kids encyclopedia robot

Lee Won-il facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Lee Won-il
Born (1979-12-12) December 12, 1979 (age 45)
Alma mater University of the Philippines Diliman
Occupation Chef

Lee Won-il (Hangul: 이원일; born December 12, 1979) is a South Korean chef and television personality. He was a cast member in the variety shows Please Take Care of My Refrigerator (seasons 1-2) and Cook Representative.

Education

Lee lived in Philippines from 2002 until 2008. In 2008, Lee earned a BSc degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Philippines.

Career

Lee is the former owner and chef of Dear Bread and, as of 2020, owns and operates Lee Won-il Table, a 14-seat restaurant in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

On August 24, 2020, Lee and his fiancée, television producer Kim Yoo-jin, announced they would be leaving the cast of the MBC TV celebrity-couple reality show Don't Be Jealous. The announcement followed multiple media reports accusing Kim of bullying behavior, including physical abuse, dating back to 2008 and earlier. Kim was a minor at the time the incidents were alleged to have occurred.

Filmography

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Terrace On Host with Leeteuk and Chuu
kids search engine
Lee Won-il Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.