Lee Jin-hyuk, 1996
Actors · June 8, 1996
Lee Jin-hyuk
★ HOW OLD IS LEE JIN-HYUK?
Lee Jin-hyuk is 29 years old, born June 8, 1996 in Seongbuk District · Gemini.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Seongbuk District
★ LEDE
About
Lee Jin-hyuk rose to prominence on Produce X 101, the survival competition that launched him into the mainstream. Born June 8, 1996, in South Korea, he debuted as a member of boy band UP10TION in 2015 before pivoting to solo music and acting. His EP S.O.L dropped in 2019, the same year he transitioned to screen work on MBC's Find Me in Your Memory. A Gemini known for versatility across music and drama.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Lee Jin-hyuk (born Lee Sung-joon) burst into the public eye after placing 14th on Produce X 101 in 2019, a pivotal moment that reshaped his trajectory from relative obscurity to household name. His path to that point began when he debuted as a member of South Korean boy band UP10TION in 2015. Following his chart success on the survival show, he pivoted to solo music, releasing his debut extended play S.O.L on November 4, 2019. That same year marked his acting debut on MBC's drama Find Me in Your Memory, where he played the character Jo Il-kwon. As an actor and performer, he works across multiple entertainment disciplines—singing, rapping, and screen work. Born June 8, 1996, in South Korea, he embodies the Gemini duality often reflected in his multi-hyphenate career. His rise represents a generation of South Korean entertainers who leverage survival-format television exposure to build diversified careers spanning music production and dramatic acting.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Lee Jin-hyuk, born Lee Sung-joon on June 8, 1996, began his professional career as a member of South Korean boy band UP10TION, debuting in 2015. Before his mainstream breakthrough, he worked as part of the group's lineup without significant public recognition. His turning point came in 2019 when he competed on Produce X 101, finishing 14th and gaining visibility that would establish him as a solo artist and actor.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Lee Jin-hyuk's birth name is Lee Sung-joon; he performed under the stage name Wei before reverting to his given name.
- His survival-show placement on Produce X 101 (14th) in 2019 coincided with the launch of his solo EP S.O.L that same year.
- His acting debut character Jo Il-kwon appeared on MBC's Find Me in Your Memory, marking his first major on-screen role.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Lee Jin-hyuk gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lee Jin-hyuk?
- Lee Jin-hyuk is 29 years old (born June 8, 1996).
- When is Lee Jin-hyuk's birthday?
- Lee Jin-hyuk was born on June 8, 1996.
- What is Lee Jin-hyuk's zodiac sign?
- Lee Jin-hyuk is a Gemini, born June 8, 1996.
- What is Lee Jin-hyuk's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lee Jin-hyuk was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- Where is Lee Jin-hyuk from?
- Lee Jin-hyuk is from South Korea.
- What does Lee Jin-hyuk do?
- Lee Jin-hyuk is a actor.
- Where was Lee Jin-hyuk born?
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