Cobra Kai is back for Season 6 on Netflix, and with it came a new character named Kwon, played by up-and-coming actor Brandon H. Lee.
After it was revealed that former Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese escaped from prison in the season 5 finale Cobra Kaifans knew he would return to the series in a big way.
In Season 6 Episode 1, viewers finally get to know Kreese’s grand plan – to recruit fighters from South Korea. Here, Kreese meets Kwon Jae-Sung, a rebellious and intense student, which means he is the perfect match for Kreese.
Meet Brandon H. Lee – Biography Information
Brandon H. Lee graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth
Brandon H. Lee may be on one of Netflix’s biggest TV shows, but he didn’t always pursue an acting career.
According to an interview with the Shoreview Press, when the Minnesota native attended Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, he was on the track and field team where he competed specifically in the long jump and sprints.
While in high school, Brandon also joined the football team his senior year where he played wide receiver.
It’s also important to note that Brandon never participated in any stage productions during high school, which makes it even more impressive that he’s now in a show like Cobra Kai.
However, Brandon admitted that his love for acting could be traced back to when he was three years old and obsessed with a Jackie Chan movie. According to Brandon, he loved it so much and was so inspired by Chan that he “(broke his leg” try “copied him for about three hours:”
“I tried to imitate him for about three hours and ended up breaking my leg! So my dad knew I had a passion for it.”
Brandon revealed that when he was a sophomore at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, he officially started taking acting classes in Edina, Minnesota.
Edina is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Duluth, and Brandon traveled to his acting classes weekly for six months, which shows how committed he became to the profession.
After graduating from college, Brandon eventually decided to move to Los Angeles, California to be represented by Hunt and Hart Entertainment and pursue acting.
Brandon is a taekwondo champion
As mentioned, Brandon H. Lee was a member of several sports teams during high school.
However, one of his most impressive achievements is being a Taekwondo champion and a 5th degree black belt.
According to Lee’s Master Tae Kwon Do Academy, Brandon has won many competitions, with his most notable win coming at the 2019 US National Taekwondo World Class Free Style Poomsae.
Brandon also won first place at the 2017 Chosun University Presidential International Poomsae Taekwondo Championship, first place at the World Taekwondo Cultural Expo, and first place at the ATU National Taekwondo Championship.
After winning the national taekwondo championship at just 21 years old, Brandon impressively earned a spot on the USA team, but decided to turn down the offer so he could “prioritize acting.”
However, he admitted that he “yet (trains)” when not competing:
“I stopped competing to prioritize acting. I still train in Tae Kwon Do, but I don’t compete.”
However, Brandon’s experience in Taekwondo has only helped him in the acting world and will only strengthen his resume as he pursues his dreams in acting.
However, he doesn’t want to be seen as just doing stunts. For example, Brandon admitted that he wanted to “become action actor” and while his Taekwondo experience helps him in his corner of the film world, he wants to be known for more than just flashy moves:
“I do stunts, but mostly as a supplement to acting. I don’t jump off cliffs or set myself on fire, etc.. My goal is to act as an actor who combines fight choreography and acting. Fight choreography is a class within stunts, but a small part of it.”
Brandon was Simu Liu’s Stunt Double in Shang-Chi
Cobra Kai may be Brandon H. Lee’s first major recognition as an actor, but he also appeared in the Phase 4 MCU film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Brandon may not have had his own unique character in the film, but he was one of Shang-Chi’s stunt doubles, Simu Liu, which is a very impressive feat.
In a post on Brandon’s official Instagram page, he briefly explained how it was “the chance of a lifetime:”
“Congratulations to everyone involved! I was blown away by everyone’s performance. So proud to be a small part of this legendary film. A million thanks to the late Brad Allan for giving a brand new kid a chance at life. Your legacy continues to influence my life and many others.
Brandon appeared in the League of Legends Championships
League of Legends (LoL) is one of the biggest video games of the modern era, and Brandon had the pleasure of appearing on stage at the game’s launch event. League of Legends World Cup 2023.
At the event, Brandon shared the stage with the girl group NewJeans, who performed their song called “Gods”.
Brandon shared his experience League of Legends World Cup competitions several times. The official LoL YouTube channel posted a video of the opening and Brandon left a comment stating how “respected” he had to be a part of it and get “shared the stage” With NewJeans:
“So surreal to be a part of this! NewJeans are so amazing and super comfortable! It’s an honor to share the stage with you.”
On Instagram, Brandon continued to show his gratitude for being a part of that ceremony, inviting himself “blessed” and admit that LoL was “the only video game he’s played in the last 10 years:”
“So incredibly honored to be performing at the opening ceremony of the 2023 LoL World Championship! League has literally been the only video game I’ve played in the last 10 years. I don’t even have words to describe how blessed I felt during this whole experience. .”
He also said in the message that one of his main goals for 2023 was “Book a job in Korea” and that he can make it happen with his family “is something that (she) will cherish forever:”
“I made it a goal for 2023 to book a job in Korea, and I remember when I wrote the goal, I didn’t think it would actually happen. To achieve that and bring my parents and grandparents to the show is something. I’m going to cherish forever.”
Brandon publishes comedy skits on YouTube
If it’s not already obvious, Brandon H. Lee is a man of many talents. In addition to being a taekwondo champion, actor and successful athlete, Brandon also has a YouTube channel where he posts a variety of content.
Earlier he posted some podcasts on the channel but lately he has been sharing some original comedy skits.
So far, Brandon has almost 2.5 thousand subscribers on his channel.
How to follow Brandon H. Lee online
For more updates on Brandon H. Lee, fans can follow him on Instagram (@brandonhlee_official)
Cobra Kai Season 6, Episode 1 is available to stream on Netflix.
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