Liberation XO, Kitty season two has shown one thing: fans are eagerly waiting for Kitty Song Kovi and Min Ho to finally get together. While many are rooting for this ship to sail, another thing that everyone is talking about is Sang Hong Lee’s Min Ho who has grabbed everyone’s attention. From the moment it entered Netflix XO, Kitty universe, he left his mark on the popularity charts.
Although Lee does not play the boyfriend in the first season, he portrays the boyfriend’s best friend, Dae. However, his transition from his “so-called playboy” image to being the sweetest and most reliable boyfriend for Kitty made fans look forward to Season 3 to finally see them together.
His character initially seems like a constant annoyance to Kitty, but by the end of Season 2, the rich, handsome and funny Min-ho proves to be the leading man everyone has been waiting for. So much so that even Piotr Kavinsky (the main role from To all the boys I loved before and older sister Kitty’s boyfriend) approves of him. Both Kavinsky and Min Ho share a trademark calling their love by their last name – Kovi.
But who is Min Ho in real life?
Sang Hong Lee, the biggest heartthrob everyone was talking about, was born on May 21, 1996 in Seoul, South Korea. He has an older sister, actress Gia Kim, who also acts XO, Kitty.
Thanks to his father’s work in the construction industry, Lee spent much of his childhood and youth in Hong Kong. His interest in acting began during his school years when he took drama classes, which eventually led him to a degree in drama at the University of Northampton in England. After graduating in 2016, he returned to South Korea to complete his mandatory two-year military service.
Before breaking into mainstream acting, Lee worked as a model and appeared in supporting roles and documentary reenactments. It was his sister Gia who encouraged him to submit the entry for the audition XO, Kittywhich was his first official audition for a significant acting role.
Lee made his film debut in 2023 with a small role in Big tourismbiographical film about the life of John Mardenborough as a professional racing driver, released on August 11, 2023. He also starred in the romantic drama 2024. The secret ingredient.
Aside from acting, Lee is an avid rock climber and self-proclaimed foodie. He said he taught himself to cook by watching Gordon Ramsay videos on YouTube while studying in England.
Sang Hong Lee Net Worth
As of 2025, the actor’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million and is expected to continue to grow due to his successful acting career, modeling opportunities, and brand endorsements.
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