Lee Sang-min

Lee Sang-min (이상민) debuted in 1994 as a member of Roo'ra, one of the defining mixed-gender groups of first-generation Korean pop. He later expanded into production and management before building a second act as one of variety television's most recognizable personalities, with long-running visibility across SBS, JTBC, and cable panel formats.

That reinvention is the reason Lee still matters in 2026. He remains a regular face on My Little Old Boy, Dolsing Fourmen, and Knowing Bros, while his Channel A work on Heart Signal 5 shows how naturally he fits relationship-format television. He brings producer instincts, dry timing, and enough lived industry mileage to read emotional beats faster than most panelists.

Lee's career has moved through idol fame, behind-the-scenes business work, and mainstream broadcast longevity. Few Korean entertainers have navigated that many eras while staying culturally legible to new audiences.