Date of Birth: September 30, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Ki Hong Lee is a South Korean-American actor best known for his role as Minho in the “Maze Runner” film series. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Ki Hong immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six. He grew up in Los Angeles and later moved to New Zealand for two years before coming back to Southern California. Ki Hong attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied psychology. He began his acting career in 2010 with roles in short films and television series, eventually rising to prominence after being cast in “The Maze Runner” in 2014. Besides acting, Ki Hong is known for his work on the popular YouTube channel, Wong Fu Productions.
5 Interesting Facts about Ki Hong Lee
1. Ki Hong Lee initially auditioned for the role of Minho in “The Maze Runner” via a self-taped audition.
2. Before pursuing acting full-time, he considered a career in psychology.
3. Ki Hong is fluent in both Korean and English.
4. He worked with the organization Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) to raise awareness about human rights issues in North Korea.
5. Ki Hong has also appeared in the Netflix series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” as Dong Nguyen.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ki Hong Lee
1. “Acting is something that I’ve always wanted to do, but I just didn’t know how to get there.”
2. “I think the most important thing is to stay positive and stay focused.”
3. “Every role is a learning experience, and I try to take something away from each one.”
4. “It’s important to represent Asian Americans in a positive light.”
5. “I’m really grateful for every opportunity that comes my way.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$4 million
Children
Ki Hong Lee and his wife, Hayoung Choi, welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2017.
Relevant Links
1. [Ki Hong Lee IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4014910/
2. [Ki Hong Lee on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kihonglee/
3. [Ki Hong Lee’s Filmography](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/ki_hong_lee
4. [Ki Hong Lee on Wong Fu Productions](https://www.youtube.com/user/WongFuProductions
5. [Ki Hong Lee Interview on Maze Runner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s6uT0vgsnk
