Abstract:
A light emitting diode (LED) package includes: a main body mounted on a substrate; a light emitting diode that is mounted in the main body and emits light; and a lead frame exposed to allow the main body to be selectively top-mounted or side-mounted. A backlight unit includes: a light guide plate configured to allow a light source to proceed to a liquid crystal panel; a light emitting diode (LED) mounted in a main body mounted on a substrate and generating a light source; and an LED package having a lead frame exposed to allow the main body to be selectively top-mounted or side-mounted, and being mounted on the light guide plate.