Athletes, Beijing Olympic Games, LEE Yong Dae LEE Yong Dae August 18, 2008 admin Lee Yong-dae (born September 11, 1988 in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do) is a male badminton player from South Korea.He and Lee Hyo-jung have won the gold medal in mixed doubles badminton at the Beijing Olympic games on Aug. 17, 2008.