Lee Min Ho celebrated his 38th birthday on June 22, 2025, amidst an outpouring of love from fans around the globe. The actor, known for his roles in dramas such as "Boys Over Flowers," "City Hunter," and "The Heirs," marked the special occasion with heartfelt messages and shared glimpses of his celebrations on social media.
Fans worldwide showered Lee Min Ho with an array of gifts. Reports indicate that a Chinese fan gifted a custom-designed pure gold wristwatch engraved with "38 years of grace." A Thai fan club reportedly donated a star in his name to NASA’s International Star Registry, naming it "Miho, the eternal flame." A US-based fan sent a handmade leatherbound journal containing 1,380 letters, each sharing a personal story of hope inspired by him. Donations were also made to multiple charities in his name, including a children's hospital in Busousan, an education fund for underprivileged students in India, and a clean water project in Africa. Luxury goods, limited edition perfumes, designer wear, diamond-studded accessories, fine art, and a rare first edition of "The Little Prince" were also among the gifts.
Lee Min Ho's Instagram post, featuring a photo of him holding a bouquet and smiling at a Camelit cake, garnered over 18 million likes in just three hours. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "I don't know what I've done to deserve this kind of love, but I promise to live each day trying to earn it. To every fan, every friend, every family member, thank you. 38 has never felt so full."
Celebrity friends also joined in celebrating Lee Min Ho's birthday. Song Hye Kyo shared a collection of precious, memorable photos capturing the essence of their beautiful journey, alongside a touching video montage of their life together. Kim Go Eun, his current fiance, posted a breathtaking video montage of their behind-the-scenes moments together.
In Seoul, fans gathered outside MM Entertainment, where a digital birthday banner played clips from Lee Min Ho’s dramas, movies, interviews, and awards speeches. In New York City, Times Square lit up with a 3-minute LED tribute organized by international fan clubs across Asia, with over 38 LED buses adorned with his photos.
Lee Min Ho is gearing up for his next big screen adventure in "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint," premiering on July 23, 2025. He will play Yu Jung Hyeok, a brooding hero with enough charisma to defeat both villains and logic. The film is based on a web novel where fiction becomes reality and survival becomes a team sport.