 15, 1986 in South Korea · Libra.
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About
Lee Dong-hae rose to fame as a member of Super Junior, one of K-pop's defining boy groups, debuting in November 2005. The South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor trained under SM Entertainment for four years before joining the ensemble. In 2023, he left SM Entertainment but remained with Super Junior, co-founding the label ODE.en with bandmate Eunhyuk two months later. A Libra born in October, Dong-hae channels the sign's balance between group harmony and solo ambition.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Lee Dong-hae (born October 15, 1986) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. He won a prize at SM Entertainment's Youth Best Contest in 2001, securing a trainee contract, and spent four years in intensive training before his debut. In November 2005, Dong-hae joined Super Junior, quickly becoming one of the group's most recognizable members. Beyond the main ensemble, he performed with subgroups Super Junior-M and Super Junior-D&E, expanding his reach across Asian markets. For nearly two decades, Dong-hae balanced group obligations with acting roles, solidifying dual careers as both performer and screen actor. In July 2023, a significant shift occurred: Dong-hae departed SM Entertainment, the label that had shaped his entire professional life, though he retained his Super Junior membership. Within months, he and bandmate Eunhyuk co-founded ODE.en, a new management label designed to handle his solo music and D&E's continued activities. As a Libra, Dong-hae embodies the sign's natural diplomat energy—his ability to navigate both group cohesion and individual reinvention reflects that balance. Singers and actors typically juggle live performances, studio recording, character work, and public appearances; Dong-hae's career spans all of these domains across multiple platforms and markets.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Lee Dong-hae entered SM Entertainment's competitive trainee system after winning a prize at the label's Youth Best Contest in 2001. He spent four years as a trainee—a notoriously demanding apprenticeship involving vocal coaching, dance, language training, and media prep—before debuting as part of Super Junior in November 2005.
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Trivia
- Dong-hae debuted as a Super Junior member in November 2005, four years after winning SM Entertainment's Youth Best Contest.
- He performed in multiple Super Junior subgroups, including Super Junior-M (focused on Chinese markets) and Super Junior-D&E alongside Eunhyuk.
- In 2023, Dong-hae co-founded the label ODE.en with Super Junior bandmate Eunhyuk to manage his solo work and D&E's activities after leaving SM Entertainment.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Lee Dong-hae succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lee Dong-hae?
- Lee Dong-hae is 39 years old (born October 15, 1986).
- When is Lee Dong-hae's birthday?
- Lee Dong-hae was born on October 15, 1986.
- What is Lee Dong-hae's zodiac sign?
- Lee Dong-hae is a Libra, born October 15, 1986.
- What is Lee Dong-hae's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lee Dong-hae was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Lee Dong-hae from?
- Lee Dong-hae is from South Korea.
- What does Lee Dong-hae do?
- Lee Dong-hae is a actor.
- Is Lee Dong-hae still alive?
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