Lee Dong Wook is a Korean actor who is best known for his roles in My Girl and The Perfect Couple, among others. He first began acting in 1999, when he appeared on the television show Schools 2. The next year, he appeared in Schools 3. In 2001, he had a small role on the television show Drama City: Happier Than Heaven. Then, in 2003, after appearing on six other television shows, he took a large role on the television series Land of Wine. The show was popular with viewers and helped him show off his true acting talent.

In 2005, after doing two more shows, Lee Dong Wook got his biggest acting break when he took one of the lead roles on the television series My Girl. His acting was highly praised and the show was a big hit with fans, helping to make him a true star. Then, in 2006, he got a big part in his first movie, a horror film called Arang.

After the success of My Girl and Arang, Lee Dong Wook continued to move his career forward by starring in the movie The Perfect Couple and on the television show La Dolce Vita in 2008. Between 2010 and 2012, he acted in another movie and two more popular shows. In 2012, he also began hosting the variety show Strong Heart.