LEE JUN KI PROFILE

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.

LEE JUN KI PROFILE

* Name: 이준기 / Lee Jun Ki (Lee Joon Gi)
* Other Name: Lee Joon Gi
* Occupation: Aktor, model dan penyanyi
* Date of birth: 17 April 1982
* Place of Birth: Busan, Korea Selatan
* Height: 178 cm
* Weight: 66 kg
* Star Sign : Aries
* Blood Type: B
* Talent agency: JG Company Inc.
* Hobbies : Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Taekkyeon, Football and Playing Computer Games
* Education : Seoul Arts University (Acting Major)

TV SHOW:

* 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)

MOVIE:

* 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)

Recognitions

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