South Korean heartthrob Lee Min-ho celebrated his 37th birthday on June 22nd, and as always, his fans showered him with an abundance of love and gifts. Lee Min-ho, known for his roles in hit dramas like Boys Over Flowers and The King: Eternal Monarch, has a longstanding tradition of expressing his gratitude to his fans on his birthday.
This year was no different. Taking to social media, Lee Min-ho shared pictures of himself surrounded by a room overflowing with presents. From neatly wrapped boxes to colourful balloons and even plush toys, the photo perfectly captured the outpouring of love from his dedicated fanbase.
In the caption, Lee Min-ho expressed his sincere appreciation, stating (translated): “Thanks to you, my heart is filled again today. Always thankful and grateful.” This short message led to fans flooding the comment section with birthday wishes and messages of adoration. Also, the post has amassed over two million likes in such a short time.
Furthermore, Lee Min-ho’s annual birthday ritual has become a cherished tradition for himself and his fans. He never misses posting pictures of himself in a room filled with gifts from his fans. It is something he has consistently been doing since 2019.
Arguably, Lee Min-ho is one of the most popular actors from South Korea. He was a major part of the Korean wave, “Hallyu”, which began in the early 2000s. This period saw an increase in the popularity of South Korean dramas, films, and music. His breakthrough role as Gu Jun-Pyo in the popular drama Boys Over Flowers brought him widespread fame. Ultimately, he went on to win the Best New Actor – Television Award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards.
Ever since, he has featured in other notable television series. Some of these include City Hunter, The Heirs, The Legend of the Blue Sea, and The King: Eternal Monarch.