LEE JUN KI

Profile

• Name: 이준기 / Lee Joon Ki (Lee Jun Gi)
• Profession: Actor, model and singer
• Birthdate: 1982-Apr-17
• Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
• Height: 178cm
• Weight: 66kg
• Star sign: Aries
• Blood type: B
• Family: Younger sister
• Talent agency: IMX/Interactive Media Mix (Japanese)

About Lee Jun Ki

Lee Jun Ki started out as a model and held minor roles in Korean dramas. In 2001, he first appeared in the television commercial for the So Basic fashion label. He first debuted in the movie 'The Hotel Venus' (Japanese Production). His first drama appearance was in 'Star's Echo', a two part mini drama series by MBC and Fuji TV in 2004. After this, he appeared in 'Nonstop 4', 'Drama City: What Should I Do?' and the movie 'Flying Boys'.

In 2005, his first major acting role came in the movie 'The King and the Clown' as the role of Gong Gil. Lee's acting skills had shone through his ability to present the characteristics of a homosexual clown, which pushed him to stardom and popularity throughout Asia, where he received many awards. His next role was to play the supporting character, Seo Jung Woo, in the 2005 hit drama 'My Girl'. It was from this drama that he had changed his image, from a homosexual clown to a wealthy play boy. Due to these roles, Lee's popularity sparked, allowing him to become not only well-known in Korea but also throughout Asia and overseas. Other movies and dramas he has completed are 'Virgin Snow', 'May 18', 'Time Between Dog and Wolf' and his successful drama 'Iljimae', in 2008.

Lee released his second album entitled 'J Style' on April 21, 2009. The album consists of eight songs; his three previous songs from his Episode I fan meeting plus his 5 new songs. Lee also played the role of a modern hero in a new drama called 'Hero' in late November of 2009.

TV Shows

• Arang and the Magistrate (MBC, 2012)
• Hero as Jin Do Hyuk (MBC, 2009)
• Iljimae as Ryung/Geom (SBS, 2008)
• Time Between Dog and Wolf as Lee Soo Hyun/Kay (MBC, 2007)
• 101st Proposal (SBS, 2006, cameo)
• My Girl as Seo Jung Woo (SBS, 2005)
• Drama City as Seong Ho (KBS, 2004, ep234)
• Star's Echo as Chan Gyu (MBC/Fuji TV, 2004)
• Nonstop 4 (MBC, 2003, cameo)

Movies

• Virgin Snow as Kim Min (2007)
• May 18 / Splendid Holiday as Jin Woo (2007)
• Fly Daddy Fly as Go Seung Suk (2006)
• The King and the Clown as Gong Gil (2005)
• Flying Boys as Dong Wan (2004)
• The Hotel Venus as Boy (2004 - Japan production)

Endorsements

• Yishion
• VOV (Men's Cosmetics)
• Longliqi Shampoo
• Pepsi
• Spris
• Giordano
• Samsung Anycall
• Vonin (Men's Cosmetics)
• Pomegranate
• Lacvert Cosmetics
• I-Audio
• KFC Go-go
• Su An Su (수앤수)
• Kleenex
• Chungkang College of Cultural Industries
• So-Basic

Recognitions

• 2009 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Hero)
• 2008 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award - Actor (Iljimae)
• 2008 SBS Drama Awards: Netizen Popularity Award (Iljimae)
• 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award - Actor (Time Between Dog and Wolf)
• 2007 China Fashion Awards: South Korean Artist of the Year
• 2007 27th Hawaii International Film Festival: Rising Star Award
• 2007 10th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival: Overseas Star Award
• 2007 Andre Kim's: New and Superior Star Award
• 2007 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award
• 2006 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best On-Screen Couple Award with Gam Woo Seong ("The King and the Clown")
• 2006 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popularity Award with Kang Sung Yeon ("The King and the Clown")
• 2006 Mnet MKMF Awards: Music Video Award ("Grace Lee Soo Young")
• 2006 5th Korea Film Awards Best New Actor Award (The King and the Clown)
• 2006 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Most Popular Actor Overseas Award ("The King and the Clown")
• 2006 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Popularity Award ("The King and the Clown")
• 2006 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Best New Actor Award ("The King and the Clown")
• 2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor Award ("The King and the Clown")
• 2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award ("The King and the Clown")
• 2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards: 'In style' Fashion Award
• 2006 Netizen's Choice Awards: Best New Actor Award ("The King and the Clown")
• 2006 Max Movie: Best Actor Award ("The King and the Clown")

Trivia

• Education: Seoul Arts University (Acting major)
• Hobbies: Martial arts (Tae Kwon Do 3rd degree, Hapkido 1st degree and Taekkyeon 1st degree)
• Languages: Korean, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and English
• Debut: Model for clothing brand "So Basic" (2001)