Lee Tae-gon

Lee Tae-gon (born November 27, 1977) is a South Korean actor.

Lee attended Kyonggi University, where he studied Physical Education, majoring in swimming, he was a qualified swimming instructor before entering the entertainment industry. Lee has two older sisters. He is also a very keen fisherman, often catching large breams.

On December 16, 2011, Lee was honored with the Grand Prize for his work in Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror at the 19th Korean Culture & Entertainment Awards. He was additionally nominated for the KBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award and the Daesang, or Artist of the Year, in recognition of his portrayal as the king in the Korean Broadcasting System historical saga Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror. The awards will be held on December 31, 2011.

Won

• 2005 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award
• 2010 MBC Drama Awards: PD Award, Golden Fish
• 2011 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama, King Gwanggaeto the Great
• 2019 SBS Entertainment Awards: Best Challenge Award, in variety show, Law of the Jungle

Nominated

• 2009 MBC Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Go Na-eun, Assorted Gems
• 2010 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor, Golden Fish
• 2010 MBC Drama Awards: Grand Prize, Golden Fish
• 2011 KBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor, King Gwanggaeto the Great
• 2014 SBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama, One Well-Raised Daughter