1. Lee Donghae became a trainee under SM Entertainment after winning a prize at SM's Youth Best Contest in 2001.
18 Facts About Lee Donghae
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In July 2023, Lee Donghae left SM Entertainment, although he remains as a member of Super Junior.
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In 2001, Lee Donghae signed with SM Entertainment after winning a prize at SM's Youth Best Contest.
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Under SM Entertainment, Donghae was put in singing, dancing, and acting lessons, and was then recruited into a five-member boy band Smile, with future bandmate Leeteuk, but the idea was dropped.
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Lee Donghae officially debuted as part of 12-member project group Super Junior 05 on 6 November 2005.
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Lee Donghae made his acting debut in Super Junior's horror documentary Mystery 6, broadcast in early 2006.
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Lee Donghae sang the ending theme song, "This is Love," which featured fellow Super Junior-M member Henry.
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Lee Donghae sang the theme song for the 2011 8th Asia Song Festival, "Dreams Come True", with Seohyun of Girls' Generation.
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In May 2012, Lee Donghae was cast in the title role of Mr Hedgehog in the romantic comedy Miss Panda and Mr Hedgehog.
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Lee Donghae was to join the cast of Quiz of God Season 4 as Han Si Woo, a medical researcher.
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Lee Donghae was participated in the album production teamed up with producers Team One Sound to writing lyrics and composing two songs, the lead single "Growing Pains" and side single "Mother".
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Lee Donghae participated in the album production with writing lyrics and composing two songs, "Don't Wake Me Up" and "Alright".
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Entertainment announced that Lee Donghae would enlist as a conscripted policeman on October 15,2015.
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Lee Donghae entered through the Nonsan Army Training Center in South Chungcheong Province on his birthday.
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Lee Donghae completed his military service on July 14,2017, after serving for 21 months.
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In December 2017, Lee Donghae collaborated with Cadillac for the promotional single "Perfect", which he co-wrote.
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The first season was released with 12 episodes where Lee Donghae gained the nickname '0-hae' due to his lack of variety skills.
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Lee Donghae entered through the Nonsan Army Training Center in South Chungcheong Province on his birthday.